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On Tuesday, Oct. 1, a woman, Ronquira Jones, 22, was arrested for 273.5(A) - PC - Spousal/cohabitant abuse with minor injury and booked into Las Colinas Detention Facility in San Diego. The call came in at 10:12 am from the Westside Apartments at 145 W. Clemmens Lane.... Full story
One person was transported after a two-vehicle collision that occurred Monday evening on northbound Interstate 15 near Mission Road in Fallbrook, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash, reported at 8:40 p.m., involved a semi truck being rear-ended by a BMW sedan. It remains unclear whether the vehicles were blocking traffic at the time of the incident. CHP units arrived at the scene around 8:45 p.m. and reported major front-end damage to the front of the BMW... Full story
At about 7:30 pm tonight, Friday, Sept 20, a white sedan became fully engulfed in fire on the southbound I15 freeway just north of the Mission Rd offramp. The car was on the right hand shoulder but three lanes of the freeway were temporarily closed. NCFPD arrived and had the fire extinguished within a few minutes. No one was transported with injuries. Reports to the CHP were that the car was traveling down the freeway with flames coming out from underneath....
NOTE: While these reports have been taken straight from the Sheriff's Office, individuals are innocent until proven guilty. These addresses reveal the block number, not an exact location. August 28 4200 blk Rosa Rancho Ln. Arrest - Domestic violence - Battery: spouse/exspouse/date etc. August 29 400 blk Industrial Way Arrest - Obstruct/resist peace officer/emergency medical technician, carry concealed dirk or dagger S. Mission Rd. @ Ammunition Arrest - Disorderly conduct: intoxicating drug with alcohol 5500 blk S. Mission... Full story
Asian citrus psyllid The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a new citrus quarantine in Fallbrook on Sept. 16 after detecting the fatal citrus tree disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, in one mandarin tree in a residential neighborhood in the Fallbrook area during regular inspections. This bacterial disease is a major threat to San Diego County's $138 million annual citrus crop and can impact residential citrus tree owners. HLB causes... Full story
An E-bike was stolen from a young man who used it to get to his job everyday at Main Street Cafe. If anyone has seen this bike or has any information about the theft, which is a felony, call the Sheriff's Department in Fallbrook 760-451-3100. An e-bike was stolen outside Albertsons in Fallbrook last Monday, Sept. 8, about 9:30 a.m. The bike belonged to 20-year-old Jordan Paredes, who received it as a birthday gift earlier this summer to help him commute to his job at the...
At 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Raul Ramirez, 63, who has been a Fallbrook resident for over 20 years, was traveling home northbound on the 15 freeway and suddenly heard a loud, "POP!" Upon realizing his tire blew out, he lost control of his GMC Sierra, scraped across the guard rail south of the SR 76 offramp and just north of the Lilac Bridge for several moments, then plummeted 300 feet down the steep embankment. His truck, completely loaded down with all his tools and...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Blanket Project recently donated a handmade blanket to D'Vine Path to help raise funds at the recent Grape Stomp Soiree on Aug. 24. D'Vine Path is a program for adults with autism and other disabilities, specializing in horticulture, viticulture, hospitality and social skills. This outstanding organization was voted as the nonprofit of the year 2024 in California. D'Vine Path was designed to help adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental a...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized the bid process to widen Pauba Road. A 5-0 vote Sept. 10 authorized bids for the project. The bids must be received by Oct. 2. The supervisors’ action also approved the plans and specifications for the widening project and found the widening of Pauba Road to standard lane widths and the creation of shoulders for safety and equestrian use to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Act review. “I’m just so excited about this project,” said Supervisor Chuck W...
WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration announced progress this year to reduce customer burden by transitioning wet (physical) signature requirements to digital signatures for over 30 forms as well as removing the signature requirements altogether for 13 forms, Sept. 5. These actions simplify application processes for people, including removing a potential reason for claims to be sent back or denied. "Across forms that Americans use most often, we're eliminating as many pain points as possible, from helping people s...
The Registrar of Voters is seeking additional poll workers for the November Presidential General Election. Poll workers play an essential role in elections and can serve their community while earning a stipend. There is a particular need for poll workers who are bilingual in English and Chinese, Vietnamese or Filipino to work at vote centers located throughout the county. In addition, the Registrar’s office needs poll workers at select vote centers in the region who are bilingual in English and Laotian. Federal law r...
