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Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Video of crash taken from Village Spirit Shop across the street from the accident. https://youtu.be/u1gLqYOSnKk A chaotic scene unfolded outside a popular local Fallbrook restaurant this morning, Nov. 16, when a car crashed into a parked pickup truck, sending the truck careening into an outdoor dining area on Main Street in Fallbrook. One person was transported to the hospital with injuries, according to witnesses on the scene. The video shows one man walking in front of the... Full story
UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS ESTIMATED BALLOTS TO BE PROCESSED: 20,000 NEXT UPDATE: NOV. 27 BY 6 PM VOTER TURNOUT 75.2% Ballots Counted 1,491,078 Mail Ballots 1,271,942 Vote Center Ballots 219,136 Registered Voters 1,983,767 Candidate Name Total Votes Percentage DARRELL E. ISSA (REP) 141,736 59.08% STEPHEN HOULAHAN (DEM) 98,170 40.92% Below are the results as of Tuesday morning 11/12/24. UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 48TH DISTRICT (SAN DIEGO PORTION ONLY) (VOTE FOR 1) Darrell... Full story
In the original early version of this story, we reported that six people had been transported from witness accounts that were on the scene. However, NCFPD PIO John Choi confirmed with Village News that it was four people transported that night. One person was transported with moderate injuries and three with moderate injuries. Early version story: Four people were reported to have been transported to local hospitals in three ambulances after two hit-and-run traffic collisions... Full story
E. Mission was closed for an hour after a motorcycle accident, which sent the rider to the hospital with critical injuries. The accident was reported as a vehicle vs. a motorcycle. More will be reported if information is available.... Full story
4 pm UPDATE: Crews have stopped the forward rate of spread on the Garden Fire and the acreage burned was lowered to 25 acres from 50 acres, according to CalFire. There is currently no structure threat or evacuations. All evacuations have been lifted. A significant amount of resources have been assigned and will work through the night in to tomorrow to strengthen control lines. It is 10% contained, according to NCFPD PIO Capt. John Choi. "There were several fire agencies that... Full story
Questions about the most recent plans for the Peppertree Park development caused the Fallbrook Community Planning Group to continue the hearing. Information about the current plans for Unit 7 and Unit 8 was presented at the Oct. 21 planning group meeting before the nine planning group members present that night approved continuing the hearing to the Nov. 18 meeting. “There were lots of questions that were not answered, mostly regarding traffic,” said planning group first vice-chair Stephani Baxter, who chaired the Oct. 21...
A presentation on two senior housing projects planned for Fallbrook was given at the Oct. 21 Fallbrook Community Planning Group meeting, and the planning group members expressed their concerns about parking and demand on emergency services. “The number one concern was parking. The number two concern was the size,” said planning group first vice-chair Stephani Baxter, who chaired the Oct. 21 meeting in the absence of planning group chair Eileen Delaney. The input was in response to an informational presentation and was not...
The various legal actions involving the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Santa Margarita Watershed include allocated runoff from Lake Skinner in Temecula. A lack of recent runoff warrants a hydrologic review, and the Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting included awarding a contract for a hydrology study and conceptual runoff model. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to sign an agreement with Stetson Engineers to perform the hydrology study and conceptual runoff model for Lake Skinner which will study the l...
Don McDougal has been on the Fallbrook Public Utility District board since 2004 and did not file for re-election this year. No other resident of Subdistrict 4 filed for the seat, so the vacancy will be filled by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. McDougal has agreed to remain on the board, and the rest of the FPUD board members recommended that he be appointed to fill the vacancy. The 4-0 board vote Oct. 28, with McDougal recusing himself, approved a letter to the Board of Supervisors recommending that McDougal be...
The San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission and Office of Economic Development & Government Affairs in partnership with the Prebys Foundation are announcing a new matching grant program to boost funding for local arts and cultural projects. Starting Dec.1 and until Jan. 31, 2025, organizations applying for County Community Enhancement grants can receive dollar-for-dollar matching funds from the Prebys Foundation when hiring artists or cultural practitioners for their... Full story
Submitted by San Diego County Sheriff's Department The San Diego County Sheriff's Office has released new details about expanding its Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera program throughout the region. On Tuesday, October 22, the Sheriff's Office unveiled its plan to install more ALPR cameras in unincorporated areas of San Diego County to the Board of Supervisors. The presentation outlined the proposal to potentially install about 60 new ALPR cameras in key...
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, at approximately 2:37 p.m., an aircraft emergency was reported as a pilot experienced engine trouble and searched for a safe place to land. Smoke was reported in the cockpit. The situation prompted a coordinated response from North County Fire, CHP, and the Sheriff's Department to help prevent a potentially deadly incident. Initially, authorities attempted to close Lilac Road in Bonsall to allow for an emergency landing. However, the pilot soon reported...
