Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Bystander video of incident: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uctanl-74dQ An incident occurred on Nov. 27, the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, that concerned several onlookers. What was reported to VIllage News was that a young man who seemed to be in crisis was being "pepper sprayed" by Sheriffs. There was no report available at the time. According to the San Diego Sheriff's Media Relations department, "Deputies from the Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation responded to a call... Full story
A woman was rescued after being trapped in a truck tonight during a two-vehicle crash that was reported at 9:31 pm, Friday, Dec. 27. The crash was reported on East Mission and Iowa Street in Fallbrook. CHP, Sheriff, NCF, and an Oceanside ambulance arrived on the scene. One of the vehicles was also reported to be on fire. No one appeared to be transported to the hospital.... Full story
Makenzie Rubish, a five-year resident of Fallbrook and the winner of "The Great American Baking Show," is embarking on an exciting new journey. Her cooking show, "It's a Party," will debut in January on Amazon Prime and the Food Network, showcasing her culinary talents and love for entertaining. Rubish, a self-taught cook, hopes her approach will resonate with home cooks. "I look at recipes every day. I'm an amateur," she shared, highlighting her relatable perspective. This...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 12/21/2024 – Fort Worth, Texas. Alcon Laboratories is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101) to the consumer level. Alcon evaluated a consumer complaint of foreign material observed inside a sealed single use vial and determined the material to be fungal in nature. Risk Statement: Fungal contamination of an ophthalmic product is known to potentially cause eye inf... Full story
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas announced her resignation today, Friday, Dec. 20, surprising county officials and staff. Vargas said she would step down at the end of her current term, on January 6, citing personal safety and security concerns. In a statement, Vargas expressed pride in her time on the board, saying her priority had always been the community. "It has been my honor to serve in public office during unprecedented times," she said. "My... Full story
The Fallbrook Public Utility District has awarded PK Mechanical Systems the FPUD contract for the Toyon Pump Station pipeline extension project. FPUD’s board voted 4-0 Dec, 9, with Jennifer DeMeo absent, to award PK Mechanical a $350,000 contract for the work. The new pipeline will be approximately 850 linear feet of eight-inch cement mortar lined and coated (CML&C) welded steel pipe. The Toyon Pump Station was built in 1982 and serves 63 accounts in the Toyon Service Area near Red Mountain Reservoir. It has exceeded its u...
Marine Corps Sgt. Colton Pavlica, a Las Vegas native and rifleman with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, was honored by the North County Fire Protection District on Dec. 11 for his decisive and life-saving actions following a motorcycle versus vehicle collision last month. Pavlica received a standing ovation and a Challenge Coin during the district's board meeting. On Nov. 17, at approximately 2:13 p.m., Pavlica was traveling westbound on East...
The Dec. 9 board meeting of the Fallbrook Public Utility District included approval of FPUD rates and other charges for Calendar Year 2025. The board voted 4-0, with Jennifer DeMeo absent, to adopt the 2025 rates and charges for water, recycled water, and wastewater delivery and services. The approximate increase from 2024 is 3.5% for water and 2.5% for recycled water and wastewater. In November 1996, the state's voters passed Proposition 218, which requires a public vote on benefit assessments. Proposition 218 exempts water...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care is spreading holiday cheer throughout December with a series of festive activities, charitable initiatives, and a special end-of-year campaign, all aimed at bringing joy and support to local seniors. The festivities began on Friday, Dec. 6, with the foundation's participation in the Fallbrook Community Center Tree Lighting Ceremony, where Joanna Costello, Development Specialist, represented the organization. The following evening, t...
Lupe Ruiz was recognized by the North County Fire Protection District during their Dec. 11 board meeting for her swift and courageous actions in extinguishing a fire behind Major Market earlier that morning. Ruiz was presented with a Challenge Coin, a prestigious symbol of gratitude and recognition within the fire service. Ruiz was driving on South Mission when she noticed smoke billowing from a dumpster behind the popular grocery store. Reacting quickly, she pulled into the p...
SACRAMENTO – California is boosting battery storage projects across the state – an important part of the state’s transition to 100% clean electricity. California approved a $42 million grant to International Electric Power to build a long-duration energy storage project at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, Dec. 11. The project will provide electricity to the statewide grid and backup power to the base for up to 14 days in the event of power outages. The installation will help enhance the resiliency of Ca...
The Vallecitos School District board approved a 4% salary increase for the district’s classified employees. The board voted 3-0 Nov. 12, with Ritsa Chanthabandith absent and one vacant seat, to approve the salary increase for the 2024‑25 school year. The salary increase is retroactive to July 1. “We value their work,” said Vallecitos School District Superintendent Meliton Sanchez, who is also the district’s Chief Business Officer. “We value their support, and this is just our way of showing that appreciation.” The pay for s...
