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  • Sheriffs train for active shooter and put it into use immediately

    Updated Jul 28, 2022

    Julie Reeder Publisher Fallbrook Sheriff deputies responded Thursday, July 21, at about 5 p.m. to a report of a black Mercedes behind CVS with people inside waving and pointing a gun at people. Deputies responded in force, ready for a possible live shooter situation. Six units, 11 Fallbrook deputies and a canine showed up with guns drawn. Fifteen males were detained, sitting on a curb with their hands behind their head, feet crossed and wrists tied. Sgt. Scroggins, the...

  • Vivian Banks Charter's Tull, WH Frazier's Bogikes nominated for San Diego County Teacher of the Year

    Updated Jul 25, 2022

    SAN DIEGO – Bonsall Unified School District's Amy Tull at Vivian Banks Charter and Fallbrook Union Elementary School District's Breena Bogikes at William H. Frazier Elementary, will join 38 other nominees for San Diego County Teacher of the Year. All nominees were selected by their respective school districts. Five of the nominees will be named the 2022-23 San Diego County Teachers of the Year at a special reception on Friday, Aug. 26 as part of the 32nd annual "Cox P...

  • Early morning road-rage shooting on SB I-15 leads to crash, arrest

    Karen Ossenfort|Updated Jul 25, 2022

    A road rage incident at SB I-15, just past Rainbow Valley Boulevard, happened early Monday morning when one or more of the occupants in a silver Mercedes shot at a Blue Dodge Ram Truck driver. The truck driver was a 57-year-old man from Murrieta. Fortunately for him, he suffered no injuries. California Highway Patrol (CHP) Spokesperson Hunter Gerber, said the CHP received a call at 5:50 a.m., and responded immediately. “As officers were responding to the incident, they observed a silver Mercedes driving by the incident. It m... Full story

  • National Weather Service in San Diego issues flood warning

    City News Service|Updated Jul 24, 2022

    The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a flood advisory for portions of far northern San Diego County into Riverside County. Motorists can expect minor flooding along portions of Highway 74 between Mountain Center and Anza....

  • Groupe N. County Car Club puts on a show

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    Village News/Robert Hernandez and Ismael Peña photos...

  • Local riders shine in the U.S. Pony Club Championship

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Riders from Fallbrook and other local communities excelled at the U.S. Pony Club Championships on July 1-8 in Paso Robles. Tauni Beckmann, Southern California regional supervisor and Lake Elsinore resident, explained that the youth and adult riders competed as a team in various events, and that there were also individual awards. Stephanie Unger, representing the Sandia Creek Ranch Pony Club Riding Center of Fallbrook in the adult division, placed first individually in the western...

  • Sheriff's log

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    July 12 5100 block Fifth Street Assault 600 block E. Elder Street Assault 1100 block S. Mission Road Assault 5200 block S. Mission Road Vandalism July 13 800 block S. Wisconsin Avenue Arrest: DUI/Alcohol, drugs, combo 1000 block S. Main Avenue Commercial robbery, weapon used 1300 block S. Mission Road Vandalism July 14 4700 block Pala Road Vehicle break-in/theft 1700 block Reche Road Burglary 300 block N. Brandon Road Burglary Almond Street @ South Hill Argument disturbance 400 block Potter Street Domestic violence July 15... Full story

  • FHS students provided some extra sleep time with new school year schedule

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Students at Fallbrook high schools can look forward to a little extra sleep – 50 minutes – this fall on school days. First period classes for Fallbrook High School students previously began at 7:40 a.m. but the new time is 8:30 a.m. when classes resume on Aug. 15. Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez, superintendent of the Fallbrook Union High School District, explained to board members at the July 11 meeting that the change was based on the biological makeup of teens, which has them naturally sta...

  • Ramsey Solutions offers several college savings ideas

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    Courtesy of Ramsey Solutions Enrolling in a trade school or college is widely considered the next step after a student graduates from high school. College is especially popular, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 62.7-percent of high school graduates went on to colleges and universities in 2020. Saving for college can start early and there are various vehicles for families to explore. Finding ways to pay for higher education has long been a goal for students...

