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 morning, April 11th, at approximately 10:12 a.m. North County Fire received a call for a truck that exploded and caught fire while driving south on De Luz Rd. Officials on the scene have contained the situation but all traffic has been stopped at De Luz and Patton Oak Rd. so Adams' Tow could move through and clear out the charred remains of the truck. As of 11:10 a.m. the scene is still active and it is suggested you avoid the area. No injuries have been reported....
A crash resulted in one person being transported to a local hospital and another was arrested on Wednesday. The crash was reported at 3:06 pm in Fallbrook at E. Mission and 1324 Macadamia Dr.According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Communications Center, Lt. Davis said that the call came in initially as just an incomplete call and afterward there was one arrest for a warrant. More will be reported on as information is available. There is no information as to the injuries... Full story
Update On Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Program Dear Interested Stakeholder, We want to update you on our progress to implement the Board of Supervisors (Board) direction related to a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) mitigation program. On March 1, 2023, the Board received a report on VMT mitigation program options and provided direction to continue coordination with outside agencies and jurisdictions, to estimate costs to project applicants, to solicit stakeholder input, and... Full story
CHP arrested and booked John Gleason, 69, from Fallbrook for a DUI just after midnight this morning, April 7. His blood/alcohol level was reported to be .08 percent. Earlier in the day witnesses saw Gleason slumped over his steering wheel while driving west on Fallbrook Street, through a red traffic light at Main Ave. Gleason came to a stop after crashing into a tree behind Denny's and the ReMax Real Estate building. North County Fire first responders helped the man out of... Full story
Two car chases were reported tonight. This is an early version story. There was a report to CHP at about 10:09 pm tonight, Friday, 04/05/24. A BMW and a blue truck were reported to be chasing each other. One of them was struck and on the right hand shoulder of the eastbound lanes on Sr76 near S.Mission Rd and just east of Thoroughbred. At 10:25 pm the CHP was on an active chase through Fallbrook following a black Honda. Last report was that the car was lost. Village News will continue to follow up on these... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Center's 15th annual Signature American Watercolor International Exhibition & Sale runs through April 14 in tThe Janice Griffiths Gallery. The center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays, 12-3 p.m. Admission is free daily for children and the military, $10 per person Wednesdays – Sundays for other community members and there is no admission fee on Tuesdays Docent tours are available by appointment. The exhibition and sal...
Hope Clinic for Women held its 19th Annual Inspiring Hope Gala March 15 at SonRise Christian Fellowship. With the support of the community, HCW has continued to offer its free services but needs help to keep growing along with the needs of its clients. Executive Director Carolyn Koole reported that on the services provided in 2023: 23 babies were born to moms in the program; 1,040 client visits provided 4,050 free services; 71 free pregnancy tests and 88 free ultrasounds were...
FALLBROOK – Amid the rustling avocado groves and rolling hills in Fallbrook lies a sanctuary for a particular breed of athletes often overlooked – horses. Here in the community and throughout San Diego and Riverside counties, Dr. Marc McCaughan, a devoted equine veterinarian, makes it his choice every day to care for these athletes. For McCaughan, the journey into the world of equine medicine began long before he set foot in Fallbrook. Raised amid the avocado groves of Los...
Cottonwood Elementary School of Aguanga hosted a cross-country meet Thursday, March 14, for the small K-8 elementary schools and middle schools in northern San Diego County and southern Riverside County which participate in athletic tournaments, and Vallecitos Elementary School took first place as a team for both the boys and the girls while Vallecitos seventh-grader Rochelle Hernandez was the first girls individual finisher. "I'm really impressed with how well they did,...
