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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Fifteen-year-old Fallbrook teen Siena Stubbs was found in a Chula Vista home Sunday morning after calling her mom and was returned safely to her family after being reported as a runaway. In a phone call with the Village News Saturday night, Mr. & Mrs. Stubbs said it appeared Siena had run away from her Fallbrook home on April 28, which was reported to the San Diego Sheriff's Department. Her parents said she left a note, but she didn't have a cell phone or any way of tracking.... Full story
A Fallbrook resident has been arrested in connection with several robberies Menifee Police Captain Dave Gutierrez said last week. Sean Harris, 34, of Fallbrook was arrested April 8 for felony possession of a stolen vehicle, felony parole violations, misdemeanor grand theft and two second degree felony robbery charges. Harris was arrested in connection with a slew of robberies, including three robberies that occurred in the City of Temecula between March 20 and March 27, at...
Camp Pendleton will be conducting a prescribed burn Saturday, April 30, in the northern part of their base, the North County Fire Protection announced today via Twitter. "Smoke may be visible but there is no fire threat to our district," the Tweet said....
April 5, 2022, was one of the saddest days of my life. I received the news that my favorite singer, who I had met on more than one occasion, had passed from this world. At that moment, I felt a wrenching in my soul. The singer had melted my heart with his endearing grin and caramel-coated voice for 60 years, beginning when I was 8. Bobby Rydell lit up stages and hearts for 72 of his 79 years. For all of the accolades that had been showered upon him, Rydell maintained a humble... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The FBI in San Diego today warned parents and caregivers about an increase in ``sextortion'' incidents involving young children. According to the FBI, the agency has received more reports of adults posing as young girls coercing young boys through social media to produce sexual images and videos, and then extorting money from them. Sextortion is a crime, and involves an adult contacting a minor over online platforms such as an app, game or social media account. According to the FBI, a predator will use... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A magician and mentalist duo known as the Clairvoyants has a residency at the Luxor in Las Vegas but is from Austria and has been touring in Europe. The Clairvoyants, who consist of Thommy Ten and Amelie van Tass, will return to North American performances May 6 at Pala Casino before resuming their Luxor entertainment. "We can't wait for that," Ten said. "We're just looking forward to being able to perform live again," van Tass said. "I think...
Nathalie Taylor Special to the Village News Popcorn is "as old as the hills," or close. Archeologists in Peru have found fossil evidence of popcorn dating back as early as 4,700 BC. There is also evidence that the Pueblo Native Americans also popped corn about 1,000 years ago. In modern times, Charles Cretors of Chicago invented the steam-powered popcorn maker in the 1890s, setting off America's obsession with the fluffy snack. I guess you could say that Chicago is the... Full story
FALLBROOK – A group of community members and Save Our Forest volunteers gather to weed and clear weeds, and discuss future care of the walkway, on the Pico Promenade April 16. Four blocks long, the Pico Promenade connects South to North Fallbrook along the stream, (mostly underground) that surfaces from Elder to Fallbrook streets. The home of mallard ducks and herons periodically, it provides a pleasant walk for the community. According to Jackie Heyneman, the events of the p...
ENCINITAS – A sapphire tower plant at San Diego Botanic Garden is now in bloom, and the buds of a second tower are expected to open soon. The majestic, blue-green flowers of each bloom spike rise three to four feet above foliage of the plant, giving the plant its common name. Blooming for the first time at SDBG since April 2019, the puya alpestris is expected to bring many visitors to the garden from across the region. "The electric-teal color of the flowers is really somethin...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – As of 3 p.m. Saturday, I Love A Clean San Diego reported more than 5,500 registered volunteers had removed over 74,000 pounds of litter and debris from streets, canyons, parks and the coastline in communities across San Diego County for the 20th anniversary Creek to Bay Cleanup. Results are still coming in from the 75 sites and the many self-led cleanups around San Diego County. “While we will not have final numbers until early next week, we can safely say volunteers will have helped us meet our goal of...
SAN DIEGO – Earth Day was April 22, but the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is offering the top five tips to being environmentally conscious for more than just one day. Taking small steps towards changing one’s daily habits can have a huge impact when everyone does their part. Whether one is a beginner on environmental awareness or an advocate, these tips meet them where they’re at and take them where they want to go. Solana Center believes everyone can do something to help the environment no matter who they are....
Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton April is widely regarded as "Earth Month" all over the globe. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton honors, protects, and conserves the Earth not only on this occasion, but every day of the year. Plenty of land and resources go into the conservation and care for wildlife aboard the installation. The main force to combat land deterioration and climate issues is known as the Environmental Security Department. This department...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter After visiting the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, Idaho, I began wondering whether Fallbrook's avocado and tourism industries could benefit from an avocado museum in Fallbrook. Idaho and Ireland are probably the two places best known for potatoes. I was already in Idaho on St. Patrick's Day, so when I saw the freeway sign for the potato museum in Blackfoot, I had to take advantage of the opportunity. For me it was a spur-of-the-moment...
