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  • Fallbrook High invites alumni, community to Homecoming game

    Village News Staff|Updated Oct 1, 2019

    FALLBROOK - Alumni and friends of Fallbrook High School are encouraged to attend the Homecoming varsity football game at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at the Fallbrook High School football field where the Warriors will host the Valley Center Jaguars. At halftime, guests will be treated to a performance by the FHS Performance Dance Team and FHS Color Guard. Homecoming floats will be led by Grand Marshall Tim Hauck and will parade around the field, followed by a parade of school clubs.... Full story

  • Brush fire breaks out on Camp Pendleton, smoke may be visible

    Village News Staff|Updated Oct 1, 2019

    CAMP PENDLETON — A brush fire broke out Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the impact area of Camp Pendleton and while smoke may be visible to residents in Bonsall and Fallbrook, the fire poses no threat to nearby communities, according to the North County Fire Protection District. There was no information about how the fire started.... Full story

  • Fire erupts near vacant building on South Main in Fallbrook

    Village News Staff|Updated Sep 21, 2019

    FALLBROOK - A spot fire in Fallbrook reported at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 was quickly dealt with by firefighters before the fire could damage nearby buildings. The fire appeared to have been located near a vacant storefront next to the old McDonald's location on the 1000 block of South Main Avenue. Firefighters appeared to get the blaze under control within 20 minutes. No information about what started the blaze was available. No injuries were reported.... Full story

  • ASTREA finds wanted person in Megan's Bluff

    Village News Staff|Updated Sep 20, 2019

    An ASTREA helicopter flew over Megan's Bluff off of East Mission Road Friday morning. First reports were that deputies were looking for a missing person. After contacting the Sheriff's department communications center in San Diego, the Village News learned that the person had been found and arrested on a felony warrant.... Full story

  • KAABOO rocks in Del Mar

    Village News Staff|Updated Sep 16, 2019

    The sold out KAABOO Del Mar festival entered its final day on Sunday, Sept. 15at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds, taking over the beachside venue starting on Friday, Sept. 13. You can catch selected, live-streamed performances from the festival at https://qello.com/concert/Free-All-Access-KAABOO-Del-Mar-Live-Stream-7922. Headlining this year was Kings of Leon (Friday), Dave Matthews Band (Saturday) and Mumford & Sons, still to come on Sunday). Duran Duran, Black Eyed... Full story

  • Four cars involved in crash in Fallbrook

    Village News Staff|Updated Sep 14, 2019

    FALLBROOK - According to a report by the California Highway Patrol on Friday, Sept. 13, four vehicles were involved in an accident that was reported at 6:25 p.m. near Reche Road and Stage Coach Lane. According to reports from the scene, two individuals in a gray Honda were reported injured. No further information was available.... Full story

  • Brushfire burns approximately 3 acres along Interstate 15

    Village News Staff|Updated Sep 9, 2019

    FALLBROOK - North County Fire and Cal Fire San Diego worked together to halt the spread of a fire that broke out around 2:30 p.m Monday, Sept. 9 along the northbound side of Interstate 15 near Mission Road. The blaze was initially reported at several small fires was ultimately deemed to be one fire. Firefighters reported that the forward rate of spread on the fire had been halted by 3:30 p.m. and those firefighters would remain on the scene to mop up for several hours. There was no report of a cause for the... Full story

  • Reports: Motorcycle hits school bus head on near Fallbrook High School

    Village News Staff|Updated Aug 29, 2019

    FALLBROOK - According to multiple reports, a motorcycle collided head-on with a school bus around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 near Fallbrook High School at the intersection of South Stage Coach and Reche roads. The California Highway Patrol closed the intersection to traffic until 3:58 p.m. According to witness reports to the CHP, children were on the bus at the time of the collision. There was no word whether anyone on the bus was injured. Reports from the scene indicated that the driver of the motorcycle was receiving... Full story

