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 flair up from the Line Fire in the San Bernardino County mountains can be seen from Fallbrook. There have also been smaller fires in Lake Elsinore, Perris and Winchester reported today. Several more tankers have been called up today to help fight the Line Fire. It was reported to have burned over 40,000 acres and was 85% contained before the flair up.... Full story
On Thursday night, Sept. 26, at 7:44 pm there was an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call in the 5000 block of Lake Circle Rd in the Rancho Viejo neighborhood. It seemed serious. There were multiple units en route, ASTREA helicopter and also an air ambulance. The call suggested there may be two victims. Upon further investigation, it appeared it was a fake call. The family was "swatted." What is swatting? In the digital age, where anonymity and instant communication thrive, a... Full story
The Sept. 11 Bonsall Community Sponsor Group meeting included a presentation on San Diego Gas & Electric’s Strategic Undergrounding Program. The presentation was not a voting item at the sponsor group meeting. The Strategic Undergrounding Program will provide increased wildfire resiliency and electric reliability by undergrounding electric distribution lines near key community facilities. Removing overhead power lines and placing them underground reduces the risk of sparking fires during adverse weather and also enables t...
https://youtu.be/GfppdbzWatE CONTENT WARNING: THE VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC LANGUAGE AND OBSCENITIES THAT MAY BE OFFENSIVE OR DISTURBING TO SOME AUDIENCES. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. A chaotic scene unfolded Saturday evening at Dominic's Deli when Kerry Flynn, 48, a resident of one of the local motels in town, was arrested after causing a major disturbance and vandalising Dominic's Deli. He was arrested and booked for a 243(C)(2), battery on a police officer without injury, 69PC -4 charges- obstruct, resist executive officer,... Full story
William A. Weber, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 12, 1943, Bill was known for his kindness, tolerance, and compassion. He dedicated his life to serving his community and was deeply loved by all who knew him. He proudly served his country as an Air Force cryptologist during the early 60’s, and graduated from Pepperdine University. Bill was a proud m... Full story
NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. September 9 600 blk E. Elder St. Residential burglary September 10 300 blk Citrine Trail Take vehicle without owner's consent/vehicle theft 2200 blk Brooke Rd. Personate to get money/property (over $400) 100 blk Almond St. Petty theft from vehicle W. College St. @ S. Pico Ave. Arrest - Subject stop - Possess controlled substance... Full story
FALLBROOK – The guest speaker for the Oct. 11 meeting of the Republican Women of CA – Fallbrook is Amy Reichert, the incoming Vice-Chair of the San Diego Republican Party and member of the Executive Committee. A lifelong San Diegan, Reichert is passionate about serving the community and advancing conservative values. She became founder of Reopen San Diego, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting individual freedoms and is also the chairwoman of Restore San Diego, a political act... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women's Connection will be introducing SPOT, a dog and cat rescue organization whose mission is to save pets one at a time thru adoption and fostering. FWC invites all to attend and enjoy a delicious brunch in the beautiful ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, Friday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. SPOT is an all-volunteer community-based dog and cat rescue group which has an amazing team of dedicated v... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will once again host the annual Harvest Faire on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Avenue in historic downtown Fallbrook. This faire will include local artisan craft vendors, as well as a beer and wine garden, pony rides, pie baking contest, pumpkin and costume contests, live music, local foods, fall-themed treats, nonprofits with crafts for kids and more. Also on display will be an abundance of locally handcrafted scarecrows, as part of the October Scarecrow Days i... Full story
The small middle schools and K-8 elementary schools in northern San Diego County which have monthly athletic tournaments began their 2024-25 season Sept. 19 with the Pauma Volleyball Tournament at Pauma Elementary School, and both the Vallecitos Elementary School girls and the Vikings boys placed second while Pauma Elementary School was third in both boys and girls play. The Vallecitos girls had a 3-1 record in round-robin play, losing only to Julian Junior High School, while...
Fallbrook High School's cross country teams opened their 2024 season Sept. 14 at the 40th annual Laguna Hills Cross Country Invitational meet, and two Fallbrook girls took home medals for placing among the top 20 in their race. Mia Cyr finished fourth among the 67 runners in the Division 2 sophomore race. Cynthia Mills was in the Division 2 senior race and placed 12th among the 46 runners. Cross country team scores add the positions of a school's first five finishers; the sixth and seventh runners from each team are not...
