Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Two Fallbrook businesses were robbed by an armed masked bandit. The first was a T-Mobile, last Friday, Feb. 4, in the early evening, at 840 S. Main Avenue. The next evening, Saturday, Feb. 5, possibly the same bandit, robbed the C&C Discount clothing store. It is assumed that the bandit was on foot. "In both cases, over $400 in cash was stolen from the respective businesses' cash registers," said Detective Steve Ashkar. In both robberies, the suspect showed a handgun to the... Full story
NCFPD is on scene of a vehicle fire that has both lanes of E. Mission closed near Willow Glen as a result of smoke and fire, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. The fire has not spread into vegetation yet. More will be reported as information becomes available.... Full story
After a young person passed away from an overdose this week, Fallbrook Sheriff Substation Lt. Hernandez would like to remind the community how deadly fentanyl is. He said, "Hopefully this reminds people to keep checking on their kids and we don't have additional victims. It's sad seeing kids die from drug usage." The drug, a synthetic opioid illegally manufactured mostly in China and Mexico, is up to 100 times stronger than morphine and is typically mixed with heroin. It...
Part of South Mission Road was completely closed to through traffic all day Thursday, Feb. 3, and a good part of Friday, Feb. 4. The closure was just north of Green Canyon on the southbound side and just north of Via Encinas on the northbound side. An area resident said, "We occasionally see traffic diverted into our residential area, but this incident ran all day and well into the night." The closure began in the early morning hours Thursday and was reportedly scheduled to end at 5 p.m. according to a ham radio report....
On Friday night, Jan. 28, between 6:30 and 7 pm, Fallbrook Sheriff deputies responded to 1403 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, after a caller reported they could hear a female screaming and a male making threats of bodily injury. The woman was apparently being held against her will inside the house. There was also a report of a possible gunshot being heard. After the gunshot, the reporting party no longer heard the female voice. According to Fallbrook Sheriff's Lt. Aldo Hernandez, "When deputies arrived at the location, they c... Full story
North County Fire Protection District responded to a suspected gas leak this morning at the Amberwood Apts on Alturas Rd. in Fallbrook. After about 17 minutes NCFPD crews were able to make sure it was under control....
1:30 pm: Tow trucks have arrived on the scene and crews are emptying out the contents of the rolled semi and are transferring the load to the new truck. UPDATE 10:39 am The freeway at SR 76 will remain reduced to one lane for a few hours until two big wreckers can arrive, lift both parts of the truck upright and then tow them away. 9:30 am "At 9:04 am this morning a collision with a semi-truck caused the truck to roll over on the northbound I-15 and Sr 76. The freeway... Full story
A residential structure fire was reported early this morning a 1:13 am at 231 N. Wisconsin Ave in Fallbrook. North County Fire responded to multiple reports. "We responded and found a fully involved chicken coop had caught fire and extended into the garage of a 2-story residence converted to a multi-unit home. The fire department was able to keep the fire contained to the garage and it did not go into the living spaces," said North County Fire PIO John Choi. The chicken coop... Full story
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California at about 9:45 am today. The quake was centered 5km WSW of Palomar Observatory in San Diego County and 17 miles southeast of Temecula. People reported feeling the quake as far north as Victorville and Santa Clarita and as far south as Tijuana, Mexico, according to the "Did you feel it?" page on the USGS website. More will be reported as information is available.... Full story
North County Fire with assistance from CalFire and San Diego Fire responded to an RV Fire at 39710 DeLuz Rd in DeLuz. The structure was a total loss but there were no injuries, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi, and minimal extension into the surrounding vegetation. PIO Choi noted that with the wind today it was fortunate that it didn't get out of hand.... Full story
According to an SDG&E spokesman, "SDG&E has contracted helicopters and drones which are currently in the High Fire Districts as part of an SDG&E project to ensure the safety and reliability of our energy grid." "As part of our ongoing Wildfire Mitigation Plan and commitment to provide our customers with the safest and most reliable energy possible, SDG&E is currently using helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology and drones to inspect our overhead electric power lines and equipment throughout... Full story
Friday evening at 4:31 pm the Fire Station #2 property on Winterwarm Dr. in Fallbrook had a vehicle crash onto it and create quite a bit of damage. No one was hurt, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. A vehicle lost control, leaving the road, destroyed a generator that is used as back-up power for the fire station. It also severed a propane gas line and shut off gas to the station. Ornamental plants and bushes were taken out as well. No personnel were at the property at the... Full story
