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ENTERTAINMENT

Color party fall series comes to an end

Arts Editorial Dept. -

“Verity”

Movies Editorial Dept. -
By Bob Garver“Verity” wishes it was a twisty thriller. It is indeed twisty, but it doesn’t have the heart to be a thriller. The...

Fallbrook artist shares her experience with Mosaic Down syndrome and her determination to keep learning, creating, and pursuing new opportunities

Arts Julie Reeder -
Gabby Ledesma does not want to be defined by a diagnosis. She would rather talk about color, texture and the next piece of art...

HEALTH

Life Insurance: When the Phone Calls Stop, the Bills Continue

Business Editorial Dept. -
Marc Sigmon, MBA, founder of Marc Sigmon Insurance AgencySeptember is Life Insurance Awareness Month, created by the nonprofit organization Life Happens to remind Americans...

The World’s Healthiest Smoothie?

Health & Fitness Editorial Dept. -
Shelby Ramsey Special to the Valley NewsSo, here’s a real review.I tried the World’s Healthiest Smoothie? Right up my alley. Happy to report back on...

Temecula City Council approves amendments to massage establishment ordinance

Business Joe Naiman -
The Temecula City Council updated the city’s massage establishment ordinance. A 5-0 vote July 28 approved a second reading and adoption of the amendments to...

BUSINESS

Temecula entrepreneur Diane Strand publishes ‘CreativePreneur’

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TEMECULA — Local entrepreneur, executive producer and nonprofit founder Diane Strand has released a new book exploring how creativity can be used as a...

Corkfire at Temecula Creek Inn; A Dine, Stay & Play Getaway

Local Business Tony Reverditto -
Tucked beneath the Santa Margarita Mountains, Temecula Creek Inn has evolved from a piece of Temecula's early history into one of the region's most...

VFW Post 1508 Long running craft fair set to return to Wildomar

Local Business blakecornish1 -
WILDOMAR-VFW Post 1508 will bring its long-running craft fair back to Wildomar Oct. 3, 2026, just in time for the holiday shopping season.The annual...

NATIONAL SPORTS

Color party fall series comes to an end

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Arson suspect arrested in Menifee

Crimes and Courts Editorial Dept. -
On 9/28/26 at 6:01 responded to Highway 74 and Palomar in Menifee to a vegetation fire.A suspect was seen by witnesses leaving the...

Firefighters stop Aloha Fire at 1.2 acres

Fire and Rescue Editorial Dept. -
Firefighters stopped a vegetation fire at 1.2 acres Wednesday, Sept. 30, after it threatened structures near San Jacinto Avenue and Aloha Road in Perris....

LOCAL SPORTS

Murrieta racecar driver wins track IMCA championship as well as main and heat

Motor Joe Naiman -
The Barona Speedway season championships utilize races for the entire season, which began March 14 and will conclude October 24, should weather allow. ...

Girls Golfers Battle It Out In Three-Day Match Play Tournament At Golden Era Golf Course

Hemet/San Jacinto Editorial Dept. -
Five Riverside County high schools compete for individual championship honors in San JacintoSAN JACINTO, CA — September 2026 — For three days, the Golden...

Bobcats host girls volleyball tournament; Rangers defeat Mustangs in final

High School Joe Naiman -
Hamilton High School hosted a girls volleyball tournament on September 19, and Santa Rosa Academy defeated St. Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School in the...

Anza-Idyllwild Off-Road Adventures takes the road less traveled

Anza Valley Outlook Diane Sieker -
Local residents Jared and Niki Gagon Hansen have spent decades exploring the mountains and deserts of Southern California. Now, their shared love of adventure,...

COLLEGE SPORTS

Color party fall series comes to an end

Arts Editorial Dept. -

Arson suspect arrested in Menifee

Crimes and Courts Editorial Dept. -
On 9/28/26 at 6:01 responded to Highway 74 and Palomar in Menifee to a vegetation fire.A suspect was seen by witnesses leaving the...

Firefighters stop Aloha Fire at 1.2 acres

Fire and Rescue Editorial Dept. -
Firefighters stopped a vegetation fire at 1.2 acres Wednesday, Sept. 30, after it threatened structures near San Jacinto Avenue and Aloha Road in Perris....

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