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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OCEANSIDE (CNS) - A 21-acre vegetation fire which began Sunday afternoon and caused minor damage to one home has been 100% contained, the Oceanside Fire Department said today. A fire crew continued to patrol the fire for 24 hours after the initial start at 2:23 p.m. Sunday on the edge of a marshy wetland known as Talone Lake, said OFD Battalion Chief Jon Regner. The crew was able to put out hot spots throughout Monday. Crews continued to monitor for hotspots on the interior... Full story
CAMP PENDLETON - A 14-year-old girl who had been reported missing June 13, was found on Camp Pendleton by Military Police on June 28. An Instagram post by an account called @notinregz, which posts content shared by military personnel, showed an unidentified Marine in handcuffs being escorted by military police. The post also included what was said to be a handwritten logbook from Camp Pendleton that mentions the discovery of the girl on the base on June 28, however, the... Full story
According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, a homeowner took quick action this morning when his home on El Nido Dr. caught fire at 8 am. The homeowner utilized a fire extinguisher, said Choi. The fire had the potential to spread, but the fast-acting resident was able to extinguish it with the fire extinguisher, assuring it did not spread, according to Choi. North County FIre crews came in and verified that the fire was out and checked for extensions. The fire may have been an... Full story
UPDATE 07/06/2023 - Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 7:40 PM, " The fire is under control and the final acreage remains 3.5 acres." UPDATE 07/06/2023 - Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 2:21 PM, "Fire has been stopped at 3.5 acres. Resources will remain on scene for mop up for several hours." EARLIER 07/06/2023 - Statement from CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE at 1:43 PM, "Champagne BLVD will be closed in both directions and the outside lane of of... Full story
7 Fun Ideas to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Fallbrook, California Looking to make this Fourth of July extra special? Fallbrook, California, offers a variety of fun activities and experiences to celebrate Independence Day. Whether you're flying solo or with a small group, here are seven exciting ideas to make your Fourth of July in Fallbrook unforgettable: 1. Explore Live Oak Park: Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket, and head to Live Oak Park. Spend a relaxing afternoon...
A traffic collision, including a vehicle rollover, was reported at 9:05 on Sunday night to NCFPD and CHP. According to the CHP the driver was reported to have no injuries. This is an early version story. No more information is available at this time.... Full story
Monday, June 26, the CHP set up a Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) checkpoint on S. Mission, according to CHP Officer Adams. "BAR is the body in charge of checking emissions in each area. So they randomly check cars at each checkpoint in different areas as they are mandated to do. According to Officer Adams, the testing is in the bylaws of everyone's driver's license. The following information is from the Bureau of Automotive Repair website: Roadside Inspection Program The... Full story
At noon today, June 22, a vegetation fire was reported in the 32000 block of Shamrock Road in Bonsall. North County Fire Protection District firefighters responded. "This fire was caused when a mower struck a rock and created a spark that ignited the fire," said NCFPD PIO John Choi. Choi continued, "As a reminder prior to mowing dead brush, please survey the area for any large rocks that may come in contact with your cutting blade. Also, have an extinguishing device nearby, a... Full story
A male and a female were both arrested this morning for public intoxication, according to SDSO Sgt. Bowman, in the alley between Main Ave and Vine Street on Ivy. Ironically, a "No Loitering and No Alcohol" sign was right above where they were sitting and drinking, according to SDSO officers. The arrest was part of a homeless focus that the Fallbrook Sheriff's Department with the help of some County personnel and community members, was out in force throughout Fallbrook Village,... Full story
North County Fire Protection District issued a ***SMOKE ADVISORY*** Camp Pendleton has a vegetation fire inside the X-Ray Impact Area on base. Smoke may be visible, but there is no fire threat to our district.... Full story
Several juveniles were involved in a rollover on June 21, at 1:17 am Wednesday morning. The Jeep rollover required towing and it is not known at this time if there were injuries or if anyone was transported to a local hospital. The rollover was reported to have happened at 3284 Via Loma in Fallbrook. The story will be updated when more information is available.... Full story
Is it against the law for someone to pee in public on a storeowner's front doòr? Or defacate?? This man was seen walking around this morning, flailing his arms and then checked the door and urinated on it. The sheriffs were called. They responded and let him go. We will call and see what the response was and if it is against the law or not.... Full story
According to NCFPD PIO John Choi, there is a smoke advisory for Fallbrook and Bonsall due to a fire in the Whiskey Impact Area on Camp Pendleton. There is no fire danger to the Fallbrook and Bonsall area. More information will be communicated if necessary.... Full story
