TEMECULA, Calif. — The Rancho Christian Eagles extended their postseason success in a massive way Tuesday night, opening the CIF State Girls Championship tournament with a resounding 102-50 victory over Bakersfield Christian.The Eagles used a blistering, fast-paced attack right out of the gate to overwhelm their opponents and build a commanding 51-28 lead by halftime. Rancho Christian has made...
The Rotary Club of Murrieta presented Vocational Service Awards to five individuals during a luncheon on Monday, Feb. 23. The annual awards luncheon, chaired by Murrieta Rotarian Mary Walters was held in the Murrieta Community Center, with city, education, and health care leaders in attendance.Featured speakers for the event were Nyron Mclean Rotary District 5330 Governor and Kirk Effinger,...
Just months after installation of the new Temecula Valley Wine Country archway along Rancho California Road, Riverside County officials say the gateway monument will undergo modifications following public feedback about the sign’s lettering and spacing.The metal arch, lifted into place overnight Nov. 24–25 after more than a year of planning and construction, spans Rancho California Road just east of...
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 Jan. 20. Lunch was prepared and served by members of the Lakeside Culinary Academy.Emcee Kim Joseph Cousins, President and CEO...
As dusk falls over the Anza Valley, insistent “whhooo, whooos!” echo through the still air. These are the haunting calls of the male Great Horned Owl.When residents picture an owl, the Great Horned Owl often comes to mind. This large, sturdy bird has enormous eyes and two distinct feather tufts on its head that resemble horns. Great Horned Owls...
The Warner Springs Artisan Guild is inviting artists and craftspeople to take part in its upcoming Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show, a juried indoor event scheduled for April 11–12 at the Julian Town Hall.Organizers say the show promises a vibrant weekend celebrating handmade artistry, creativity and community, while offering artisans an opportunity to showcase and sell their original...
Community members are invited to lend a hand during Egg Cleaning Day, set for Saturday, March 7, at the Little Red Schoolhouse at Minor Park in downtown Anza.The event begins at 9 a.m., when volunteers will gather to clean and sort more than 10,000 plastic Easter eggs in preparation for the annual Community Easter Celebration.Organizers say community participation is...
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...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the renewal of the Temecula Valley Wine and Agriculture Heritage District.The supervisors’ 5-0 vote February 10 adopted a resolution renewing the district. The previous 1.0 percent assessment on gross sales revenue from winery sales which is used to fund marketing, brand awareness, event programming, business improvements, and special programs for the assessed...