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  • FUHS alumni celebrate the 'dear old red and white'

    Updated Nov 1, 2023

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  • WWII vet watches Iwo Jima movie at Regency

    Updated Nov 1, 2023

    FALLBROOK – A special showing of the 2001 A&E documentary "Heroes of Iwo Jima" was recently held at Regency Fallbrook Assisted Living Facility. The event was made particularly meaningful by the attendance of Regency resident Carlo Romano, 98 year old veteran of the 5th Marine Division which fought in that epic battle. For the residents, it was both an inspiring and a humbling experience, witnessing the heroism of the young Marines as they fought against an enemy, dug into a... Full story

  • SD County Valleys, Mountains Under Wind Advisory

    City News Service|Updated Oct 29, 2023

    SAN DIEGO - A wind advisory has been issued for San Diego County's valley and mountain areas until 5 p.m. Wednesday, with gusts expected to reach up to 55 mph, the National Weather Service said today. Santa Ana winds were slightly weaker in San Diego County this weekend than in neighboring Orange and Riverside counties, where utilities were considering Public Safety Power Shutoffs in some areas to avoid wildfire danger. Local winds were expected to increase Sunday night and... Full story

  • Residential fire displaces four people

    Village News|Updated Oct 28, 2023

    A residential fire displaced four people in the 8400 block of Nelson Way in Deer Springs. Cal Fire and San Diego County Fire District responded at about 2 am on Saturday morning Oct. 28, 2023. The Red Cross reported that four people were displaced.... Full story

  • Evan Mueller: A mother's tribute

    April Graham, Mother of Evan Mueller|Updated Oct 27, 2023

    Evan was my firstborn, and he was the sweetest baby. As a toddler in the park, he had to say hello to every person we passed; he was a people person. He was fun, trusting, and full of light and love. He believed that all people were good. His sister, Teisha, was born when he was 4; he was 5 when his sister Jena was born. He always wanted to help with the care of his sisters: feeding them, changing their diapers, and wanted them to watch cartoons with him. He would tell people... Full story

  • Remains of Evan Mueller, missing since Sept. 2022, found

    Jessica Ussher Julie Reeder Tony Campbell, Village News and AC Investigations|Updated Oct 27, 2023

    Evan Mueller's remains were found during a San Diego Sheriff's Search and Rescue effort on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Evan Mueller was reported missing on Sept. 13, 2022, from his home on Knoll Park Lane in Fallbrook. Initially, his partner of six years, Rebecca Byrnes, and family and friends, were looking for him with the assistance of the Sheriff, Rangers, Search and Rescue volunteers, and K-9 search dogs. However, his remains were not found until last Saturday. Sargent Rich...

  • Human remains found confirmed to be those of Evan Mueller

    Jessica Ussher, Village News Investigative Journalist Intern|Updated Oct 27, 2023

    Jessica Ussher Investigative Journalist Intern *This story has been updated since press time when the identity of remains had not been confirmed. On Oct. 21, the San Diego Sheriff's Department, with at least one dog, conducted a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation for 34-year-old missing person Evan Mueller. Mueller was last seen at his home in Fallbrook, allegedly on the 13th of September 2022, one day after his 34th birthday. Sargent Rich George, coordinator for the San Diego... Full story

  • Harvest Faire turns downtown orange and green

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

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  • Scarecrow winners for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days chosen

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Scarecrow entries have been juried and the winners have been selected. The ScareCREW and Fallbrook Chamber are happy to announce the winners - see photos for first place scarecrows.. The second place winners are: - Al Brandli - Ashley Stein Araiza, DDS - The Tiller Family - Laurie NixonBrianna and Jason Fulce To view the winning scarecrows, ScareCREW’s favorites, plus new scarecrows and many more wonderful displays, pick up a directory at the Chamber or online at http://fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org. Sca... Full story

  • Rodarte sworn in as trustee for FUHSD

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    Tauna Rodarte took the Oath of Affirmation for Newly Elected Trustees at the Oct. 11 meeting of the Fallbrook Union High School District. Rodarte was elected to the Area 1 seat on the board in a special election held Sept 19. She won with 644 over Lief Hansen who got 607 votes. After her installation on the board, Rodarte said, "It's an honor to have been elected as a Trustee for the Fallbrook High School board. I thank the voters in Area 1 and all my campaign volunteers for...

  • Warriors break four-game losing streak

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s football team broke a four-game losing streak Oct. 20 with a 42-21 home victory over Mount Carmel. The result gives the Warriors a 4-5 overall record and a 1-3 Palomar League mark entering tomorrow’s regular season finale at Ramona. Saturday’s CIF playoff selection and seeding meeting will determine if Fallbrook will have subsequent home games this year. “We played well for the most part, made some adjustments,” said Fallbrook head coach Ross Johnson. Fallbrook...

