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  • E-bike stolen from hard-working local young man

    Villag News -AC Investigations|Updated Sep 15, 2024

    An e-bike was stolen outside Albertsons in Fallbrook last Monday, Sept. 8, about 9:30 am. The bike belonged to 20-year-old Jordan Paredes, who received it as a birthday gift earlier this summer to help him commute to his job at Main Street Cafe. The $2500 price tag makes it a felony. Paredes had entered the grocery store and when he returned, he discovered his bike, which had been electronically locked with a FOB, was gone. "It was a huge shock. I rely on that bike every... Full story

  • Bicicleta eléctrica robada a joven trabajador local

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Sep 15, 2024

    Una bicicleta eléctrica fue robada afuera de Albertsons en Fallbrook el pasado lunes, 8 de septiembre, alrededor de las 9:30 a.m. La bicicleta pertenecía a Jordan Paredes, de 20 años, quien la recibió como regalo de cumpleaños a principios de este verano para ayudarlo a viajar a su trabajo en Main Street Cafe. El precio de $2500 convierte el robo en un delito grave. Paredes había entrado a la tienda de comestibles y cuando regresó, descubrió que su bicicleta, que había s... Full story

  • Airport Fire burns 23,519 acres; 19% contained; 152 structures destroyed

    Village Editorial Staff|Updated Sep 15, 2024

    The Airport Fire, as of Sunday, 9/15/24, has been reported to have burned 23,519 and 19% containment. Ten firefighters have been injured and two civilians. There were 20,780 structures threatened and 152 structures destroyed. Structures damaged stands at 31. There are still some hard closures that the public needs to be aware of. Here they are: Hard Road Closures Trabuco Canyon Road and Trabuco Creek Road El Toro Road and Live Oak Canyon Road Ortega Highway at Nichols Institute Soft Road Closures Plano Trabuco Road at Joshua... Full story

  • Airport Fire smoke still seen from Fallbrook; 19000 acres burned

    Julie Reeder|Updated Sep 15, 2024

    Airport Fire (Trabuco Canyon) The Airport Fire in Trabuco Canyon has grown to 19000 acres and remains 0% contained. This fire broke out around 1 p.m. According to witnesses on the scene, structures have burned and at least one woman was transported with burns. Monday near a remote-controlled airplane site on Trabuco Creek Road and rapidly spread, burning through more than 5,400 acres within hours. The fire is threatening the Rancho Santa Margarita area, prompting evacuation... Full story

  • Little brother arrested as suspect in killing of brother

    Village News - AC Investigations|Updated Sep 15, 2024

    UPDATED STORY: On September 5, 2024, the 15-year-old brother of Eduardo Delarosa who was shot and killed Wednesday night, Sept. 4, was arrested for the homicide of his brother. He was booked into Juvenile Hall for Murder. Both Eduardo Delarosa and his brother reside in Fallbrook. Eduardo Delarosa, 24, was shot Wednesday night in a violent incident reported at 8:24 pm, Sept. 4, at the Fallbrook View Apartments, located at 901 Alturas Road. On September 6, 2024, the Medical... Full story

  • Airport Fire burns 23,140 acres; 5% contained; 12 injuries reported

    Julie Reeder and Brian Briggs|Updated Sep 15, 2024

    The woman who is being transported in photo 3: https://youtu.be/K8KIlATPH1k 5pm UPDATE: Wednedsay, Sept. 11, there have been 23,140 acres charred, including an undisclosed number of homes, buildings, cars, etc. Ten firefighters have been reported injured, while two citizens were reported to be transported. One woman was transported with burns, and another resident had a medical emergency. The fire burned through Decker Canyon, including the memorial for the firefighters who... Full story

  • UPDATE: Firefighters stop forward progression of Rice 2 Fire overnight

    Village News - Brian Briggs|Updated Sep 15, 2024

    7 am UPDATE: CAL FIRE San Diego reports tht "Firefighters stopped the forward progression of the fire around midnight last night. This morning the fire is 25% contained and firefighters are going to remain engaged today to ensure the fire is fully contained." _________________________________________________________ Units are currently at 35569 Rice Canyon Rd. and the fire is dubbed as Rice2Fire. It has spread to 5 to 10 acres and is moving slowly, holding at a ridge,... Full story

