Dr. Joseph Komrosky was elected president of the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) board at the district’s annual organizational meeting, held on December 4, 2025.The vote followed several tense exchanges between board members.Dr. Komrosky, who previously served as board president, thanked Trustees Dr. Melinda Anderson and Jennifer Wiersma for their support. He also referenced the vote in a...
Anza Valley families and friends came together Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Community Hall for the annual Anza Christmas Tree Lighting, filling the evening with music, laughter and holiday cheer.The Hamilton/Cottonwood Choir set the tone with a lively performance of seasonal favorites as proud parents recorded every song. Inside the Hall, children crowded around tables for cookie and ornament...
Knöppelåsen invites the community to a special outdoor event, Trail Wanderings & Wonderings, Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m.. This family-friendly gentle one-mile walk offers an opportunity to connect with nature while exploring one of the region’s hidden treasures: the old-growth chaparral at the base of Cahuilla Mountain.The easy, family-friendly journey will begin at the Old Ranger Station, located...
AEC understands the struggles that families can face during this time of year. With this awareness, the organization called upon its close-knit community to help support families experiencing difficult times. AEC expressed pride in the neighbors who showed compassion and contributed donations, making it possible to bring joy to 53 children on Christmas morning.The benevolence of the community, AEC...
Twinkling from living room trees to neighborhood light shows, electric Christmas lights are so entwined with the season it’s easy to forget how new the tradition is - and how deliberate its beginnings were.The story starts with two familiar names: Thomas Edison and his colleague Edward H. Johnson. Edison, who perfected a practical incandescent bulb in 1879, is credited...
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...
As we look to 2026, our team at Village News and Valley News is filled with genuine excitement and gratitude, and yet we are at a pivotal point. For nearly three decades, we have worked to offer a trusted source of independent, local journalism in a world that grows noisier, more polarized, and more confusing by the day. I...
Bob GarverContributorFrom its ridiculous opening scene, there is little denying that “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is one of the stupidest movies of 2025. Its only real competition comes from Disney’s live-action “Snow White” remake thinking that its Dwarfs were fit for human eyesight. And it’s not even the fun kind of stupid horror movie. It was never really...
Railroad Canyon Elementary School welcomed families and community members on Friday, Dec. 5 for its annual Holiday Family Craft and Game Night, a free seasonal celebration that filled the school with festive cheer, creativity, and community spirit.From 5 to 7 p.m., the school’s multipurpose room and surrounding outdoor area were transformed into a winter-themed wonderland. Guests entering the event...