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  • *Smoke Advisory*Camp Pendleton has a vegetation fire on their base

    Updated Nov 3, 2021

    Camp Pendleton has a vegetation fire on their base. Smoke may be visible, but there is no fire threat to our district at this time. According to North County Fire Protection District... Full story

  • RV fire closes Ammunition Rd from Alturas to Naval Weapons Station Gate

    Village News Staff|Updated Nov 1, 2021

    Following an RV fire on Ammunition Rd, two civilian patients were transported via ambulance to UCSD hospital. One adult male was reported to have smoke inhalation and burns to his arm and one minor suffered smoke inhalation, according to North County Fire PIO John Choi. NCFPD responded to the RV fire on Ammunition Rd which spread to nearby vegetation, according to Choi. "There is two injuries reported and transported by ground to UCSD. The fire has been put out in the RV... Full story

  • SD Sheriff's Department warns of phone scam

    City News Service|Updated Oct 31, 2021

    SAN DIEGO - The San Diego County Sheriff's Department warned the public to beware of an arrest warrant phone scam reported by six people today. The would-be victims got a call from someone identifying himself as Lt. Hartman from a number that appeared to be the sheriff's department. The caller told people they missed a court appearance and must immediately come alone to sheriff's headquarters at 9621 Ridgehaven Court. One call recipient reported that the message sounded like... Full story

  • Chamber tournament benefits Michelle's Place

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

  • Fallbrook holds Harvest Faire

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

  • Estancia celebrates ribbon cutting

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

  • Winners of Fallbrook Scarecrow Days Contest announced

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Ring Around the Rosy along with Rapunzel and the Wizard Of Oz characters were the incentive for ScareCREW's 10th Fallbrook Scarecrow Days celebration. These new displays along with the Silent People, Pumpkin Heads, Train Conductor, and others were the inspiration for the Scarecrow entries in this year's contest. Judging is completed and the winners have been selected in the following categories: Kids/family/group - Girl Scout Troop #2362, Live oak Elementary, and Mike Choate Early Childhood Center Pop Culture - D...

  • Soccer Saints unite athletics and academics on the field

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    Diane A. Rhodes Special to Village News When Ryan Beard decided to create a soccer enrichment program for children, he wanted to be sure it included building character and brain power as well as footwork skills. He founded Soccer Saints in 2019 with his wife Estrelle and currently has four locations that attract kids from 3-12 on a weekly basis. "At Soccer Saints we bridged the gap between education and athletics," Beard said. "We infuse every class with STEAM education....

  • New sheriff commander has experience to improve service

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Fallbrook is a great town, believes Aldo Hernandez, new commander of the Sheriff Department's substation in Fallbrook. Still, the lieutenant has plans to improve the law enforcement here. "There's a lot to address to make it better," he said. "We have great deputies and support, so there's a lot we can accomplish." Hernandez' experience makes him well-suited for the position. He joined the Sheriff's Department in 2001 and has a vast...

  • Parents contend for high school board support against vaccine

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Trustees of the Fallbrook Union High School District were pitched a passionate case to take a stand against mandated COVID-19 vaccinations at their Monday, Oct. 25 meeting. However, board members showed no inclination they would side with the vocal parents. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required to attend school in-person when the vaccine receives full approval from the Food...

  • Supervisors approve grant application for Bonsall Community Park

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The County of San Diego will be applying for state grants for four current or future county parks including Bonsall Community Park. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Oct. 20 to authorize the grant applications and the acceptance of the grant funding if awarded. The county is seeking a total of $9,525,000 for the four parks including $3,000,000 for Bonsall Community Park. In June 2018, the state's voters passed Proposition 68,...

  • Senior center fundraiser features calendar girls

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    FALLBROOK – “The Remarkable Women of Greater Fallbrook” is the name of a calendar and the theme of the upcoming fundraiser for the Fallbrook Senior Center. Inspiration came from the 2003 British comedy “The Calendar Girls” The film follows the true journey of a small group of senior and middle-aged women who create a nude calendar to raise money for Leukemia Research after the cancer death of the husband of one of their members. To date, over $4 million has been raised for cancer research with the sale of calendars...

