Early risers in the Anza Valley had a chance to witness a striking celestial event in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 3, when a total lunar eclipse painted the moon a deep reddish color in the pre-dawn sky.Local photographer Alice Whitfield captured several stunning images of the eclipse as it unfolded above the valley. Her photographs show...
Outdoor enthusiasts, families and nature lovers are invited to join Trail Wanderings and Wonderings Sunday, March 15, at the scenic Dripping Springs Trail, located southeast of Temecula Valley Wine Country within the stunning Agua Tibia Wilderness, Cleveland National Forest. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at the trailhead.This community trek offers both movement and meaning. The Dripping Springs Trail...
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...
Bob GarverContributorThe 2020’s haven’t been kind to once-great animation giant Pixar, at least with its original titles. “Onward” had its box office cut down by the pandemic. Three straight movies had to forgo theatrical releases and go straight to Disney+. “Lightyear” was the first movie from the studio that I couldn’t bring myself to recommend. That movie, along with...
Emergency crews responded to a reported overdose late Wednesday night at a Motel 6 in Temecula, according to officials on scene.
The incident occurred at the motel on Moreno Drive. Riverside County Fire Department units, including Engine 12 and Engine 84, responded along with American Medical Response paramedics and deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Approximately six sheriff’s patrol vehicles...
LAKE ELSINORE — The Lake Elsinore Historical Society will present the fourth event in its Ruth Atkins Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Elsinore Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore.
Featured speaker Jim Hinckley has been sharing America’s story and his inspiring travel adventures since 1990 through presentations, books and podcasts. His...
ANZA — One person was killed and two others were airlifted to a hospital following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning along State Route 371 near Anza, according to the California Highway Patrol.The collision was reported around 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, on SR-371 south of Homestead Road, according to CHP officials.
Authorities said the crash involved a Honda Insight and...
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — A heavy fire broke out at a commercial self-storage facility in Lake Elsinore on Tuesday evening, spreading to dozens of units and causing minor injuries to one person, fire officials said.
Firefighters with the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to reports of a commercial structure fire in the 29100 block of Riverside Drive at 5:08...
SAN JACINTO — A driver traveling more than 100 miles per hour was reported to have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a major traffic collision early Friday morning, March 6, in San Jacinto, authorities said.
The crash occurred at approximately 1 a.m. at the intersection of Sanderson Avenue just south of Ramona Boulevard.
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RIVERSIDE – Riverside University Health System – Public Health kicked off a year-long celebration of its 100 years serving the residents of Riverside County through programs aimed at disease prevention, nutrition, and beyond.The centennial celebration, “Honoring Our Past and Shaping Our Future,” began Feb. 17-24 with events in Riverside, Perris, and Indio. Dignitaries, including Riverside County CEO Jeff Van...