There is an accident between a truck and a food truck on the I-15 northbound north of the Mission Rd. onramp. There is debris in the road and traffic is affected. More will be reported as information becomes available.... Full story
UPDATE: Westbound traffic on East Mission is being diverted onto Hamilton Rd. as a detour onto Gum Tree Ln while SDGE repairs a power pole that was damaged by an earlier accident when a westbound truck hit the power pole. Eastbound East Mission Rd. traffic is being impacted with a stop at Hamilton Lane, but traffic but the lane is open. EARLY VERSION STORY: Traffic control measures are going into place as a result of a pick up truck that hit a power line near the westbound... Full story
A head-on collision between a Sprinter van and a sedan on E. Mission near Via Zancas resulted in an adult male with life threatening injuries and the Sprinter van on fire. The accident was reported at 5:34 pm. Fire crews arrived quickly and were able to contain the fire to the van, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. "The accident caused both lanes to be closed as a result of the fire and packaging the adult male for transport to Palomar Hospital. One lane has been opened but co... Full story
A vehicle fire was reported yesterday at 5:50 pm on sb I-15 near the Mission Rd offramp. The fire was contained to the motorhome. There were no injuries and no spread to the vegetation according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. The Mission Rd. offramp was closed for approximately 45 minutes due to the incident.... Full story
Early version story: The I-15 North near Stewart Canyon is completely closed as a result of police activity.. A stolen car was being pursued and the driver has reportedly exited the vehicle and is at large. Avoid the 15 North if possible.... Full story
With widespread heavy rainfall and mountain snow forecast, a flood watch will be in effect Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Travelers are advised to make sure they're weather-aware the next few days. North County Fire is offering free sandbags to residents who live in the Fallbrook/Bonsall unincorporated area. According to NCFPD John Choi, Pala Fire Station #4 is currently out of bags, but the County is making it a priori... Full story
A male suspect, Forest Estrada, was taken into custody yesterday evening after a pursuit that ended in San Marcos. He is believed to be related to several thefts that occurred in Fallbrook, according to Lt. Hernandez from the Fallbrook Sheriff Substation. "Our detectives are still following up and tying up loose ends. I believe this person was responsible for the majority of the crime spree, so hopefully things go back to normal." A gun from one of the burglaries was... Full story
UPDATE: More rain on the way; Get Free Sand Bags from NCFPDWith more potentially heavy rains expected today, North County Fire is offering free sandbags to residents who live in the Fallbrook/Bonsall unincorporated area. According to NCFPD John Choi, Pala Fire Station #4 is currently out of bags, but the County is making it a priority to deliver sand and bags hopefully today. Choi says that if people want to get bags right away, there is an available location at the Valley... Full story
FALLBROOK - The California Highway Patrol is urging anyone who witnessed the deadly accident at 2:45 am Dec. 23rd on South Mission Road north of Stagecoach Lane to call the CHP at 760-643-3400. CHP is continuing investigation today into yesterday's early-morning, two-car crash in Fallbrook that killed one driver and led to the other being arrested on suspicion of reckless driving. .CHP Officer Hunter Gerber said two vehicles were driving in the southbound lanes of South... Full story
In a call on Christmas Eve between Fallbrook Sheriff Substation LT. Hernandez and the Village News, Lt. Hernandez wanted to remind the community to "protect themselves against opportunity crimes." He continued, "Thieves are out and taking advantage of inclement weather, as there are fewer people to observe their behavior, so we just want to remind everyone that it's best to secure your belongings and lock your vehicles.... Full story
There is a Flood Watch in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning for the following areas: San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllw... Full story
Four patients were transported to local hospitals and all lanes on S. Mission near Peppertree are open after being closed on the northbound side, according to North County Fire Protection District. According to witnesses passing by the scene, a traffic collision including an Audi 6 and a BMW SUV incurred moderate damage to the front end of both vehicles. The accident was reported on S. Mission, tonight at 5:46 pm near the entrance to Pepper Tree Park. The northbound lanes... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A blustery late-autumn storm drenched the San Diego area with wind-whipped downpours, delivering the first significant local rainfall in months amid flooded roadways, toppled trees and widespread power outages. The cloudbursts began soaking the region several hours before daybreak Tuesday, starting in its northern reaches and moving rapidly south, according to the National Weather Service. By late afternoon, when the heaviest rains generated by the unsettled... Full story
