MENIFEE – The City of Menifee is pleased to announce the hiring of two accomplished professionals to lead key departments within the organization. Orlando Hernandez has been appointed as Director of Community Development, and Michelle Sarkissian will serve as Chief Information Officer. Both individuals bring extensive experience and proven leadership to their respective roles, and their appointments mark a...
ST. PAUL, MN & CHARLOTTE, NC – 3M and Discovery Education announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge top 10 finalists, which includes Kiyara Gunawardena of Temecula. The annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe 17th annual Charity Lip Sync Contest, presented by the Soboba Foundation and Soboba Casino Resort at the SCR Event Center June 13, did not disappoint. The night was filled with talented dancers and “singers” as 13 nonprofits vied for multiple cash prizes. Recreating fan favorites through mashups and more, the variety...
Julie Reeder and Brian BriggsOne of six new night-flying California Chinook firefighting helicopters was placed in Fallbrook a couple of weeks ago, just in time to be available for the Wolf Fire earlier this week. It was strategically placed to serve both northern San Diego County and southwestern Riverside County during peak wildfire season.The CH-47D Chinook, nicknamed “Nine Charlie...
More than 1,000 people of all ages filled Mary Henley Park in Hemet on Thursday, June 19, to join in the second annual Juneteenth celebration hosted by Black Voices of the Valley and the City of Hemet.“We had 11 food vendors, 18 retail vendors, and 10 resource vendors, all who came to celebrate culture, family, and unity,” said Stephanie...
The Temecula Valley Unified School District board has revised and reinstated its parental notification policy, requiring schools to notify parents when any official student record is changed — including updates to names or pronouns.
The vote took place at a board meeting on June 24, passing 4–1 with Trustee Steve Schwartz casting the only dissenting vote.
Under the updated policy, schools...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsMembers of the Soboba Bike Crew teamed up with local nonprofit Boxing for Christ to host the second annual Ride the Valley Together city bike ride in San Jacinto on Saturday, June 14. More than 80 multi-generational riders participated in the 10-mile fun trip that lasted nearly two hours.Vincent Arres, Vice President...
The 93rd annual Anza Days celebrations stoked small town patriotism Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. From Friday’s kick-off dinner/dance to the Thimble Club’s pancake breakfast, parade and festivities in Minor Park on Saturday, the events thrilled residents and visitors alike.For decades these Independence Day activities have been an essential part of the community and its history. Anza...
The Anza Valley Community Library is hosting a pop-up Lunch at the Library in Minor Park every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p m. through July 15.Children ages 18 and under can visit the Little Red School House at Minor Park all summer long for STEAM learning, special crafts, author visits, free lunch and snacks, books and more....