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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A Bonsall vegetation fire was reported today at 11:39 am. "Initially it was a smoke check and then multiple calls started coming in that there was smoke coming from the riverbed area and there was an actual fire starting and flames could be seen," said NCFPD PIO John Choi. The forward rate of spread was stopped at 12:12 pm. The location was Old River Rd and Dentro de Lomas area with a medium to heavy fuel load and the fire was one acre in size. Several agencies assisted,... Full story
Everyone is invited to a celebration of life for Genevieve Nancy Sparks on Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the Fallbrook United Methodist Church, 1844 Winterhaven Road. There will be a reception following. Genevieve Nancy Sparks passed away June 29, 2020. A private committal was held in Riverside National Cemetery for Genevieve Nancy Sparks in Santa Cruz, at the age of 94. Born March 31, 1926, in Altadena, California, Genevieve graduated from George Washington High School in Los Ang... Full story
A vegetation fire, suspected to be started by fireworks, was held to a 20' x 20' spot at 472 W. Aviation Rd. early this morning at 1:03 am. "A hot smoking fireworks canister was found with a lighter on the scene," according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. "It is being dusted for fingerprints." "If people are using fireworks it's probable they will start a fire and they can be prosecuted," he added. North County Fire was assisted by Camp Pendleton. The fire was contained by 1:15 am.... Full story
UPDATE: A resident reported that LtCol. J.P. Norman was driving back from church and saw the fire. He ran into the flames, helped the woman out of the house, and then put out the fire with a fire extinguisher before the North County Fire arrived. According to Captain John Choi, Norman was not on scene when firefighters arrived. They were told about Norman who "apparently used an extinguisher and extinguished some fire but did not fully extinguish all the fire. Crews had to ext... Full story
UPDATE: The two-story commercial fire at 616 E. Alvarado is fully contained and and limited to half of the building according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. The commercial fire was called in at 4:05 am. Crews arrived on scene to find flames shooting through the roof, according to Choi. There were no injuries to report and the cause is under investigation. Brandon and East Alvarado are still closed as of 8 am. The owner of the building and at least one renter has been reported to be... Full story
FALLBROOK (CNS) - Two residents of a Fallbrook apartment were injured today in an explosion and fire inside a bedroom. The fire was reported at 1:32 p.m. Sunday at a two-story apartment complex at 1433 S. Mission Road, according to Capt. John Choi of the North County Fire Protection District. Residents said an explosion blew out a window of an upstairs apartment, Choi said. Three fire engines from the NCFPD along with one engine from the Vista Fire Department put out the fire...
Skydivers pay tribute on 9/11...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News For the third time in four years, the JROTC program at Fallbrook High School reached the finals at the Junior ROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl. The all-service national competition concluded with the championships on July 22 in Washington, D.C. Three seniors and two juniors represented Fallbrook High School. The seniors are Cadet Capt. Alexis Rivera, Cadet 1st Lt. Aimee Ozuna, and Cadet Staff Sgt. Jonathan Gates. Gates also served as... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Declining attendance figures could have an impact on the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District since state funding is based on the district’s enrollment. Exact enrollment figures have not been shared by the elementary district despite repeated requests by the Village News. The district was one of the first in the county to re-open its schools this spring and has been proactive with efforts to keep students safe from COVID-19. However, there seem to be an influx of parents l...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News The Fallbrook Union Elementary District is the largest employer in the community with 430 classified workers, 302 teachers and 57 other certificated employees. The district may also have the widest range of pay – from $14 per hour to at least 10 administrators earning $150,000 or more a year. Playground supervisors and safety monitors are currently at minimum wage and that will be increased to $15 per hour in January. These are mostly part-time employees. “Each specific adm...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School obtained a 37-0 victory over Classical Academy in the Sept. 10 football game played at home. "I thought the kids played very hard," said Fallbrook High Head Coach Troy Everhart. "It's nice to get a victory and it's nice to get a shutout. We got a lot of kids to play." The game was scoreless in the first quarter. "We were successful in every series except the first one. The rest of the game we were able to do offensively...
