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  • I-15 N closed for police activity

    Village News Staff|Updated Dec 31, 2021

    Early version story: The I-15 North near Stewart Canyon is completely closed as a result of police activity.. A stolen car was being pursued and the driver has reportedly exited the vehicle and is at large. Avoid the 15 North if possible.... Full story

  • EMT Group IDs Second Victim in El Cajon Plane Crash

    City News Service|Updated Dec 29, 2021

    EL CAJON - Federal investigators continued sifting through the wreckage today of a business jet that slammed into a residential neighborhood near El Cajon, while the second of four people who died in the crash was identified. The Learjet 35A business jet, which seats eight people and took off from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, crashed at 7:15 p.m. Monday near the 1200 block of Pepper Drive and North Mollison Avenue in the unincorporated Bostonia neighborhood, near Gillespie Field airport. All four people aboard died.... Full story

  • UPDATE: More rain on the way; Get Free Sand Bags from NCFPD

    Village News staff|Updated Dec 29, 2021

    With widespread heavy rainfall and mountain snow forecast, a flood watch will be in effect Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Travelers are advised to make sure they're weather-aware the next few days. North County Fire is offering free sandbags to residents who live in the Fallbrook/Bonsall unincorporated area. According to NCFPD John Choi, Pala Fire Station #4 is currently out of bags, but the County is making it a priori... Full story

  • UPDATE: Sandbags available at NCFPD Pala Station #4

    City News Service|Updated Dec 29, 2021

    UPDATE: Wednesday, 12/29/21 - North County Fire Protection District Pala Station #4 has sand and bags available for anyone in the Fallbrook/Bonsall area who needs them for flooding and erosion. SAN DIEGO - More rain is forecast tonight through Thursday, but clearing is expected for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. ``We're going to have light to locally moderate showers continuing the rest of today along the coast and inland valleys and some snow in the... Full story

  • UPDATE: Suspect taken into custody after several Fallbrook thefts Identified

    Village News staff|Updated Dec 28, 2021

    A male suspect, Forest Estrada, was taken into custody yesterday evening after a pursuit that ended in San Marcos. He is believed to be related to several thefts that occurred in Fallbrook, according to Lt. Hernandez from the Fallbrook Sheriff Substation. "Our detectives are still following up and tying up loose ends. I believe this person was responsible for the majority of the crime spree, so hopefully things go back to normal." A gun from one of the burglaries was... Full story

  • Silvergate Fallbrook Awarded Caring Super Star For 2022

    Updated Dec 28, 2021

    Fallbrook, CA – December 23, 2021 - Silvergate Fallbrook is excited to announce it has been named a 2022 Caring Super Star for outstanding care in senior living by Caring.com, a leading senior living referral service and the nation's top site for retirement community reviews. This is the third award for excellence that Silvergate Fallbrook has won in the last year, including one from SeniorAdvisor. com and San Diego Union Tribune who cast their votes for "Favorite." "We s... Full story

  • Monarch butterfly sees 1,000X increase in numbers

    Updated Dec 27, 2021

    FALLBROOK – The Monarch Butterfly is making a comeback. This year, thanks to the help of environmental organizations like Wings of Change here in Fallbrook, and many others throughout the country, the beautiful iconic butterfly may not be endangered after all. Volunteers have counted over 200,000 monarch butterflies this year clustering among trees along the California Coast. That is a 1,000% increase over last year's count of 198. These numbers have not been seen for the l...

  • How the weather affects California's giant redwood trees

    Updated Dec 25, 2021

    Roger Boddaert Special to the Village News Early in my childhood, my parents would take summer outings to explore the many parks and natural wonders within California. On one of those exploring excursions, we traveled to the northern section of California to camp among the giant redwood trees. At that camping experience, I first saw the giant and majestic sequoia sempervirens or California Coastal Redwood trees. That awe-inspiring happening was to plot the forming and governing of my future journey within the world's plant... Full story

  • Groupe N. County Toy Drive/Cruise gives back to the community

    Updated Dec 25, 2021

    Hannah Hanford Writer The Groupe N. County car club hosted an event on Main Avenue at the Happy Jug, Dec.11. This event brought various car clubs out to participate in a toy drive while celebrating the season of Christmas. This event had vendors, food, music, and also a special appearance from Santa! The vendors at this event included Beyond A Cup selling desserts and Moonlight Cocktails selling specialized candies to margarita mixes. There was a food truck, Burgers & Tacos, and there was a variety of music. This brought the...

  • Wreaths Across America event remembers deceased veterans

    Updated Dec 25, 2021

    Wreaths Across America event remembers deceased veterans...

  • Christmas tree recycling guide: how and where to recycle real christmas trees in San Diego County

    Updated Dec 25, 2021

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Cut or living Christmas trees are more environmentally friendly than plastic trees. Selecting the real deal reduces the use of toxic materials and fossil fuels to produce their lifelike counterparts. Moreover, real trees can be returned to the earth as mulch or through composting, which returns valuable nutrients to the earth, reduces landfill space and greenhouse gas emissions. For this year’s Christmas tree collection, the County of San Diego and I Love A Clean San Diego make it easy for residents to rec...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Dec 25, 2021

    Dec. 6 5600 block Solstice Way Burglary Dec. 7 S. Mission Road @ W. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Poss controlled subs paraphernalia 3200 block Via De Todos Santos Found property 1500 block Rice Canyon Road Arrest: Trespassing Dec. 8 1500 block Macadamia Drive Grand theft: fruit/fowl/etc. 2100 block Brooke Road Burglary 400 block S. Main Ave. Vandalism 1000 block S. Mission Road Simple battery 5400 block W. Lilac Road Cite: Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance 400 block W. Elder St. Child abuse incident 2200 block... Full story