SACRAMENTO — As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program. Backed by a $2 billion statewide investment for more than 5 million children, CalKIDS is the greatest education-focused asset-building effort in the nation,...
PERRIS – Longtime Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Board Member Phil Paule has been selected as the organization’s new delegate to serve on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) Board of Directors.Paule replaces EMWD Board Member Jeff Armstrong, who announced earlier this month that he would step down from the Metropolitan Board of Directors to spend more...
MENIFEE – The Menifee Union School District Board of Education proudly announces the recipients of the 2025-2026 District Educators of the Year awards, recognizing nine outstanding individuals for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success.These annual awards celebrate excellence across all district functions, from classroom instruction to administrative and support services. The winners were selected through a rigorous...
LAKE ELSINORE - The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) Board of Directors has selected its officers for the 2026 term during its meeting on Dec. 11. Director Andy Morris (Division 5) was elected President by a 5-0 vote, taking the helm from Director Chance Edmondson, who served in the role for the past two years. Director Darcy M....
TEMECULA – The City of Temecula reports that the major renovation of the hockey rink at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, a project designed to enhance safety, comfort, and year-round usability at one of the city’s most popular outdoor recreation facilities, is nearing completion.Planned improvements include the installation of new, high-performance rink flooring and the addition of a modern, arena-style...
From 2021 to 2024, Santa and Mrs. Claus opened their home in Temecula to the public for photos with Santa. The couple, whose actual names are Mark Sharp and Lynda Bacon, moved from Temecula to Murrieta in April 2025. Since their new residence wasn’t ready for photos with Santa this year, Santa and Mrs. Claus accepted an offer to...
The City of Menifee proudly announces that its Finance Department has been honored with the prestigious “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This marks the fourth consecutive year the finance team has received this honor, showcasing the City's unwavering commitment to meeting the highest principals of financial reporting.The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award was received...
Have you ever said, “God, I thought you loved me?”Maybe you’re reading this today, and you’re in a dark place of suffering. And you can’t understand why. Maybe you feel like God has abandoned you. Or hates you. Or is punishing you.Those are honest, raw questions — the kind that keep us awake at night and leave us staring...
SACRAMENTO – As severe winter storms are predicted to pelt the state with extreme wind, rain, and snow, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is working to help Californians understand their insurance coverage and how they can recover from storm damage. The length and nature of the storm is predicted to bring the type, intensity, and duration of rainfall that can...
The State Water Resources Control Board has a State Revolving Fund which provides 20-year loans at interest rates between 1.5 percent and 3.0 percent, and the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District will be seeking a State Revolving Fund loan for Phase II of the district’s Mission Trail trunk sewer project.The December 11 EVMWD board meeting included a 5-0 vote...