CORONA – While Corona may officially sit outside the Temecula and Murrieta area, Seth Hernandez’s recent honor has made him a regional name to watch. The Corona High School baseball standout was surprised on Thursday with the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year trophy, cementing his position as one of the most exciting young players in the country.The...
MURRIETA – Realtor Kirk Effinger will become President of the Rotary Club of Murrieta July 1, succeeding Dr. Jim Yanoschik.
A self-described “real estate lifer,” Effinger is currently an Associate Broker with Century 21 Affiliated in Temecula. He has over 40 years of diverse experience in the housing industry with roles ranging from construction to lending, project management, and home...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Month of the Military Caregiver, G.R. Zuniga of Temecula traveled to Washington, D.C. with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to meet with elected leaders about the gaps in support offered to Americans caring for loved ones living with military-connected wounds and illnesses. Zuniga also participated in the Foundation’s National Convening on Military and...
MENIFEE – Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) announces that its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation, marking the first time the program has received this level of support aimed directly at reducing student financial burdens.The grant, titled Removing Barriers, Ensuring Student Success, is designed to eliminate common financial...
Menifee, CA – On June 19, 2025, at approximately 5:56 P.M., the Menifee Police Department responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Briggs Road and Gardner Lane.
Upon arrival, officers located a 2018 Kia Sportage with minor front-end crash damage that was fully engulfed in flames. It was discovered that the solo occupant driver, a 65-year-old female...
The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce 2024-2025 Student of the Month program culminated in its 30th annual Student of the Year Scholarship and Recognition Breakfast on May 15 at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. Emcee Mary Walters, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, was proud to announce that each of...
MENIFEE – The Menifee Police Department sent out a two-officer DUI Enforcement team to seek DUI drivers on Saturday, June 7, 2025, between the hours of 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Several drivers were stopped for various vehicle code violations and issued citations for these observed violations.
The residents of Menifee can rest assured the Menifee Police Department is committed...
MENIFEE – Construction on the Bradley Road Bridge over the Salt Creek Wash is set to begin this summer. The City of Menifee is building a 365-foot-long bridge on Bradley Road to address historic flooding that regularly forces the road to close during rain events.The $16 million project is fully funded through a combination of federal, state, county, and...
Protesters gathered at the intersection of Florida and Sanderson Avenues in Hemet late Saturday afternoon, June 14 for a No Kings demonstration, where participants voiced concerns about immigration policy, recent ICE raids, and expressed cultural pride.The crowd was upbeat and passionate, with many attendees willing to speak about their reasons for joining the protest. Signs and chants reflected criticism...