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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This is an early version story. Village News is waiting for official responses from local agencies who responded to the scene. An unidentified person reportedly jumped from the Lilac Bridge on Saturday night, Dec. 28, causing a grisly scene that temporarily closed lanes on Interstate 15. According to Cal Fire Capt. Cornette, at 10:58 pm they received a report that a man was down on the northbound lanes of I-15 near West Lilac Rd. He said their crews confirmed obvious signs of... Full story
At approximately 1:23 pm today, Sunday, Jan. 5, a motorcycle accident was reported on Grade Road on the backside of Palomar Mountain, near mile marker 10.60, a rural stretch of roadway surrounded by rolling hills and sharp curves. The initial report, coded as Incident 0335, described two motorcycles involved in a collision. There were no other vehicles reported at the scene. Emergency services were dispatched at 1:32 pm, with fire department personnel en route and preparing to close the roadway in both directions to ensure... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Center's 14th Annual Artist Guild Exhibition, opens Jan. 14 (Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Admission is free daily for children and military, and there is no admission fee on Tuesdays for the entire community. Docent tours are available by request. This annual event showcases local artists' diverse talents. It provides a platform for artists to display their work and engage with the community. The show highlights the c...
FALLBROOK – About 300 Fallbrook fourth graders put their creative caps on for the Fallbrook Public Utility District's annual water conservation poster contest. But only 14 made it into the final product, the 2025 "Be Water Smart" calendar. Twelve of those winning images appear inside the calendar – one for each of the 12 months of the year; another image is printed on the cover, and another is for January of 2026. The calendars are available free to shoppers at Alb...
Fleet Week honors and celebrates the military community, and more than three dozen Vallecitos Elementary School students had a Fleet Week field trip to Naval Base San Diego. Eighth-grade teacher Samantha Loehr and seventh-grade teacher Ian Liebenberg took more than 20 eighth-grade students and 17 seventh-grade students to San Diego. "It was really awesome for them to get to do that," Liebenberg said. Vallecitos principal Michelle Peace noted that the military has civilian...
WASHINGTON – California failed to escape its “Judicial Hellhole®” reputation this year, ranked No. 5 in the 2024-2025 report spotlighting the nation’s worst civil justice systems released Dec. 10 by the American Tort Reform Foundation. “California's legal system continues to be the trial bar's laboratory for innovative liability theories, burdening businesses and ultimately hurting consumers,” American Tort Reform Association President Tiger Joyce said. “It’s not just legal jargon for lawyers in courtrooms – lawsuit abuse... Full story
Sheriff requests help to solve Aguana mass murder caseOn January 3, Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco held a press conference to request help from the public regarding the September 7, 2020, Aguanga mass murder. Central Homicide Unit investigators began the investigation into the mass murder that occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 371, Aguanga. A total of seven victims were shot to death while they slept in what appeared to be a home invasion robbery of an illicit marijuana... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection invites all men, women and children to attend a brunch to bring in the new year in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens, Friday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, doors open at 9:15 a.m. For the program, Clutter Cleaners Clutterologist Penny Lambright will be presenting the latest tips on how to organize and remove clutter. In January 2004, Lambright was featured in a segment of "Dateline NBC" for C...
Sophie Li / The Epoch Times Several new California laws will take effect on Jan. 1, addressing issues ranging from wages and education to housing and artificial intelligence. These measures are part of a batch of bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom during his last legislative session, some of which took effect earlier in July. Here are some of the new laws. Minimum Wage The state's minimum wage will increase from $16 to $16.50 per hour next year unless higher rates are set by...
An update to the Fallbrook Sub-Area Plan has been approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Dec. 11, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the new Fallbrook Design Standards and a Streetscape Plan. The August 2011 update of the county’s general plan included an Environmental Impact Report, and the supervisors also adopted an addendum to that EIR to reflect the Fallbrook changes. “We’re thrilled about that,” said Fallbrook Community Planning Group Chair Eileen Delaney. In 2003, the Board...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers Club offers a variety of fun and engaging social events and activities designed to foster friendship and enjoy shared interests, as well as the opportunity to explore new and interesting venues and attractions. The highlight of several enjoyable holiday activities includes the following: On Dec. 4, 2024, the Newcomers Club members held a very special Cook Along event at the home of Newcomers member Cindy Konkel, beautifully decorated like a C...
The Garden Center Café, a popular local restaurant known for its iconic back patio, had an unexpected scare on Christmas Eve when a fire broke out under the patio cover. "The gas patio heaters mounted under the wood patio caught the patio cover, the shade cloth, and leaves on top of it, on fire. The fire spread to a nearby ceiling fan and burned an umbrella," according to Capt. John Choi, public information officer for the North County Fire Protection District. No one was...
What lies ahead for you in 2025? Some of you have enjoyable vacations you’re looking forward to or visits to see family or friends in another state. Yet we know that each new year brings not only times of joy but also times of suffering and trials. As I reflect back on 2024, I can remember both the good times and the times of testing. As you face difficult challenges in this new year, remember that in the Bible God makes two important promises regarding trials and p...
A 23-year-old Hemet man was killed early Monday after his car veered off Rainbow Canyon Road and crashed into a large rock, authorities said. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., when the driver of a 2013 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on Rainbow Canyon Road, just south of the Temecula city limit. For reasons still under investigation, the driver made an unsafe turning movement, causing the car to leave the roadway and descend a steep...
Jean Larsen Executive Director / Legacy Endowment Community Foundation Oh, the acronyms we now use these days. So many! As we ring in the New Year, I was reminded the other day by someone I admire and respect, if you are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), this is something that shouldn’t be left to year-end decision-making. Rather, for those who must take an RMD, there should be a plan starting each January. I couldn’t agree with him more. When planning for retirement, most of us can give ourselves a lar...
San Diego – San Diego Humane Society is calling on community members to ring in the new year in a big way by welcoming a small pet into their home! The organization is attempting to find adopters for the 135 guinea pigs in their care at their campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego. On Dec. 18, SDHS's Humane Law Enforcement team rescued 51 guinea pigs from an RV home in Ocean Beach after their owner passed away. Once at SDHS shelters, these pets were given m... Full story
Board members of the North County Fire Protection District will now receive per diem pay of $105 for attending meetings and other eligible events. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Dec. 10 to approve the second reading and adoption of the $5 per diem increase. The increase from $100 becomes effective Jan. 9, although the next scheduled board meeting is not until Jan. 28. “We have not raised our director compensation in 18 years,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. NCFPD board members receive per diem pay for each regular or spe...
An odor control product called Bioxide will be used in the Rainbow Municipal Water District’s wastewater collection system. Rainbow’s board voted 5-0 Dec. 10 to approve a purchase order with Evoqua for the chemical. Rainbow will pay $3.92 per gallon in minimum 2,400-gallon loads for the Bioxide. “It’s really to sequester odors or eliminate odors in our wastewater collection system,” said Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley. The benefits will be to more than just residents within smelling distance of the sewer system. ...
Coming up with a down payment can be hard, especially as home prices rise. Fortunately, if you have a generous loved one, they may be able to help you out. Many loan programs allow what is called “gift money” when it comes to your down payment. But in order to use that money, you have to follow certain rules. Do you expect to have financial help with your home purchase? Here’s what you should know about using gift money. 1. The exact rules vary by loan and property type....
