Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of four articles highlighting Autism Acceptance Month.
A newly released book, Real Words with Sam by Fallbrook resident J. Brad Britton and his son Sam, is drawing attention during Autism Acceptance Month. The book portrays Sam, a local non-speaking individual with autism who has learned to communicate through a spelling-based method,...
Riverside County officials, community groups, and local leaders gathered on Thursday, March 26 at Europa Village Winery to celebrate the opening of the new Temecula Valley Wine Country Archway, a landmark marking the official entrance to Wine Country.The event was hosted by Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington and the Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) to commemorate...
These adorable pups and many more are waiting to be adopted. They are at the San Jacinto Animal Campus located at 581 So. Grand Ave., San Jacinto. Can’t make it to the shelter? Visit 24petconnect.comNot ready to adopt? Our Dog Day Out program gives dogs like these a chance to show who they are. Learn more here: https://rcdas.org/dog-day-outAdoption fees...
TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the City of Temecula, will be hosting the 2026 State of the City Address. This event will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Pechanga Resort Casino. The State of the City address will be delivered by Honorable Mayor Jessica Alexander...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsSoboba Band of Luiseño Indians Chairman Isaiah Vivanco was among those who testified before the State Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs on March 13. The hearing, held at the Barona Band of Mission Indians’ reservation, focused on the subject of insurance affordability. Assemblymember James C. Ramos, Chairman of the Select...
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since the 1992-1993 school year, held its most recent awards breakfast on March 12 at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.Sally Myers of BMW Management/Sizzler restaurants, who founded the nonprofit program that partners with the Chamber, emceed the event. She...
MORENO VALLEY – The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources (RCDWR) will host a FREE home composting workshop for the public on Saturday, April 4, 9 AM – 1 PM at the RCDWR main office located at 14310 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.Attendees will learn how to turn organic materials, such as yard trimmings and food scraps, into nutrient-rich soil amendment through various...
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...
Leadership, dedication to continuing education and community service were recently recognized for several members of the Anza Electric Cooperative.The Cooperative congratulated board directors Ryall Stewart and Diane Sieker, who each earned professional certifications through continuing education programs offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Stewart received his Gold Level Certification, while Sieker earned her Board Leadership Certification.These certifications...
Community members of all ages are invited to take part in the first round of observations for the new Community Pollinator Garden project in Anza, beginning Friday, April 3 at the corner of State Highway 371 and Bahrman Road. The gate will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m..This initial observation event marks the starting point of the...