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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Today is the final day to shop at St. John's Thrift Store It was a flurry of activity Thursday at St. John's Thrift Store. Despite the impending closing the volunteers and managers put on happy faces and helped customers, and packed up things to move out. After its 50-year history and second location, St. John's Thrift Store's board was given a 30-day notice to vacate the property from Bessie Chin, of Chin Ciardella Properties, LLC of Rancho Santa Fe, California. Attempts to reach her were not successful. St. John's last day...
Thankfully, a missing 88-year-old retired Marine, who had gone missing July 16, was found safe in Bakersfield, Calif., according to Lt. Aldo Hernandez of the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation. AC Investigations and the Village News conducted a thorough investigation of the disappearance since its onset. It was confirmed today, that the missing veteran traveled through the base and went through the San Clemente Gate to the I-5. California Highway Patrol found him early July 19... Full story
Monday's nasty fire at the Ecology Wrecking Storage facility off Airport Road in Oceanside has been knocked down and most of the smoke has dissipated, according to observations and spokesmen. Multiple agencies fought the fire, which started around 7 a.m. July 18 and included not only Oceanside, but Camp Pendleton, Vista and Carlsbad. HAZMAT and County Health also were at the scene. In addition, the county Air Pollution Control District Compliance Supervisor Tim Wolff arrived on site. "We no longer have much smoke," Wolff... Full story
Two sleeping children sustained minor injuries and were transported to Children's Hospital after a truck crashed into their home at 1325 Winter Haven road in Fallbrook at 2:39 am Sunday morning. The driver and passenger of the truck were transported to Palomar Hospital with critical injuries. According to John Choi, PIO for NCFPD, the truck came through the exterior wall into the room where they the minor children were sleeping. The crash displaced seven people from the home.... Full story
SAN DIEGO - Record low temperatures were set in parts of San Diego County, the National Weather Service announced today. It was 68 in Ramona, the highest minimum temperature recorded since 2006 when it was 67. It was 91 in Borrego, the highest minimum temperature recorded since 2009 when it was 85. A few showers and thunderstorms rolled across San Diego County early Sunday morning with Barona recording 0.04 inches of rain, and Alpine and Ramona recording 0.01 inches, the National Weather Service said. An excessive heat... Full story
North County Fire crews were able to contain an early morning fire in an RV Friday, July 15. NCFPD responded to a fully involved RV fire in the area of the 2700 block of East Mission Road. NCFPD reported, "The fully involved RV was threatening a nearby home. The RV fire was dispatched at 6:02 am. The Fire crews arrived on scene at 6:08 am and the fire was knocked down by 6:13 am. Due to the quick and aggressive actions by our fire personnel, crews were able to keep the fire... Full story
UPDATE: On Thursday at about 7:45 PM, deputies from the Vista Gang Enforcement Team attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a blue Honda Civic for unsafe speeds at Civic Center Dr. and Sierra Verde in the city of Vista. The vehicle, driven by Francisco Castro (DOB 02/16/2000), failed to yield resulting in a vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, several objects were thrown out of the window including illegal drugs and a black handgun. The black handgun was later recovered and upon further inspection was found to be a paintball... Full story
GOOD HOPE (CNS) - A brush fire that erupted today in a mulch pile in Good Hope burned nearly an acre before firefighters stopped it. The non-injury blaze was reported about 3:45 p.m. in the 21300 block of Sharp Road, near Main Street, just north of Highway 74, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said that multiple engine crews were sent to the location and encountered flames in a field, burning at a slow rate between roads. No homes or other structures were threatened. A Cal Fire water-dropping... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped today for the 30th consecutive day, decreasing 3.9 cents to $5.936, its lowest amount since May 14. The average price has decreased 43.7 cents during the streak, including 3.8 cents Thursday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. The streak of decreases follows a run of 19 increases in 20 days totaling 35.5 cents. The average price is 18.1 cents less than one week ago and 43.7 cents... Full story
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - An excessive heat warning has been issued for parts of San Diego County from 10 a.m. today until 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Dangerously hot conditions are expected in Borrego Springs and the San Diego deserts with temperatures up to 116. Extreme heat can increase the potential for heat-related illness, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms and out of the sun, and... Full story
Julie Reeder Publisher Last week we discussed storing food, water and toiletries for an emergency or food shortages. Another thing we discussed was growing our own gardens. For those who don’t have a large lot, vertical gardening becomes a necessity. There are many types of containers and systems and systems that can be used when vertical gardening. There are an infinite number of containers, systems, hydroponics or pots from vertical, self-watering systems to self-fertilizing, space saving wall and fence hanging and c... Full story
FALLBROOK – Boys & Girls Clubs of North County gathered with many of their closest friends, dignitaries, and supporters on July 7 to celebrate 60 years of service in the Fallbrook community. For 60 years, the club has been the place for youth to go after school for fun memories with friends, programs that would enhance their learning experience, and relationships with caring staff. Started in 1962, the then Boys Club of Fallbrook was a place where boys could gather for constructive activities. In a rural community, at a t...
