Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe young students who attend Soboba Tribal Preschool were excited and delighted to spend the morning with their grandparents and great grandparents at a special party at the Soboba Sports Complex, Sept. 5.Each class performed two songs they learned especially for the Grandparents Day event, with each group singing “Oy Noma’max.” The...
MENIFEE – Alexander “Alex” Friedrichs, a longtime elementary school teacher in Menifee, has won a national Parents’ Picks Award for his children’s book Sweet Rescue, earning recognition as one of the best parent-tested, kid-approved books in the country.Friedrichs said he was stunned when he first opened the email announcing the award."I was shocked. I had to read the email...
The Hamilton Museum and Ranch Foundation hosted their third annual Founders Day celebration at the museum Saturday, Sept. 13, attracting a huge diversity of vendors and guests. Artisans and crafters, games, wagon rides, antique cars, contests and food/beverage vendors enjoyed a perfect day in the cool shade of the ranch's trees.An exciting series of contests featuring down-home skills were...
Father Kien Kieu of Sacred Heart Catholic Church will offer prayers for pets and their families during the Blessing of the Animals ceremony Saturday, Oct. 4.The outdoor service, held in the church’s courtyard, welcomes animals of all kinds - from dogs and cats to birds, reptiles and livestock - to receive a blessing. Parishioners and community members are encouraged...
A man was arrested Monday morning after deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 39000 block of Bautista Canyon Road, authorities said.Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the property about 7:41 a.m. Sept. 15 after a caller reported an unknown man on her land, according to Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez, public information officer for the...
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 City of Temecula invites residents to the 2025 Health & Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center Quad (41000 Main Street). In honor of National Preparedness Month, this free event combines health, wellness, and emergency readiness resources into one impactful community gathering.This year, the City proudly recognizes...
Childhood is supposed to be a magical time filled with laughter, scraped knees, and happy memories that live on as some of the best times of our lives. Hidden between the vibrant chaos of childhood is a dark epidemic that often goes unnoticed until it is too late: childhood depression. As a parent, being deeply tuned in to your...
Hamilton High School hosted a girls' volleyball tournament on September 13, and the Bobcats placed second in the tournament, while Temecula Prep won the championship.“It was a great day of competition,” said Hamilton Coach Lance Fogle.“Things went really well,” Fogle said. “All the schools that were there seemed to enjoy it. We had good sportsmanship throughout, and it was...
Big plays on special teams and an explosive performance from a standout quarterback defined an eventful Week 4 of the high school football season across the Inland area.In a fierce crosstown rivalry game, Chaparral left no doubt, defeating Great Oak 64-14 on Friday night. Junior quarterback Dane Weber was the catalyst for the Pumas, accounting for four touchdowns in...