Over the course of five days at Pechanga Resort Casino last week, the National Indian Health Board held its annual National Tribal Health Conference.More than 600 tribal leaders, advocates, health experts and health care providers converged on Temecula to inform, educate and decide upon the next steps toward defending Native Americans’ health care rights.“There are 573 tribes in this...
The Riverside County board of supervisors approved the bid process for the construction of sidewalks along Mayberry Avenue in unincorporated Hemet.The supervisors’ 4-0 vote, Sept. 10, with Supervisor Chuck Washington absent, found the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review, approved the plans and specifications for the sidewalk improvements, authorized the advertisement for bids and set an...
The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, including the visitors’ center and Sylvan Meadows, will remain closed indefinitely as a result of the Tenaja Fire, according to Kyla Brown, assistant parks director for the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.The fire burned 1,926 acres and is now fully contained, but Brown said “guests tempted to visit will be turned...
The Riverside County board of supervisors members are also the board members of the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, and the supervisors approved the use of development impact fee revenue for the sewer lift station expansion project at Lake Skinner Park, Tuesday, Sept. 17.The supervisors’ 5-0 vote authorized the use of up to $2,268,113 of DIF funding...
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California owns land around Lake Skinner which is leased to the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District. The lease arrangement allows recreational activity on the land with the county park district having responsibility for operations and maintenance. The lease agreement was to have expired in 2030, but a Sept. 10 MWD board...
MENIFEE – Menifee residents will have plenty of opportunities to learn about emergency preparedness through a series of events the city has planned during Emergency Preparedness Week, Oct. 15-19. Held at the Kay Ceniceros Center, 29995 Evans Road., the events will cover everything from the basics of emergency preparedness to active shooter training.“We take our role in emergency preparedness...
TEMECULA – A teenager is killed in a traffic collision every four hours nationwide. That frequency equates to more than 1,870 teenagers killed each year. Another 184,000 teenagers are injured in traffic collisions. These deaths and injuries can be substantially reduced or prevented by eliminating high-risk driving behaviors through education. The California Highway Patrol’s “Start Smart” program can help...
Peltzer Family Cellars is kicking off the fall season with a party – and a fundraiser to benefit Charity for Charity – a wish fulfilling organization in Temecula.The second annual Stomp Out Cancer Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and coincides with the opening of the Peltzer Family Farm.A $5 wristband is...
Whether you’re a true wine and food fanatic or you’re just short on time, the annual CRUSH Wine and Culinary Showcase event Saturday, Sept. 28, at Monte De Oro Winery is one-of-a-kind in Temecula Wine Country.“CRUSH is Temecula Valley Wine Country’s signature event, featuring a walk-about wine tasting and food pairing,” Krista Chaich, executive director of the Temecula Valley...
TEMECULA – Visit Temecula Valley, Pechanga Resort Casino and Temecula Valley Unified School District will hold their annual Battle of the Burgers and Loaded Fries competition Saturday, Oct. 19, at Pechanga Resort Casino.All Temecula Valley restaurants are invited to compete and help raise funds for TVUSD high school Career Technical Education program. Registration and more information can be found...