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  • BREAKING NEWS: Overturned Vehicle Blocks Southbound Lane on South Mission Road

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations|Updated Oct 5, 2024

    An early morning traffic collision involving an overturned vehicle blocked part of South Mission Road near Mission Oaks Road on Friday, October 5, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident occurred just after 6 a.m., when a vehicle, reportedly swerving before the crash, hit a wall and overturned in the southbound lane of South Mission Road. Eyewitnesses said the driver, described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, attempted to enlist the help of bystanders to... Full story

  • Suspect in hammer attack charged with attempted murder

    Julie Reeder - AC Investigations - Brian Briggs|Updated Oct 4, 2024

    Ann Corrine Gustafson, age 27, was arrested Tuesday night, Oct. 1, for the bludgeoning of George Villareal, age 67, and his wife, Nancy Dobson-Villareal, 66, with a hammer, after someone was reported to have entered their home. A hot prowler was initially reported and then the call changed to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gustafson was arrested for 187(APC) Attempted Murder 1st Degree-Felony, 245 (A)(1)PC-Assault with a Deadly Weapon/ADW Not Firearm: Great Bodily Injury;... Full story

  • Fallbrook Chamber updates its membership

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

  • North County Fire and Erickson-Hall celebrate groundbreaking on Fire Station 3

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Erickson-Hall Construction Co. announces its partnership with the North County Fire Protection District for the renovation and expansion of Fire Station No. 3, including the addition of a dozer barn for Cal Fire. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the station on 2309 Rainbow Valley Road. The project will enhance the existing fire station, elevating the facilities and resources to better serve the community. The addition...

  • Lady Warriors lose to Lady Knights in a shootout

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

  • FUESD celebrates Patriot Day with local first responders

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – On Patriot Day, Sept. 11, students across Fallbrook Union Elementary School District paused to reflect on the significance of this historic day, honoring the lives lost during the tragic events of 9/11 while recognizing the heroic efforts of first responders. Schools throughout the district participated in commemorative activities, offering students the unique opportunity to personally meet with local law enforcement, officers and first responders to express their...

  • DAR promotes Constitution Week 2024

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Sept. 17 marks a vital day in America's history. It was on that day, 237 years ago, that the 39 framers signed the document they had just created: the Constitution. The law of the land, of the newly-named United States of America, was established. Although the shortest in words, our Constitution has guided the longest- running government in world history. It has endured the test of time, carrying our country through wars, a great Depression, and civil unrest. It i...

  • Students learn contract creation and team building

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Monserate Christian Academy, an affiliate of the Acton Academy network, announces the launch of its first session of the year. Focused on contract creation and team building, the initiative this session was inspired by the best practices of leading global companies like Google, aiming to equip students with the skills they need to thrive in today's collaborative and entrepreneurial environments. At Monserate Christian Academy, the belief that children learn best by “doing” has always been at the core of its educa...

  • Halloween Bash promises spooktacular night of music, dancing, food, fun and special appearances

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Get ready to dance the night away at the Halloween party of the year! On Oct. 26, the Fallbrook Masonic Lodge, located at 203 Rocky Crest Road, will host a thrilling concert and fundraising event featuring an ensemble of exceptional talent, all under the banner of Triple Treat Entertainment. The spotlight will be on three dynamic dance bands, each consisting of incredible musicians dressed in full costume, making for a truly unforgettable experience. In addition t...

  • Newcomers Club members enjoy an 'Endless Summer'

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers Club, the community organization dedicated to welcoming residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and DeLuz, offers a wide variety of fun and engaging social events and activities designed to foster friendship and enjoy shared interests, as well as the opportunity to explore new and interesting venues and attractions. A highlight of several enjoyable summer activities includes the following: On Aug. 30, Newcomers visited the popular Monserate Win...

  • People's Choice Show opens Oct. 19

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Center's community of artists and patrons participated in its Inaugural People's Choice Exhibition by voting throughout 2024 during each exhibition at the Fallbrook Art Center. "You voted, we listened!" This show is an exciting opportunity for those artists to exhibit new work and give the Fallbrook community a chance to collect more of their art. The show runs from Oct. 19 through Nov. 9 in the Janice Griffiths Gallery. This exhibition is not c...

