The Association of California Water Agencies has ten regions and Region 9 encompasses Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Imperial County. Region 9 has a seven-member board, and Eastern Municipal Water District board member Joe Grindstaff is now the chair of the Region 9 board.“I’m very happy to be on the ACWA board,” Grindstaff said.The ACWA agencies within Region...
Vicky BoydAg AlertFueled by changing consumer tastes, attractive contracts, the ability to use mechanization, and drought tolerance, the planting of olives for oil continues to expand in California.With the state’s olive oil production at 2 million to 4 million gallons annually, or about 5% to 8% of domestic consumption, California olive oil producers still have ample room to grow.Cliff...
MENIFEE – Bell Mountain Middle School in Menifee has been awarded the Gold Implementation Award by the California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition, a prestigious recognition celebrating schools that have successfully built a safe, positive, and predictable campus environment. The award was officially presented by the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) on November 7.The "Gold" distinction...
The County of Riverside approved the advertisement for bid of a contract for bridge preventative maintenance, and a Willows Avenue bridge in Murrieta Hot Springs and a State Street bridge in San Jacinto are among those that will be refurbished.The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on December 16, with Jose Medina absent, to authorize bids for the...
The Office of Emergency Services was called to a rollover on the freeway today due to a resulting fuel spill. The traffic collision involved a semi-truck and a pickup truck. It was reported early Friday afternoon on northbound Interstate 15 at Bundy Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.The crash was reported at about 12:25 p.m. CHP logs...
Animal Friends of the Valleys announced on Monday, Jan. 6 a temporary closure of its vaccine clinic while the organization searches for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join its team. Those interested in the position are encouraged to submit a job application through the organization’s website. During the closure, AFV will provide updates by email, social media, and its...
MURRIETA – Joseph Livingstone, a Junior at Vista Murrieta High School, was selected by Music for All to be a member of the Bands of America Honor Band in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade presented by Honda, in Pasadena, California. Joseph joined hundreds of performers from across the nation in this prestigious national honor band. Joseph, a clarinet...
San Jacinto Unified School District proudly announces that San Jacinto Leadership Academy cadet Uzziel Uriarte Ledezma has been awarded a prestigious QuestBridge full-ride scholarship to Columbia University. Uriarte Ledezma, who also serves as the SJLA student board representative, earned the highly competitive scholarship through his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service.
QuestBridge is a national nonprofit organization that connects...
The City of Murrieta councilmember Jon Levell, representing District 1, has been selected to serve as Mayor for 2026. He previously served as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 and joined the Murrieta City Council in 2022, demonstrating his dedication and leadership on the council.
A resident of Murrieta for nearly 20 years, Jon Levell has been closely involved in the...