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Sheriff requests help to solve Aguana mass murder caseOn January 3, Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco held a press conference to request help from the public regarding the September 7, 2020, Aguanga mass murder. Central Homicide Unit investigators began the investigation into the mass murder that occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 371, Aguanga. A total of seven victims were shot to death while they slept in what appeared to be a home invasion robbery of an illicit marijuana... Full story
This is an early version story. Village News is waiting for official responses from local agencies who responded to the scene. An unidentified person reportedly jumped from the Lilac Bridge on Saturday night, Dec. 28, causing a grisly scene that temporarily closed lanes on Interstate 15. According to Cal Fire Capt. Cornette, at 10:58 pm they received a report that a man was down on the northbound lanes of I-15 near West Lilac Rd. He said their crews confirmed obvious signs of... Full story
An update to the Fallbrook Sub-Area Plan has been approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Dec. 11, with Joel Anderson absent, approved the new Fallbrook Design Standards and a Streetscape Plan. The August 2011 update of the county’s general plan included an Environmental Impact Report, and the supervisors also adopted an addendum to that EIR to reflect the Fallbrook changes. “We’re thrilled about that,” said Fallbrook Community Planning Group Chair Eileen Delaney. In 2003, the Board...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers Club offers a 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. The highlight of several enjoyable holiday activities includes the following: On Dec. 4, 2024, the Newcomers Club members held a very special Cook Along event at the home of Newcomers member Cindy Konkel, beautifully decorated like a C...
The Garden Center Café, a popular local restaurant known for its iconic back patio, had an unexpected scare on Christmas Eve when a fire broke out under the patio cover. "The gas patio heaters mounted under the wood patio caught the patio cover, the shade cloth, and leaves on top of it, on fire. The fire spread to a nearby ceiling fan and burned an umbrella," according to Capt. John Choi, public information officer for the North County Fire Protection District. No one was...
What lies ahead for you in 2025? Some of you have enjoyable vacations you’re looking forward to or visits to see family or friends in another state. Yet we know that each new year brings not only times of joy but also times of suffering and trials. As I reflect back on 2024, I can remember both the good times and the times of testing. As you face difficult challenges in this new year, remember that in the Bible God makes two important promises regarding trials and p...
A 23-year-old Hemet man was killed early Monday after his car veered off Rainbow Canyon Road and crashed into a large rock, authorities said. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., when the driver of a 2013 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on Rainbow Canyon Road, just south of the Temecula city limit. For reasons still under investigation, the driver made an unsafe turning movement, causing the car to leave the roadway and descend a steep...
WASHINGTON – California failed to escape its “Judicial Hellhole®” reputation this year, ranked No. 5 in the 2024-2025 report spotlighting the nation’s worst civil justice systems released Dec. 10 by the American Tort Reform Foundation. “California's legal system continues to be the trial bar's laboratory for innovative liability theories, burdening businesses and ultimately hurting consumers,” American Tort Reform Association President Tiger Joyce said. “It’s not just legal jargon for lawyers in courtrooms – lawsuit abuse...
Jean Larsen Executive Director / Legacy Endowment Community Foundation Oh, the acronyms we now use these days. So many! As we ring in the New Year, I was reminded the other day by someone I admire and respect, if you are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), this is something that shouldn’t be left to year-end decision-making. Rather, for those who must take an RMD, there should be a plan starting each January. I couldn’t agree with him more. When planning for retirement, most of us can give ourselves a lar...
Board members of the North County Fire Protection District will now receive per diem pay of $105 for attending meetings and other eligible events. The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Dec. 10 to approve the second reading and adoption of the $5 per diem increase. The increase from $100 becomes effective Jan. 9, although the next scheduled board meeting is not until Jan. 28. “We have not raised our director compensation in 18 years,” said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. NCFPD board members receive per diem pay for each regular or spe...