  • HFOT to kick off build of home for injured Marine

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will kick off the building of a specially adapted home for Marine Private First Class Jesse Williamson on Saturday, Oct. 28, in Fallbrook. PFC Williamson was injured while serving in Afghanistan. The Community Kickoff event signifies the start of the build process and will introduce PFC Williamson to the community. The event will be held at North Coast Church Fallbrook, 1375 S Mission Road, F...

  • Gerard recognized with Masonic award

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

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  • Rosary Rally comes to Fallbrook

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

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  • Turkey Trot to be held at new location

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Village Rotary Club is excited to sponsor the Family Fun Run and Games Turkey Trot at a new location, La Paloma Elementary School and Fallbrook Community Center, Thursday, Nov. 23. Day of event registration begins at 7 a.m. The event will be a 1-mile run, walk or stroll with fun games along the way – throw a basketball in the hoop, hit a volleyball over the net, hula hoop for a minute, dribble a ball around cones, play on the play structure, hold a wa... Full story

  • Fallbrook runs past Mt. Carmel 42-21

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

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  • Warriors battling for third in girls cross country standings

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The formula for the Valley League team cross country league championship gives 25% for positions at each of the two league cluster meets and the other 50% for the positions at the league championship meet. The league championship meet Nov. 4 at Guajome Park will likely determine whether Fallbrook’s girls place third or fourth in the final standings. Cross country team scores are derived by adding the positions of a school's first five finishers; the sixth and seventh finishers from each t...

  • Warrior boys fifth in second cross-country league cluster

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter In 2013, the North County Conference transitioned from cross-country dual meets to league cluster meets in which all of the league schools participate. This year the Valley League cluster meets were held Friday, Sept. 29, at Guajome Park in Oceanside and Friday, Oct. 13, at Kit Carson Park in Escondido, and Fallbrook High School’s boys placed fifth in the second league cluster after placing fourth in the first league cluster meet. Cross-country team scores are derived by adding the p...

  • Fallbrook area vintners teamed up with St. John's to support Camp Pendleton Armed Forces YMCA

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    FALLBROOK – St. John's Episcopal Church hosted its Second Annual Fallbrook Vintners' Showcase, a gala wine tasting and auction event benefiting the Armed Forces YMCA – Camp Pendleton, Saturday, Oct. 14. This organization has since 1942 worked to relieve some of the unique burdens of military life borne by individuals and families serving at Camp Pendleton. Tami Miller, Director of Services for the ASYMCA, explained in her opening remarks that newly arrived young Marines and...

  • Encore Club members enjoy cooking

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    FALLBROOK – At the Encore Club, they enjoy entertainment centered around good food. Their Food & Fun activity always has a great turnout as members enjoy a four course meal (happy hour/appetizers, salad, entree, dessert) that corresponds to that month's theme. Each person attending gets to showcase their culinary talent, traditional family recipes, or a fresh modern take on a dish that they have prepared. A group game is played between the entree and dessert, inspiring f...

  • Three authors to help raise funds for Advancing Children's Literacy

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Friends of the Fallbrook Library continues planning for its inaugural fundraising event Advancing Children's Literacy. Funds raised will be dedicated for children's programs, including an ongoing distribution of free books to local kids from its bookstore, the Bottom Shelf, beginning January 2024. A special celebration will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. at the library. Attendees can enjoy an afternoon of fun and festivities featuring delicious hors d...

  • Workers of the Week manage together

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    Manager Katie Pena, left, runs the Subway at 1105 S. Mission Road with Assistant Manager Caylynn Velasquez. Pena has worked there for over 20 years and her goal is to someday take over her mother's business, Martin's Market in Temecula. Velasquez has been there for four years; her goal is completing her college degree in Psychology. David Landry photos... Full story

  • Healing Service to be held Nov. 11

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Christ Church Fallbrook is holding a Healing Service, Saturday, Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m., 2000 Reche Road. There will be prayers for healing for mind, body and spiritual needs so those who attend can claim their benefits as citizens of Heaven. For more information, call 760-728-2007 or email [email protected]. Submitted by Christ Church Fallbrook.... Full story

  • California's grid future

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Climate Action Team (FCAT) will present RL Miller in a Zoom meeting on Monday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. California is going to need to double its electricity supply to meet upcoming demands. Where's all that juice going to come from? RL Miller will speak on the paths California faces as the grid faces increasing stress. She is the political director of Climate Hawks Vote which she co-founded in 2014. She was also the elected chair of the California D... Full story

  • What you should do if you see a coyote in your neighborhood

    Updated Oct 25, 2023

    Shauni Lyles County of San Diego Communications Office Are you seeing more urban coyotes in your neighborhood? If so, don't panic! The County's Department of Animal Services (DAS) has some tips to keep them away and help you, your family and pets stay safe. Coyotes will often roam out of their immediate area because of things residents do to attract them – like leaving your pet's food and water outside or unsecured trash cans in the backyard. Try to remove all food sources, i...

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