Diane A. Rhodes
Hemet church’s support for Ukrainians highly intensified
As Ukrainians continue to fight back against the Russian invasion, their local churches and orphanages have become havens for many refugees. One facility near...
Ruth Atkins named Woman of the Year
Longtime Lake Elsinore resident and president emeritus of its historical society, Ruth Atkins, was recently named as a California Legislature Women’s Caucus 2022 Woman...
Menifee’s all-inclusive programs are mighty popular
Menifee’s Community Services Department established its “Mighty Me” program in 2019 in response to requests to provide socialization programs for local children and adults...
Point-In-Time Count brings home reality of homelessness in Riverside County
At 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, more than 800 volunteers took to the streets of Riverside County to participate in this year’s Point-In-Time Count...
Lake Elsinore City Council members pay tribute to longtime member
Former Lake Elsinore City Councilmember and mayor, Daryl Hickman, died Saturday, Feb. 12. At the most recent city council meeting, current members took time...
San Jacinto Valley students honored in February
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition event at the Maze Stone restaurant at Soboba Springs Golf Course,...
Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley helps repurpose for a purpose
Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley has served families in southwest Riverside County for more than 30 years. The affiliate improves living conditions by building...
San Jacinto school board censures member for ‘unacceptable conduct’
In a special meeting Sunday, Feb. 27, the San Jacinto Unified School District Board of Trustees passed a resolution to censure Board Trustee Jeremy...
History is at the heart of Lake Elsinore City Council meeting
The Lake Elsinore City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22, began with recognition of Black History Month and a Presidents Day presentation. Mayor Timothy J....
Hamburger Bash supports San Jacinto students
The San Jacinto Community Builders nonprofit was established in 1950 to provide funds and support to local projects. About 15 years ago, its primary...