Monday, March 20, 2023

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Nationwide Recall Issued for Frozen Strawberries at Major Retailers Following Hepatitis A Outbreak

A nationwide recall was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 17. The recall affects frozen strawberries that are potentially...

Early childhood education workforce gets boost through area nonprofit

Family Service Association held a special event Friday, March 3, at its Hemet Child Development Center to announce the launching of an innovative workforce...

US Banking System Outlook Downgraded to ‘Negative’

By Jack PhillipsPrint0:003:581  Credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its outlook for the U.S. banking system on Tuesday after the rapid declines and collapses...

EMWD establishes Maravilla Estates CFD

The Eastern Municipal Water District established a community facilities district for the planned Maravilla Estates development in San Jacinto.A 5-0 EWMD board vote Wednesday,...

Movie Review: ‘Creed III’

As popular as it is to complain about Hollywood’s lazy reliance on reboots, re-imaginings, spinoffs and legacy sequels to older properties, all evidence suggests...

DigiFest Temecula 2023 levels up with this year’s Hollywood lineup

Chelsey RomanoSpecial to Valley NewsSpring is around the corner and so is DigiFest 2023. What is DigiFest you may ask? It is a digital-media...

Dramatic Arts Mammoth Players prep for international festival

Thespians from the Western Center Academy’s award-winning theater arts program are preparing for the upcoming spring production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at the end...

Saturday’s Night of Destruction canceled – Next race is Sokola Shootout March 18

(Perris, CA, March 10, 2022) Due to a late Friday afternoon heavy downpour and more predicted rain, Saturday’s LKQ Pick Your Part Night of...

Heart-healthy foods to add to your diet

A healthy diet can help people lower their risk for various conditions, including heart disease. That’s a significant benefit, as the World Health Organization...

Dr. Ruiz presses SoCalGas for answers on gas price hike

Calls on company to better prevent future increases for consumers Washington, D.C. – On March 10, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) pressed the Southern California...

Five ways to help protect your health during spring travel

Dr. Amit Arwindekar, Medical DirectorUnitedHealthcare GlobalWith spring break coming up soon, many California residents may be planning a getaway to visit with family and...

House Unanimously Votes To Declassify COVID-19 Intelligence

MICHAEL GINSBERGCONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENTThe House of Representatives unanimously voted Friday to declassify intelligence detailing the emergence of COVID-19.All 215 present Republicans and all 204 present...

EMWD establishes Maravilla Estates CFD

The Eastern Municipal Water District established a community facilities district for the planned Maravilla Estates development in San Jacinto.A 5-0 EWMD board vote Wednesday,...

Patrinely Group and Dune Real Estate Partners break ground on speculative industrial project in Menifee

HOUSTON, Texas – Patrinely Group, in partnership with affiliates of Dune Real Estate Partners, announced the groundbreaking of a 544,115-square-foot speculative industrial project consisting...

EMWD approves new five-year lease with Quality Turf

Quality Turf Inc. leases land from the Eastern Municipal Water District, and a Feb. 15 EMWD board action gave Quality Turf a new five-year...

EMWD approves land exchange with City of Hemet

The Eastern Municipal Water District approved a land exchange with the City of Hemet.The 4-0 EMWD board vote Feb. 15, with Randy Record absent,...

Menifee showcases local flavors during annual Restaurant Week

MENIFEE – Menifee’s annual Restaurant Week is taking place through Friday, Jan. 27, to showcase local restaurants and highlight their best cuisine and featured...

Ribbonwood Grill Sunday breakfast buffet is Anza’s best kept secret

One of the best kept secrets in Anza is hiding in plain sight at the Ribbonwood Grill, located inside the Cahuilla Casino Hotel. A...

Winchester home cook shares his culinary talent on television

Basil Maqbool loves the kitchen and has enjoyed cooking since he was a child. He is also no stranger to television studio kitchens, having...

Holiday Taste of Old Town returns to celebrate the season with foods from local restaurants

TEMECULA – Holiday Taste of Old Town returns Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 5-9 p.m. It is the first time the event has occurred since...

Turners grand slam launches Team USA into WBC semifinals

Late-game heroics lift U.S. to 9-7 quarterfinal win over Venezuela MIAMI, Fla. – Trea Turner launched a go-ahead grand slam in the top of the eighth inning...

Canyon Lake’s Hambright wins rain shortened ASHER Tour stop in Fallbrook

FALLBROOK - Southern California weather has been anything but typical these last several weeks with many storms hitting the area. In fact, three straight...

Flavin unleashes barrage of birdies on cold and wet final day and wins at Soboba Springs

SAN JACINTO – Patrick Flavin’s experience playing under winter conditions in the Midwest at Ohio University and growing up in Illinois paid off in...

Pumas remain atop Southwestern League baseball standings with offensive surge

TEMECULA – Baseball is a game of adjustments…to pitchers, umpires, and weather conditions among other things. Great Oak starting pitcher Braden Wauschek had Chaparral...

Soboba woman finds strength through skating

Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to the Valley NewsTawshma Pachito was attracted to the rigorous contact sport of roller derby but didn’t realize that...

Local student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent

Student-athletes from around the area took part in National Letter of Intent signing day ceremonies last month, being recognized for committing to play sports...

Perris Auto Speedway Sprint Car season begins this Saturday, March 18

Perris Auto Speedway will attempt to kick off its 27th season of racing again this Saturday, March 18th, with the 20th annual Sokola Shootout featuring the...

Michigan State tops Indiana in 1st home game since shootings

By LARRY LAGE EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo gazed into the crowd, tears welling in his eyes, moments before his...

Boze plays volleyball at University of Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Joshua Boze of Murrieta will play with the University of Jamestown men’s volleyball team this spring. The team’s first game is...

NCAA to increase number of coaches in baseball, softball

By RALPH D. RUSSO INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to eliminate the voluntary coach designation and increase the number of...