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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Dec. 12, 2024: 3:22 pm update: All power is restored to Lake Rancho Viejo. The SDGE Outage map shows that there are still 269 customers out and they should be back with power by 5:30 pm. Communities Affected were: Rainbow/ Rice Canyon/ Pala Mesa Village __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dec. 11, 2024: 4 pm update: Power has been restored to 2000 homes, leaving 2000 homes still without power, according to... Full story
The Fallbrook Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 is the 43rd time the event has been planned, but there is now some uncertainty that it will happen that has nothing to do with the weather. While setting out chairs to save spots has become a tradition in itself, not every sidewalk is wide enough to allow for pedestrian traffic behind the chairs. And that could be a problem. A resident reported to the Village News this afternoon that the Fallbrook Chamber of... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Regional Health District's Community Health & Wellness Center held a Groundbreaking Ceremony, Tuesday, Nov. 25, to kick off a new project which will add solar energy and improvements to the parking lot. This project represents a major step toward sustainability and accessibility for the community. Highlights include: • The installation of a shade structure in preparation for future solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. • Resur...
Two years ago, a spark of inspiration ignited in a garage, where a group of friends came together to form what would become Go Scarlet, an all-female rock band with a vision to break barriers and empower women in music. Starting out as a cover band, they faced the typical growing pains of any fledgling group: finding their sound, balancing life's demands, and navigating lineup changes. But through determination and a shared passion for music, they evolved into a tight-knit...
SAN DIEGO – County Fire has developed a proposed plan for addressing the fire and life safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects within the San Diego County Fire Protection District. The Interim Fire Protection Guidelines for BESS Facilities are now available on County Fire’s Engage Website, https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/bess-bestpracticestudy. If directed by the Board of Supervisors, these new fire mitigation, detection, and safety standards by County Fire will serve as interim standards until the adoption...
The San Diego Union Tribune reported that aA former Tri-City Medical Center operating room director was sentenced Monday to four years in state prison after being convicted of burglary and attempting to drug and sexually assault a staff member at her Oceanside apartment. Gary Johnson, 63, was found guilty in August by a Vista Superior Court jury of residential burglary and attempted sexual assault of an unconscious person. Judge Kelly Mok, who delivered the sentence, called the case “shocking and extremely serious” and ord...
A multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 15 North near the Gopher Canyon Road exit disrupted traffic Thursday afternoon, with emergency responders arriving at the scene to manage injuries and clear debris. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the crash occurred shortly after 2:10 p.m. and involved three to four vehicles, including a gray Kia Soul, a maroon Honda Pilot, and a red Nissan pickup. Witnesses described one SUV flipping onto its roof in the center... Full story
A vegetation fire was reported this morning at 8:37 am in Rainbow on 2502 Rainbow Valley Blvd.... Full story
It's been decades since anyone has uttered these famous words, "Hey, let's put on a show." And then did it. That is until Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan, two sisters from Fallbrook, who have been performing from a young age and have gone from their living room to the stage. "Cinballera" is the name of their 501c3 organization, pronounced (cheen-ball-era). Cine named for their love of old movies, ball for ballet, and finally opera. Cinballera. Appropriately, their new home is the...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Unified School District announced the appointment of Dr. Heather Golly as Superintendent following unanimous confirmation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 20. "Dr. Golly inspires a district-wide learning environment that is welcoming, healthy, and high-performing. She brings a wealth of teaching and administrative experience and a strong commitment to fostering scholastic excellence," said Larissa Anderson, president of the BUSD Board of T...
PALA – The Pala Band of Mission Indians announces the re-election of Robert Smith as Tribal Chairman, Theresa J. Nieto as Treasurer and Shelia L. Smith-Lopez as Committee Member. The election was held on Tuesday, Nov. 19. First elected in 1990, Chairman Smith has served for over three decades, leading the Tribe through transformative advancements that have bolstered the well-being of its members, the surrounding community, and Native peoples statewide. The Tribe has achieved historic milestones over the last 30 years, i...
The reorganization in which the Rainbow Municipal Water District detached from the San Diego County Water Authority and annexed to the Eastern Municipal Water District as a retail agency is now complete. Eastern has adjusted its division boundaries to add Rainbow to Division 2 for EMWD election purposes. The 4-0 EMWD board vote Nov. 20, with Jeff Armstrong absent, adopts a resolution adding Rainbow to Division 2. The board also authorized EMWD general manager Joe Mouawad or his designee to execute a billing and service...
