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...
As winter greens and spring fades the hillsides of the Anza Valley, a familiar plant goes through its yearly cycle - one that brings beauty to open fields but serious risk to local pets.Foxtail grass, a common wild plant throughout inland Southern California, has emerged across roadsides, trails and pastures. While easily overlooked, veterinarians warn that the plant’s seeds...
By Robert CarterHEMET — Firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire late March 31 in the 200 block of North San Jacinto Street, according to authorities.
The incident was reported at 11:57 p.m. at the Bright Smile Dental office, where the Hemet fire chief observed black smoke coming from the roof. The building appeared to be vacant.
Fire crews initiated roof...
It was the third “No Kings” protest gala, a nationwide event where, according to corporate media, some 8 million people gathered across 3,300 locations to stand up against a supposed monarchy. A great display of free, guaranteed by our Constitution.
But do we actually have a monarchy? Or does the label simply depend on who is perceived to be wearing...
Bob GarverContributorIn 2019’s “Ready or Not,” Grace MacCaullay (Samara Weaving) won the deadly game of Hide and Seek that ended the lives of the entire La Domas family. It all tied into a Satanic ritual that frankly didn’t make much sense. Now she has to play another, also-deadly game of Hide and Seek against four other families that hold...
NASA's Artemis II crew is strapped in and their Orion spacecraft is sealed as the countdown continues for the first crewed deep-space mission in more than 50 years. The launch window opens at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Wednesday at Launch Complex 39B. Live coverage of the launch is available to stream via NASA's official broadcast.NASA astronauts Commander Reid Wiseman,...
An overturned 27-foot travel trailer prompted a SigAlert and blocked multiple lanes on northbound Interstate 215 near Clinton Keith Road late Wednesday morning, leaving those involved with unknown injuries.
The collision was reported at approximately 11:38 a.m. Initial logs indicate a vehicle towing the travel trailer—variously described by witnesses as a gray Chevrolet Tahoe or a blue truck—was cut off...
A woman was found dead early Saturday morning after a mobile home fire at a Hemet residence, according to fire officials.Units from the Hemet Fire Department, along with the Hemet Police Department, responded to a reported residential structure fire at about 881 N. Lake St. in the Casa Del Rey mobile home park.Engine 5 was first on scene and...
The Rancho California Water District has awarded West Yost & Associates the design contract for Vail Ranch pressure-reducing stations.The RCWD board voted 7-0 March 12 to award West Yost a $261,836 professional services contract for the design phase of the project. Two above-grade pressure-reducing stations will be installed following completion of the design and appropriate funding and environmental review.The...
RIVERSIDE – As an unseasonable spring heatwave simmers in Riverside County, Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS - PH) officials urge residents to take simple precautions to protect their health in response to elevated temperatures."Extreme heat can be dangerous for anyone, but particularly for seniors, young children, pregnant women and those who work outdoors," said Riverside County...