What do California's legislators do when Californians are tired of disappointing school results and it looks as though they may vote for Republican leadership in November? They gut the office and shift power to their political appointees/cronies, calling it reform in the name of efficiency.Test scores remain disappointing, parents continue to express frustration, and schools face growing challenges despite...
CAMP PENDLETON — A fast-moving wildfire on Camp Pendleton grew to more than 1,000 acres by early Tuesday as firefighters continued battling the blaze with aircraft and ground crews while evacuation orders remained in effect for part of the military installation, and containment was reported to be 40% as of 8 am Tuesday morning. According to CAL FIRE, the Pipeline...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansThe 18th annual Soboba Charity Lip Sync Contest was an entertaining example of what nonprofits will do to support and benefit their causes. Local organizations took the stage at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on June 19 and wowed the audience and impressed the judges with showstopping performances that fit in with the 80s...
Olivet University celebrated its 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Riverside Campus, marking an important milestone for graduates, their families, faculty and the wider university community.The ceremony recognized students who completed undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs and celebrated their years of academic achievement, spiritual formation and preparation for lives of service and leadership.The ceremony was led by Academic Dean Dr....
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...
A fast-moving vegetation fire that threatened homes east of Anza prompted a large emergency response, road closures and brief evacuation orders Thursday evening before firefighters stopped its forward progress.The June 25 fire was reported at 6:34 p.m. near the 39300 block of Rolling Hills Road in the unincorporated area of Anza.Multiple ground and air resources responded to reports of...
A sweeping Riverside County Civil Grand Jury report has concluded that the county's Code Enforcement Department suffers from a dysfunctional workplace culture marked by allegations of retaliation, favoritism, inconsistent enforcement, and political interference that has undermined public confidence in the agency.The 19-page report, released June 24, is titled "Code Enforcement: Not Living up to Code." It follows an investigation...
By Ardie CrenshawTEMECULA, Calif. — In a sport often defined by bright lights, world championship belts and sold-out arenas, Hall of Fame boxing referee Thomas Taylor has built a reputation on something far more enduring: his unwavering commitment to boxing at every level.Taylor's résumé includes some of the sport's biggest stages. He has officiated numerous world title bouts featuring...