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  • Man with gun arrested in early morning fight

    Village Staff|Updated Aug 12, 2021

    "Fallbrook Sheriff deputies responded to a report of a fight about 7 am this morning in the parking lot in front of Albertson's," according to San Diego County Sheriff Lt. Lawrence. One of the men was reported to have a firearm. The deputies attempted to detain the man with a firearm who fled. He was caught a short distance later and arrested," according to Lt. Lawrence. The incident is still under investigation. This is an early version story. More information will be... Full story

  • Funeral held for former Padres catcher-turned-police officer

    City News Service|Updated Aug 12, 2021

    EL CAJON (CNS) - A funeral for former San Diego Padres catcher turned San Diego Police Department Officer Dan Walters was held today in El Cajon more than one year after his death. ``My ask of my brothers and sisters never forget Dan Walters,'' SDPD Chief David Nisleit told mourners at Shadow Mountain Church. ``Never forget the sacrifice Dan Walters made. Never forget what Dan Walters stood for." Walters died April 23, 2020, from complications of injuries he suffered in a 2003 shootout. He was 53. ``While time buries the... Full story

  • Man test-drives SUV -- Then carjacks it

    City News Service|Updated Aug 12, 2021

    VISTA (CNS) - A man test-driving an SUV carjacked it from a dealership employee, authorities said today. The crime occurred at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, when the suspect took a white 2018 Audi SUV for a test spin at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore at 401 W. Vista Way, San Diego Sheriff's Department spokesman Chris Lawrence said. A female dealership employee accompanied him. About a block from the dealership, Lawrence said, the suspect pulled into a church parking lot and demanded that the employee exit the vehicle. She was not... Full story

  • FEMA, FCC conducting system tests of the public alert and warning infrastructures

    FEMA and FCC press release|Updated Aug 10, 2021

    WASHINGTON – FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will test the nation's public alert and warning systems at 2:20 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, August 11. FEMA regularly tests the public alert and warning systems to assess the operational readiness of the supporting infrastructure. The tests also help identify any needed technological and administrative improvements to the systems. This week's testing will be the sixth test of the nationwide public alert and w... Full story

  • Suspect arrested in stabbing death of man at Fallbrook Nursery

    City News Service|Updated Aug 8, 2021

    FALLBROOK (CNS) - A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the stabbing death of a 33-year-old Escondido man at a nursery, authorities said today. Sheriff's deputies and fire personnel responded at about 8 p.m. Saturday to a nursery in the 5400 block of Rainbow Creek Road in Fallbrook where a man was the victim of an assault, according to Homicide Lt. Thomas Seiver of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. They found Ismael Alberto Resendiz stabbed, Seiver...

  • Two separate DUI accidents on S. Mission Saturday night

    Village Staff|Updated Aug 7, 2021

    Tonight, Aug 7, there were two accidents about one hour apart at 3950 S. Mission that involved DUI drivers, according to CHP Officer Juan Escobar. THe driver was cited and transported to Palomar Hospital. The first collision was a single-vehicle accident at 8:11 pm, "with minor injury and the driver was DUI," said Officer Escobar. The second accident at 9:19 pm at the same location was between two vehicles. "The second collision there were no injuries, but the driver of one... Full story

  • Artist Keith to conduct watercolor demonstration

    Updated Aug 7, 2021

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association's guest artist for their Aug. 21 meeting will be Susan Keith. The critique, one work per person, will start at 9:30 a.m. at Crossway Church, at the corner of Reche and Stage Coach. Keith will then do a watercolor demonstration followed by a workshop after the lunch break. Call Carol Reardon to reserve your place, 760-221-5577. Keith is a native of California, born in Los Angeles. At a very early age, she showed an interest in the a... Full story

  • Crews respond to water emergency on E. Mission

    Village Staff|Updated Aug 7, 2021

    At 3:40 am on Aug 7, a water emergency was reported at 1043 E. Mission Rd. North County Fire Protection District was on scene as well as Fallbrook Public Utility District. This is a story in progress. More will be reported as information is available.... Full story

  • Creator of Professor Pennypickle honored

    Updated Aug 6, 2021

    Rebecca Marshall Farnbach Special to the Village News On July 24, the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce awarded Pat Comerchero a Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership in building and directing Professor Pennypickle's Workshop in the heart of Old Town Temecula. This small woman with a huge heart for children and for the community conceptualized the highly imaginative museum that stretches each visitor's understanding of our universe through the sensory experiences... Full story

  • The 'Find Magnified' is open at art center

    Updated Aug 6, 2021

    FALLBROOK – The sixth annual Find Magnified Show at the Fallbrook Art Center features new hand-crafted works by regional artists. This exhibition and sale offers affordable, artful gifts in various mediums including jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, cards, and more. New items arrive daily. The art center is open daily through Sept. 5, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays, noon-3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The art center is located at 103 S. Main a... Full story

  • Heartbroken parents to sue a year after 9 troops died at sea

    Updated Aug 6, 2021

    The families of eight Marines and one sailor who died when their amphibious assault vehicle sank off the Southern California coast last summer plan to sue the manufacturer of the vehicle that resembles an armored seafaring tank, their lawyers announced July 29, a day before the anniversary of the accident. BAE Systems knew for a decade or more about a design defect that makes it nearly impossible for troops to open the cargo hatches and escape the 26-ton amphibious vehicles wh... Full story

  • Scarecrows are following the Yellow Brick Road to Fallbrook

    Updated Aug 6, 2021

    FALLBROOK – A cyclone has struck the ScareCREW's workshop. They are feverishly working to complete the Wizard of Oz and the Ring Around the Rosy themed scarecrow characters for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days Oct. 1-31. In 2012, three dedicated ladies formed the original ScareCREW. They based their idea on another community where scarecrows were displayed in the month of October. With limited knowledge of scarecrow building, they created Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. It became a c...