The following story is Ivan Patterson's family's side of the story. After an incident on May 1, 2024 in Poet's Square in Fallbrook, Ivan Patterson was arrested and charged with two felony counts of attempted murder and one felony count of kidnapping. He has been in George Bailey Detention Center since that night and has been denied bail three times. Patterson is a 6'4" 250lb, 24-year-old black man with brown eyes and black hair. He attended Fallbrook High School until there...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District board allocated $821,166 of Community Benefits Program funding during FPUD’s October 28 board meeting. “We were able to fund some great projects for the community,” said FPUD board vice-president Don McDougal. FPUD has a Community Benefits Program Committee which reviews requests for awards and makes recommendations. The board voted 5-0 to approve the allocations recommended by the committee, to direct the committee to finalize contract terms for each of the projects using the contr...
Whiskers and Tails is a non-profit resale boutique located at 746 South Main, across from Major Market and is a main source of income supporting the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. Hours are 10am to 3pm Monday through Saturday, 11AM to 2PM Sunday in November and December. It is now open year round, although, presently, there is the addition of Christmas trees and a wonderful holiday selection. These two afghans, donated by the Fallbrook Blanket Project are now available for...
FALLBROOK, CA- Rainbow Municipal Water District (Rainbow Water) has finalized its detachment from the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), marking a significant step in its commitment to securing cost-effective and reliable water supplies for its customers. On Wednesday, October 30, Rainbow Water made a $3.2 million exit fee payment to SDCWA, the last requirement by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to certify Rainbow Water's reorganization. Effective...
FVCC donated to "Camarena's Fallbrook Youth Crime Prevention Club" at Fallbrook High School. This Club recruits youth to actively participate and advocate for awareness about the consequences of substance abuse. They engage with the community by setting up resource tables for distribution of informational flyers to parents, students and community members. Donation to "Scarecrow Crew of Fallbrook" to purchase material to build scarecrows for display in Fallbrook during the...
by Kathy Beal Our little ‘village’ of Fallbrook is blessed to have many nonprofit organizations that enrich the lives of its residents. A whole paper could be dedicated to describing them, but here are just a few. The Nature Conservancy provides several hiking trails for nature lovers. Fallbrook Youth Baseball provides 100’s of kids the opportunity to learn and play a great sport. The Fallbrook Music Society sponsors classical concert performances. REINS gives disabled riders the opportunities to soar when riding a horse...
"We are asking the community to think back to any contact they may have had in the spring of 2022 with someone using her name, possibly for credit or housing purposes," family spokesperson Tami Roy said. "Any information, no matter how small, could help us find out what happened to Elena." The possibility remains that Elena herself may be in a vulnerable state, confused and having traveled to another local. The family of missing Fallbrook woman Elena Roy is seeking the...
On October 19, Bonsall High School students filled the campus with energy and excitement for the annual Homecoming Dance, an event that drew a record-breaking attendance from the school's proud Legionnaires. Under the guidance of ASB Advisor Taylor Robinson, the Associated Student Body (ASB) created an unforgettable night with a Hollywood theme. The school was transformed into a glamorous setting, complete with backdrops where students could snap photos with friends and...
Clement John Contreras Jr., a member of the Kummuy Indian Tribe, dedicates his time 1 day a week as a volunteer at the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary's Resale Gift Boutique "Whiskers and Tails" situated at 746 South Main Ave. in Fallbrook. He has 3 months of service at the store. Clement previously worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Paloma Hospital in Escondido, CA for 10 years before retiring. He also volunteered for the North County Suicide Prevention Hotline (988) for... Full story
The various legal actions involving the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Santa Margarita Watershed include allocated runoff from Lake Skinner in Temecula. A lack of recent runoff warrants a hydrologic review, and the October 28 FPUD board meeting included awarding a contract for a hydrology study and conceptual runoff model. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD general manager Jack Bebee to sign an agreement with Stetson Engineers to perform the hydrology study and conceptual runoff model for Lake Skinner which will study...
The Bonsall Unified School District board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Boys and Girls Club of North County to provide intersession camps during school breaks and non-school days for BUSD students during the 2024-2025 school year. The board voted 5-0 October 16 to approve the MOU. The school district will pay the Boys and Girls Club $25 per enrolled student for each day although if the student is present five days in a week the cost will be $100 per student. “Programs like these provide safe, e...
For over 25 years, Lidia Zapata has been a dedicated member of the La Paloma Elementary School community, serving as their Bilingual School Clerk for 14 of those years. She has lived in Fallbrook for 45 years and has no plans of leaving anytime soon. Lidia's main goals are to continue serving her community and to simply enjoy life to the fullest. When she's not working, Lidia enjoys practicing yoga and playing soccer, two hobbies that bring her joy and relaxation. In the... Full story
