TEMECULA – Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) has named four finalists in its national search for the district’s next superintendent/president, officials announced.The search is being conducted with assistance from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). A committee representing faculty, classified staff, administrators, the student body, trustees, and community members reviewed applications and conducted initial interviews.On April 7, the...
Hemet-San Jacinto Chamber’s one-night-only production blends comedy, local personalities and a suspenseful finale where guests vote to unmask the culprit
HEMET — The Hemet-San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to an evening of suspense, laughter and theatrical fun with its upcoming production of “Murder at the Mixer,” a comedic murder mystery written and directed by Stacey Bailey.The...
Celebrating nearly eight decades of community service, Murrieta Fire & Rescue hosted its 79th annual Firefighters BBQ on Saturday at Town Square Park, drawing residents for a day of live entertainment, vendor markets, and the event's signature smoked tri-tip.
The free, public event is recognized as one of Riverside County's longest-running traditions, with the inaugural barbecue held in 1948. Designed...
Bob GarverContributorGood news, grown-ups, even though most of the screens at your local theater are probably still devoted to “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” there’s a decent option for adults in one of the other houses. I’m convinced that “The Drama” has stayed in the top three at the domestic box office for the past two weekends by reeling...
A pedestrian was transported to a local hospital in stable condition Friday night following a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of Redhawk Parkway and Via Rio Temecula.Deputies were dispatched to the scene at approximately 9:49 p.m. regarding reports of a vehicle-pedestrian traffic collision. Upon arrival, Riverside County Sheriffs located the pedestrian in the roadway. Emergency medical personnel...
Firefighters have achieved 25% containment on the Vista Fire, an active wildfire that has burned 141 acres near El Torro Road, north of Lake Elsinore.The blaze, which ignited on Friday, April 17, is burning under the administration of the CAL FIRE Riverside Unit. Following an aggressive initial attack from aerial and ground resources, crews successfully halted the fire's forward...
Firefighters successfully halted the forward progress of two separate vegetation fires in Riverside County on Friday afternoon, lifting evacuations and securing perimeters in both Wildomar and Sycamore Hills.
The larger of the two incidents, the Palomar Fire, ignited in the 21000 block of Palomar Street in Wildomar. By 4:20 p.m., crews had contained 75% of the 11-acre blaze. All associated...
The Linfield Christian Lions and the Woodcrest Christian Royals take the field this week in a matchup that carries significant weight for both programs. Hosted at Linfield Christian's home field, the game this week presents a critical opportunity for two teams desperate to reverse their recent fortunes. Both squads enter the contest burdened by three-game losing streaks, making this...
The Golden Bears continued their impressive run last Friday, defeating Murrieta Mesa 8-2 in a Southwestern League matchup. The Golden Bears, now 14-4 overall and 6-0 in league play, have made a habit of winning big, with seven victories this season coming by six or more runs.Pitcher Mateo Mendoza was once again a key contributor, tossing two innings without...
Edward Finger had raced in Barona Speedway’s Pure Stocks class since 2023, but the Murrieta driver has transitioned to the Hobby Stocks division. Finger made his Hobby Stocks debut April 11 and finished second in the heat race.Finger was running second in the main event before his ignition coil broke and he went into the pits. The Daffern brothers...