Students across the Anza Valley and Aguanga returned to classrooms Monday, Aug. 11, as the Hemet Unified School District kicked off the 2025-26 school year.Children dressed in their best outfits for their first day back, while teachers and staff welcomed families with open arms at the Hamilton and Cottonwood schools.Social media feeds were filled with back-to-school photos shared by...
A small aircraft sustained significant damage to its wing and propeller after a rough landing in the unincorporated area of Aguanga on the morning of August 14, but no injuries were reported, authorities said.Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 8:43 a.m. to the 49000 block of Sky Harbor Way in Lake Riverside Estates following reports of a plane...
Anza’s premier cultural & culinary benefit returns August 30
KOYT 97.1 FM, Anza’s community-powered radio station, is excited to announce its 4th Annual Savor Spain Wine & Dine Fundraiser, taking place Saturday, August 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rancho Del Sol Vineyards in Anza. This signature event celebrates Spanish culture, local wine, and community, offering guests an...
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...
FALLBROOK – Elisabeth Hartig Lentulo, co-author of the award winning “Near the Danube Bridge,” is honored to be part of the inaugural @KPBS San Diego Book Festival happening Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of San Diego campus, 5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, 92110.Lentulo invites visitors to go to this free family-friendly...
MENIFEE – On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at about 8:15 p.m., Menifee Police Officers responded to the 27000 block of Freedom Lane after receiving reports of a man threatening suicide. The man was identified as 57-year-old Menifee resident Dennis Martz, who was reported to be armed.When officers arrived, they attempted to communicate with Martz but were unsuccessful. Members of...
Bob GarverContributorI remember being a big fan of the 1976 “Freaky Friday” with Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris. Granted, I saw it when I was young enough to not know the tropes of the body-swap comedy, but I still have fond memories. I got a few laughs out of the 2003 update with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis,...
MENIFEE - A Menifee police officer has been arrested following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into sexual assault allegations, officials said.The Menifee Police Department said it received a complaint on July 22 alleging sexual assault by one of its officers. The initial report did not identify the officer, but a preliminary internal investigation led to the identification of...
Security guarantees, land swaps, and next meetings were discussed at a gathering of European leaders at the White House.
Nathan Worcester, Ryan MorganThe Epoch TimesDays after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House.The Aug. 18 meetings underscored the significance of recent diplomatic efforts by the...
Competing chefs vied for the Pinnacle Award and People’s Choice Award at the 18th Annual SoCal Chef Open at Peltzer Winery in Temecula on Monday evening, Aug. 11, all in support of Oak Grove Center to fund its programs that guide at-risk and special needs youth toward independence through hands-on culinary training.
Chosen by a panel of industry judges, the...