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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S. Mission is closed at Stagecoach after a Tahoe SUV and red Nissan crashed in the intersection. The injuries are unknown. The damage to the front of the Nissan is extensive. Both vehicles are being towed.... Full story
Bonsall, Calif.- On Sunday, March 17, 2024, at approximately 11:24 p.m. officers from the California Highway Patrol-Oceanside Area office responded to a head-on vehicle crash on Gopher Canyon Road east of Hoxie Ranch Road. A 29-year-old female from Valley Center, California, was driving a brown Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on Gopher Canyon Road, east of Hoxie Ranch Road. A 51-year-old female from Vista, California, was driving a white Toyota Camry westbound on Gopher Canyon... Full story
2:03 a.m. Update: Village News reached out to the surrounding business' and spoke with Carmen Maya. Carmen saw the reported missing woman as she was opening the door at a local eye doctor and was able to recognize her by the description given by SD Sheriff Helicopter. It has been confirmed that the missing woman has been found, safe. A 94-yr-old woman at risk was reported to have walked away from her daughter's car in the 500 block of Elder this morning. The ASTREA helicopter is saying she is a white woman with pink pants... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Friday, March 8, the Rotary Club of Fallbrook hosted a special reading event at Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Club sites, where Rotarians read to the children in celebration of National Reading Month. Rotarians from various professions and backgrounds shared their love of reading with the students, sparking their imaginations and fostering a love for books and learning. The event was a part of Rotary's ongoing commitment to promoting literacy and education...
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Against the backdrop of dark early morning Temecula skies at 5:30 a.m., Retired Marine Sergeant Major Emilio Hernandez embarked on a 26-mile journey commemorating The Bataan Memorial Death March from Capt. Aaron J. Contreras Memorial Park in Temecula. The march is to give honor and tribute to the veterans both alive and deceased who braved the events of 1942, and in particular the Bataan Death March that took place in the Philippines during World War II. This is the 13th...
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library are celebrating three gifted artists with two new art exhibits, "It's All Relative" in the Community Room and Contemporary Stone Sculpture on the Reading Patio March 25 through May 10. David Thor, a well-known sculptor from Vista has been creating sculpture since 2005. He chooses stones of unusual shape and color for his Contemporary works. His well designed and exotic stonework is in private collections all over Southern C...
The Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in Germany includes local bands who qualify for the metal festival through local and national contests. Woods Witch, which features Fallbrook native Stuart Reeder, qualified for the San Diego regional final. Six San Diego area bands qualified for the regional final through the initial Wacken Metal Battle concerts March 8 and 9 at Brick by Brick. Three bands from each night qualified for the regional final. Woods Witch placed second... Full story
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook hosted a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 15 to welcome local seniors into the retirement community for an exciting afternoon of fun festivities focused on Irish traditions and Gaelic lore. The event, which showcased live music and entertainment, also featured sumptuous traditional Irish foods and an abundance of fun activities that gave attendees an opportunity to immerse themselves with new friends in the cheerful spirit of t...
Neither of the Fallbrook projects proposed for 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funding were awarded any CDBG money. A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote March 12, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the county's 2024-25 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs. The proposals for the Don Dussault Park expansion and Elder Street sidewalks were both placed on the list of...
The most recent update of the County of San Diego’s Capital Improvement Needs Assessment was approved at the March 12 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting. The supervisors' 4-0 vote, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the CINA, which reflects the county's facilities needs. The approval of the needs assessment itself did not include funding for projects on the list, although the supervisors also directed interim Chief Administrative Officer Sarah Aghassi to determine timing and funding mechanisms to implement the ind...
Being a homeowner is often a big financial investment, from the down payment to home maintenance and improvements. But there are ways to save when you own a home, too – particularly on your annual tax returns. Homeownership typically comes with a number of tax deductions and credits that aren’t available for renters. Are you ready to save on your tax bill? Here are some perks you should have on your radar as you file your taxes. 1. Mortgage interest: You probably pay a not...
SAN MARCOS – Members of the Palomar College softball and football teams will soon be able to play their sports at the San Marcos campus in new stadiums offering a better experience for both athletes and fans. The new softball stadium, set to open during the spring semester, has 207 seats, and includes a press box, bullpens, batting cages, and a natural turf outfield. The new football stadium – the first ever at Palomar College – is set to open in the summer and will featu...
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FALLBROOK – A fitting way to celebrate Arbor Day is to plant trees. Almost 70 Fallbrook residents volunteered to do that at the March 9 Tree Planting Festival. Live Oak Park was also a fitting site for the new trees. With Save Our Forest members serving as tree captains, volunteers from Boy Scout Troop #731, National Charity League, and Fallbrook Land Conservancy all pitched in to get the job done. They planted a total of 32 new trees in the park. This treasured park has been...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a speaker to talk about the Climate Legislation that has been introduced this year in Sacramento. The ZOOM meeting is Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The speaker’s name is pending but will either be a Legislative Aide or a U.S. State Department Net Zero speaker. One of these bills is Assembly Bill 2619, which would repeal the NEM 3.0 decision and require the CPUC to create a new rule structure based on the clean energy goals set by Senate Bill 100, which committed the... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is holding a fundraising event at their clubhouse parking lot, Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If anyone is interested in having a vendor table for themself or an organization, they can request an application available through April 12. Set-up for the bazaar at FWC will be at 9 a.m. A limited number of 6-foot tables will be available. There will be such things as crafts, vintage items, jewelry and the like. If interested, contact Sharon Drucker for more information at 951... Full story
Wings of Changes's March Butterfly of the Month is the Variable Checkerspot or Euphydryas chalcedona. It measures about 1.5 inches to 2 inches and is commonly found in California, Arizona and along the periphery of New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Washington or even southernmost regions of Canada and Alaska. These beautiful creatures rely on leaf litter during the colder months and can hibernate for years in cold climates. It thrives in wild areas like sagebrush, chaparral and alpi...
The North County Fire Protection District approved emergency roof repair for the district’s Fleet Service Building. The action Tuesday, Jan. 23, approved a resolution authorizing an emergency purchase procedure rather than the competitive bidding process, and the board also found the repair of an existing facility to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. A four-fifths vote was needed to approve the emergency repair resolution, which was met by the 5-0 vote in favor. “The roof in our shop is fai...
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – In November 2023, ten Vietnam veterans embarked on a journey they never thought possible, returning to Vietnam, and exploring the locations and memories that for 50 years have held deep significance for each of them. Mission Veteran Expedition, a collaborative venture between CDLLife, FASTPORT, and nonprofits Waypoint Vets and Wreaths Across America, made this journey possible and, together, they announce the upcoming release of a new documentary of the trip, “Mission Veteran Expedition: Honoring Vie...
TEMECULA – Have you ever thought: if this event had not happened, what would this now be like? Historian Edward Channing ponders this question regarding the American Revolution. “Had the South been conquered in the first half of 1776, it is entirely conceivable that rebellion would never have turned into revolution. At Moore’s Creek and Sullivan’s Island, the Carolinians turned aside the one combination of circumstances that might have made British conquest possible.” (National Park Service, Moore’s Creek Park) This month...
CALIFORNIA – As California experienced prolonged heavy rains this winter, health officials are projecting a more intense allergy season due to an anticipated explosion of vegetation and an increase in airborne pollen that promise to result in a more intense allergy season this year. As many people welcomed spring Tuesday, March 19, with feelings of renewal, new beginnings, budding leaves and blooming flowers, they will be less intent in welcoming seasonal allergies, which are likely to be more difficult and bothersome. ...