  • Moosa becomes Fallbrook CPG first vice-chair, Murphy becomes second vice-chair

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter When Jack Wood moved out of the Fallbrook Community Planning Area and resigned from the Fallbrook Community Planning Group, first vice-chair Eileen Delaney replaced Wood as the chair of the planning group. On Oct. 18, second vice-chair Roy Moosa became the new first vice-chair while Kim Murphy became the second vice-chair. "I think it will be a great team. We are all on the same page. We want what's best for Fallbrook," Delaney said. The planning group bylaws state that if the chair dies, resi...

  • Prayer center burglarized

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    Rick Monroe Special to the Village News The offices at 300 N. Brandon Road, Suite 222, were burglarized some time before the morning of Saturday, Oct 23, when two of the volunteers discovered a broken window and drawer left open. Several books were stolen, and the person left a door and windows unlocked, indication they may return. Keys by the bathroom door were also removed. The prayer and healing office is open every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The team gathers for an hour prior to opening for prayer. Lisa Farrell, one...

  • Supervisors approve bid process for Village View Park

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the bid and award process for a construction contract for Village View Park. A 5-0 vote Oct. 20 authorized the director of the county's Department of Purchasing and Contracting to take the necessary actions to advertise the project for bid and award a contract, designated the director of the county's Department of Parks and Recreation as the county official responsible for administering the construction contract, and adopted the environmental...

  • La Niña returns, governor declares statewide drought emergency

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    Kim Harris Managing Editor With the return of La Niña last week, water officials are predicting drought conditions will continue to worsen throughout the state of California. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency's Climate Prediction Center announced the development of La Niña in the Pacific Ocean Thursday, Oct. 14, saying it could last into next spring, signaling bad news for drought-stricken areas of the west, including California. The announcement marks the second y...

  • Volunteer with the Fallbrook Land Conservatory

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Fall is a great time to volunteer with the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, a local nonprofit that protects open space for wildlife and recreation. With over 3000 acres of protected land and a small staff, the FLC depends on volunteers to help maintain trails, remove invasive plants, and restore habitat on several local preserves. Recent rains have softened the soil and cooler temperatures make the work easier, so now is the perfect time to get involved. Volunteers l...

  • As Halloween nears, NFPA reminds everyone to keep fire safety top of mind

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    FALLBROOK – Halloween is a peak time of year for spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some truly scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains festively fun. “It is exciting to be able to trick or treat, wear costumes, and celebrate Halloween, particularly after last year, when most events and activities were canceled due to the pandemic,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice pr... Full story

  • 'Miracle on Main' is theme for Christmas parade

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    FALLBROOK – It will be a "Miracle on Main" in the Friendly Village this year, the theme for the annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade chosen by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. Participants are encouraged to incorporate this theme in their window decorating downtown and on Christmas Parade floats. The Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. on Main Avenue. The parade route begins at Ammunition Road and ends at Ivy Street near the historic Mission Theater. T... Full story

  • Quilt Guild to host show and auction Nov. 4

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    FALLBROOK – For the enjoyment of the community, the Fallbrook Quilt Guild is holding a Quilt Show and Auction Thursday, Nov. 4 from 1–4 p.m. at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. This event is free of charge to the public. The talented women of the guild will be displaying approximately 50 of their most favorite and beautiful quilts. An exciting part of the afternoon will be the auctioning of another six quilts. The guild will accept checks and cash only, and sales tax will be added to the final bid. In add... Full story

  • FUESD Board to meet virtually

    Updated Oct 30, 2021

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Governing Board will meet virtually Monday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. Meeting agendas and login information can be found at fuesd.org/board. All are invited to attend the meeting. Submitted by FUESD Superintendent, Dr. Candace Singh.... Full story