  • Smoke visible from fire on Camp Pendleton, no threat to community

    Village News Staff|Updated Aug 29, 2019

    CAMP PENDLETON - According to the North County Fire Protection District, smoke that is visible in the Fallbrook and De Luz areas is coming from a vegetation fire on Camp Pendleton and poses no threat to the surrounding communities. North County Fire's reported the information around 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. No further information was available.... Full story

  • De Luz firefighter dies after training hike

    Village News Staff|Updated Aug 27, 2019

    Cal Fire State Director Chief Thom Porter announced Monday, July 29, that a firefighter stationed at Cal Fire San Diego Fire Station 16 in De Luz died after suffering a medical emergency while on a training hike with his engine crew. Yaroslav Katkov, 29, was airlifted by the Cal Fire San Diego County Sheriff’s Department helicopter and air ambulance to Temecula Valley Hospital in critical condition. “(He) passed away this morning despite the diligent efforts of medical staff,” Cal Fire San Diego County Fire Chief Tony Mecha...

  • Brush fire in De Luz dealt with by firefighters

    Village News Staff|Updated Aug 10, 2019

    DE LUZ - A brush fire reported in the area of De Luz Road and Santa Margarita Trail on Saturday, Aug. 10 was quickly knocked down and contained by firefighters. Initially, the fire was reported by Cal Fire San Diego to have a moderate rate of spread and that no structures were in immediate danger. By 1:50 p.m., Cal Fire reported the fire had spread to 6 acres with 0% containment by firefighters, but at 2:15 p.m., firefighters reported that the forward rate of spread of the... Full story

  • De Luz firefighter dies after training hike

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 29, 2019

    Cal Fire San Diego County Director Chief Thom Porter announced on Monday, July 29 that a firefighter stationed at Cal Fire San Diego Fire Station 16 in De Luz died after suffering a medical emergency while on a training hike with his engine crew. Yaroslav Katkov, 29, was airlifted by the Cal Fire San Diego County Sheriff's Department helicopter and air ambulance to Temecula Valley Hospital in critical condition. "(He) passed away this morning despite the diligent efforts of... Full story

  • Residents report driver who hit Fallbrook fire hydrant left scene

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 18, 2019

    FALLBROOK - Residents reported flooding at nearby homes after someone reportedly hit a fire hydrant around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and left the scene near the corner of Palomino and McDonald Roads in Fallbrook. The broken hydrant sent thousands of gallons of water into the air and allegedly into the homes of a few nearby houses. "I believe there were at least three homes damaged," said Jenny Bernier. "I feel so bad for these homeowners." No further information was... Full story

  • SDG&E outage reported in Fallbrook, De Luz, Camp Pendleton

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 10, 2019

    FALLBROOK - An unplanned outage was reported by San Diego Gas & Electric on Wednesday, July 10 that the organization said is affecting almost 2,500 customers since 5:10 p.m. SDG&E has not reported a cause for the outage and expects to have the issue resolved by 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. No further information was given.... Full story

  • Report: Two Camp Pendleton Marines arrested for transporting undocumented immigrants

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 9, 2019

    CAMP PENDLETON - NBC 7 has reported that two Camp Pendleton Marines were caught attempting to transport three undocumented immigrants near Tecate on July 3. NBC reported that the "undocumented immigrants told border agents they had agreed to pay the Marines $8,000 to take them north from the border to Los Angeles, eventually intending to head to New Jersey. U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Lance Corporals Byron Law II and David Salazar-Quintero were arraigned on a felony charge of transporting undocumented immigrants for... Full story

  • 1904 FC co-founds new league, to start play in September

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 8, 2019

    SAN DIEGO - San Diego’s 1904 FC has co-founded the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), which is a new professional football league sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and the club is in the final stages of securing a San Diego stadium lease to participate in the league’s inaugural season starting this September. The determined ownership includes current high-profile professionals and other world football experts. 1904 FC was brought to San Diego by the founding team in 2016 and first planned on par... Full story

