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...
MURRIETA — A federal judge has cleared the way for two female athletes and a national advocacy group to pursue discrimination and free speech claims against the Riverside Unified School District, marking a pivotal step in a lawsuit that challenges California’s transgender sports law.The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruled Sept. 24 that plaintiffs T.S.,...
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Golden Bears solidified their position atop the Southwestern League girls’ volleyball standings last Tuesday night, overcoming a slow start to defeat the visiting Murrieta Valley Nighthawks 3-1 and remain undefeated in league play.The night began with a special celebration, as Temecula Valley senior Savannah Sheridan was honored in a pregame ceremony for reaching the...
RIVERSIDE – Get ready for a Halloween experience like no other: Castle Dark is back at Castle Park in Riverside, bringing terrifying thrills and family-friendly fun, and 136 new local jobs to Southern California. Running on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 19 through November 1, Castle Dark 2025 offers visitors a full night of scares, excitement, rides, and...
A Temecula family displaced by a February mudslide is asking the community for support as they fight to save their multigenerational home from foreclosure.The Locklin family — Kevin, Lisa, their three daughters, and their golden retriever — were forced out of their residence after a mudslide, which they attributed to improper drainage and erosion control from a Brookfield Residential...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsNoli Indian School’s homecoming was about more than football as the community joined in the festivities held before the game’s kickoff at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12. An annual parade of the Homecoming Court was staged at the school before the decorated vehicles made their way to The Oaks.Led by Grand Marshal Sandy...
MURRIETA — The City of Murrieta, in partnership with MilVet, is proud to announce the launch of the Murrieta MilVet Box initiative, inviting local businesses and organizations to join in supporting deployed military service members and their families. From October 12 through November 12, businesses across the City will serve as official collection sites for much-needed items that will...
Sheriff, CAL FIRE and county officials update council on emergency readiness, code enforcement and local investments
Public safety, wildfire preparedness and community development dominated the Anza Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Anza Community Hall.Council members Chair Dennis Whitfield, Vice Chair Phillip Wazdatskey and Secretary Dr. Nate Tran heard reports from county departments, agencies and Supervisor...
Lively games, the smell of fresh popcorn and the laughter of children will fill the air as the Anza Baptist Church hosts its Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 5 p.m.The free celebration promises something for everyone - a petting zoo for the kids, a photo booth for families to capture the moment, roping demonstrations, face painting,...
County of Riverside Code Enforcement is hosting a free tire collection event Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Minor Field Gymkhana Arena, located at 3951 Kirby Rd. in Anza. The initiative encourages residents to dispose of old, unusable and unwanted car tires, aiming to reduce environmental hazards associated with tire pollution.State regulations permit the transportation...