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DE LUZ - A brush fire that erupted today in the hills west of Temecula scorched roughly 7.6 acres and threatened homes, prompting evacuations. As of 3:30 pm all evacuations continue to stay in place, although the forward rate of spread has been stopped. The non-injury blaze was reported at 11:40 a.m. in the area of Sandia Creek Drive and El Prado Road, in the unincorporated community of De Luz, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Engine and hand crews from the county, as well as personnel from Cal Fire in San... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The founding director of the California Innocence Project, which works to free wrongfully convicted individuals from prison, has joined the University of San Diego School of Law, it was announced today. Justin Brooks has been named the new Academic Director, LLM in Comparative Law in Spanish and Grant Administrator, Mexican Mediation and Litigation Program. He will also serve as a Professor of Practice in criminal procedure, according to the university. Brooks helmed the San Diego-based California Innocence... Full story
SAN DIEGO - Authorities have publicly identified a 33-year-old man who was killed over the Fourth of July weekend in a motorcycle crash on state Route 76 near Palomar Mountain. Jorge Villa of Temecula was trying to pass a slower-moving pickup truck about 6:30 p.m. Sunday when his westbound two-wheeler struck the larger vehicle in the area of Sengme Oaks Road in Pauma Valley, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office and California Highway Patrol. The motorcycle then veered off the roadway and struck a tree.... Full story
Official Statement from North County Fire Protection District on July 5th, 2023, "North County Fire Protection District firefighters were dispatched to a late night structure fire in the area of the 1200 block of Alturas Road in Fallbrook on Tuesday July 4th, 2023, at 11:42 pm. Crews arrived on scene to find an outbuilding, vegetation, and large amount storage material on fire. Due to aggressive actions by fire crews, firefighters were able to stop the fire before spreading...
On Saturday, July 1, Sandra Kopitzke of 'NVoice Studios and Gin 'N Tonix sponsored a block party in her neighborhood just south of the Monserate Winery near Oak Cliff Dr. It was called 'NVoice Studios Front Yard Jazz. There were nearly one hundred people who showed up with their lawn chairs to sing, dance, and enjoy the perfect weather and entertainment against a beautiful backdrop of Fallbrook green rolling hills. A stage was set up for Kopitzke's students, including her... Full story
Sheila Reilly, of Fallbrook, passed away on June 28, 2023. She was born in Chester, England on Oct. 12, 1935. She excelled in tennis and lacrosse while in school. She became a teacher. She taught for the British Army schools in Bermuda and Hong Kong. She met her husband, Bill, at the Bermuda Bridge Club. Bill died in 2001 after 32 years of marriage. She was an animal over and her hobbies included bridge, sewing, knitting, and quilting. She was a keen fan of tennis and followed the game closely. Sheila was a devoted wife and... Full story
7 Fun Ideas to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Fallbrook, California Looking to make this Fourth of July extra special? Fallbrook, California, offers a variety of fun activities and experiences to celebrate Independence Day. Whether you're flying solo or with a small group, here are seven exciting ideas to make your Fourth of July in Fallbrook unforgettable: 1. Explore Live Oak Park: Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket, and head to Live Oak Park. Spend a relaxing afternoon...
SAN DIEGO - Communities across San Diego County will mark the United States' 247th birthday with fireworks and a star-spangled string of other events today and Tuesday. Here's a rundown of the holiday happenings: MONDAY -- In Oceanside, at the SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon, 3300 El Corazon Drive. Activities start at 5 p.m., and live music -- including country artist Brett Payne and Oceanside singer Savannah Kay -- starts at 7 p.m. A fireworks show is scheduled for 9... Full story
SAN DIEGO - A 33-year-old Temecula man died when his motorcycle crashed into the back of Toyota truck on state Route 76 near the La Jolla Indian Reservation, the California Highway Patrol said today. At 6:29 p.m. Sunday, the rider of a Yamaha Tenere 700 was heading westbound on SR-76 when his motorcycle crashed into the rear of the Toyota and he was ejected, according to the CHP's Hunter Gerber. The CHP and La Jolla Reservation paramedic and fire crews responded to the scene to assist the rider, but he was pronounced dead at... Full story
A traffic collision, including a vehicle rollover, was reported at 9:05 on Sunday night to NCFPD and CHP. According to the CHP the driver was reported to have no injuries. This is an early version story. No more information is available at this time.... Full story
UPDATE July 1st, 2023 - Yesterday, June 30th, 2023, there was a three-car traffic collision on South Mission Road. SDG&E and County Roads were dispatched to assist North County Fire because a nearby power line pole and traffic light pole were struck and damaged. There were a total of three individuals injured and two individuals were transported to Palomar Hospital with minor injuries. This incident has caused a delay in commuting, so using an alternative route is advised....
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