Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe Soboba Sports Complex was filled with proud family members of the 19 kindergarten students who were graduating from the Soboba Tribal Preschool June 2. With pint-size caps and gowns, the children entered the gymnasium to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance and applause.Once they were all lined up in front of...
TEMECULA – The Luiseño Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) announces the nomination of Mitchell Kiendra, a distinguished educator at Van Avery Prep, for the Outstanding Teacher of American History Award. This honor celebrates educators who exemplify excellence in teaching American history and inspire students to appreciate the nation’s heritage.As a dedicated teacher at Van Avery...
French Valley Café, a veteran-owned restaurant and bar located at the French Valley Airport in Murrieta, recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary.The festivities began on Friday, June 6, with a Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. This special occasion was attended by community representatives, including 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington and Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce president Patrick Ellis, honoring the...
The Department of Waste Resources is excited to offer a free event for K-12 children living in Riverside County on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Kids’ Eco Day (formerly Summer Recycle Camp) is a hands-on, fun activity that will have several zero-waste recycling crafts for children to make from reused items like tin cans, paper,...
The Warner Springs Artisan Guild and local businesses hosted the third annual Warner Springs Wine and Art Trail Saturday and Sunday, June 7 - 8.Skilled artisans were stationed at four venues along scenic Highway 79 South in northern San Diego County. Original art and handmade, one-of-a-kind crafts were featured at family-owned wineries nestled in the rustic Backcountry north of...
The Anza Valley Community Library celebrated its Summer Reading Adventure kickoff Saturday, June 7, with vendors, live music, games, free hotdogs, crafts and family activities.Matthew Dodge strummed his signature tunes during the event, while Mini Pancakes & Sweets served up pancakes, cotton candy and more.High Desert Eclectic offered potted plants, crystals and organic items. Anza Electric Cooperative representatives provided...
Mountain residents are eagerly awaiting the 93rd annual Anza Days events this year. The excitement is electrifying as the fun-filled weekend approaches, with traditional festivities planned for Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. For decades this action-packed celebration has been an essential part of the community and its history. It never fails to be a wonderfully entertaining, humorous,...
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...
Bob Garver
Contributor
After three weeks of domination by the Disney live-action remake “Lilo & Stitch,” it’s time for the top spot at the domestic box office to be taken over by the Dreamworks live-action remake “How to Train Your Dragon.” It feels like it’s too soon to do a remake of a movie from only 15 years ago (Disney has...
What a wonderful celebration of 250 years of Army service, a history lesson and music. The patriotism floods your heart as you view the many proud soldiers marching together in solidarity, different in race and gender, but together in spirit and purpose. I saw two young boys in fatigues holding an American flag patch who were enthusiastically applauded at...