Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansThe Native American Trail Running Organization (NATRO) hosted its annual run at The Oaks on the Soboba Reservation, April 18. Runners participated in a marathon, half-marathon, 5K and Kids 3K trail races that stepped off at 7:30 a.m. There were Native and Open divisions. The races started and finished at the football stadium field with Lambert...

By Bob GarverThe big problem with “Michael,” the new Michael Jackson biopic, is that it has the approval of the Jackson family. As such, we are going to get a very flattering portrait of possibly the single most controversial personality in the history of the music industry. The scandals that plagued his later years are an unignorable part of...

A recent discussion circulating online frames five policy memos from President Trump as the early stages of a “war economy.” The language is dramatic, even alarming. But beneath the rhetoric lies a more consequential question: Is the United States preparing for a long war—or attempting to rebuild the foundation of its economic power?The answer may be less about tanks...

The Murrieta Rotary Club has awarded a total of $14,803 in Teacher Grants to educators in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District (MVUSD), continuing its strong commitment to supporting local classrooms and student successEach year, the club’s Teacher Grant Program provides funding for innovative classroom projects, resources and educational opportunities that might not otherwise be possible. For 2025, MVUSD...

Author and Temecula resident Rob Crisell won the guacamole contest at the 39th annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival on April 19 in downtown Fallbrook.The contest, held on the Community Stage along Main Avenue, featured categories for best taste and presentation and drew large crowds during the daylong event.Crisell’s winning entry, based on a Michoacán-style recipe featured in his book on...

Hemet Valley Art Association hosted its 19th annual Evening of Art at the Hemet Public Library, April 18. The overflow crowd enjoyed demonstrations by members, opportunity drawings, a silent auction, refreshments and lots of creative works of art. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of work done by young artists who shared their outstanding talent.HVAA’s Alison Wieman...

Menifee is currently working on an underground utility project.Menifee Valley by Brookfield will be installing underground utilities on Menifee Road and Briggs Road from Case Road to Highway 74. Traffic control and subsequent delays will remain in place while work is being conducted. Lane closures will be in effect and additional traffic control will be in place with flagmen...

TEMECULA – Looking for Cinco de Mayo plans that make celebrating easy? Pechanga Resort Casino is offering entertainment, food and beverage specials at the 1882 Cantina inside Pechanga.Mariachis get guests into the celebration spirit on Tuesday, May 5 – Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy the authentic sounds of singers and guitars from the popular all-women Mariachi Angelitas at 1882 Cantina...

The Rancho California Water District board approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for the district.A 7-0 vote April 9 approved the five-year plan while also approving an $18,544,000 budget for major and minor capital projects for Fiscal Year 2026‑27. The five-year plan calls for $140,521,000 to be spent between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2031.The Rancho California Water...