Inspired by his mother and a TV sitcom character, Chef Tony Onzures decided to improve wholesome homemade fare in Anza, one private lesson at a time.His cooking students learn to make popular dishes – from appetizers, desserts and entrees – all from scratch. His gentle and positive guidance is the talk of social media.“Believe it or not, my mom...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a series of fee increases for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services to impose on the 15 cities it serves, Tuesday, Jan. 8, ostensibly to ensure that the deficit-plagued agency recoups what it spends.“This has been a six- to eight-month process, developing formulas to address budget shortcomings and recover our costs,”...
Concerned about a lack of detailed information, Riverside County supervisors voted Tuesday, Jan, 8, to postpone a hearing on whether to permit Sheriff Chad Bianco and his staff to take over management of facilities maintenance at sheriff's buildings, as well as independently handle future public works projects.Supervisor Karen Spiegel expressed a lack of confidence in the data provided to her...
The Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians received authorization from the federal government to open reservation land near Mountain Center to hemp cultivation, the tribe announced Wednesday, Jan. 8.“We look forward to partnering with outside businesses to produce a successful venture that will in turn provide economic growth for our reservation,” tribal Chair Steven Estrada said. “As a non-gaming...
ANZA – The Anza Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1873 and Auxiliary, 59011 Bailey Road, would like to thank all the folks in Anza and the surrounding areas for coming out for their Friday dinners, Sunday breakfasts and other activities.The post appreciates your support. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be a member of the post. But if...
Two felons accused of robbing and fatally shooting a 61-year-old Anza man must stand trial on first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled Friday, Jan. 10.Brandon Noll Pollard, 28, of Escondido and Maxwell Hakole Reynolds, 29, of Anza were arrested summer 2019 for the alleged slaying of Khamsene Singnolay.Following a preliminary hearing, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kelly...
Four years ago, Newsweek reported in a powerful article, “China forces its political prisoners to sell body parts,” but little has been printed in American news outlets since. So what did they report and can it still be confirmed?They reported, “Dozens of highly respected investigators, scholars and government officials around the world claim the Chinese government is harvesting organs...
Dignitaries, city and county officials, along with other interested parties, made their way to the northeast corner of Winchester and Skyview roads in French Valley Friday, Jan. 10, for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new French Valley Library.“The central location of this new library in the French Valley community will be valuable for everyone, no matter your age,” Riverside County...
A full house turned out Friday, Jan. 10, for a town hall meeting and legislative update by 67th District Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508 in Wildomar.Melendez told the audience about some of the laws taking effect in the state that she believed would be pertinent to her constituents.She also spent a little time promoting...
Republican U.S. Rep. Duncan D. Hunter resigned his seat in the House, Monday, Jan. 13, more than one month after pleading guilty to a corruption charge, leaving vacant one of the Republican Party’s few remaining House seats in heavily Democratic California.Hunter’s departure ends his family’s political dynasty in which he and his father, Duncan L. Hunter, represented the San...