The Anza Community Building board of directors met Thursday, Sept. 26, for the monthly member meeting. An election was held to determine who would fill a vacancy on the board, and the board heard an update on the Dollar General development.Present were Secretary Noel Donahue, President Johnathan Schmidt, Treasurer Barbara Ann Keller, Keith Richardson, Vice President Barbara Janelle, Terry...
Despite biting breezes and a sprinkle or two, the ninth annual Ride on the Rez fundraiser and barbecue proceeded without a hitch Saturday, Sept. 28. Dozens of riders participated in the event, which raised funds for the students of the Anza Valley Christian School.After an invocation by Mike Davies, the band of horses and mules – guided by experienced...
The California scrub oak provides food, shelter and shade for people, animals and insects.Quercus berberidifolia is the most common variety of scrub oak in the Anza Valley and is known by several common names, including Inland scrub oak, California scrub oak and just plain scrub oak. These plants can be found from the Northern California coastal foothills to Baja...
The Friends Uniting Neighbors Group, the Living Hope Christian Fellowship of Anza and an army of volunteers served Anza residents a hot, home-cooked meal Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Community Hall in Anza.Meatloaf, homemade macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy and handmade cookies created by Chef Tony Onzures and his wife Stephanie were on the menu. A vegetable medley,...
The Riverside County board of supervisors scheduled an Oct. 22 public hearing to consider a range of regulations that would prohibit sidewalk and mobile food truck vendors from operating during certain hours and within defined distances of schools, fire hydrants and other objects in unincorporated areas of Riverside County.The Transportation and Land Management Agency submitted the regulatory proposals to...
Spooky fun begins in the mountain community of Idyllwild Friday, Oct. 11, with the creaky doors of the Ghost Town Lodge opening with two scary challenging mazes and a stage music performance, all with the proceeds to benefit nonprofit Young Idyllwild Inc. programs.The Ghost Town series in Idyllwild that spans over the four October weekends and ends Nov. 2,...
ANZA – Anza Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1873 and Auxiliaries ask the community to mark their calendars as the post will be having a Halloween party Thursday, Oct. 31, at a time to be announced – watch for flyers.Meals and activities for October are:Oct. 4 – Amy’s pork roast with mushroom gravy, rice pilaf, salad bar, veggies, rolls,...
While many on the left are presently tripping over themselves to advance socialism in the United States, it might be well to remember that this philosophy has been responsible for more death than any other in world history. What are the numbers? It is hard to really know. Socialist and liberal organizations never disclose such and never support any...
TEMECULA – Halloween party hosts may want to have a variety of treats on hand to satisfy the assortment of sweet tooths in attendance. Candy might be the first thing people think of on Halloween, but cakes and cookies can make for delicious treats as well.Borrowing from the flavors of the season, including pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg, “Spiced Pumpkin...