The Rancho California Water District board approved the RCWD budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.The 6-0 board vote on June 12, with Brian Brady absent for medical reasons, approved a budget with operating expenses of $98,820,998. The budget anticipates 49,922 acre-feet of customer purchases.“Rancho Water has a good outlook,” said RCWD board vice-president J.D. Harkey.The Rancho California Water District comprises...
TEMECULA – Southern California is a powerhouse of baseball talent, consistently shaping players who go on to dominate the professional leagues. The 2025 MLB Draft reinforces this tradition with a stellar lineup of athletes whose skills, stories, and dedication highlight the region’s significance in the world of baseball. From rising high school stars to seasoned professionals breaking through the...
Murrieta residents are invited to enjoy an evening of baseball and community spirit at "Murrieta Night" at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium on Wednesday, July 31. Hosted by the City of Murrieta, Explore Murrieta, and the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce, the event begins at 5 p.m. and features expo booths, a ceremonial first pitch by Mayor Cindy Warren, and a...
TEMECULA — Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) announces that its accreditation has been officially reaffirmed for the next seven years by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). This recognition underscores the college’s commitment to academic quality, institutional integrity, and student success.The Commission’s decision follows a comprehensive evaluation process that included MSJC’s Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER), a...
Heartworms are one of the most common and serious health threats faced by pets. According to the American Heartworm Society, more than a million U.S. pets are infected with heartworms, and incidence numbers are rising—even though heartworms are easily prevented. To equip pet parents to provide the protection their four-legged family members need this summer and year-round, the American...
Tim O’LearySpecial to Valley NewsAuthor Caitlin Rother left us with a disturbing thought as she launched the sale of her book that details the baffling murders of a young Fallbrook family.We may never know who killed the newcomers to our community. And thus, we may never know whether the man who was convicted by a jury actually committed those...
The Temecula Valley Historical Society invites the public to a fascinating program on The Aviation History of Hemet at 6 pm on Monday, July 28, at the newly air-conditioned Little Temecula History Museum next to Kohls in south Temecula.The speaker, Ken Graff, started hanging out with aviators at the Hemet-Ryan Airport in 1947 when he was a child. He...
WASHINGTON – The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns the public about criminals impersonating legitimate health insurers and their investigative team members. These criminals are sending emails and text messages to patients and health care providers, disguising them as legitimate communications from trusted health care authorities.The messages are designed to pressure victims into disclosing protected health information, medical records, personal...
A pair of June 10 Riverside County Board of Supervisors votes accepted four Lakeland Village roads into the County Maintained Road System.One 5-0 vote accepted Nelson Avenue into the public road system. The other 5-0 vote accepted Borchard Road, Cissna Place, and Willsie Drive as public roadways.Cissna Place and Willsie Drive are off of Borchard Road. Nelson Avenue is...
WILDOMAR – Baseball Resource Group (BRG), in collaboration with the Lakeland Village/Wildomar Pony Baseball League, the City of Wildomar, Riverside County District 2 Supervisor Karen Spiegel, and District 3 Supervisor Chuck Washington, is proud to announce a Free Summer Baseball Camp for youth athletes in preparation for the upcoming Fall season and the official launch of the Lakeland Village/Wildomar...