Diane A. Rhodes
‘An Evening of Art’ shines a spotlight on students
The Hemet Valley Art Association’s long standing support for student artists was brought to the forefront at “An Evening of Art” at the Hemet...
National Invention Convention will feature Lake Elsinore students
Three young inventors who attend the Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy in Lake Elsinore will be sharing their creativity on a national stage when...
40 years of paving a positive path for young people
Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services, founded in 1983 as Thessalonika Family Services, was started as a foster home for young girls removed from...
Flags fly throughout the city of Canyon Lake to honor service members
City of Canyon Lake staff members and local volunteers spent the few days leading up to the Memorial Day weekend to place an American...
‘Wish’ for electric bikes is fulfilled for Murrieta teen
As 15-year-old Gavin Valencia was facing his final round of chemotherapy, he was surprised Tuesday, May 2, with the gift of electric bikes for...
Hemet man to be honored in France for secret service during WWII
William “Bill” Becker enlisted in the military in 1944 and at the age of 18, he learned how to fly Liberator bombers for the...
High school junior recognized for his citizenship and leadership qualities
Donald Downs is a junior at Mountain View High School in San Jacinto. His principal Ken Swanson selected him as the school’s choice for...
San Jacinto singers hit a high note at choir festival despite some hiccups
San Jacinto High School choir director Keith Still was looking forward to his singers repeating their award-winning performance at the Forum Music Festival in...
Lake Elsinore City Council salutes Public Works
The May 9 Lake Elsinore City Council meeting was brief and began with a proclamation issued to members of the city’s Public Works Department...
Mental Health Awareness Fair is brought to Menifee
Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health and the City of Menifee joined forces to present a Mental Health Awareness Fair at Central Park on May...