Smoke from a vegetation fire in Rainbow has reached one acre so far, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. North County Fire is on the scene as well as Pala, Pechanga and CalFire. The fire was reported in the 5000 block of Rainbow Heights Rd at 12:51 pm. The forward rate of speed has been stopped as of 1:33 pm. More information will be reported as it becomes available.... Full story
Sheriff and North County Fire responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in Bonsall at about 7 pm tonight, June 19, 2023, according to SDSO Lt. Pepin. The call came in from the 3100 block of Old River Rd. in Bonsall. "The reporting party called in and said her boyfriend had been struck in the head with an unknown object and was bleeding. North County Fire is on the scene and the Sheriff's deputies are still working the scene," said Lt. Pepin. He said there wasn't a suspect yet. Lt. Pepin said it didn't seem as though... Full story
UPDATED 06-19-23: Alan Gerardo, age 10, and his sister Amy Monserrat, age 16, were killed after exiting their car on SR 78, apparently to help retrieve a suitcase and/or its contents, which had fallen off of their SUV. On Sunday night at about 6:10 pm the CHP received reports of a vehicle vs. pedestrian on the eastbound 78, east of Mar Vista. CHP requested Vista Sheriff for assistance. On arrival, first responders located two children who had been struck and killed. Both... Full story
There was a call for service in the DeLuz area this morning at 8:04 am. This is the third body found in Fallbrook this week, and the second one in DeLuz. A report from on scene was that a male, approximately 40 years old, apparently shot himself. The vehicle was found on the side of the road right outside the Santa Margarita County Preserve in the 37300 block of DeLuz Rd.. North County Fire responded and verified that the man was deceased. First responders on scene stated to Private Investigator Anthony Campbell that the... Full story
First responders responded to an expanded traffic collision call this morning to find a car that had gone off the road on the eastbound side of Old Highway 395 and 5th Street in Rainbow. The car had no one inside when deputies and NCFPD arrived. The call came in at 7:19 am this morning, Wednesday, June 7. At about the same time, according to Tony Campbell of AC Investigations, there was reported a man that came to the back door of Rainbow Oaks restaurant desperately asking... Full story
Update: A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Van Raney's family. Donations will be used for final expenses and Van's Celebration of Life. Anyone who wants to help can make a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/f/h4d7jf-celebration-of-life?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&mibextid=Zxz2cZ It has been reported that Van Raney, a 39-year-old Fallbrook resident, was found deceased on the Pico Promenade early Wednesday morning, May 31, 2023.... Full story
This is a breaking story - A full story will be in the Village News this week. Before 4 pm on June 5, San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) voted 5 to 3 to table the vote on FPUD/RMWD detachment from San Diego Water Authority until their Aug. 7, 2023 meeting. Jim Desmond made a motion for an "option 2" for detachment. Director Willis seconded the motion and then Director Jo Mackenzie asked for a 5-minute break. Upon returning, Director Joel Anderson... Full story
Rainbow (CNS) - A gunshot victim turned up today in a rural neighborhood in the far northern reaches of San Diego County, authorities reported. A family friend of the wounded man made a 911 call shortly before 11 a.m. to report that the victim had just shown up at a home in the 1900 block of Rainbow Glen Road in Rainbow, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the abdomen, Lt. Matthew... Full story
Danny Franger, a man who was living in his motorhome in the middle of Fallbrook, died last week. It is unverified by Village News, but it was reported that Franger passed away in the hospital from a heart attack last Wednesday. Franger's motorhome would be seen in different places around town, including on Alvarado near the library and various parking lots. He also owned a blue Toyota truck and would have his German Shepherd, Rockette, with him. Franger's brother was... Full story
At 4:45 pm today, Monday, there was an accident at E. College and Main Ave.... Full story
Several accidents were reported in the last 24 hours. Listed here are three that Village News/AC Investigations were on scene for. An expanded traffic collision was reported at 2:45 p.m. Saturday. One vehicle rolled and had to be towed from the scene. It happened in the 2900 block of S. Mission Rd in Fallbrook. Waiting for more information on the other vehicles and if there were any reported injuries. Early Sunday morning a rollover was reported at 3:48 am at 3744 E. Mission... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has released a video from a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on April 21, 2023, in Fallbrook. We are committed to transparency, public trust and compliance with the law. The San Diego Police Department is investigating the shooting per a Memorandum of Agreement signed in 2022. This formal agreement adds a layer of transparency to ensure no agencies investigate their own shooting incidents.... 
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