Where slot canyons, sea stars, and surfboards spark young imaginations
As you can see in the photos, we arrived in Encinitas after 6 p.m. Low tide was at 7:30, so we went after work. The sun was peeking over the ocean as we stepped onto the sand after descending the stairs onto Swami’s Beach. The tide pools were nice and...
As a concerned member of the surrounding community—not a resident within the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) boundaries, nor someone with any personal or professional ties to those involved—I offer this commentary based solely on publicly available information. I do not claim insight into internal processes, nor do I possess confidential knowledge. But from what has emerged in...
Dear Editor,We attend school board meetings across Southern California to help safeguard students and parents—but I’ve never witnessed anything as dysfunctional as the Temecula Valley Unified School District meeting under Board President Malinda Anderson on July 21, 2025.From the start, Anderson reversed the board agenda—allowing trustees to speak before public comment, violating standard procedure.She repeatedly interrupted public speakers, shouting...
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – As a result of continual progressive hazards, including increased wildfire threats throughout all of California, the County of Riverside, partner cities, and CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department introduce a fleet upgrade and expansion.The new fleet includes 18 Type I Fire Engines for firefighting, six Squads equipped to support a variety of responses including rescues, three Type...
TEMECULA — A quietly brooding tension has turned into a citywide debate after Baily's in Old Town Temecula, one of the area's most iconic live music venues, announced the cancellation of all live band performance acts for the remainder of 2025. The decision, prompted by ongoing enforcement of a 2006 sound ordinance, has drawn in musicians, DJs, business owners,...
Residents who lost food because of this summer’s fires or power outages may qualify for replacement benefits
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – It has already been an active fire season in Riverside County, and officials are urging residents to take all necessary precautions to stay safe and prepared.CalFresh customers who lost food purchased with their benefits due to wildfires that began on...
The most recent summer concert in the Live! @ the Plateau Summer Concert Series featured The Olivia Show and Summer Nights, an Olivia Newton-John tribute act, on Saturday, July 19 at Pavilion stage behind the Santa Rosa Plateau Visitor Center in Murrieta.Making an appearance was California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, a supporter of the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education...
Dr. Damanpreet JamaraiChief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of CaliforniaAs we grow older, we begin losing bone density and mass, which may make us more susceptible to bone-related conditions, including osteoporosis and injuries. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, often resulting in fractures and other serious health issues, according to the U.S. Centers for...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsSoboba Tribal TANF program members had the opportunity to experience the 2025 National UNITY Conference in San Diego, June 27-July 1. Four adults accompanied the 17 youths, including Senior Program Specialist Annalisa Tucker.She said the conference shows Native youth the importance of being an activist and how important it is to not...
With wildfires scorching California in unprecedented numbers this year, fire safety is paramount for residents across the state. And while lightning strikes and extreme heat play a role, experts say most wildfires are caused by people, often unintentionally.Downed or damaged power lines, equipment failures, careless campfires and traffic accidents can all spark a blaze. But one of the most...