Great Oak dominates Elsinore in straight sets
TEMECULA – The Great Oak varsity volleyball team continued their impressive season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Elsinore in a home non-conference match...
Vista Murrieta football dominates Great Oak in season opener
MURRIETA – Prep football has returned with the start of the new school year locally. Though our sports coverage may be lighter this season...
Nationwide support pours in for Temecula football player paralyzed during college practice
TEMECULA – A 20-year-old football player from Temecula has received tremendous support nationwide after he was left paralyzed from the neck down following a...
Veterans without high school diplomas sought for Riverside County Operation Recognition Program
RIVERSIDE – They were away from home serving their country while classmates were marching in commencement ceremonies, and now their commitment to their country...
Tenaja Fire Prompts Evacuations as It Expands to 130 Acres
The Tenaja Wildfire was reported to be 130 acres as of Sunday night, Aug. 25, at 10:30 pm. Containment as of Monday is 25%.The...
First 5 Riverside County names foster care leader as its 2024 Champion for Children
RIVERSIDE - The First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission has named Helena Lopez, CEO of A Greater Hope (AGH), as its 2024...
A night of laughter follows pickleball wine tour at Pickleflix Comedy Film Festival
TEMECULA — History was made on Friday, August 9th, at the Edward’s Regal Theatre in the Promenade Mall as the first-ever Pickleflix Pickleball Comedy...
Woodturning: Transforming the lives of veterans
Erick MagandaValley News InternTransitioning from military to civilian life can be a difficult process for many veterans. According to PEW Research Center, those who...
Friday Night Battle for the I.E.: Local Boxers Shine at Soboba Casino
SAN JACINTO — On Friday, August 16, 2024, the Soboba Casino buzzed with excitement as House of Pain Boxing Promotions and Fearless Boxing Promotions...
Breaking: RFK Jr. Suspends Presidential Campaign, Will Join Forces With Trump to ‘Save Millions...
by The Defender StaffRobert F. Kennedy Jr. today suspended his campaign for president of the United States as an independent, telling the media he no...