Diane Sieker
Anza swap meet thrives during the pandemic
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the state and county health orders which closed the weekly event temporarily, the Anza swap meet is now open...
Rattlesnakes abound in the Anza Valley
Rattlesnake sightings and interactions have been increasing since the spring in the Anza Valley. As the temperatures increase, so do the reptiles’ activity levels.So...
ACIL hosts family friendly ‘Welcome Back America’ celebration in Minor Park
The Anza Civic Improvement League hosted the “Welcome Back America” celebration in Minor Park Saturday, July 4. The event offered two live bands, vendors,...
Graciano Hernandez shears sheep and alpacas in Anza
Graciano Hernandez begins his day well before dawn. He checks his equipment, awakens his daughter Sam and hits the road in his Ford truck.His...
Anza swap meet vendor showcase: John and Patricia Rivera
John and Patricia Rivera’s well-stocked tables laden with collectibles, southwestern and native art, jewelry, vintage items and tools are a familiar sight at the...
Anza Days kicks off with dinner at Community Hall
The traditional Anza Days kick-off dinner was served Friday, June 26, at the Community Hall and featured to-go meals prepared by Hall board members...
COVID-19 testing comes to Anza
A COVID-19 testing event was held at the Anza Community Hall Friday and Saturday, June 26-27. Testing was made available from 8 a.m. to...
The Market Place in the Rancho California RV Resort is a hidden gem
The Rancho California RV Resort, 45525 Highway 79, in Aguanga, boasts landscaping, a golf course, scenic vistas, pools and a pond, and it is...
Memorial hike honors Border Patrol agents
Anza resident Ben Cruz organized a tribute hike to honor two U.S. Border Patrol agents murdered by marijuana smugglers in Anza in 1967. He...
Elderberry shrubs flourish in the Anza Valley
Lush clusters of dainty white flowers droop from healthy green shrubs throughout the Anza Valley. Blue elderberry bushes are in full bloom, and berries...