American Legion Riders West Coast Rally participants pose for a group picture with firefighters and police officers before they begin their ride Saturday, Sept. 30. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
American Legion Riders West Coast Rally participants made a stop in Anza to stop in at a poker run checkpoint Saturday, Sept. 30. Drizzle, fog and chilly temperatures did not deter the riders from completing their run.The American Legion Post 53 from Hemet hosted the poker run that went from Hemet to Lake Hemet and then to the Dairy Queen in Anza, where a checkpoint was set up for the participants. Many different types of motorcycles attended, with a total of 28 bikes taking part.Previously that morning, a group picture was taken and an award presented to the organization. City of Hemet Mayor Joe Males, American Legion Riders Post 53 Director Carl Martin and American Legion Riders Post 53 Ride Captain
