Anthony O’LearyContributorHEMET — Astronauts, rockets, and spaceships lit up the imagination of 25 at-risk children during My City Youth’s Space Week on July 29. Youth ages 8 to 16 gathered in Hemet for two “Gearing Up for STEM” Mentor Protégé workshops, where they built model rockets and spaceships they could proudly call their own. The event was made possible...
MENIFEE – Menifee Union School District (MUSD) hosted its annual Bike Skills Day at the district office on Saturday, Sept. 13, transforming the space into a hub of activity and safety education. The free community event welcomed 250 residents and their children, providing hands-on guidance, essential safety tips, and valuable resources to build confidence on two wheels.The successful event...
The Temecula City Council approved an amendment to the design and environmental professional services contract for the Diaz Road Expansion Project.A 5-0 vote on September 9 approved an amendment to the contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. The amendment adds $200,000 to the contingency amount and allows for additional services under the agreement.David Evans and Associates is headquartered...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meals containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated pre-cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). FSIS expects more updates as this investigation continues. As more information becomes available, FSIS will update this public health...
Southwest Riverside County residents will have no shortage of fall fun this October, with a slate of Halloween- and harvest-themed events across Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Canyon Lake and beyond. From family-friendly markets to concerts and seasonal bashes, here’s a glance at six upcoming cross-county events ushering in the festivities all month long:
Harvest Hangout at Kompoocha Brewing — Saturday, Oct....
UPDATE: According to Caltrans, the SR76 is reopened to 1-way controlled traffic 12.6 mi east of the Junction of I 15 /at Cole Grade Rd/ (San Diego Co) - Due to a traffic collisionPAUMA VALLEY — A fatal crash shut down both directions of state Route 76 and Cole Grade Road Friday afternoon, creating major traffic disruptions as authorities...
In an era dominated by smartphones and streaming, it may surprise some to learn that traditional print advertising is alive and well — and in fact, thriving in local communities.For small- and medium-sized businesses, print publications like newspapers and community magazines provide something digital platforms can’t always match: trust. Studies show readers view print ads as more credible and...
WILDOMAR – At its meeting Friday afternoon, the Wildomar City Council unanimously voted to appoint Chris Mann, who has served as its Interim City Manager for several months, to the role permanently.Mann brings more than 25 years of local government experience, including successful tenures as City Manager for the cities of Yucaipa and Canyon Lake. During his time in...