  • Pala traffic collision leaves unknown injuries

    Julie Reeder -AC Investigations|Updated Sep 13, 2024

    A traffic collision involving a gray pickup truck and an unknown vehicle occurred Wednesday evening on State Route 76 and Pala del Norte Road, authorities reported. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) was alerted to the crash at approximately 7:44 p.m. First responders arrived at the scene shortly afterward, with both lanes of the highway blocked. The crash resulted in at least one individual lying on the ground with visible injuries, according to initial reports. CPR was administered on-site by emergency personnel. At 7:52 p... Full story

  • SigAlert issued after motorcycle accident on northbound I-15

    Julie Reeder|Updated Sep 13, 2024

    Friday afternoon Sept. 13, I-15 northbound traffic is backed up more than usual after a SIG Alert was issued following a traffic collision involving a black SUV and an off-duty officer's motorcycle. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 near Old Highway 395. The incident was first reported at 1:30 p.m. when the motorcycle, which was in the middle lane, was reported to be struck by the SUV. The motorcyclist was down in the #1 lane, resulting in the... Full story

  • Rainbow Water holds ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of sewer and lift station project

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    BONSALL – Rainbow Water celebrated its recently completed Thoroughbred Lift Station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Bonsall. The capital improvement project is Rainbow Water's eighth lift station and will provide greater emergency resiliency and operational flexibility, as well as capacity in the wastewater collection system. The new facility is located at Thoroughbred Lane and SR76, and has pipelines along SR76, Camino Del Rey, and Old River Road. T...

  • Reuben Hofshi

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Reuben Hofshi, passed into glory on Aug. 13, 2024. He was born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1943 to Baruch and Rachel Abed, but as a youth, changed his surname to Hofshi, which means "Living Freedom." Reuben had been a resident of Fallbrook since 1975. He was a great lover of agriculture, particularly avocados, and a visionary for avocado research and the avocado industry. In addition to numerous other contributions to... Full story

  • Mixto wins Pacific Classic

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Sep 12, 2024

    Four horses who once trained at the San Luis Rey Training Center ran in the Pacific Classic race Aug. 31 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club including Mixto, who won the Grade 1 stakes race. Mixto, who is trained by Doug O'Neill and was ridden by Kyle Frey for the Pacific Classic, won the 1 1/4-mile dirt race by half a length. O'Neill also trains Katonah, who was seventh in the Pacific Classic. Dr. Venkman, who is trained by Mark Glatt, finished fourth. None Above the Law, who...

  • Toth named MASL goalkeeper of the year for 2023-24

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Sep 12, 2024

    Chris Toth was selected as the Major Arena Soccer League goalkeeper of the year for the 2023-24 season. "I thought I had a really good season with the Tacoma Stars," Toth said. The 2007 Fallbrook High School graduate played in 21 of Tacoma's regular-season games and posted a record of 15 wins, three losses in regulation, and one loss in overtime. Although his goals against average was 5.62 per game, he saved 276 shots and had a save percentage of .713. He led the MASL in...

  • Senior softball players needed for new season in October

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Senior Softball is welcoming new players who are 50 plus years of age. Games are played at Ingold Sports Park Mondays thru Thursdays at 4 p.m. with warm-ups beginning at 3:30. Each team is scheduled to play two games per week. The league is currently looking for new players. Potential players must show for a screening prior to being placed on a team so that an appropriate placement on a team can be made. The league is currently in season #4 which is ending Oct. 1. Season #5 begins Oct. 7 and will end d... Full story

  • McComas takes over Fallbrook High School girls volleyball program

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Sep 12, 2024

    Madison McComas is Fallbrook High School’s new girls head volleyball coach. McComas, who replaces Chip Patterson, began her Fallbrook career with a four-game win Aug. 29 at Oceanside. The Warriors’ record improved to 5-1 with their runner-up performance at the Aug. 30-31 Sweetwater Tournament. “So far it’s been really amazing. I have a great group of girls,” McComas said. Fallbrook has varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams this year. McComas noted that the entity is three levels but one program and that the players a...

