This week, one of the fires that had to be extinguished in Fallbrook was a mulch fire. Depending on how long that mulch has been sitting in your yard and how large the pile is, it could be a fire danger.As temperatures rise and landscaping projects increase during the summer months, piles of mulch and wood chips become a...
By Bob GarverSimply put, “Toy Story” is my favorite movie franchise of all time. The 1995 original about cowboy doll Woody (Tom Hanks) fighting for relevance against hi-tech spaceman action figure Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) was a groundbreaking first for computer animation – not to mention about the most fun a kid could possibly have at a theater… until...
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked enforcement of key provisions of California's AB 1955, ruling that the state likely cannot prevent parents from being informed when their children adopt a different gender identity at school.
In a June 18 decision, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted a preliminary injunction in City...
The annual Southwest Regional Economic Forecast, presented by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, brought together economists and economic development leaders and hundreds of business people from across Southwest Riverside County to discuss regional trends and each city's economic strategy.Southwest Riverside County has reached a pivotal moment in its evolution, growing beyond its reputation as a collection of commuter...
A watercolor painting by Murrieta artist Susan Keith was awarded Best of Show for the 2026 San Diego County Fair’s Exhibition of Fine Art.In addition to being selected as Best of Show the painting Keith titled “Great Is His Faithfulness” also received first place in the Watercolor - Representational, Landscapes class. Keith also took first place in the Watercolor...
MENIFEE, CA — Samaj Daniel, an eighth-grade student at Menifee Valley Middle School, has been officially selected to the USA World Baseball Classic team and will travel to Italy this July to compete against top international talent. Daniel earned this spot following a historic year of elite athletic performance paired with an equally remarkable academic and community service record...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansFamily and friends who gathered at the Soboba Casino Resort Center Event Center loudly cheered when eight Noli Indian School seniors walked through the room to take their seats on the stage. Then one by one, each student stood front and center while a pre-recorded message played. Their personal messages thanked those who helped them...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansEleven Noli Indian School students were recognized for completing eighth grade with a promotion ceremony at the Soboba Sports Complex on June 3. After a welcome from Principal Donovan Post, a blessing was provided by Damon Miranda Jr. The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Bird Singers and Dancers shared a few songs for the special occasion.Post...