  • Single car crash on 395 causes small fire, sends one to hospital

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 6, 2019

    FALLBROOK - One patient was transported to the hospital on Saturday, July 6 when the vehicle they were in crashed and sparked a fire on Old Highway 395 near Camino Del Rey around 3:45 p.m. There was no further information provided by Cal Fire San Diego.... Full story

  • Firefighters make quick work of brush fire in Fallbrook

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 6, 2019

    FALLBROOK - A slow-moving brush fire broke out on Saturday, July 6 in the 2400 block of Heynman Hollow in Fallbrook around noon and it only took firefighters about a half hour to get a handle on it. When first reported by North County Fire, the fire was a quarter of an acre and crews from Pala and San Marcos fire were on the scene. Around 12:30 p.m., North County Fire reported the forward rate of spread of the fire had been halted and the fire was limited to one acre. No... Full story

  • Firefighters make quick work of small brushfire

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 2, 2019

    FALLBROOK - North County Fire reported that fire crews were on the scene of a small vegetation fire near Aviation and Alturas roads at 7:04 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2. With the help of U.S. Marine Corps fire units, they were able to stop the rate of spread of the fire about 15 minutes later. The cause of fire is under investigation.... Full story

  • Firefighters battle 120-acre brushfire on Camp Pendleton

    Village News Staff|Updated Jun 20, 2019

    Update: Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m. Cal Fire San Diego Public Information Officer Thomas Shoots said at 7 p.m. that firefighters from civilian and military agencies have made good progress in slowing the vegetation fire burning on Camp Pendleton, according to San Diego County Fire Authority Fire Chief Tony Mecham "The Weisgarber Fire is currently at 120 acres and 40% contained, with approximately 75 firefighters engaged," Shoots wrote in a press release. "Fire activity has... Full story

  • Firefighters stop forward rate of spread on Pauma Valley fire

    Village News Staff|Updated Jun 10, 2019

    PAUMA VALLEY - Cal Fire San Diego firefighters were successful in stopping the forward rate of spread on a brush fire that broke out around 2 p.m. Monday, June 10 and has spread to 15 acres by 3 p.m. in the area of Route 76 and Pauma Valley. Cal Fire said there are no structural threats and no evacuation orders have been issued.... Full story

  • Marine Corps: Brush fire on Camp Pendleton no threat

    Village News Staff|Updated Jun 10, 2019

    CAMP PENDLETON - According to a U.S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Twitter post, a vegetation fire "well within the Zulu Impact Area," is sending visible smoke throughout the area. The post read that there is "no threat to installation or (the) surrounding community." The post said there is no more information unless the situation changes.... Full story

  • Firefighters battle fire in De Luz

    Village News Staff|Updated Jun 9, 2019

    Cal Fire San Diego reported that the agency was at the scene of a residential structure fire in De Luz that had reportedly spread to vegetation in the area just after noon, Sunday, June 9. The fire located in the 39000 block of De Luz Road in De Luz. Cal Fire reported that a "full wildland response has been sent." As of 12:37 p.m., Cal Fire reported that the forward rate of spread had been stopped on the vegetation fire. No further information was available... Full story

  • Firefighters perform rope rescue along I-15 in Fallbrook

    Village News Staff|Updated Jun 1, 2019

    According to North County Fire, firefighters performed a side rope rescue for a driver that went over the side of Interstate 15 near Stewart Canyon Road at 5:52 p.m. Saturday, June 1 in Fallbrook. Traffic was not impacted and no information on the condition of the driver.... Full story

  • Fire breaks out near Pala reservation, quickly halted by firefighters

    Village News Staff|Updated May 15, 2019

    PALA - A vegetation fire that broke out on the 9800 block of Pala Road near the Pala Band of Mission Indians reservation was halted by CalFire San Diego crews in association with Pala Fire by 11:18 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15. CalFire officials reported that the fire had consumed a half-acre of vegetation and that the forward rated of spread had been stopped by crews that would remain on the scene to mop up and construct containment lines.... Full story

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