Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant program opens again for 2025 applications
Grant program expands to rentals
SACRAMENTO – The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) announced Aug. 20 its second Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) grant registration...
The 10 best drought-tolerant trees for your landscape
Andie Ioó
Lawn Love
Whether you’re in a hot, dry climate or just dealing with the occasional dry spell, drought-tolerant trees know how to hold their...
Pacific Hydrotech given EMWD contract for TVRWRF sidestream treatment facility
The Eastern Municipal Water District will be providing sidestream treatment at the Temecula Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility, and the August 26 EMWD board...
Cal Fire launches “Set, Go” campaign urging Californians to prepare for wildfire evacuations
SACRAMENTO – With California’s peak fire season underway, Cal Fire is launching a new public education campaign reminding residents to plan ahead and leave...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for September 2025
Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianAccording to AccuWeather, the predicted temperatures in the Temecula Valley for the first week of September are for the mid-high eighties,...
Prune, plant, and prepare: September tasks for the garden
From roses to radishes, now is the time to refresh soil, fertilize, and start fall vegetables across Southern California
As summer winds down and the...
Staying safe for Labor Day
The first Monday of September is when many workers take the day off and enjoy time relaxing with friends and family for Labor Day,...
August gardening tips for Southern California: Keep your garden thriving in the summer heat
Southern California’s long, warm summers call for a thoughtful approach to gardening in August. With temperatures often soaring and the dry season in full...
When the fruit disappears: Local residents battle critters, thieves, and heartbreak in backyard harvest...
As the warm summer sun has ripened backyard peaches, nectarines, figs, and plums across Northern San Diego County and Southwest Riverside, neighbors are discussing...
From toothpicks and 2x4s to telephone poles and pencils – all come from trees
Roger BoddaertSpecial to Valley NewsDo you ever look around and wonder about the bounty that trees give us daily?Around our planet, approximately 3 trillion...