Diane Sieker
Mountain lions alive and well in the Anza Valley
Mountain lion sightings have always been the rage on social media whenever they occur.Mostly misidentified bobcats and other animals or spoors later identified as...
From The Heart backpack giveaway held Aug. 7
The annual From the Heart backpack giveaway was held Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Hamilton High School gym. The...
Woman befriends lizard
Anza resident Stephanie Rollain is well-known for her passion for nature, and local wildlife in particular. She is kind to every bug and rodent...
Coyotes present disease risk to domestic pets and people
The intelligent coyote is perpetually on the hunt, and pet owners need to be aware that an interaction between their pet canine and a...
What to do if you smell smoke
Late summer weather conditions have been very dry, and with the exception of several isolated thunderstorms, the Anza Valley has experienced very little measurable...
Stolen Jeep recovered in Anza
Deputies from Hemet Sheriff’s Station apprehended a man suspected of stealing a Jeep and returned the vehicle to its owners July 29.“Months back, Corporal...
Earthquakes can cause changes to water table
Earthquakes are once again in the news, after a massive shaker was felt in Alaska recently.What is not commonly known is that earthquakes can...
Dollar General construction begins in Anza
After an almost nine-year process, the much-anticipated construction of the popular variety store Dollar General has begun in earnest.The contractor originally broke ground at...
Vandals destroy Minor Park restrooms
Vandals broke into the restrooms at Minor Park July 28, destroying toilets and ripping sinks from the walls.Charles Cadwell Sr., a director at large...
Glider makes unplanned landing in Anza hay field
A glider made an unplanned landing in a hay field in Anza Saturday, July 31. Both aircraft and pilot were unscathed.Pilot Rick Anderson left...