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  • Nathan Fletcher to Resign from Board of Supervisors

    City News|Updated Apr 6, 2023

    SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County was bracing today for a shakeup in political leadership following Supervisor Nathan Fletcher's abrupt decision to resign his seat when he completes a previously announced medical leave. Fletcher announced the move late Wednesday night, following a tumultuous day in which he admitted having an affair with a woman who then sued him, alleging he sexually assaulted and harassed her. In a statement, Fletcher said he was resigning from the Board of... Full story

  • Nathan Fletcher Sued by Woman Alleging Sexual Assault, Harassment

    City News Service|Updated Mar 29, 2023

    SAN DIEGO - County Supervisor and former San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Chair Nathan Fletcher, who recently said he was abandoning a state Senate run in order to seek treatment for post-traumatic stress and alcohol abuse, is being sued by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted and harassed her. The woman, who previously worked for the MTS, alleges Fletcher groped her on two occasions and pursued a sexual relationship with her for months, leading to her abrupt firing... Full story

  • Three vehicle collision blocks 395

    Village News|Updated Mar 28, 2023

    CHP changed the status from an accident with no injuries to an accident with major injuries. CHP responded to a three-vehicle collision on S. 395, north of SR 76 at Canonita Dr. at 6:35 pm tonight, Tuesday. According to the CHP, someone reported that it was a small white sedan vs a Grey Dodge Ram pickup truck. Another vehicle was also involved and they were reported as blocking the roadway. There was a baby reported in one of the vehicles. Tow trucks were called but not... Full story

  • Navy Doctor Pleads Guilty to Role in $2 Million Insurance Fraud

    City News Service|Updated Mar 28, 2023

    SAN DIEGO - A U.S. Navy doctor pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court today to his role in a scheme that involved making false medical claims to a military insurance program in exchange for unearned benefits. Michael Villarroel, 51, of Coronado, is one of 10 people to plead guilty in a scheme that bilked the Traumatic Servicemembers Groups Life Insurance Program out of around $2 million. Prosecutors say Villarroel received over $180,000 in kickbacks for falsely claiming that he reviewed service members' medical records... Full story

  • Freight train carrying iron ore derails in Mojave Desert

    Associated Press|Updated Mar 28, 2023

    BAKER, Calif. - A long freight train carrying iron ore derailed in a remote area of the Mojave Desert on Monday but there were no injuries, authorities said. Fifty-five rail cars loaded with iron ore and two locomotives derailed around 8:30 a.m. in the Mojave National Preserve, Union Pacific spokesperson Daryl Bjoraas said in emails to The Associated Press. "The crew was not in the cab at the time of the derailment and there was uncontrolled train movement. The crew was not...

  • California farmers flood fields to boost groundwater basin

    AMY TAXIN, Associated Press|Updated Mar 28, 2023

    A field that has long grown tomatoes, peppers, and onions now looks like a wind-whipped ocean as farmer Don Cameron seeks to capture the runoff from a freakishly wet year in California to replenish the groundwater basin that is his only source to water his crops. Taking some tomatoes out of production for a year is an easy choice if it means boosting future water supplies for his farm about 35 miles (56 kilometers) southwest of Fresno. He's pumping 300 acre-feet a day -...

  • 3000 customers lose power in Fallbrook and Bonsall

    Village News|Updated Mar 27, 2023

    SDG&E is reporting two outages at 4:57 pm today, Monday, March 27, 2023. One circuit, FB1, is affecting over 1041 homes and businesses in central Fallbrook. The other circuit is affecting 1957 homes from the Live Oak area down to the SR 76. SDG&E reports that they are investigating the outages and they estimate that the power will be back on by 7:30 pm to 8 pm. Alll power was restored. Village News will report on the cause within 24 hours.... Full story

  • Traffic Collision at Pico and Alvarado

    Village Staff|Updated Mar 27, 2023

    North County Fire has the westbound lane blocked at W. Alvarado St. and Pico Ave. while a traffic collision is being cleaned up. No injuries have been reported. NC Fire is asking pedestrians and drivers to avoid the area, if possible. This is a breaking news story and more details will be reported as they become available.... Full story

  • 2000 SDGE customers lose power temporarily

    Julie Reeder|Updated Mar 26, 2023

    This is an early version story. About 2000 SDGE customers lost power this evening for about 5 minutes at approx. 10:45 pm. According to SDGE, the cause for the outage wasn't yet known. There didn't appear to be any accidents reported according to North County Fire and the CHP. Spectrum sent out notices saying it wouldn't be restored until 1 am, although some homes had restoral within 10 minutes. More information will be reported as it becomes available.... Full story

  • Riverside pursuit ends in Bonsall

    Village News staff|Updated Mar 26, 2023

    Early breaking news story At about noon today, Sunday, one motorcycle rider was taken into custody by CHP, according to witnesses on the scene in Bonsall River Village. Reports are that the pursuit started in Riverside and included two motorcycles. Apparently, one was able to escape the pursuit. The second person was pursued all the way to Bonsall River Village, where he attempted to hide the bike and himself. Officers took him into custody at about noon. More information... Full story

  • Spring carnival comes to town

    Updated Mar 23, 2023

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  • From Quickstep to Slow Foxtrot, local couple dazzles at UCSD Dancesport

    Updated Mar 23, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Local residents Robyn Custer and James Ungricht were among hundreds of couples who competed at the 26th annual UCSD "Dance by the Shores" Ballroom Dancesport competition, March 4. Even with only a few days preparation, they did quite well in their division. Custer and Ungricht competed in 19 events and reached the finals in almost half of them. "While I'm glad we made it to the final round in so many dances, I was a little sad we couldn't crack the top three in a...

  • Dogs just want to have fun

    Updated Mar 23, 2023

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  • Warriors tangle with Panthers in first home meet

    Updated Mar 23, 2023

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