Equestrians from across the region will gather Sept. 12-13 for the McCaffrey Memorial Endurance Ride, honoring veteran James McCaffrey, at the Beauty Mountain Wilderness in Anza.The American Endurance Riding Conference-sanctioned event will feature three riding options: a 10-mile introductory ride, a 25-mile limited-distance ride and a 50-mile endurance ride. All breeds of horses are welcome, and new riders are...
Anza’s history will come alive Saturday, Sept. 12, during the Hamilton Museum and Ranch Foundation’s annual Founders Day celebration.The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hamilton Museum in Anza. The day will begin with the national anthem and a Cahuilla Indian blessing.Visitors can step back in time with a Juan Bautista de Anza...
The Anza Valley Outlook Sheriff's Blotter is a list of calls that allows residents to see what law enforcement activity is occurring in their communities.The Sheriff's Blotter data is obtained from the official calls for service records kept by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. However, calls where the release of the information could cause harm to an individual or...
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California awarded a design-build contract to upgrade the pressure control structure and electrical system at Lake Mathews.The MWD board voted unanimously Aug. 18 to award the contract to PCL Construction West Coast Inc. The initial contract is for $29.2 million, although it will be amended for construction after a guaranteed maximum price is...
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approved a change order to the contract to replace two valves at the Lake Skinner outlet tower.A unanimous MWD board vote on August 18 authorized an increase of $25,000 in change order authority to the existing procurement contract with B&K Valves and Equipment, Inc. The foundry, which manufactured the valves, is located...
The first-ever Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree exemplification in Riverside County took place August 22 at St. Martha Catholic Church in Murrieta.“It went really well,” said Padre Pio Assembly faithful navigator Rice Berkshire.The Knights of Columbus was founded by Connecticut priest Michael McGivney in 1882 and now has more than 17,000 parish-level councils worldwide. The first three Knights of...
The Senior Stability Alliance branch of the Healthy Valley Foundation hosted a virtual forum on Aug. 18 to discuss available housing resources in the San Jacinto Valley. The purpose of the nonprofit’s initiative is to expand, protect, and preserve housing for local seniors. With 28% of Hemet residents age 65+ and 34% age 55-64, it is a real concern...
MENIFEE — A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a collision in the 28000 block of Goetz Road at approximately 10:30 p.m on Saturday, August 22.A CAL FIRE battalion chief came upon the crash and reported a suspected impaired driver who had become aggressive, prompting a request for assistance from the Menifee Police Department.Three...
Galway Downs fundraiser will feature equestrian performances, live country music, barbecue dinner and auctions Sept. 19
TEMECULA — The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau will partner with Galway Downs to present the 11th annual Cowboy Jubilee Saturday, Sept. 19, in Temecula.The signature fundraising event supports environmental education programs for children and teenagers throughout Southwest Riverside County. Festivities...