Monday, June UPDATE: Henderson Fire burns 256 acres 95% contained
As of Monday, June 2, the Henderson Fire burning in the rural hills near Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road has scorched 256 acres...
KNMS student Lincoln Bock advances to county-level in RCOE’s inaugural Skoolcade Competition
MENIFEE – Menifee Union School District proudly recognizes Lincoln Bock, a sixth-grade student at Kathryn Newport Middle School (KNMS), who was selected as a...
UPDATE: Temecula teacher arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with minor
TEMECULA — A Temecula teacher was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact with a student, according to the Riverside County...
SoCal Jazz & Blues Festival returns to Murrieta with star-studded lineup
MURRIETA – The SoCal Jazz & Blues Festival returned to the Murrieta Town Square Park Amphitheater over the weekend, drawing music enthusiasts for three...
Historic Hemet Theatre welcomes new leadership
The Historic Hemet Theatre has long been a treasured landmark in the San Jacinto Valley, a place where generations have gathered to experience the...
CIF-SS Baseball Playoffs deliver exciting second-round action; few teams remain
The second round of the CIF Southern Section baseball playoffs delivered drama and stellar performances across various divisions, with local players stepping up under...
Area teams shine in CIF Southern Section Softball Playoffs
The CIF Southern Section softball playoffs brought compelling matchups and unforgettable finishes during the second-round games across divisions last week. From tightly contested extra-inning...
New freeway signs point to region’s pioneer past
Tim O’LearySpecial to Valley NewsIt saddens me to see the present grip and choke our past. It gladdens me when the past is protected,...
Lake Elsinore man uses fitness to fight cancer
An unexpected diagnosis of Stage 4 liver cancer did not deter Chris Archila from his desire to stay physically fit. The Lake Elsinore resident...