As the year winds to a close, Fallbrook's December Students of the Month ceremony brought a festive glow to North Coast Church, where holiday decorations and heartfelt gratitude filled the air. Against this cheerful backdrop, four remarkable students were honored for their achievements, resilience, and contributions to their community: Adrian Jesus Pena Leon, Brianna Lucchesi, and Olivia Searle from Fallbrook Union High School, and Katie Youngren from Oasis High School. The...
A 10-year loan will fund the exit fee the Rainbow Municipal Water District paid to the San Diego County Water Authority to leave the SDCWA. During a Nov. 19 special meeting of the Rainbow board, a 5-0 vote approved a resolution authorizing the execution of the loan from U.S. Bank. The loan covers the entirety of the $15,798,250 exit fee. “We were looking at this as how we could best pay the exit fee,” said Rainbow General Manager Jake Wiley. In July 2023, San Diego County’s Local Agency Formation Commission approved a reorgan...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library is pleased to announce that it will re-open on Tuesday, Dec. 17 after being closed recently to replace the existing roof. The week will be full of fun and exciting events. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the library will host its annual Winter Fest, a Fallbrook library fun event. There will be a photo booth and face painting for all ages from 2:30 to 5 p.m. From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., see Santa and Mrs. Claus sing Christmas carols. Also enjoy holiday music by the Mountain Dulcimer Club. The Bottom S...
Ratepayers in the Rainbow Municipal Water District will save money with the transition from the San Diego County Water Authority to the Eastern Municipal Water District, even the Rainbow ratepayers who had been receiving the discounted Special Agricultural Water Rate the SDCWA offers. A 5-0 vote at the Nov. 19 Rainbow board meeting directed Rainbow staff not to implement the planned rate increase based on the increased Metropolitan Water District of Southern California rate, eliminated the SAWR classification in Rainbow’s A...
3 years ago, the news on everyone’s mind was Napoleon and the French army sweeping across Europe. It was 1809 and the fall of the mighty Austrian Empire was imminent. Nobody seemed to care about the babies being born that year. But they should have taken notice of the babies that included William Gladstone in Liverpool, Alfred Lord Tennyson in Lincolnshire, Oliver Wendell Holmes in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Edgar Allen Poe in Boston, as well as Charles Darwin in England. A...
The City of Temecula will be resurfacing Rainbow Canyon Road, and a Dec. 3 Riverside County Board of Supervisors action approved an agreement between the county and the city which will allow the portion of the road in unincorporated Riverside County to be repaved. The 5-0 vote approved the cooperative agreement with the City of Temecula. That agreement will add approximately 300 feet of the road south of the city boundary to the rehabilitation the roadway within the City of Temecula will receive. The city portion of Rainbow...
The San Diego County Water Authority collects a share of property tax revenue from property owners within the SDCWA boundary. The Fallbrook Public Utility District was part of the CWA prior to Jan. 1, 2024, but the property tax revenue the CWA received in 2024 included some from landowners in the FPUD area. A Nov. 21 CWA board action approved the reapportionment of property taxes collected after the detachment date. The property tax will still be collected from FPUD landowners, but the money will now be part of Eastern Munici...
County Probation received a $642,600 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk individuals with serious felony and/or multiple driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. The grant program runs through September 2025. "This funding empowers our team to ensure community safety remains at the forefront of all we do by enhancing our ability to effectively balance support and accountability in the...
A new county ordinance builds on the state’s Fair Chance Act to give people with a criminal past a better chance of gaining jobs in the unincorporated area. Local officials held a news conference Nov. 12 to announce how the ordinance will affect justice-involved people and their potential employers. The ordinance ensures justice involved people have a fair chance at employment without being automatically disqualified due to past incarceration. An employer can still conduct a background check, but now there are rules and g...
Steve McGargill is one of the managers and funeral directors of Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary, located at 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook. With a rich history dating back to 1948, Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary has been a staple in the Fallbrook community for decades. Originally founded by Ernest Bell, it was the town's sole mortuary for many years and still is today. However, in 1973, the business was sold to I.F.S. International, transitioning from a family-owned... Full story
FALLBROOK – Marc Sigmon, MBA, Agent/CEO, Marc Sigmon Insurance Agency, has earned a 2024 NAIFA Quality Award presented by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to association members who demonstrate professional success, quality client service, and strict adherence to NAIFA’s Code of Ethics, including the requirement that NAIFA members always serve the best interests of their clients. Sigmon has been a loyal NAIFA member since 2019, and this is the first year he has been honored with the award. “Th...
