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Articles from the January 24, 2019 edition


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  • Threatening graffiti prompts security increases at two Vista high schools

    City News Service|Updated Feb 1, 2019

    VISTA - An increased law enforcement presence was expected at Vista and Rancho Buena Vista high schools on Friday, Feb. 1 in response to vague and apparently unfounded graffiti threats in boys' restrooms, a sheriff's sergeant said. "There is no evidence to suggest these threats are credible or related,'' San Diego County sheriff's Sgt. Shane Watts said Thursday night. The threats were discovered Thursday at the two Vista schools, Watts said. "The Sheriff's Department has been working with Vista Unified School District to... Full story

  • Second of three storms expected to reach San Diego County tonight

    City News Service|Updated Feb 1, 2019

    SAN DIEGO - The second of three storms is expected to arrive in San Diego County on Friday, Feb. 1, bringing heavier precipitation than the first storm throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The fast-moving storm system Thursday dropped around 1 inch of rain in some inland-valley areas while the county deserts received around two-tenths of an inch, the NWS reported. In a 24-hour period ending around 3 a.m., the highest precipitation totals were 1.09 inches in La Mesa; 1.05 in Santee; 1.02 in... Full story

  • Rain brings urban runoff to beaches

    County of San Diego|Updated Feb 1, 2019

    SAN DIEGO - The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health has issued a General Rain Advisory to avoid water contact at all coastal beaches and bays due to recent rainfall. Swimmers, surfers, and other water users are warned that rain brings urban runoff, which can cause bacteria levels to rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets. Urban runoff may contain large amounts of bacteria from a variety of sources such as animal waste, soil, and decomposing... Full story

  • Flood advisory issued for portions of San Diego County

    Village News Staff|Updated Jan 31, 2019

    The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Diego has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for western San Diego County until 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31. The NWS Doppler radar indicated a line of rain and isolated thunderstorms moving east into western San Diego County. Rainfall rates of 0.20 to 0.40 per hour are expected. "This will likely cause urban and small stream flooding in the advisory area," said NWS. "Avoid the low lying areas and expect ponding of water... Full story

  • San Diego County Sheriff's deputies will conduct increased patrols on Super Bowl Sunday

    Village News Staff|Updated Jan 31, 2019

    No matter who you're rooting for on Super Bowl Sunday, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department wants to remind everyone about the dangers of impaired driving. Watch for increased DUI patrols by deputies across the county beginning from 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3:00 p.m. through 5 a.m. the next day. Impaired driving doesn't just refer to alcohol, it can also include marijuana and prescription drugs. "There is simply no excuse for impaired driving," said Sheriff Bill Gore. "One bad decision can end in tragedy." In 2018,... Full story

  • Vehicle wedged under semi on I-15

    Village News Staff|Updated Jan 30, 2019

    RAINBOW - North County Fire reported at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 that a vehicle became wedged under a semi-truck on the northbound Interstate 15, north of Mission Road. No injuries were reported, but traffic delays are expected.... Full story

  • One killed, one injured in plane crash near State Route 76 in Oceanside

    City News Service|Updated Jan 29, 2019

    OCEANSIDE - One person was killed and another was seriously injured when a single-engine plane crashed into a hillside near state Route 76 on Tuesday, Jan. 29 in Oceanside, police said. Dispatchers received a call shortly before 7:15 a.m. from a woman reporting she saw the wreckage of a plane on a hillside near SR-76 and Canyon Drive, Oceanside police spokesman Tom Bussey said. Crews arrived to find the pilot dead and the lone passenger trapped in the wreckage. The passenger was extricated and transported by air ambulance to... Full story

  • North County Fire reports two structure fires

    Jeff Pack, Writer|Updated Jan 29, 2019

    Firefighters were busy on Tuesday, Jan. 29 with a structure fire in Fallbrook and a trailer on fire in De Luz. Both incidents were contained quickly. The first fire involved a structure in the 4000 block of La Canada Road, first reported at 7:41 a.m. Firefighters said the fire was contained by 9:30 a.m. and firefighters would remain on scene for salvage and overhaul. The second fire involved a trailer on fire in the Sandia Creek Drive and Sandia Creek Terrace area of De Luz... Full story

  • Spectrum: Outages in Fallbrook caused by vandals

    Village News Staff|Updated Jan 25, 2019

    FALLBROOK - A representative from Spectrum said that an outage in the Fallbrook area for most of the day Friday, Jan. 25 was caused by vandals. "The outage was caused when our fiber lines were cut by vandals this morning," said Dennis Johnson, Senior Director of West Region Communications for Spectrum. "Our engineers worked to repair the lines as quickly as possible. All services have been restored in Fallbrook and we appreciate our customers' patience."... Full story