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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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...
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...
FALLBROOK – The California Office of Transportation Safety has announced that the North County Fire Protection District was awarded a $165,000 grant to purchase new rescue equipment. This funding will allow the district to begin transitioning its current fleet of gas-powered equipment to battery-operated zero-emission lightweight extrication equipment. “We are incredibly grateful for this grant, which will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art rescue tools and provide training to our first responders that is critical for the...
The conditions of the detachment of the Fallbrook Public Utility District from the San Diego County Water Authority included an exit fee paid to the SDCWA to cover the loss of CWA fixed revenues. The agreement also included FPUD purchasing the CWA infrastructure used to provide water to FPUD. The Oct. 28 FPUD board meeting approved the acquisition of the Fallbrook 3 Flow Control Facility. The 5-0 vote authorized FPUD General Manager Jack Bebee to approve a Bill of Sale which will transfer ownership of the flow control facilit...
OCEANSIDE – On Oct. 31, the Oceanside Area of the California Highway Patrol welcomed Captain Bradley Palmer as the new Oceanside Area Commander. Captain Palmer transferred to the Oceanside Area after serving as the CHP Capistrano Commander overseeing the South Orange County region. Captain Palmer is married with two children. He has lived in the Carlsbad area for the last 10 years, and his two children attend Carlsbad Unified School District schools. Captain Palmer earned a m...
After two disciplinary write-ups and being placed on administrative leave, Cherie Juul, a 55-year-old woman who worked for the North County Fire Protection District for 13 years, is suing the agency, claiming age and gender discrimination and wrongful termination. Juul was the finance manager before the termination. When asked about the lawsuit, North County Fire Protection District Chief Keith McReynolds said, “The District does not comment on pending litigation but a...
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
There have been multiple calls to the Village News about a fire on Old Stage in town. The cause is a flag burning ceremony at the VFW, which causes some blooms of black smoke. The VFW does this ceremony periodically, which is the respectful way to retire worn flags. Flag burning ceremonies, often conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts, are solemn events meant to respectfully retire worn or damaged American flags that are no longer fit for display. The United States... Full story
There is only one-way traffic being allowed on Reche Rd as well as 395 in both directions. There are about 20 SDGE large trucks and two cranes that are installing new power poles on Hwy 395. Traffic is backed up in all directions for about 15 minutes. There are also gas lines being installed on Alvarado St. in front of the Sheriff's substation all the way to Brandon Rd. W. Elder Street also has construction happening this morning.... 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...
On Monday, Nov. 4, the Fallbrook Airpark Advisory Committee held its regular meeting in the FPUD meeting room, drawing an unusually large crowd of around 50 residents. Attendees voiced both concerns and support for the management of the Fallbrook Tennis & Pickleball Club. The club sits on Fallbrook Airpark property, owned by San Diego County as of 1997, and leased to Rex Neilson, the current Owner, Head Pro, and Director of Tennis. At the meeting, Neilson highlighted his personal investment of $400,000 in facility and court...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is planning several events in November and December including the following: Thursday, Nov. 14 – SunUpper hosted by Fallbrook School of the Arts, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 – SunDowner at Fallbrook Masonic Lodge, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Artisan Faire on Main Avenue, Downtown Fallbrook, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 – Christmas Parade, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 – Holiday Wine & A Bite, 5–8 p.m. Call the Chamber for more details on any of these events, 760-728-5845.... Full story
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 Fallbrook Regional Health District and Fallbrook Land Conservancy teamed up once again for a Wellness Walk this past Saturday, leading a group of community members through the scenic Los Jilgueros Preserve. Covering 47 acres, this treasured area protects a federally endangered bird species, the Least Bell's Vireo, and provides a peaceful setting for locals to engage with nature. The one-mile walk, led by Karla Ibara of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, is part of a...
The Fallbrook Community Planning Group addressed proposed battery energy storage facilities during the Oct. 21 planning group meeting and approved a resolution calling for restrictions on where such systems can be placed. Six members were absent from the planning group meeting that night while the other nine members voted to support the resolution. Letters accompanying the resolution will be sent to relevant government agencies. The resolution requests that battery energy storage system facilities not be placed near...
San Diego County 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 projects. The foundation will...
