Crash blocks traffic on
Crash blocks traffic on Highway 76
PALA ---- A single vehicle accident on Highway 76 near Rice Canyon Road temporarily blocked both lanes of traffic Sunday afternoon, California Highway Patrol said.
Accident, brush fire shut down road
TEMECULA ---- Traffic on Rancho California Road nearly came to a standstill for about two hours Sunday after a car smacked into a power pole, which sparked a brush fire, officials said.
Service to get intoxicated people home is struggling to stay afloat
TEMECULA ---- Eddie and Nikki Varela knew there would be, initially, a heavy personal expense involved in starting a nonprofit corporation providing a free service to people who are too drunk to drive.
Fire at checkpoint nearly surrounded
TEMECULA ---- Firefighters had a blaze that started Friday near the Interstate 15 Border Patrol checkpoint almost completely surrounded Sunday night, officials said.
Fallbrook Library supporters explore funding options for new facility
FALLBROOK ---- Now that Fallbrook has lost the opportunity to get money to build a library because of the failure of Proposition 81, supporters are exploring other ways to obtain funds.
Ten arrested in Escondido sobriety checkpoint
ESCONDIDO -- Escondido police arrested 10 motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence or other violations during a five-hour sobriety checkpoint Saturday night, authorities said Sunday.
Ofest carnival offers thrills
OCEANSIDE -- Anyone who wants a thrill can get their fill this extended holiday weekend at the carnival that's part of Ofest, the community's annual Independence Day celebration presented by MainStreet Oceanside.
Oceanside student shows animals at fair
DEL MAR ---- Michelle Hughes tightly held a silver collar around the neck of a brown dairy goat Sunday morning, trying to keep the animal's head high.
Murrieta turns 15
MURRIETA ---- A spokeswoman for hamburger chain "In N' Out" said last week she couldn't confirm the oft-heard rumor around the community of the hamburger chain opening a restaurant within the city's borders.
Englishman brings historic California to life
RAMONA -- Guy Woodward may have collected the artifacts and created the museum that is central to the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society. But in many ways, it has been Adrian Woodhall who has made the exhibits of old-time country life what it is today.
Proposed development plans a hit
MURRIETA ---- "Fantastic!" "Just what we need!" "I'm so excited! No more driving to Temecula." Those were some of the positive responses Saturday from residents about a proposed plan for the Golden Triangle, arguably the most valuable piece of property in Murrieta.
Most Fourth of July events free, but not in Carlsbad
While most of North County explodes with free patriotic fervor on the Fourth of July, folks who want to watch the fireworks in Carlsbad have to pay for the privilege.
Escondido teen to skate with Disney on Ice
ESCONDIDO ---- Bryce Gruwell graduated from San Pasqual High School last month and has a cool job lined up. The 18-year-old competitive figure skater has been hired by Disney on Ice to travel and perform in its shows.
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