  • Freaney and Friends concert to feature Brazilian pianist

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Friends of the Fallbrook Library announce this month's Freaney and Friends free concert will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fallbrook Library. It will feature concert pianist Dr. Vania Pimentel. Pimental was born and raised in Brazil and has promoted Brazilian music in creative recital programs. She has a BA in Music and another BA in Philosophy from Brazil, KA graduate artist diploma from Germany, Masters in Piano P...

  • FAA offers watercolor on textured canvas demo and workshop

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Sept. 21, Fallbrook Artists Association will hold its monthly general meeting and feature Bonnie Rinier as their demonstration artist. She will show a variety of paintings she has created using special textured canvas that accepts watercolor with a unique and beautiful finish. Rinier's art features many types of wild life and landscapes, but this technique can be used for any chosen subject. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reference p...

  • Field technician recognized as Good Samaritan

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – In July, while driving along Reche Road near Potter Junior High School, Jacob Lavoie, a Field Technician with Spectrum, noticed a sinkhole. The sinkhole was about two feet across and three feet deep, posing a significant danger to passing vehicles. Without hesitation, Lavoie stopped his truck, placed a cone in front of the sinkhole, and marked the area to alert other drivers. His prompt action may very well have prevented a serious accident or even saved lives. R... Full story

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  • Historical society to hold awards ceremony

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society is holding its annual awards ceremony and open house, Saturday, Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m. at the historic Reche Schoolhouse. The ceremony at 1:30 will feature the Pioneers of the Year, Don and Peggy Durling; the Business of the Year, Manor Cleaners and the Member of the Year, Rod Stuart. Guests can view the schoolhouse and the grounds around it. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided. The schoolhouse is at 1319 S. Live Oak Park Road. For more information, visit h... Full story

  • Legacy Endowment celebrates 30th Anniversary by co-hosting professional symposium for nonprofit organizations

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – In 1994, key leaders within the Fallbrook area formed a community foundation, created for the long-term benefit of those living in the area and the nonprofits supporting the region. Mike Dunlap, Helen Monroe, Fred Vaught, Jon Frandell, and Don Zech envisioned a tremendous opportunity to launch a community foundation solely dedicated to serving the furthermost regions of San Diego North County. Their planning and expertise aimed high, each dedicating their expertise to creating a foundation that would award g... Full story

  • Tri-tip dinner offered this Thursday

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School FFA students are hosting their famous Tri-Tip BBQ dinners before the home football game Sept. 13, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Agriculture department, at the east end of the football field. The first home game and dinner is Thursday, Aug. 22. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink. The price for each dinner is $15. Call the Ag department at 760-723-6300 ext. 2508 for more information or just show up. Upcoming home football games are on Oct. 11, Oct. 18 (... Full story

  • St. John's Vintners' Showcase to benefit Armed Forces YMCA – Camp Pendleton

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Sept. 28, St. John's Episcopal Church will hold its "Third Annual Fallbrook Vintners' Showcase," a gala tasting and auction event benefiting the Armed Forces YMCA - Camp Pendleton. The festivities will take place from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 433 N. Orange Ave. Goal No. 1 is to help support the Armed Services YMCA - Camp Pendleton, which continues to assist young Marines and their families with programs such as: affordable child care, recreation center a... Full story

  • HFOT to donate specially adapted homes for two injured Sailors

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – The national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will donate homes to Navy HM3 Max Rohn and Navy HM3 Redmond Ramos on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event will be held at 362 Sheila Lane, at 9 a.m. (Check-in at 8:30 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend and tour the home after the ceremony. On May 2, 2009, during his first combat deployment, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Rohn was serving with the 2nd Marine Headquarters Group in Fallujah, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an RKG-3 grenade. HM3 Rohn s... Full story

  • Fallbrook Chorale to start rehearsals for Christmas concert

    Updated Sep 12, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Calling all singers, the Fallbrook Chorale is starting rehearsals. The chorale welcomes anyone interested to sing with them as they begin preparations for their Christmas Concert, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at SonRise Christian Fellowship. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. On the first night, newcomers are asked to arrive early at 6:00 to get situated with music, etc. The chorale is looking f... Full story

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