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  • 'Let's Go Retro' and escape to the past with iconic San Diego County Fair food!

    Nathalie Taylor, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 5, 2024

    This article was originally published June 20, 2024. Spam and Monte Cristo Sandwiches are just two of the retro food offerings guests will find at the 2024 San Diego County Fair, which runs from June 12 to July 7. The fair theme, "Let's Go Retro," extends to a delectable array of eats that are undeniably retro. The Barbie pink lemonade is refreshing, and the wonderful flavor is intensified by a margarita-style rim of salt. Colorful flapping flags adorning the food booths are... Full story

  • LA Chargers "touch down" at Camp Pendleton

    Nathalie Taylor, Special to the Village News|Updated Jul 26, 2024

    This article originally ran on June 20, 2024. On June 11, the 11 Area Football Field at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was awash with the color blue. Blue flags fluttered in the breeze proudly proclaiming – "CHARGERS,"and,"BOLT UP!" Many of the 5,000 fans who came to see the Chargers, were wearing blue jerseys to demonstrate support. It was an exceptional day for the Marines and their families, who attended a "Los Angeles Chargers Official Training/Meet and Greet." The e... Full story

  • UPDATE: Two transported with critical injuries after rollover

    Julie Reeder, Village News|Updated Jul 24, 2024

    "Seatbelts save lives." That's the message from Capt. John Choi, NCFPD PIO. Capt. Choi said there were three people in the car that rolled over this morning at 10:50 am. Two people in the car were unrestrained and were ejected from the car. They were both taken by air ambulance to Palomar Hospital with critical injuries. One of them succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The other remains in critical condition. The third person was restrained and walked away with minor... Full story

  • SUV overturned and down embankment

    Village News|Updated Jun 26, 2024

    BREAKING: San Diego, CA - June 26, 2024 Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on a remote stretch of road near San Diego, where an SUV has rolled over and is now resting on its side approximately 30 feet down an embankment. The California Highway Patrol received reports around 3:15 PM of the vehicle's precarious position, prompting a swift deployment of fire and ambulance units to the area. Initial reports indicate that a male individual was seen standing... Full story

  • Woman dies in accident on Hwy 395

    CHP press release|Updated Jun 26, 2024

    BONSALL, Calif.- On Monday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 9:55 p.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol-Oceanside Area Office responded to reports of a traffic crash on Old Highway 395 near Circle R. Drive, in unincorporated San Diego County. A 51-year-old female driver, from Pala was driving a Lincoln sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the southbound lane of Old Highway 395. For reasons under investigation, the vehicle veered form the roadway and collided down a ravine and overturned. The California Highway Patrol... Full story

  • Loud explosion heard in downtown Fallbrook

    Julie Reeder|Updated Jun 24, 2024

    A very loud explosion was heard in the middle of downtown Fallbrook that shook windows and set off car alarms. It occurred about 9:25 pm. The Sheriff's department is investigating it being possibly fireworks. For anyone who heard it, it was extremely loud. From the Village News office near Main and Alvarado, it sounded like a bomb. We will continue to report as more information is available.... Full story

  • Rotary Club of Fallbrook plans 4th of July event

    Updated Jun 24, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook announces that it is hosting an Independence Day Pancake Breakfast on Thursday, July 4, at the Fallbrook Community Center. Breakfast, consisting of pancakes, sausage, orange slices, coffee, and orange juice will be served from 8-11 a.m. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for children 3 and under. Other activities during breakfast include a Colour Guard to present the colors at 8:30 a.m. and community orga...

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of North County presents Great Futures awards

    Updated Jun 23, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Boys & Girls Clubs of North County held its Great Futures Annual Awards Ceremony on May 28, to honor and recognize outstanding achievements by its members and staff. The event was a celebration of the club's commitment to helping young people reach their full potential and create great futures. Among the awards presented at the ceremony were Youths of the Year, Boys & Girls Clubs Spirit Award, Academic Award, Volunteer of the Year, Sportsmanship Awards, E...

  • Follies create magical moments at Mission Theater

    Tim O Leary, Special to the Village News|Updated Jun 23, 2024

    Today, my dear friends, I pray you will indulge me while I spin a seat-of-the-pants yarn about a recent event at one of my favorite haunts. The place is our historic Mission Theater. The event was the June 2 Fallbrook Follies as presented by the Fallbrook Woman's Club. I was thrilled to participate in this folksy gig that sparked many a magical moment at a beloved local landmark. I'll begin with the place. Roy Moosa and his amazing family own the theater. But I call it "our"...

  • One person injured after car crashes off I-15 northbound onto 395

    Julie Reeder, Village News|Updated Jun 22, 2024

    Emergency services responded to a significant traffic collision on Old Highway 395 early Saturday afternoon. The incident, reported at 12:43 p.m., involved multiple vehicles, including one that drove off a cliff. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) updated the incident status to a traffic collision with injuries at 12:45 p.m., indicating that emergency medical services were en route. Initial reports suggested that a gray sedan swerved to avoid a white BMW SUV, leading to the... Full story

  • BUSD showcases state-of-the-art farm at open house event

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District celebrated its innovative "Learning Farm" with an open house event on May 16. The farm, made possible through generous community partner donations, represents a significant milestone in the district's commitment to hands-on, experiential learning. Key community partners contributing to the development of the Learning Farm include North Coast Church, Bonsall Rotary Club, Eagle Scout Jared Erickson (who constructed the chicken coop) a...