FALLBROOK – Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Fallbrook Foundation delivered a check for $36,000 to Allison Barclays, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of North County, for its annual endowment distribution from the foundation to the club. At the same time, Mike and Cindy Stromsoe donated $10,000 to the Jon Stromsoe Endowment Fund. The foundation also has a Discretionary Fund and these two funds support the club. The Boys and Girls Club of North County is a mainstay for the y...
RAINBOW – Jack, Marilee and Natasha Ragland participated in the Super Pet Portrait Contest June 30 at the San Diego County Fair, the first of its kind. Jack won a second place for his painting of their feral cat “Chehalis” in Mixed Media category. In the drawing/pastel category, Marilee won third place for her drawing of “Memos,” their very first family dog that they got from the Avon lady, a sheep dog and basset combination. Natasha painted her cat “Giuseppi Francheska,” who is always keeping her company in the studio. J...
FALLBROOK – Silvergate Fallbrook will bring local seniors together with the greater Fallbrook community for a lively summer fundraiser – "An Evening at Graceland" – Thursday, July 28 from 4-6 p.m. The event will help support the essential work undertaken year-round by the Fallbrook Food Pantry and provides the Fallbrook community with a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of local children, families, and seniors in need. Festivities will inclu...
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library present a free Flamenco Cultural Experience complete with music, dancing and singing on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. David de Alva was born in Madrid, Spain, while both his parents were touring with the internationally known Flamenco Dance Company, Pilar Lopez. Musical diversity is one of de Alva 's most distinguished traits. He has performed in New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Madrid, Seville, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, S...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The county wants to hear from residents, employees, property owners, business owners, and students in the unincorporated county. All are invited to attend a virtual workshop series for the County of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan Update project, July 19 at 6 p.m. Last summer, stakeholders in communities throughout the county shared feedback for their vision of an equitable net-zero emissions future. This summer, the county is hosting a workshop series to provide examples of strategies and measures to mee...
Roger Boddaert Special to the Village News Most fruits and vegetables provide some source of antioxidant value and can grow successfully in your garden. One common trait in most high-antioxidant fruit is dark fruit, with a bright interior and exterior pigment color. Black-, red-, purple- and orange-colored fruits generally have the most significant values of antioxidants. Most fruit antioxidants are calculated using the ORAC scale (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). The recommended daily intake of antioxidants is between...
ENCINITAS – San Diego Botanic Garden will be debuting its summer exhibition, World of Houseplants, Saturday, July 16 with the show running through Monday, Sept. 5. SDBG's already impressive collection of air plants, aroids, carnivorous plants and wax plants will incorporate hundreds more houseplants, from easy, everyday plants to rare species. The seven week run of World of Houseplants, will feature: Displays in the garden's state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, g...
José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office If you can acquire, build or rehabilitate affordable housing units, you may qualify for a loan from the county to help. Housing and Community Development Services at the County Health and Human Services Agency has released a Notice of Funding Availability for $12 million for the acquisition, construction, and/or rehabilitation of multi-family affordable housing units for extremely low-income people and families. A...
