Dear Editor;
How disturbing that California legislators are sponsoring SB 805 while L.A. County drafts an ordinance requiring federal agents to reveal their identities during high-risk law enforcement operations. Reports indicate that radical protesters are harassing and threatening federal agents as they become known.
These proposed edicts are just more tone-deaf Democratic progressive symbolism over substance … and they’re unenforceable. Any...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsEach summer, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Tribal Council presents an Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony, highlighting students’ accomplishments. On July 20, more than 75 students were recognized for their outstanding educational efforts during the 2024-2025 school year.Emcee Steven Estrada, who serves as Tribal Executive Officer, introduced Tribal Council Chairman Isaiah Vivanco...
LAKE ELSINORE – Actor Dean Norris brought Hollywood charm and hometown pride to the Lake Elsinore Storm baseball game on Friday, August 1st. The event, part of the team’s spirited "Breaking Bats Night," thrilled fans who packed The Diamond stadium to connect with the star best known for playing Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad.The celebration began at the gates,...
TEMECULA – The Rancho Christian Eagles baseball team turned heads across Temecula and the Inland Valley this past spring, charging through the season with energy and passion that brought them a league crown and a lasting place in local sports history. With an impressive 15-8 overall record and dominating 14-1 mark in league play, the Eagles combined clutch play,...
LAKE ELSINORE – The Lake Elsinore Storm, the Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, found themselves at the heart of this year’s MLB trade deadline, as the Padres made moves aimed at boosting their playoff ambitions and reshaping the rosters of affiliates across the organization.The Padres and Orioles agreed to a high-impact deal that sent four promising Storm...
Thursday at 5:45 pm the Sheriff's Department confirmed that Sunny had been found and the Feather Alert was deactivated.UPDATE Thursday: Village News has obtained information that Sunnie Eagleton has been found and was apparently close by, staying with a friend, according to a family member. However, the Sheriff's Department reports that she is still classified as missing._____________________________________________________On 08/02/25, at...
Temecula’s beloved Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar at Promenade Temecula is set to close permanently. According to reports on Patch and local chatter on Reddit, the restaurant will sunset operations on September 10, 2025, ending a 15-year run in the community.A local favorite with a mountain‑town vibeOpened in the early 2000s at the west end of Promenade Temecula, Lazy...
On the summer evening of July 26, the valley skies were brushed with the picturesque hues of pinks and blues as the sun began to set. More than 50 people gathered not for tattoo ink, but for craft beer and conversation at Temecula’s beloved Old Rose Tattoo. Since opening its doors in 2015, the shop has become known for...
MENIFEE – Mayor Ricky Estrada, who serves as a Reservist in the U.S. Air Force, has been called to active duty overseas for a six-month deployment. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Karwin will assume mayoral duties when Mayor Estrada’s deployment begins in October.
“I love Menifee and America, and that is why I have dedicated my life to public service as...
TEMECULA — A formal appeal has been filed with the California Department of Education (CDE) over what is being described as a mishandled investigation by the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) into a sexual harassment complaint made by Trustee Jennifer Wiersma against fellow board member Steven Schwartz.
The appeal, submitted July 29 by Davison IP, a Southern California law...