City officials, project partners, and local cyclists gathered Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, to celebrate the grand opening of the Nicolas Road extension and the debut of the Nicolas Multi-Use Trail in Temecula.The ribbon-cutting ceremonies marked the completion of a major infrastructure milestone that connects Winchester Road to Butterfield Stage Road. Central to the project is the Nicolas Multi-Use Trail,...
MENIFEE – The Menifee Union School District (MUSD) hosted a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the completed $15 million transformation of Hans Christensen Academy (HCA). While the campus is currently operating as a middle school for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, this event marks the official countdown to its full reopening this August as a premier Transitional...
On February 12, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) honored Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams as the recipient of the 2026 City Manager of the Year Award.The City Manager of the Year Award recognizes a city manager who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to serving their community. CCMF selected Mr. Adams as this year’s recipient in recognition of...
SAN JACINTO – After 14 years of leadership at Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District and a 35-year career in public service, General Manager Dean Wetter has announced his retirement effective this May.“We are sad to see Dean go; however, we are fully supportive of his well-deserved decision,” Valley-Wide Board of Directors President Jan B. Bissell said. “Dean has provided...
Grandfathers For Golf, a Hemet/San Jacinto-based nonprofit that teaches children to play golf at no cost, will hold its 16th Annual Memorial Tourney on Friday, March 13, at Soboba Springs Golf Course in San Jacinto. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and will follow a four-person scramble format open to golfers of all skill...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsWhile Valentine’s Day is usually all about love, students at the Soboba Tribal Preschool learned about the importance of friendships as each class hosted a Friendship Party on Feb. 13.Children were asked to bring a Valentine's Gram to “deliver” to each of their peers during circle time, while recipients were taught the...
Popular seasonal recreational trail reopens to public Friday, Feb. 27
HEMET – After a burst of early-season rain, spring has arrived ahead of schedule at Diamond Valley Lake — and so have the wildflowers.Thanks to the late fall and early winter storms, colorful blooms are already dotting the hillsides above the reservoir, prompting the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California...
When dozens of green-and-white street signs were installed across Anza years ago, they served a simple but critical purpose: helping emergency responders find homes more quickly.Now, more of those signs are ready to be placed.“These are signs that we had made for Anza residents when Supervisor Stone was in office,” said Robyn Garrison. “We were able to install about...
The Warner Springs Artisan Guild and Emerald Creek Winery presented their Valentine’s Art & Craft Show Saturday and Sunday, February 14 - 15. The event featured award-winning Emerald Creek wines, live music, beautiful art and fine food. Warner Springs Artisan Guild’s professional artists and artisans showcased original artwork and handmade crafts.Live music was provided by the duo Teagan, and...
Girl Scout cookie season is back in Anza, and local Scouts are once again bringing their signature blend of sweetness and entrepreneurial spirit to the community.Members of Girl Scout Troop 1805 began sales Saturday, Jan. 24, and will continue through Sunday, March 8. In addition to booth sales around town, the girls have been busy filling online orders as...