TEMECULA, Calif. — A 23-year-old Hemet man was killed early Monday after his car veered off Rainbow Canyon Road and crashed into a large rock, authorities said. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., when the driver of a 2013 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on Rainbow Canyon Road, just south of the Temecula city limit. For reasons still under investigation, the driver made an unsafe turning movement, causing the car to leave the r... Full story
Greetings from the North County Fire Protection District! The calendar year 2024 was another remarkably productive year for our agency, as we advanced our mission of service and safety. Guided by our Fire Board-approved 5-year strategic plan, we achieved significant milestones that strengthen our organization and enhance the quality of service we provide. Over the past 12 months, we: • Renovated Facilities: Completed the renovation of our Fire Administration property on M...
FALLBROOK – On the evening of Dec. 12, the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District held a special ceremony to swear in newly elected and re-elected trustees. Superintendent Monika Hazel administered the oath of office to Maria G. Moran (Trustee Area 4) and Lief Hansen (Trustee Area 2), along with returning board members Ricardo Favela (Trustee Area 3) and Frank Golbeck (Trustee Area 1). Following the swearing-in ceremony, the board held its annual organizational meeting t...
Lila Hargrove / Fallbrook Chamber CEO At the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, we focus on connecting our community. We have a passion for providing an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging. 2024 was a year full of connecting, bringing people together to build relationships that help foster growth. Whether it be businesses, nonprofits, county, local law enforcement, North County Fire, local government, community planning, or residents, we all worked...
FALLBROOK – For the past 70 years, Rainbow Water has worked to continuously improve and welcome innovation with a mission to deliver safe and reliable water to the community. In 2024, Rainbow Water made significant progress in its commitment to serve the community through completion of key projects to improve infrastructure, a historic detachment, expansion of community outreach, and numerous accomplishments to position the water agency for future success. The most pivotal c...
SAN MARCOS – The Palomar College Governing Board held its annual election of officers during an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Jacqueline Kaiser, who represents trustee Area 5 and lives in Fallbrook, was elected as the new Board President. Area 4 Trustee Dr. Holly Hamilton-Bleakley will serve as the Board Vice President and Trustee Yvette Marie Acosta of Area 2 was elected as Board Secretary. Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, Superintendent/President of Palomar College, w...
San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez is standing firm against the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' new immigration policy, which aims to limit cooperation between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Despite the board's recent vote to prohibit such cooperation, Martinez has said she will continue to follow state law, which permits some level of collaboration with federal immigration authorities. This developing dispute comes at a...
A week after the November election, I joined nearly two dozen newly elected members of the state Assembly gathered in Sacramento for a closed-door training program. The group included both Democrats and Republicans – because the training was not on policy issues or politics – but on how the state Legislature itself works. What new legislators are taught should outrage California voters whether they are Democrat, Republican or in between. Worse, it explains why our state Leg... Full story
The holiday season is prime time for scammers, with thousands of older adults scammed each year in San Diego County. San Diegans over the age of 60 often become victims of scams, on average losing over $30,000, according to the FBI’s 2023 Elder Fraud Report. Older adults are often retired with no way to recover their life savings, whereas younger adults have more time to remedy their financial situation. For years, local law enforcement lacked the tools and resources to investigate these cases and there was less connection b...
The Bonsall Unified School district board approved an agreement for architectural services to reconfigure the kitchen at the campus shared by Sullivan Middle School and Bonsall High School. The 5-0 vote Nov. 20 approved a contract with MPGA Architecture, which is based in Carlsbad, to develop the reconfiguration plans. The $9,500 the school district will pay covers $8,000 for drawings and specifications with the remaining $1,500 funding the process for approval by the county’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality, w...
FALLBROOK – After a 70-year legal battle to gain access to less expensive local water from the Santa Margarita River, and a four-year legal battle to switch water wholesalers, we're looking at our next steps. This year at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, we've been concentrating on doing everything we can to save you money. From switching water wholesalers and reducing your bill in 2024, to maximizing the use of less expensive local water – this has been a big year. On...
Additional guardrail will be installed at the new Bonsall Elementary School pedestrian pathway, and the chain-link fence will be extended. The Bonsall Unified School District board voted 5-0 Nov. 20 to award Crown Fence Company a contract for the work. The Chula Vista company will install 49 linear feet of guardrail 42 inches high and five linear feet of chain-link fence six feet in height. “This is to improve the safety and functionality of the entrance to Bonsall Elementary School. Keeping our campuses safe is a top p...