FALLBROOK – Gomez Leon is a chef at Fallbrook Café, located at 739 East Mission Road. Leon has been with the restaurant since 2005. He moved from Guanajuato Mexico 2000 and then to Fallbrook in 2005. He is currently traveling from Los Angeles where his family lives to Fallbrook 2 to 3 times a week and stays over in Fallbrook the other days. He loves working for the restaurant so much “it’s worth the trip,” he said. He works six days a week, 13 hour days. He has been cooking... Full story
UPDATED STORY: On September 5, 2024, the 15-year-old brother of Eduardo Delarosa who was shot and killed Wednesday night, Sept. 4, was arrested for the homicide of his brother. He was booked into Juvenile Hall for Murder. Both Eduardo Delarosa and his brother reside in Fallbrook. Eduardo Delarosa, 24, was shot Wednesday night in a violent incident reported at 8:24 pm, Sept. 4, at the Fallbrook View Apartments, located at 901 Alturas Road. On September 6, 2024, the Medical... Full story
FALLBROOK – An exciting development for the local community, Wealthlynk Financial has expanded its services to a "Financial Hub," bringing together a unique blend of financial expertise under one roof. This innovative business, located at 1615 S. Mission Road, Suite A, is designed to serve as a comprehensive financial hub, offering clients a seamless experience for all their wealth management needs. Wealthlynk distinguishes itself by integrating essential financial s... Full story
BONSALL – Rainbow Water celebrated its recently completed Thoroughbred Lift Station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Bonsall. The capital improvement project is Rainbow Water's eighth lift station and will provide greater emergency resiliency and operational flexibility, as well as capacity in the wastewater collection system. The new facility is located at Thoroughbred Lane and SR76, and has pipelines along SR76, Camino Del Rey, and Old River Road. T...
FALLBROOK – In July, while driving along Reche Road near Potter Junior High School, Jacob Lavoie, a Field Technician with Spectrum, noticed a sinkhole. The sinkhole was about two feet across and three feet deep, posing a significant danger to passing vehicles. Without hesitation, Lavoie stopped his truck, placed a cone in front of the sinkhole, and marked the area to alert other drivers. His prompt action may very well have prevented a serious accident or even saved lives. R... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society is holding its annual awards ceremony and open house, Saturday, Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m. at the historic Reche Schoolhouse. The ceremony at 1:30 will feature the Pioneers of the Year, Don and Peggy Durling; the Business of the Year, Manor Cleaners and the Member of the Year, Rod Stuart. Guests can view the schoolhouse and the grounds around it. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided. The schoolhouse is at 1319 S. Live Oak Park Road. For more information, visit h... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School FFA students are hosting their famous Tri-Tip BBQ dinners before the home football game Sept. 13, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Agriculture department, at the east end of the football field. The first home game and dinner is Thursday, Aug. 22. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink. The price for each dinner is $15. Call the Ag department at 760-723-6300 ext. 2508 for more information or just show up. Upcoming home football games are on Oct. 11, Oct. 18 (... Full story
FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Sept. 28, St. John's Episcopal Church will hold its "Third Annual Fallbrook Vintners' Showcase," a gala tasting and auction event benefiting the Armed Forces YMCA - Camp Pendleton. The festivities will take place from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 433 N. Orange Ave. Goal No. 1 is to help support the Armed Services YMCA - Camp Pendleton, which continues to assist young Marines and their families with programs such as: affordable child care, recreation center a... Full story
Two North Fire Protection District board votes Aug. 27 adjusted fees the fire and emergency medical services district bills to insurance companies. One 5-0 vote adjusted the fees charged for NCFPD ambulance calls. The other 5-0 vote updated the fee structure for the district's cost to respond to highway incidents. Both increases will take effect Oct. 1. “These are annual inflators that are based on CPI,” said NCFPD fire chief Keith McReynolds. In September 2016, the NCFPD board adopted a policy which provides an aut...
A pair of Aug. 27 Rainbow Municipal Water District board actions approved notices of completion for two projects and accepted those facilities into the district infrastructure system. One action accepted the notice of completion of the replacement for Lift Station No. 1 while accepting the facility into the Rainbow system. The other action approved the notice of completion and acceptance of emergency generators for the Huntley-Gomez and Magee pump stations. Both board votes were 4-0 with Cari Dale absent. The new lift...