Photo essay – Roadside Memorials
Driving on America’s highways and byways reveals thousands of roadside memorials, from state-compliant signs to crosses with flowers and solar lights. Carefully tended markers...
Horse safety tips for motorists
Horses, ponies, donkeys and mules are an important part of life in the Anza Valley for many residents. Equestrians enjoy riding and participating in...
Livestock guardian dogs protect ranches in the Anza Valley
Predators abound in the Anza Valley, just waiting for their chance to make a meal of the farmer’s poultry and other small animals. Domestic...
Protect yourself from catalytic converter theft
Catalytic converter theft is a real danger that all car and truck owners need to understand and counter if possible.This crime is on the...
Crime prevention tips
Anza has a small town flavor that attracts people to come and enjoy the seclusion from the big city hustle and bustle. But it...
Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing
Girl Scout cookies have arrived and fans in Anza are searching out every variety. Local Girl Scouts are working to fill the landslide of...
Crews to conduct prescribed burn near Mountain Center
MOUNTAIN CENTER - U.S. Forest Service firefighters are slated to start controlled burns today southeast of Mountain Center in the San Bernardino National Forest,...
Gerald Clarke appointed to California Arts Council
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Gerald Clarke, 54, of Anza’s Cahuilla Reservation has been appointed to the California Arts Council Thursday, Feb. 4.Clarke is...
Anza Lions Club to inaugurate new members
The Lions Club of Anza Valley announced their membership inauguration meeting slated for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at the Anza Community Hall.“It’s official,”...
Anza pet pig survives dog pack attack
A pet pig in Anza was attacked by a group of loose dogs Friday, Jan. 28. Owner Tara Butchart said she could not believe...











