Frank Brines / ARS Master RosarianJanuary and February were “unseasonably” warm. Rose growth and development are dependent on weather, and flower production is particularly affected by temperature, sunshine and water.Typically, the first flush of blooms was expected eight to ten weeks after the major pruning in January/February, but temperatures across the Southwest were so warm that the two rose...
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since the 1992-1993 school year, held its final awards breakfast of the 2025-2026 school year on April 16 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,...
An eighth-grade student from Menifee has earned international recognition after helping Team USA secure a silver medal at the World Tap Dance Championships in Prague, Czech Republic.Harlie Granger, a student at Hans Christensen Middle School, competed against dancers from 21 countries, placing among the world’s top performers. She participated in two categories: Junior Formation, where her team finished fifth,...
Pathfinder Ranch welcomed families from Idyllwild, Hemet, Anza, Murrieta and surrounding mountain communities for a vibrant Earth Day celebration centered on environmental awareness, education and outdoor recreation Saturday, April 18.The Mountain Center-based non-profit outdoor education center and summer camp hosted its first annual Earth Day event, which drew a diverse crowd eager to connect with nature and each other...
The community enjoyed a great number of vendors, food, crafts and music at the first annual Spring in Anza festival Saturday, April 11, at the Anza Village Center.The family-friendly event featured local crafters, food vendors, games and interactive displays designed to bring residents together for a day of springtime fun on a beautiful, sunny day."The Spring in Anza Festival,...
Mr. Happy's Mercantile will present its first Vendor Fair of the 2026 season on Saturday, May 2. The event offers food pop-ups, arts and craft sellers, and tools, horse tack, and vintage collectibles vendors.The Vendor Fair, first organized in 2023, is held the first and third Saturdays - weather permitting - from May through October.Mr. Happy's Mercantile is located...
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...
TEMECULA — The Rancho Christian Eagles softball team continues to dominate the Inland Valley League, riding an eight-game winning streak backed by explosive offense and lights-out pitching.The Eagles (11-3 overall, 5-0 league) recently shut out Citrus Hill 7-0 in a game defined by stellar individual performances. Pitcher Brooklyn Bateman tossed a complete game, allowing just one hit while striking...
MURRIETA – Big news came out of Murrieta Valley High School last week as former graduate Dean Connors is officially heading to the NFL. The Los Angeles Rams signed the speedy running back as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up on April 25.Connors took a dynamic path to professional football. Before dazzling fans in...
Effective May 1, 2026, six hazardous hiking areas across Riverside County will be temporarily closed to the public to mitigate wildfire risks and protect the community.
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Chief Robert Fish recently received approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to implement the closures.
"The proactive measure of temporarily closing these hiking areas is being implemented to...