  • 'Triple Threat – Women Who Rock' coming to the Mission Theater

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    FALLBROOK – The historic, downtown Fallbrook Mission Theater announces its newest show, “Triple Threat – Women Who Rock,” is coming Saturday, July 30, from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are available now at the box office. “Triple Threat-Women Who Rock” will be showcasing the legendary sounds of female artists Linda Ronstadt, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, and Pat Benatar. These extremely talented tribute bands will take the audience back to the supreme sounds of the 80’s where music was at its finest. San Diego’s own Heat Wave, a trib...

  • Theatre Talk: Plays around the county

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News The Cygnet Theatre in Old Town San Diego kicked off with "Cabaret" this past week running to Sept. 4. I'm looking forward to seeing it with a gender twist, a female is the Master of Ceremonies. For tickets, call 619-337-1525 or visit https://www.cygnettheatre.com/. Just around the corner is "Pretty Woman, The Musical" coming through town at the Civic Theatre downtown from July 26 -31, followed by the much celebrated...

  • Concert at library to feature pianist Cheng

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    FALLBROOK – This month's Freaney and Friends concert will have award winning amateur pianist Gorden Cheng perform a solo recital, Tuesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. He is the recent first place winner of the Boston International Piano Competition in 2022. The entire repertoire for the Fallbrook Library audience will be played in preparation for Cheng's entry into the 8th Van Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition in October 2023. Guests will hear what it takes to be a c...

  • Fallbrook Music Society announces 45th anniversary season

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society will celebrate 45 years of presenting classical and contemporary music during the Society's upcoming 2022-2023 concert season. From the Season Opener, which features a genre-defying classical trio, to the Season Finale with a contemporary jazz quartet, the 45th anniversary program promises to be one of the best, most diverse seasons in the Music Society's history. "We're so very proud that we have served the Fallbrook and Bonsall c...

  • Urban forest groups and Save Our Water highlight importance of tree care

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    SACRAMENTO – With millions of urban trees in need of extra care due to extreme drought, Save Our Water – the State of California’s water conservation campaign – is partnering with California ReLeaf and urban forest groups across the state to bring awareness to the importance of tree care while cutting back on outdoor water use. As Californians curb outdoor water use, paying extra attention to trees is vital to preserving the urban tree canopy. The partnership, which includes the USDA Forest Service, Cal Fire’s Urban & C...

  • Fallbrook Garden Club announces awards and honors

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Garden Club announce its awards and honors as follows: California Garden Clubs, Inc. (CGCI has 350+ clubs and affiliates statewide) • Blue Ribbon Certificate of Achievement • First place – Club Programs • Second place – Article written by a FGC member on Raised Bed Gardening • Honorable Mention – Club Yearbook • Honorable Mention – Club Newsletter Pacific Region State Garden Clubs, Inc. (CA, OR, WA, ID, AK,AZ, NV, HA) • 1st place -- Published Article by...

  • Some residents are eligible for free energy efficiency home improvements

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    SAN DIEGO – More than 40,000 additional renters and homeowners in the region could be eligible for the Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA), which provides free home improvements to income-qualified households to make their residence more energy efficient and save on their energy bill. Effective July 1, the Energy Savings Assistance Program revised its eligibility criteria, increasing the income cap for a family of four from $55,500 to $69,375. Customers whose income is up to 250-percent of Federal poverty guidelines a...

  • Pet owners need to prepare pet supplies and pets for possible emergencies

    Updated Jul 22, 2022

    Submitted by Best Friends Animal Society LOS ANGELES – National Pet Fire Safety Day, July 15, fell during the peak of wildfire season and serves as a great reminder for pet fire safety – whether due to an outdoor fire or house fire. Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters by 2025, has the below tips to help pet owners take precautions to be as prepared as possible in case disaster str...