Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansFrom June 15-17, the Soboba Tribal Environmental Department (STED) hosted the Spring 2026 Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) meeting at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center.The EPA Pacific Southwest (Region 9) RTOC is a partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and federally recognized Tribal Nations in Arizona, California, Nevada and the Pacific Islands. The...
By Bob Garver
“Minions & Monsters” is the seventh cinematic outing for the Minions, the jellybean-like animated gibberish-spewers all voiced by Pierre Coffin. Apparently, long before they met Gru of “Despicable Me,” they had an adventure in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
At the beginning of the story, the Minions are once again looking to serve the most despicable master possible,...
Murrieta Hot Springs ResortLong before Talia Kitchen welcomed its first guests, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort had already established itself as one of Southern California's most celebrated wellness destinations. Founded in 1902, the historic property became nationally recognized for the restorative qualities of its naturally heated geothermal mineral waters, attracting visitors seeking relaxation and healing for well over a century....
Shelby MortimoreSpecial to the Valley NewsIf you’ve been telling yourself, “I know I need to exercise, I just don’t know where to start,” you’re not alone! Every day, people are bombarded with conflicting fitness advice, which makes it easy for anyone to feel overwhelmed before they’ve even begun.My name is Shelby Mortimore, and I am a personal trainer and...
Five-week celebration of music, art, food and community benefits youth nature educationMURRIETA - A beloved summer tradition at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve has been reimagined as Plateau Palooza, a five-week celebration of live music, fine art, specialty food and community—all benefiting youth nature education programs throughout Southwest Riverside County.Presented by The Nature Education Foundation, Plateau Palooza builds...
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...
Join Knöppelåsen and the Temecula Valley Native Plant Network Saturday, July 18 at 5 p.m. for an evening celebrating native plants, music, community and the beauty of Aguanga's night skies.A delicious farm to table meal prepared by Chef Alex Calapodis and others will feature fresh, seasonal flavors. Dinner is $25 per person. Bring your own beverage is suggested.Guests can...
Illegal cannabis cultivation continues to pose threats to California’s fish and wildlife habitats through a wide variety of environmental impacts, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. CDFW teams documented thousands of pounds of trash and infrastructure, harmful chemicals, illegal water diversions, habitat destruction and even poaching at illicit grow sites in 2025.The public remains one of...
The 94th annual Anza Days celebrations displayed community patriotism and neighborly fun on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27.Though the theme of this year's event was Celebrating Our Military Branches, many parade participants went even further, honoring the nation's 250th semiquincentennial, service members, and veterans.The kickoff dinner/dance Friday evening at the Anza Community Hall featured a country-themed menu...