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  • Smoke over Fallbrook and Bonsall from Camp Pendleton

    Village Staff|Updated May 10, 2022

    According to NCFPD John Choi, the smoke seen by Fallbrook and Bonsall residents is from a fire on Camp Pendleton at Training Area 3 and is no danger to Fallbrook or Bonsall.... Full story

  • Camp Pendleton to conduct controlled burn

    Village News Staff|Updated Apr 30, 2022

    Camp Pendleton will be conducting a prescribed burn Saturday, April 30, in the northern part of their base, the North County Fire Protection announced today via Twitter. "Smoke may be visible but there is no fire threat to our district," the Tweet said....

  • Vehicle traffic collision knocks out power to over 1000 residences

    Village News Staff|Updated Apr 26, 2022

    Monday night at 9:27 pm there was a traffic collision reported on Old Stage Rd. The driver of a car hit multiple parked cars and a power pole, which fell on the vehicle. The downed power pole on the car started a fire, which delayed firefighters from fighting the fire until SDGE could mitigate the downed power pole and active power lines. It was reported that the driver attempted to flee and was detained by bystanders. According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, the driver was...

  • Crowds enjoy Avocado Festival in Fallbrook

    Village Staff|Updated Apr 24, 2022

    Miles of crowds walking up and down Main Ave and the Alvarado side streets as they enjoy hundreds of booths filled with unique items and food stuffs of all kinds. If you aren't already here at the festival, it goes all day until 4 pm, so don't miss out!... Full story

  • One transported with moderate injuries after motorcycle vs vehicle crash on E. Mission

    Village Staff|Updated Apr 9, 2022

    There was an accident this morning involving a van and a motorcycle at E. Mission Rd. & Catalpa Ln in Fallbrook this morning, April 7, at 6:30 am. The man who was riding the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. More information will be reported as it becomes available.... Full story

  • Power outage in Fallbrook/Bonsall area

    Village Staff|Updated Apr 7, 2022

    In the Fallbrook and Bonsall areas of Live Oak Park, Winterwarm and San Luis Rey Heights, there are 976 customers without power, according to SDGE. At 5:04 pm today, April 7, the power went out and SDG&E is assessing the situation. They estimate that power will be restored by 9 pm tonight.... Full story

  • NCFPD responds to structure fire on Myrtle Creek property

    Village News staff|Updated Apr 5, 2022

    UPDATE: North County Fire Protection District had a commercial structure fire last night, 4/5/22 on Reche Rd. one block from Live Oak Park. According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, "The call came in at 12:21 AM. This was at 2940 Reche Road. The building was previously used as the gift shop at Myrtle Creek. No one was inside the structure at the time of the fire. North County Fire Protection District firefighters arrived on the scene to find a fully involved structure spreading to... Full story

  • NCFPD responds to Rainbow residential fire

    Village Staff|Updated Apr 3, 2022

    This morning at 7:44 am a residential fire was reported on 2615 Huffstatler St. in Rainbow. According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, "North County Fire firefighters from Fire Station 3 arrived on scene first. The fire started on a corner exterior and spread to the interior of the home. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading and engulfing the entire structure. No one was hurt and crews will remain on scene for a while. " NCFPD will investigate how the fire started, but it... Full story

  • Motorcycle vs. vehicle crash on E. Mission

    Village Staff|Updated Mar 25, 2022

    At 4:38 pm tonight an accident was reported between a motorcycle and a vehicle. The motorcycle was towed and a person may have been transported. More information will be reported as it becomes available. Another accident happened earlier involving four vehicles on South Mission and Big Oak Ranch Rd. impacting traffic.... Full story

  • North County Fire responds to kitchen fire at Yama Sushi

    Village Staff|Updated Mar 17, 2022

    North County Fire responded to a commercial fire call that was reported 1067 S. Main at 2:54 pm. Bystanders said it was a small kitchen fire in Yama Sushi, same shopping center where Grocery Outlet is located. NCFPD PIO John Choi said it was a small fire isolated to the kitchen and there was no spreading. The fire crew made sure that the fire had not spread to the barbershop next door.... Full story

  • Winter Haven Road closed after car collides with power pole

    Village News Staff|Updated Mar 7, 2022

    At 3:39 p.m. this afternoon, Friday, March 4, a single vehicle collided with a pole on Winter Haven Road in Fallbrook. The light pole with live wires is reported to be on top of the Ford vehicle with its air bags deployed. The driver is out of the vehicle. He was reported to have said that his brake locked up. North County Fire has closed the road at Winter Haven and Harvest Vista as well as Hill near Brooke Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area....

