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Movie review: .Wuthering Heights’

Bob GarverContributor“Wuthering Heights” is based on a classic novel by Emily Brontë. I’ve never read the novel, which is probably for the best. Reports...

Two special performances to be held at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater in celebration of American Black History Month

TEMECULA – Temecula Presents proudly announces a special Celebration of American Black History with two powerful performances honoring the resilience, creativity, and cultural legacy...

Temecula Valley Museum to host new Buffalo Soldiers: The Major George William Ford exhibit

TEMECULA – In honor of Black History Month, the Temecula Valley Museum proudly presents Buffalo Soldiers: The Major George William Ford Exhibit, a powerful...

New Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley tower expands trauma, cardiac care

During a tour this week of the new Inland Valley Hospital tower, CEO Jared Giles, COO Bryan Rogers, and Director of Marketing Brian Connors...

Divorce can negatively affect children, even into adulthood

Travis ShoemakerU.S. Census BureauNearly one-third of Americans born between 1988 and 1993 experienced their parents’ divorce before reaching adulthood, a watershed event for a...

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital’s new patient tower and expansion of specialized services to open in March

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital will open a new patient tower in March 2026. This action is being taken to address the region’s growing...

Historic Chimes building redeveloped to drive entrepreneurship, job creation, and downtown economic growth

LAKE ELSINORE – The City of Lake Elsinore is advancing its commitment to economic development and downtown revitalization with the redevelopment of the historic...

What young people need to know about workplace retirement savings

Workplace retirement savings plans are an excellent way to invest in your future. The earlier you start, the more time your savings have to...

Lake Elsinore City Council approves bold ‘Action Sports Industry Growth & Attraction Plan’

City positioned to become the “Action Sports Capital of the World” LAKE ELSINORE — In a major step toward shaping the future of Lake Elsinore,...

Bowers scores goal in Sockers alumni game

The San Diego Sockers had an alumni game during halftime of their February 7 Major Arena Soccer League game against Utica City FC, and...

Fowler shares 18th at American Express tournament in La Quinta, shoots 63 in second round for day’s third-best

Rickie Fowler finished 18th at the American Express golf tournament, January 22-25 in La Quinta, and the 2007 Murrieta Valley High School graduate shot...

Farmers Insurance Open benefits enlisted recipients of STEP assistance

Justin Rose won the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, January 29 through February 1 at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego,...

Local student athletes earn top honors as All-CIF Southern Section award winners

The CIF Southern Section recently announced its selections for the 2025 fall sports awards, highlighting exceptional performances across girls’ flag football, girls’ volleyball, and...

Murrieta Mesa advances with statement win as Temecula Valley’s CIF playoff run ends

TEMECULA, Calif. — The postseason journey for the Temecula Valley Golden Bears came to a close Friday night in the second round of the...

Temecula announces 18th annual Temecula Special Games, taking place March 7

TEMECULA – The City of Temecula, in partnership with the Temecula Valley Unified School District, is proud to host the 18th Annual Temecula Special...

Area teams set for CIF Southern Section basketball playoffs

The road to a championship has been mapped out. The CIF Southern Section on Saturday released the pairings for the 2026 boys’ and girls’...

Mt. San Jacinto College beach volleyball team earns 3C2A Scholar Team recognition

MENIFEE – Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) is proud to announce that its Beach Volleyball team has been named a California Community College Athletic...

Spartans seek turnaround with Murrieta Valley alum in tow

SAN DIEGO – The San José State Spartans women’s basketball team is searching for answers after a challenging week in Mountain West Conference play,...

Holiday Bowl Thriller: SMU holds off Arizona comeback at Snapdragon Stadium

SAN DIEGO — The 2025 college football season concluded with a dramatic finish at Snapdragon Stadium Friday night, as the SMU Mustangs survived a...