FALLBROOK – AAUW presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Kathy Bierbrauer at their annual membership brunch on Sept. 14. Bierbrauer has been a member of the Fallbrook branch for over 20 years. During that time, she has served on the board for many years as both Corresponding Secretary and Program Chair. She has mentored eight young women through the AAUW Mentorship Program, most of the students for three years. Bierbrauer is very proud of the fact that all her mentees h...
BONSALL – In August of 2019, Bonsall Elementary School transitioned to a "closed campus" for security reasons. Principal Allison Fortney quickly realized that younger students needed additional support navigating the school. She recruited a handful of fifth-grade students to start the "5th Grade Ambassador Program." Since then, the program has grown to include 44 ambassadors. These students greet TK, kindergarten, and first-grade students at the gate to ensure they find t...
BONSALL – There is a small building that sits on the corner of Camino Del Rey and Old River Road that serves as a prominent physical icon of the Bonsall community; the Little Bonsall Schoolhouse is a testament to the power of lifelong learning. While often associated with the Bonsall Unified School District, the schoolhouse is also a beloved physical representation of the history and relationships of the Bonsall Woman's Club. The BWC is currently comprised of dedicated w...
The county’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ) is looking for people who would like to be part of a new Environmental Justice Workgroup. Participation in the Workgroup is an opportunity to help shape sustainability policies, programs and services with a social equity focus. The group will advise County of San Diego departments, along with other jurisdictions on climate justice topics like air quality, healthy food, and access to safe, clean and green outdoor spaces. This group is intended to give a...
The county’s Board of Supervisors adopted Wednesday, Sept.12, the 2024 Climate Action Plan (2024 CAP), a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the unincorporated area and at county facilities to reach net zero emissions by 2045. The document features 70 actions that reduce GHG emissions. These features also protect the public’s health and safety, support the environment and improves the quality of life for all residents. The 2024 CAP is a community-driven plan that includes measurable performance out...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized the issuance of tax-exempt bonds to EDCO Disposal Corporation. A 4-0 vote Sept. 10, with Jim Desmond absent, approved a resolution authorizing the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $63,500,000 of revenue bonds for EDCO. The maximum authorized amount includes $16,000,000 for the EDCO facility in the 400 block of West Aviation Road. The California Enterprise Development Authority is a joint powers authority which issues private activity bonds for the...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – More than 3,000 San Diegans joined I Love A Clean San Diego and spread out at 100 cleanup sites for the 40th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, Sept. 21. Volunteers across the region restored, beautified, and preserved the health of over 100 local parks, canyons, creeks, and beaches and joined volunteers in 150 countries across the globe that were also participating in Coastal Cleanup Day. As of 2:30 p.m. that Saturday and with 85% of sites reporting totals, m...
NEW YORK – The American Pickers are excited to return to California. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout Southern California in November. "American Pickers" is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique "picking" on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare i...
PALA – The Pala Band of Mission Indians is pleased that California tribal housing bills AB 1878 (Garcia) and SB 1187 (Maguire) have passed the state legislature and been signed into law by Governor Newsom. These bills make critical improvements to California’s Tribal Housing Grants Programs and address programmatic barriers that have impacted the performance of the existing programs. The Pala Band of Mission Indians sponsored AB 1878, which will enact recommendations derived from three years of work between tribal lea...
The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a new citrus quarantine in Fallbrook on Sept. 16 after detecting the fatal citrus tree disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, in one mandarin tree in a residential neighborhood in the Fallbrook area during regular inspections. This bacterial disease is a major threat to San Diego County's $138 million annual citrus crop and can impact residential citrus tree owners. HLB causes misshapen, bitter...
Last week Village News published a story about Jordan Paredes, a hard working young man who had his new E-bike stolen, which he used to get to work everyday. After the story ran, there donations were brought into both Main Street Cafe and Village News to help Paredes to replace his bike. On Monday, Sept. 24, Paredes was presented a new e-bike with the generous help of donors, his mother, and the owner of E-Bike-a-Go-Go on North Main in Fallbrook. Tony Campbell from AC...