  • Single vehicle accident takes down utility pole

    Village Staff|Updated Mar 4, 2022

    At about 3:40 pm today a truck crashed into a utility pole closing Winterhaven Rd.... Full story

  • Sheriffs End Chase Through Town

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 28, 2022

    Just before noon today three Sheriff vehicles were seen in pursuit of a car driving fast down Mission Road. According to Sheriffs Media Relations, the the pursuit was called off when the driver became erratic, possibly putting others in danger. The pursuit started as the result of a traffic violation. Fallbrook Sheriff Substation Lt. Hernandez said, "The incident earlier was a vehicle stop for erratic driving. When the deputy approached, the driver took off and a pursuit ensued. The driver was driving so erratically that the... Full story

  • 40lbs of meth seized by Fallbrook Sheriffs during traffic stop on northbound I-15

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 28, 2022

    After finding 40lbs of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, a suspect was arrested and transported to the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation, processed and booked into county jail on Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to Fallbrook Sheriff Lt. Aldo Hernandez. The suspect was booked for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales and transportation of a controlled substance. "After a traffic stop Tuesday night at approximately 6:37 p.m., Fallbrook Sheriff's Corporal Tim... Full story

  • NWS issues Frost Advisories, Hard Freeze Warnings, and Winter Storm Warnings

    Village News staff|Updated Feb 23, 2022

    San Diego County Coastal Areas and valleys have a frost advisory that remains in effect from midnight tonight to 8 am Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In San Diego County, temperatures as low as 28 degrees will result in frost formations. The frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. The coldest temperatures will be in the areas around Oceanside just inland from the coast, including Fallbrook. NWS is warning people to... Full story

  • Power out in 800 local households

    Village staff|Updated Feb 22, 2022

    16 customers this morning are without power. The lights went off starting at 6 AM according to SDG& E. Estimated restore time is about 10 AM. Communities Affected are: Pala Mesa Resort/ Pala Mesa Village/ Bonsal/ Bonsall/ Camino Del Rey Downs/ and Gopher Canyon area. Circuit Affected: 233 Outage Cause: SDG&E is assessing the outage to determine the cause.... Full story

  • Solo rollover sends two to trauma center

    Village News Staff|Updated Feb 17, 2022

    A solo vehicle accident at 6:45 pm tonight, Thursday, Feb. 17, occurred at Old Highway 395 and E. Mission Rd. in Fallbrook. Two patients were sent to a trauma center, one moderate and one in serious condition. The car rolled over and was on its roof. NCFPD PIO John Choi said it was a cut and rescue operation. The area was all clear by 7:30 pm. More information will be reported as it becomes available.... Full story

  • Pedestrian hit at Alvarado and Main

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 17, 2022

    A pedestrian was hit by a car tonight, Feb. 17, at about 6:23 pm. According to NCFPD PIO Choi, the victim hit was transported with moderate injuries. No other details are known at this time. More will be reported as information is available.... Full story

  • S. Mission completely open after solo accident/rescue

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 16, 2022

    6pm UPDATE: NCFPD reports that South Mission Rd. is open. The S. Mission accident involved a single driver with minor injuries who did not transport to an area hospital. The black pick up truck was overturned off the roadway and required stabilization before the driver could be extricated. 4 pm: Accidents on S. Mission and DeLuz Rd close lanes An extended traffic collision involving a rescue and extrication that's been reported at about 4 pm on northbound S. Mission Rd. near... Full story

  • NCFPD respond to residential structure fire

    Village News Staff|Updated Feb 16, 2022

    UPDATE: The fire at 40491 Gavilan Mountain Road was a fully engulfed motorhome. According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, "The structure was fully involved when crews arrived and was threatening a home under construction that was only 10 ft. away. Crews were able to contain the fire to the motorhome." Choi says it took the water from four engines, which each carry 500 gallons of water, so they used about 2000 gallons. Original post: NCFPD has responded to a structure fire at 40491... Full story

  • NCFPD reminds everyone to slow travel speeds

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 15, 2022

    NCFPD PIO John Choi says, "We just received hail throughout the I-15 Freeway corridor in Fallbrook and Rainbow. The roadways are extremely slippery. We are responding to multiple spin outs. Please reduce your speeds and use caution as you travel on our roadways."... Full story

  • Jewelry Connection robbed with extensive damage

    Village News staff|Updated Feb 14, 2022

    On a day that normally would be a busy shopping day, Jamie and Kathy on Valentine's Day were busy cleaning up broken glass and replacing glass cases that were destroyed during a late night robbery of their jewelry store on Main Street. The Jewelry Connection was robbed at about 10 pm Sunday night after two men broke the front glass doors and proceeded to "smash and grab" as much as they could in just a few minutes. According to Jewelry Connection owner Jamie Mathieu, "They... Full story

  • Passenger extricated after solo vehicle accident

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 14, 2022

    One passenger was airlifted to a local trauma center early this morning with moderate injuries after a solo vehicle accident at 12:43 am. A sedan hit a tree in the center median in the 1700 block of S. Mission, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. NCFPD crews arrived on the scene at 12:52 am. According to PIO Choi, the accident required a cut and rescue before the passenger could be airlifted. The driver was reported to be uninjured. NCFPD had the patient extricated at 1:40... Full story

  • Heat advisory warning until 6 pm Sunday night

    Village News Staff|Updated Feb 13, 2022

    The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning for portions of San Diego and Riverside Counties up until 6 pm tonight, Sunday. The temps may get as high as 86 to 92 degrees today. The NWS is advising people to consider limiting strenuous exercise and reminding people to drink plenty of water.... Full story

  • Vehicle over side of freeway causes fatality

    Village Staff|Updated Feb 12, 2022

    At 6 pm tonight North County Fire was on the scene of a fatal accident. A vehicle was over the side in the area of SB 15 Freeway just south of Mission Road in Fallbrook, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. The solo vehicle drove over the side approximately 400 ft. down He was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead on the scene. The CHP reported the vehicle was speeding when it veered off the roadway and crashed.... Full story

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