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...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a wildlife management agreement for the five county-operated airports, including French Valley Airport and Hemet-Ryan Airport.
The supervisors' 5-0 vote on November 18 approved a five-year agreement between the county's Transportation Land Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agreement also includes work plans for the French Valley, Hemet‑Ryan, Jacqueline Cochran,...
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – For the third year in a row, the Tri City Gators, Orange team, an exceptional group of 11-year-old football players from Murrieta, has earned the title of Wescon regional champions. After a hard-fought 26-12 victory over Saddleback Valley last month, Tri City secured its spot at the National Championships in North Carolina, which began Dec....
TEMECULA – Manny Pacquiao Promotions made a powerful statement in its United States debut, delivering an electric, sold-out night of boxing Saturday at Pechanga Resort Casino that saw a new regional champion crowned and the next generation of a legendary name step into the professional ring.In the main event, Tijuana’s Lazaro Lorenzana kept his perfect record intact, improving to...
The Temecula City Council unanimously selected Jessica Alexander to serve as mayor for 2026, with Council Member Matt Rahn chosen as mayor pro tempore, during its regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Alexander, who currently serves as mayor pro tempore, was elevated to the city’s top leadership role by a 5–0 vote. Rahn will serve as mayor pro tem and assume mayoral...