JV Warriors keep Classical Academy scoreless...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Peter Miller, whose horses train at the San Luis Rey Training Center when they are not at the track where they are racing, won the 2021 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club summer meet trainer championship. Miller saddled 26 winners during the meet which began July 16 and concluded Sept. 6. Bob Baffert was second in the trainer standings with 20 victories. "It feels great to win the title," Miller said. Miller's 144 starts also included 23 second-place...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The undefeated field hockey season for the Fallbrook High School team came to an end Sept. 1 in the Warriors' third game of the season, but San Pasqual needed a tie breaking shootout to defeat the Warriors. "We didn't expect to go undefeated," said Fallbrook coach Debbie Berg. The Warriors improved their season record to 2-0 Aug. 25 with a 6-0 victory at Great Oak. Juniors accounted for all six goals and all three of the assists. The first goal was placed into the net by Erica Garcia; Taylor...
FALLBROOK – While Independence Day is a well-recognized national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This foundational document of national government is a living document that has stood the test of time for 234 years. In communities across America, The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution advocates for the awareness, promotion and celebration of Constitution Week. The c...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Sponsor Group expressed its opposition to the Willow Tree academic enrichment center in its proposed location. A 5-0 vote Sept. 7 approved a motion not to support a Major Use Permit for Willow Tree. The opposition was based on traffic concerns. The sponsor group action was a recommendation, and Friends of Willow Tree may still seek County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors approval to build a school in the 6800 block of West Lilac Road although enrichment center leaders...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Jim Loge has returned to the Fallbrook Community Planning Group. Loge was seated at the Aug. 25 planning group special meeting. San Diego County Board of Supervisors approval is required to appoint members to a planning group vacancy, and a 5-0 Board of Supervisors vote Aug. 17 approved Loge's appointment. "I look forward to becoming a member," Loge said. "I'm thrilled to have him back on board. He will be an involved planning group member who will stay informed and will be a good...
Julie Reeder A male driver, 56, died Sunday, Sept. 12, and his male passenger, 28, had major injuries after their Nissan sedan hit an I-15 southbound right-hand shoulder metal guardrail, according to NCFPD PIO John Choi. The solo vehicle accident was reported at 1:20 a.m., Sunday, on I-15 near Stewart Canyon and shut down all southbound lanes south of Mission Road at Stewart Canyon in order to land the air ambulance. Mercy Air 5 transported both patients to Palomar Medical Center, but the driver passed away. "The driver had... Full story
California candidate for governor Elder makes a stop in Temecula...
FALLBROOK – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program is excited to announce the upcoming 25th Silver Anniversary of its annual Country Hoedown presented by The Donegan Burns Foundation. The event will take place Oct. 9, from 4 to 10 p.m. at 4461 S Mission Road. The REINS Country Hoedown is the program's largest fundraiser of the year. The evening includes a delicious BBQ Dinner catered by Firehouse Que and Brew, live entertainment by The Clay Colton Band, a fun raffle, c... Full story
FALLBROOK – San Diego County Gun Owners, a political action committee promoting Second Amendment rights, will host its monthly North County membership meeting starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Beebe Family Arms and Munitions, a gun shop at 1032 South Main Ave. The free meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.sandiegocountygunowners.com. Submitted by San Diego County Gun Owners Political Action Committee.... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Community Sponsor Group unanimously recommended that permits be granted for the winery tasting room and the bed and breakfast for the Bonsall Oaks development. The 5-0 vote Sept. 7 recommended that the County of San Diego approve a Minor Use Permit for the bed and breakfast and an Administrative Permit for a Small Winery tasting room. "I think it's a good idea. It's going to be nice for the area," said sponsor group member Gary McGiboney. The project was called the Polo Club in...
FALLBROOK – The cigarette butt: part filter, part holder for the smoker, but toxic waste for the planet. Cigarette butts are the most common toxic waste found in cleanups and as anyone who has participated in one of Fallbrook Beautification Alliance community clean ups knows, they are also the most familiar and yet sometimes the most difficult item to pick up. Every year billions of cigarette butts end up in dumpsters and landfills, or just as often tossed as litter on s... Full story
Dr. Gary Weitzman Special to the Village News In honor of September being National Preparedness Month, San Diego Humane Society is urging all people who have animals to ensure they have an emergency plan in place for their pets and livestock. Whether an emergency occurs because of an illness, wildfire, earthquake, or other disaster in San Diego County, planning is the key to keeping you, your loved ones and your animals safe. Here are my top 10 tips to help you plan for an...