  • Extreme Smile Makeovers: Inside a Modern Dental Practice

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    Dr. Colby from Fallbrook Village Dental was recently featured as a guest on a show called the Wellness Hour with Randy Alvarez. They discussed the latest advancements in full mouth reconstruction "Teeth-in-a-day." He shared stories from his patients who have come into his office and left in one day with brand new life-changing smiles. Walking into a dentist's office can be daunting for many but, at Dr. Colby's practice, patients find something entirely different: comfort,...

  • More grant funds to help county predict and prepare for disease outbreaks

    Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    More grant money is heading to San Diego County to help anticipate and prepare for future disease outbreaks. The Board of Supervisors approved a $425,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the University of California San Diego, Sept. 10. The newly approved funding adds to another $1.3 million CDC grant received last October as part of the Resilient Shield UCSD Grant Project. The funds will help County Public Health epidemiologists or “disease detectives,” use disease modeling to study what kin...

  • King provides treatment to three Olympics medal winners

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    During the 2024 Olympic Games, three track and field athletes who were treated by Bonsall chiropractor Derek King won medals. Matthew Hudson-Smith, who was part of England’s Olympic contingent, won the silver medal in the men’s 400-meter race and was part of the 4x400 relay team which obtained a bronze medal. Grenada’s Lindon Victor won the bronze medal for the men’s decathlon. Fred Kerley gave the United States a bronze medal in the men’s 100-meter dash. “It’s not me. It’s the technique,” King said. “I show them what it d...

  • Fallbrook Library to close for two months

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Library will be temporarily closed starting Oct. 7. The San Diego County Library has issued the following letter: “Dear Library Customers, We are writing to inform you that the Fallbrook Library is getting a new roof! To keep everyone safe, the library will be closed from Oct. 7, 2024 to Dec. 16, 2024, during construction. “The bookmobile will be in the parking lot with a small browsing collection and holds for pickup. The Vista Library is the closest branch offering full service. “Access to the Vote Ce... Full story

  • Graybill Medical Group falls out with Palomar Health Medical Group

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    ESCONDIDO – Graybill Medical Group Inc., a multi-specialty medical group that has been serving Fallbrook, North County San Diego and South Riverside County communities for nearly a century, is terminating its managed services agreement with Palomar Health Medical Group (PHMG), citing inadequate support and response to the aftermath of the May 2024 cyber-attack directed against PHMG. Graybill, which currently employs over 100 physicians and advanced practice providers, s...

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  • California Porsche Restoration – CPR Classic reported to face $11.7M in lawsuits

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    CPR Classic, a Fallbrook-based company specializing in Porsche restoration and sales, has been reported by several media outlets to be facing multiple lawsuits. The lawsuits allege fraudulent business practices. The company is accused of selling cars without compensating the original owners and taking money from buyers without delivering the vehicles, with claims totaling $11.7 million, according to an investigation by NBC 7 San Diego. For more than 40 years, CPR Classic has...

  • Fallbrook Village Toastmasters celebrates its 10th anniversary

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    FALLBROOK – On Thursday, Oct. 10, Fallbrook Village Toastmasters will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. All are welcome to join as they partner with the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce for a Sun-Upper gathering. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Ford Room of the Fallbrook Historical Society, 260 Rocky Crest Road. It is part of Toastmasters International; they have been building confidence and public speaking skills in a supportive community environment for...

  • Learn the art of firescaping and defensible space, Part I

    Roger Boddaert, Special to Village News|Updated Oct 3, 2024

    This article was originally published in October 2020. The American West is ablaze. Wildfires are raging in every state along the West Coast and in almost every state from the Pacific to the Rocky Mountains. Land, homes, lives and whole communities are lost. As my pen brings these thoughts together, over 3 1/2 million acres have burned to date, more than any other year, and now millions of people are breathing toxic air from these fires. It is not just that entire weather...

  • California wildfires intensify as record heat looms: Essential home prep tips to stay safe

    Updated Oct 3, 2024

    OCEANSIDE – Wildfires raging across California have forced thousands to evacuate, with forecasters predicting record-breaking heat in the West in the coming days. In fact, California is currently battling 14 active wildfires and Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in San Bernardino County. As such, it is critical for residents to prep their homes ahead of what’s expected for the remainder of the week. ServiceMaster Restore’s disaster preparedness expert Peter Duncanson offered home preparedness tips with some...

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