TEMECULA – Have a legal question? The Temecula Law Resource Center will once again host a free legal aid clinic where volunteer attorneys will provide free 20-minute consultations. The clinic will take place at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road, Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Attorneys will cover several areas, but not...

SAN JACINTO – The San Jacinto City Council announced a public design contest for the creation of an official city seal. The contest will be open through June 2.The entry must be a seal design closely identified with important local events, geography, assets, history and goals and aspirations of the city. The seal must be circular and contain the words “City of San...

Spend up to $50 million on new libraries or make a larger commitment to tackling a homelessness problem that has been described as a “crisis” by many working on the homeless issue in our communities?Minutes after listening to Deputy County Executive Officer – Homelessness Solutions Natalie Komuro describe a more than 20% increase in homelessness countywide according to the...

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and includes several national observances honoring our veterans and their families. These include Victory in Europe Day May 8, Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 10, Armed Forces Day May 18 and Memorial Day May 27.But supporting our veterans involves more than holidays or national commemorations. This session I have joined with Assemblyman William...

I extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of those lost or injured in the brutal, senseless and barbaric acts of evil committed at Chabad of Poway. I stand in solidarity with my Jewish brothers and sisters and pray for the Jewish community and Chabad of Poway for strength, healing and peace during this tragic time.Anti-Semitism must be eradicated. There...

HEMET – The Healthy Valley Foundation will hold a Mother’s Day Weekend fundraiser May 10, hosted by The Country Club at Soboba Springs. The fundraising event will feature a silent auction and a live auction with auctioneer Mark Coulter. Entertainment will be provided by David Avila and his accompanying guitarist.“As a successor charity to the Hemet Hospital Foundation, Healthy...

This New York City subway ad recently caught my attention: “When researching hospitals, consider how much research they do.”The ad for Mt. Sinai Health System advised riders that the research “we do today drives medicine we will do tomorrow,” and the hospital system was proud that it ranked among the top four medical schools in the country in research...

Murrieta – Feelings of loneliness after the death of a spouse can be debilitating. And yet, the fear of meeting and forming a bond with someone new often prevents people from moving forward and finding a relationship again.The Elizabeth Hospice is offering Relationship After Loss, a free workshop for widows and widowers, who are seeking answers to questions like...