BONSALL – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Bonsall Woman's Club is grateful for its growing membership and dedicated leadership. BWC anticipates that the upcoming "Christmas in the Forest" fundraiser to be held at The Havens on Dec. 9 will be a sold-out success. To start every general meeting, BWC recites the "Collect for Clubwomen" by Mary Stewart (1876 – 1943). At the time of the Collect's writing in 1904, Stewart was a new principal of a Colorado high school, and the Coll...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce announces longtime Fallbrook residents and community builders Phil and Eileen Delaney as this year's Grand Marshals. The Delaneys have been Fallbrook residents for nearly 30 years and have immersed themselves for many years and countless hours of dedicating their time and talent for the betterment of the Fallbrook community. They have an extensive list of accomplishments and involvement, all for the purpose of helping to improve th...
The hap-happiest season of all is here again. And nothing makes the holiday season happier than putting smiles on the faces of children. You can get that happy feeling with the help of the U.S. Marine Corps and County of San Diego. All you have to do is drop off a new, unwrapped toy in a Toys for Tots donation box at one of five County airports. Donation boxes are out and will remain up until Saturday, Dec. 14 at those five airports: McClellan Airport in Carlsbad, Gillespie Field in El Cajon, Fallbrook Airpark in Fallbrook,...
FALLBROOK – Last month, D'Vine Path officially welcomed a new pathway to the program. Petals by D'Vine Path is primarily a floral design curriculum with a focus on communication skills, customer service, sales and floriculture. Led by longtime floral designer and Petals Director Kelly McKelvey, Petals by D'Vine Path aims to educate a select group of students in floral design and improve their customer service skills through real-life work experience running a farmstand. S...
WEST SACRAMENTO – Jesus Duran Jr. of Fallbrook has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP's Mt. Shasta Area office. Officer Duran graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2011. Prior to attending the CHP Academy, he studied Emergency Medical Service at Palomar Community College in San Marcos. Also, he was employed as an Emergency Medical Technician for American Medical Response in San Diego. At the C...
FALLBROOK – Legacy Endowment Community Foundation, celebrating its 30th year, recently announced the winners of its 2024 grants. Since 1994, Legacy Endowment has been a trusted steward of enduring philanthropy in Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, De Luz and even beyond the North San Diego County region. Its #1 goal is to help individuals and nonprofit agencies realize a vision of resiliency and strength through charitable giving that exceeds all horizons and financially weathers all storms. Executive Director Jean Larsen said, ...
A vegetation fire was reported at 12:02 pm on Wednesday 11/20/24. It was burning in two spots on the southbound lane of Old 395 near Lilac Rd. which was closed while they fought the fire. They were quickly extinguished by CalFire. Three brush units and one engine responded. It took 40 minutes to clear the call.... Full story
In recent months the North County Fire Protection District has been awarded more than $685,000 in grant funding. "It's been a great year for grant awards for the North County Fire Protection District," said NCFPD Fire Chief Keith McReynolds. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's U.S. Fire Administration has an Assistance to Firefighters Grant program which provides funding to fire departments and other emergency medical services providers so that those agencies can equip...
Mark Courtman is sparking a community-driven movement in Fallbrook with his "Peace Project," a vision that aims to bring peace from within individuals to the entire town. Courtman, the founder of the project, said the initiative goes beyond ideals and encourages people to become active participants in building a peaceful world. "The genius is going to come from everybody. That's part of it," Courtman said. "Peace isn't just an idea – it's a tangible goal that begins with e...
FALLBROOK – Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is excited to announce its annual Toy Drive, aimed at bringing joy to local children in the community. This year, the club is determined to collect and distribute toys to children in need before the winter school break, ensuring that every child experiences the magic of the holiday season. Unwrapped toys and presents for ages 7 to 17 are desperately needed. On average, Boys & Girls Clubs of North County serves 2,500 Club m...
FALLBROOK – Reaching the Hungry, a local ministry dedicated to mobilizing individuals and churches to serve the physically and spiritually hungry worldwide, has been honored with a 2024 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits, a highly respected platform that showcases reviews about nonprofits. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Carlos Sales and his wife Lisa Sales, both Fallbrook residents, Reaching the Hungry organizes international mission trips that make a profound i...
