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  • CHP motorcycle officer collides with CR-V

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Aug 20, 2024

    At 5:39 pm today a Honda CR-V collided with a CHP motorcycle officer. The incident happened at S. Mission and Green Canyon Rd. The officer was attended to by the North County Fire Protection District paramedics and appeared to have suffered minor injuries. A brother of the lady who collided with the motorcycle said that the officer was in the drivers passenger side blind spot and she made a right turn before they collided.... Full story

  • Fire in Whiskey Impact area no threat to Fallbrook

    Updated Aug 20, 2024

    A fire was reported on Camp Pendleton today in the Whiskey Impact Area. Smoke can be seen from a distance and it is no threat to Fallbrook or Bonsall. There is no information available, as of 5 pm as to how many acres are burned. More information will be reported as it becomes available.... Full story

  • Traffic Collision Causes Major Delays on I-15 Near Lilac Bridge

    Villag News -AC Investigations|Updated Aug 20, 2024

    BREAKING NEWS: A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the northbound I-15 near the Lilac Bridge this afternoon, leading to significant traffic delays and emergency response. The incident was reported at approximately 3:40 p.m. According to initial CHP reports, the collision involved at least five vehicles, with one vehicle flipping over after hitting a hill. The flipped vehicle reportedly rolled multiple times before coming to a stop. The vehicles involved include a gray Tesla... Full story

  • Jumper Incident Causes Major Traffic Disruption on SR-78 and Interstate 15

    Villag News Staff|Updated Aug 20, 2024

    All lanes are being reported as open by the CHP as of 6:55 am. A woman has been taken into custody and is receiving help. ______________________________________ An early morning incident involving a person reportedly attempting to jump from an overpass on State Route 78 (SR-78) in Oceanside led to significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) first received reports at approximately 4:53 a.m. of an individual standing on the Rock Springs Road overpass above westbound SR-78, near the... Full story

  • Ambert Alert issued for two missing children from LA County

    Julie Reeder|Updated Aug 20, 2024

    Ambert Alert issued for two missing children from LA County The California Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department regarding the abduction of two young children, Wyman Bryant and Willow Bryant. The incident occurred on August 14, 2024, at approximately 3:07 PM in Los Angeles, California. The Amber Alert was issued on Aug. 19, 2024. Missing Children: Wyman Bryant: A 4-year-old White male with blonde hair and blue eyes.... Full story

  • Vehicle fire on E. Mission fully engulfs pickup truck

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Aug 20, 2024

    At approximately 8:24 PM, a red Chevrolet pickup truck caught fire on the side of the road near Mission and Stage Coach, close to an area of dry brush. According to reports, the vehicle was initially pulled over when flames were noticed coming from underneath. https://youtu.be/PMqp2lqtk-4 The situation quickly escalated, with flames engulfing the vehicle entirely by 8:33 PM. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) received multiple notifications about the incident, and emergency... Full story

  • Single-Vehicle accident reported on I-15 south of Mission Rd.

    Village Editorial Staff|Updated Aug 20, 2024

    At approximately 7:28 PM, a single-vehicle traffic collision was reported on northbound Interstate 15. The vehicle involved experienced significant front-end damage and spun out after colliding with the center divider. Incident Details: Time of Incident: 7:28 PM Type of Incident: Solo Vehicle Traffic Collision Damage Reported: Front-end damage; vehicle spun out. Lane Status: Unknown if any lanes are currently blocked. Response: 7:30 PM: First unit was assigned and dispatched... Full story

  • Two men arrested after alleged strong-arm robbery call

    Julie Reeder -AC Investigations|Updated Aug 16, 2024

    At about 12:43 pm today, Sheriffs responded to a strong-arm robbery call in the 1000 BLK of S. Main Ave. where the reporting party was in a physical altercation with the suspects who were reported to be stealing alcohol. The suspects left on foot and were found by Sheriffs deputies. The reporting party identified the suspects and they were taken into custody, according to SDSO Lt. Chandroo. One of the men Anthony Demo was arrested on a felony drunk in public charge. Village... Full story

  • Birdhouse sculptures inhabit library courtyard

    Nancy Heins-Glaser, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Currently on exhibit is a series of amazing art originals, prints, photographs, and sculptures during Friends of Fallbrook Library Arts Committee's July-August offering. In the Community Room, 2-D art is primarily installed and in the hallway of the iconic forward thinking energy-efficient and smartly designed public library. Through the Friends of the Fallbrook Library support, the spaces in the public library are more welcoming and open to free music concerts with...

  • Feeding the pandas at the San Diego Zoo

    Roger Boddaert, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    With the new arrival of the international giant pandas, their dinner plate is in the making with various species of bamboo here in San Diego. Southern California has a wide spectrum of exotic bamboos that can grow and thrive in our soft Mediterranean climate. There are 42 species of bamboo that the pandas eat in their native landscape, with some supplementary rodents, birds, and fish occasionally. The remote tropical forest in central west China with its mountains ranging...