Southwest Riverside County residents will have no shortage of fall fun this October, with a slate of Halloween- and harvest-themed events across Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Canyon Lake and beyond. From family-friendly markets to concerts and seasonal bashes, here’s a glance at six upcoming cross-county events ushering in the festivities all month long:
Harvest Hangout at Kompoocha Brewing — Saturday, Oct....
UPDATE: According to Caltrans, the SR76 is reopened to 1-way controlled traffic 12.6 mi east of the Junction of I 15 /at Cole Grade Rd/ (San Diego Co) - Due to a traffic collisionPAUMA VALLEY — A fatal crash shut down both directions of state Route 76 and Cole Grade Road Friday afternoon, creating major traffic disruptions as authorities...
In an era dominated by smartphones and streaming, it may surprise some to learn that traditional print advertising is alive and well — and in fact, thriving in local communities.For small- and medium-sized businesses, print publications like newspapers and community magazines provide something digital platforms can’t always match: trust. Studies show readers view print ads as more credible and...
WILDOMAR – At its meeting Friday afternoon, the Wildomar City Council unanimously voted to appoint Chris Mann, who has served as its Interim City Manager for several months, to the role permanently.Mann brings more than 25 years of local government experience, including successful tenures as City Manager for the cities of Yucaipa and Canyon Lake. During his time in...
MURRIETA — A federal judge has cleared the way for two female athletes and a national advocacy group to pursue discrimination and free speech claims against the Riverside Unified School District, marking a pivotal step in a lawsuit that challenges California’s transgender sports law.The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruled Sept. 24 that plaintiffs T.S.,...
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Golden Bears solidified their position atop the Southwestern League girls’ volleyball standings last Tuesday night, overcoming a slow start to defeat the visiting Murrieta Valley Nighthawks 3-1 and remain undefeated in league play.The night began with a special celebration, as Temecula Valley senior Savannah Sheridan was honored in a pregame ceremony for reaching the...
RIVERSIDE – Get ready for a Halloween experience like no other: Castle Dark is back at Castle Park in Riverside, bringing terrifying thrills and family-friendly fun, and 136 new local jobs to Southern California. Running on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 19 through November 1, Castle Dark 2025 offers visitors a full night of scares, excitement, rides, and...
A Temecula family displaced by a February mudslide is asking the community for support as they fight to save their multigenerational home from foreclosure.The Locklin family — Kevin, Lisa, their three daughters, and their golden retriever — were forced out of their residence after a mudslide, which they attributed to improper drainage and erosion control from a Brookfield Residential...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsNoli Indian School’s homecoming was about more than football as the community joined in the festivities held before the game’s kickoff at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12. An annual parade of the Homecoming Court was staged at the school before the decorated vehicles made their way to The Oaks.Led by Grand Marshal Sandy...
MURRIETA — The City of Murrieta, in partnership with MilVet, is proud to announce the launch of the Murrieta MilVet Box initiative, inviting local businesses and organizations to join in supporting deployed military service members and their families. From October 12 through November 12, businesses across the City will serve as official collection sites for much-needed items that will...