Julie Reeder and Brian BriggsValley News StaffBehind every fire engine racing down the road or helicopter lifting off toward an emergency is a team of professionals few people ever see: the men and women working in the Emergency Command/Control Center, who are working the calls and coordinating the response.At the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Command/Control Center, those voices on...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe month of February includes many celebrations, among them Random Acts of Kindness Week. Noli Indian School Counselor II Seandee Brown promotes kindness year-round, and students are responding positively.Brown produces a monthly newsletter called WELLNEWS focused on different mental health themes and resources. Printed copies are available at the Wellness Center, her...
Three residents were evaluated for medical complaints late in the evening after an incident involving common household cleaning products, prompting a hazardous materials response.
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department crews responded to a report at 9:36 p.m. at an apartment complex or residence located in the 22900 block of Bay Avenue. The initial call was placed by a property manager.The...
As of 8:08PM Murietta PD has reported the child has been found.We are asking for assistance in locating an At Risk Voluntary Runaway juvenile.He’s been considered at risk due to his age (11 years old). He was last seen in the area of Sonic on Murrieta Hot Springs Road around 4:30 p.m.If you see this juvenile, please contact 911
Cathy Richardson and David Freiberg are currently the lead singers for Jefferson Starship, who will be performing March 14 at Pechanga Resort Casino. Richardson first played with Jefferson Starship in St. Louis on March 13, 2008.“This is my anniversary weekend,” Richardson said.Freiberg, who is now 87, is the last remaining original member of Jefferson Starship (Jefferson Starship and Jefferson...
The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce held their February Student of the Month breakfast at the Perris Sizzler, 91 West Nuevo Road on Feb. 11. Sally Myers of BMW Management/Sizzler Restaurants founded the program that started including the Perris Union High School District schools in 1998.She emceed the event, sharing the mission...
The Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, honoring students who make a difference in their schools and communities, held its most recent luncheon celebration at the Lakeside High School Lancer Round Table Café on Feb. 10. Lunch was prepared and served by members of the Lakeside Culinary Academy.Program founder Sally Myers, of BMW Management/Sizzler...
TEMECULA – City officials announce the May 1, 2026, retirement of Assistant City Manager Kevin Hawkins, concluding a distinguished 35-year career in public service spanning three agencies, including the Cities of Inglewood, San Bernardino, and ultimately Temecula. Deputy City Manager Luke Watson will succeed Hawkins as Assistant City Manager, effective March 7, 2026.After serving in several executive capacities, Kevin...
Anza Electric Board Director Douglas Hay of District 1 recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA.)An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid knowledge of cooperative principles and business model....
The Anza Baptist Church will offer a series of three-week sewing workshops beginning Monday, March 23, designed to bring creativity and community together for the ladies of Anza and surrounding areas.“I’m excited to offer these fun sewing classes at Anza Baptist Church,” said organizer Julie Nevills. “Each sewing workshop consists of three separate classes, and you will complete one...