The Anza Valley Outlook Sheriff's Blotter is a list of calls that allows residents to see what law enforcement activity is occurring in their communities.The Sheriff's Blotter data is obtained from the official calls for service records kept by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. However, calls where the release of the information could cause harm to an individual or...
For years, Americans have watched in frustration as the nation’s top law enforcement agencies lost sight of their original purpose. The FBI — once known for hunting down mob bosses, violent offenders, and foreign spies — became increasingly consumed with power, politics, and lawfare against their political enemies. The indictment against Former Director Comey is an example. Instead of...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe Soboba Indian Reservation was the site for the 2025 National Indian Athletics Association All Native Fastpitch tournament, Sept. 19-21. For nearly two decades, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians has proudly hosted the event that draws players from several states and Canada.A record number of men’s teams at 19, plus 15...
DeLuz — A wildfire that broke out west of Temecula on Tuesday afternoon burned 24 acres before firefighters stopped its forward progress, according to Cal Fire officials.The blaze, first dubbed the Sandia 2 Fire by Cal Fire, was first reported around 3:19 p.m. Oct. 7 in the 3700 block of West Sandia Creek Trail, west of Doville Ranch Road...
Bob GarverContributorA popular criticism I’ve heard about “The Smashing Machine” is that it tries too hard to subvert expectations. I assume that this is a reference to the way the film follows mixed martial artist Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) on his journey not to a major win, but to his first professional loss. The film is building to a...
INGLEWOOD - The Los Angeles Chargers’ promising 3-0 start feels like a distant memory after the team dropped its second consecutive game, falling 27-10 to the Washington Commanders at home Sunday. An early lead quickly evaporated as a combination of penalties, injuries, and missed opportunities plagued the Chargers, leaving them with a 3-2 record.
Things began on a high note...
TEMECULA — Lisa McGuigan, of @TemeculaMama, in partnership with Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary, announces the 5th Annual Pumpkin Drive, a community event dedicated to supporting sanctuary animals. This year’s event will feature multiple post-Halloween drop-off locations in San Diego and the Temecula Valley between November 1–3, 2025.The Pumpkin Drive invites the community to donate their post-Halloween pumpkins (must be...
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Riverside County has expanded the boundary of a quarantine for Huanglongbing (HLB), a citrus disease spread by the Asian Citrus Psyllid. A quarantine zone is typically established around the infected location to restrict movement of citrus plants, clippings, and related plant material to prevent further spread.In Riverside County, that means that residents and citrus growers in...
LAKE ELSINORE – The City of Lake Elsinore is now accepting applications from qualified residents to fill the vacant District 4 City Council seat previously held by Natasha Johnson. The vacancy was created following Johnson’s resignation after her successful election to represent California’s 63rd State Assembly District.Applications to fill the vacancy must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at...
A Winchester man was killed and two others suffered major injuries in a head-on crash Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, on State Route 371 west of Bautista Road in Anza, according to the California Highway Patrol.The crash occurred about 6 p.m. when Justin Bellare, 34, was driving a 2013 Hyundai Sonata westbound on SR-371 at an unknown rate of speed....