  • A 70-year love story, Connie & Rex Gordon

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal, Special to The Village News|Updated Jun 20, 2024

    There wasn't a dry eye in the room as Rex and Connie Gordon renewed their wedding vows on Father's Day Sunday as Pastor Jerome Marroquin of SonRise Christian Fellowship Church officiated. Surrounded by their three daughters, grandchildren and friends, the Gordon's platinum anniversary was filled with happy tales when Rex watched Connie stroll across the quad at San Jose State College and into his heart. It was love at first sight for him. He retells it something like this....

  • Panhandlers asked to leave busy intersection

    Julie Reeder and AC Investigations|Updated Jun 20, 2024

    Fallbrook Sheriffs were called to the intersection of South Mission and Ammunition roads for begging at 4:13 p.m., Thursday, June 13. The people freely go in and out of the lanes to pick up money from people in their automobiles, which could be illegal. People were sighted giving them money. The signs seen June 13 look identical to the typical ones this group uses. The signs that day and previously show a photo of a sick and dying child and claim they are raising money. There... Full story

  • Blanket project donates to Women's Resource Center

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Women's Resource Center is a nonprofit in Oceanside which focuses on counseling, shelter, education and support services for women, their children and men who have been involved in emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Women's Resource Center programs assist clients in healing so they can: Build: their dignity, self-esteem and confidence. Learn: that what has happened is not their fault. Know: that they and their children have a safe haven. Feel Relief: from the f...

  • FPUD Community Benefit Program sets Aug. 15 deadline for new funding applications

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Public Utility District’s Community Benefit Program committee set the 2024 schedule for receiving and processing requests for funding awards to local nonprofits, Jim Mendelson, chairman of the committee, announced June 10. According to Mendelson, the committee will hold a public workshop Monday, July 8, 5:30 p.m. at FPUD offices (990 E. Mission Road) to explain the greatly revised process and procedures along with expanded descriptions about those significant changes made since the Community Benefit Pro...

  • Baker and Langer-Baker win fair awards for fine art

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook artists Larry Baker and Karen Langer-Baker received awards for their fine art works at the San Diego County fair that started on June 12. Larry Baker's entries in the "Other 2-D Not Listed" category took first and third place ribbons. His work receiving the first place award is entitled "The Illustrated Man" and his third place piece is titled "Miss Universe." Karen Langer-Baker's honorable mention ribbon is for her work in the "Fair Theme – Let's Go Ret...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. June 6 2200 blk Old Hwy 395 Arrest - Traffic pursuit - Driving without valid driver’s license, unsafe speed, reckless driving: highway, evade peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, obstruct/resist executive officer with minor injury E. Mission Rd. / Stagecoach Ln. (2) Arrests - Traffic stop - (1) Felony (other agency’s warrant), (2) Posse... Full story

  • Learn about solar rights

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a talk with Solar Rights Alliance Council Executive Director Dave Rosenfeld about current energy legislation this year in California, including information about the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission), Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Rosenfeld has been a community organizer for over 20 years and believes people power is the best way to overcome special interests. Prior to joining Solar Rights Alliance, h... Full story

  • Bentley, Hernandez, James, Perez, Sharkey, Yanez, Pauma relay team win events at Julian track and field meet

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jun 20, 2024

    The monthly tournaments involving small middle schools and K-8 elementary schools in Northern San Diego County and Southern Riverside County concluded for the 2023-24 school year May 16 with the Julian Junior High Invitational Track Meet at the Julian High School stadium, and six individual Pauma Elementary School or Vallecitos Elementary School athletes along with a Pauma relay team won events. Pauma eighth-grader Angel Bentley won the boys high jump. Vallecitos seventh-grader Rochelle Hernandez took first place in the...

  • Bonsall High celebrates exceptional spring sports season

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    BONSALL – In only its ninth year, Bonsall High School has made remarkable achievements in their spring sports athletics programs. Athletic Director Andrea Breuninger commented, "Our program is really taking off. I'm very grateful to the coaches and parents who go the extra mile. Because of our small community, our teams feel more like a family by the end of the season." This year marked significant milestones for each team, reflecting the dedication, talent, and hard work o...

  • Bernier sixth in pole vault at state meet

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jun 20, 2024

    Aiden Bernier closed out his high school athletic career by placing sixth in the boys pole vault at the CIF state meet May 24-25 at Buchanan High School in Clovis. The Fallbrook High School senior matched his personal record with a height of 15’6” at the May 24 preliminaries. He cleared 15’2” in the May 25 finals before being unsuccessful with the bar six inches higher. “It’s actually pretty good,” Fallbrook head coach Marco Arias said of sixth place in the state. “I was very, very happy with it,” Bernier said. “I was very...

  • BUSD approves two new Bonsall High School courses

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jun 20, 2024

    The Bonsall Unified School District board approved Bonsall High School course descriptions for two new courses. A 5-0 BUSD board vote April 17 approved adding Advanced Computer Science Systems Programming and Advanced Product Innovation and Design to the courses Bonsall High School students may take. Both courses will be part of the school’s Career Technical Education program. “It’s adding additional courses for these pathways,” said BUSD Superintendent Joseph Clevenger. “It allows students to graduate with additiona...

  • Rodriguez earns dean's list honor at Lee University

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    CLEVELAND, Tennessee – Aaliyah Rodriguez of Fallbrook has earned dean's list honors during the spring 2024 semester. Dean's list recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.0. Lee University is a private, Christ-centered university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Submitted by Lee University.... Full story