PERRIS - San Jacinto driver Lane Hoffarth won the 2025 Trailer Figure 8 season championship at Perris Auto Speedway while finishing second in the overall Night of Destruction points standings.Hoffarth also drove in the regular Figure 8 races and in the Demo Cross class. He finished the season sixth in the Demo Cross standings and had the seventh-most regular...
SAN DIEGO – With a postseason berth on the line, the San Diego State volleyball team delivered a decisive 3-0 victory over Fresno State on Saturday afternoon, securing its spot in the Mountain West Championship. The straight-set win (25-13, 25-21, 25-21) at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym was an emotional Senior Day triumph and another homecoming of sorts, featuring...
Dear Residents of District 5,
This week, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the backbone of our great district: volunteers. December 5 is International Volunteer Day, a day that many hard-working volunteers are celebrated and thanked for their sincere efforts in uplifting our community. In a time of holidays and joyful spirits, it’s important to acknowledge all...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsEach year, students and staff at Noli Indian School collaborate to present a potluck lunch at their campus, “Honoring Our Elders.” The afternoon of singing, dancing, and delicious food brought out the best among the students as they tended to all aspects of the event on Nov. 24.The school is located on...
BANNING – With recent developments surrounding federal SNAP benefits, the Office of Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez continues its monthly free produce distribution events to support families facing potential food insecurity.To date, the initiative has provided tens of thousands of pounds of fresh, nutritious produce to hundreds of families in need across the Fifth District. Last month, the program was able...
The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Murrieta Valley USD Early Learning Center on Nov. 20. Emcee Mary Walters welcomed everyone to the breakfast and explained that the program, founded by Sally Myers of BMW Management/Sizzler restaurants, celebrates and honors outstanding students who make a significant difference in...
It may be quieter in December, but on hot, windy days in late summer, the quiet at Hemet-Ryan Airport can vanish in seconds. A radio crackles, pilots sprint for the flight line, and within minutes red-and-white aircraft are lifting off over west Hemet, banking toward smoke columns over the Inland Empire, San Jacinto Mountains, or foothills above North San...
Galway Downs has transformed its sprawling equestrian grounds into a sparkling seasonal attraction this year, welcoming families, friends, and visitors to its Winterfest in Temecula. Running through early January, the event offers a festive escape where holiday lights, seasonal music, and outdoor activities set the tone for winter celebrations in Southern California.Winterfest was built for families: the tiny ones,...