For the fourth straight year, California faces a massive deficit: $18 billion in 2026-27, exploding to $35 billion annually by 2027-28, even while tax revenues pour in from the AI boom and soaring stock market. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office confirmed it this week: the “balanced” budget Governor Newsom signed in June was never balanced.It was propped up with...
Tom OzimekReporterPresident Donald Trump said on Nov. 30 that he has already decided on his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding that an announcement is forthcoming, but declining to identify his nominee.“I know who I am going to pick, yeah,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on his way back from Florida to Washington on...
LAKE ELSINORE — The City of Lake Elsinore is proud to present the 11th Annual Winterfest Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore. This year’s Grand Marshals are State Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson (District 63) and longtime Lake Elsinore Unified School District educator Sue Moore—both honored for their outstanding dedication, service, and lasting contributions to the...
A contractor will be resurfacing portions of New Chicago Avenue and Ramona Expressway in the Valle Vista area of Greater Hemet.The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 November 18 to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to advertise the resurfacing project for bid. The action also approved the plans and specifications, set a December 10 bid...
Julie Reeder and Joe NaimanValley News StaffAfter more than a year of planning, approvals, and construction, a new gateway now welcomes visitors to wine country.The “Temecula Valley Wine Country Archway” was lifted into place overnight Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24–25, marking the completion of a long-anticipated entry monument along Rancho California Road just east of Butterfield Stage Road.The project...
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since the 1992-1993 school year, held its most recent awards breakfast on Nov. 13 at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.Sally Myers, founder of the nonprofit program that partners with the Chamber, welcomed everyone and shared the mission of the...
After a brief hiatus, the Anza Community Thanksgiving Dinner made a joyful return this year, bringing together nearly 200 local residents for a warm holiday meal served at the Anza Community Hall Thursday, Nov. 27. The revived tradition was made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers, including members of Living Hope Christian Fellowship and students and staff from...
Local seniors are invited to the Anza Community Hall on Monday, Dec. 15, for the annual Anza Senior Brunch, beginning at 10 a.m.Attendees will enjoy a hearty brunch featuring fruit, beverages, coffee and a variety of breakfast casseroles, according to event organizer Pebbles Lewis. In addition to the meal, seniors will receive $25 Christmas gift cards provided by the...
Get ready for a holly jolly day at the Cahuilla Casino & Hotel's Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 13. The event will be held at Cahuilla Casino Hotel patio next to the main building. The free event will be held from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m..This event is a great way of kicking off the holiday season with a...
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...