FALLBROOK – The legacy continues as the 51st annual Dornon Games Track Meet will take place Saturday, April 20, at the Fallbrook Union High School stadium. This event, deeply rooted in Fallbrook tradition, promises to be a celebration of youth athletics and community spirit. The Dornon Games trace their origins back to the Fallbrook Street PTA and student council, under the visionary leadership of Don Dornon, a beloved teacher at the school. Following Dornon's death in 1...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Senior Softball is currently looking for new players who are 50 plus years of age. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park Mondays thru Thursdays at 4 p.m. with warm-ups beginning at 3:30. Each team is scheduled to play two games per week. Potential players must show for a screening prior to being placed on a team so that appropriate placement can be made. The league is currently in season #2 which will end near the middle of June. The deadline for season #3 registration is June 15. The season #3 draft w...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook has long been known for growing avocados and sharing its love for them at their annual Avocado Street Festival. Held each year in the spring, this festival highlights the community's agricultural roots in a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Hundreds of booths line Fallbrook's Main Avenue, attracting thousands of people for a day of fun, food, music and avocado-themed contests. This year's festival will be held Sunday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. V...
A thunderstorm March 15 canceled Fallbrook High School’s swim meet against Valley Center that afternoon, but the Fallbrook girls began the season with two league victories. The Warriors opened their season March 5 at home against Mission Hills and won that 111-54 meet. The March 7 home win over Pacific Ridge had a 123-41 score. “It was good to see where we’re at and what we can do,” said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. A school can enter up to three swimmers or divers in each individual event. Each school can have three q...
In the "Friendly Village" of Fallbrook, a series of events unfolded, leading to the birth of a beacon of hope for many women in dire circumstances. It all began in November when Bonnie Vice reached out to the community in search of a dresser for a newcomer to their men's homeless ministry, the Jesus House. What came next was nothing short of a miracle, a testament to how a simple act of kindness can evolve into a monumental project aimed at serving the most vulnerable. Barry W...
FALLBROOK – Program parents at Solutions for Change were given hand-made blankets donated by the Fallbrook Blanket Project. Solutions for Change, a women's and family shelter in Vista, is a full service leadership development residential program with the mission to solve family homelessness. Over 60 blankets of all sizes and a dozen children's hats were donated to this shelter. For more information on the program, visit https://solutionsforchange.org/. The nonprofit F...
The saga continues with the empty El Jardin restaurant property that has often been used as a homeless encampment. On multiple occasions the fire department, sheriff's department have dealt with the chaos happening there. Last Friday, March 29, Leo from Allstar Landscaping and Tree services and Junk Haul cleaned up the mess from the homeless camp that had taken residence inside the El Jardin building and outside on the patio. Found were kids toys, clothing, an old fireplace,...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Fire Safe Council sponsored a "chipping day" Saturday, March 16, in the open area at the corner of Alturas Road and West Aviation Road from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event supports the Council's community outreach program of creating a venue for local residents to bring their cut vegetation to a central site for disposal and ultimately supporting the effort to help make Fallbrook fire safe. Throughout the event, more than 24 residents from the F...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers recently held an enjoyable Girls Just Want to Have Fun event led by member Eileen Weeks. The popular Girls Just Want to Have Fun events are a great way to make new friends while engaging in a variety of fun and creative activities which include get togethers at members' homes as well as attending local attractions and special events. The Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit tour took place Feb. 22 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Newcomers thoroughly e...
SAN DIEGO – The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services would like local residents’ feedback on the revised draft Fallbrook Sub-Area Plan. The plan aims to provide a long-term vision to revitalize Fallbrook’s village core by improving pedestrian mobility, access and safety, attracting and retaining residents, businesses, and visitors while maintaining the rural community character. The plan involves several components including: · Fallbrook Village Zoning Amendments · Updated Community Design Guidelines · Main Ave... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is presenting a production, “The Fallbrook Follies,” on June 2 at the Mission Theater. It will be an afternoon of entertainment with music, dance, vaudeville acts, comedy and more with local talent. If anyone loves sharing the stage, there is space for them. The FWC is one of a few clubs to have the designation of owning its clubhouse. The Fallbrook Woman’s Club Carriage House is a historical building and is in need of updating and repairs. The purpose of this fundraiser is to preserve... Full story
And so I was clad in green with plenty of places to be seen. It was a St. Patrick’s Week to behold. An Irish soul with four places to go. There was dance and song, corned beef galore, brews, stews and much, much more. A wee church tossed a big bash on a wing and a prayer, with hopes it will flourish beyond compare. The four events made me ponder what it means to be a son or daughter of the Emerald Isle. It is a land of rocky soil and rugged beauty. There is joy, laughter, l...
