The public is welcome to attend the Temecula Valley Historical Society's 4th Monday presentation at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 25, at the Little Temecula History Museum in south Temecula. Biologist Jack Easton will talk about “The Importance of Oak Trees.”He will explain why oak trees were important to Temecula's Native people. He will also speak about the ecology...
As a former Type 2 diabetic, I learned firsthand how dramatically diet can affect your health. Twenty years ago, I was able to reverse my diagnosis in just three months by cutting back on carbohydrates, processed foods, and sugar. I stopped taking Metformin and enjoyed 15-20 years of balanced blood glucose and improved well-being.However, recently, after I noticed my...
My life is full of significant events—like the day I got married, the births of my children and grandchildren… and even the day we officially had no more cats.But Easter reminds us of not just one of the most significant events, but the most significant event in all of human history: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is...
TEMECULA — The Temecula Valley Golden Bears volleyball team gave its fans a night to remember Wednesday, overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Corona Centennial, 3-2, in the 2025-26 season opener at home.Centennial, coming off a 24-8 season while sweeping Big VIII League play at 10-0 and ranking No. 53 in California, jumped to an early lead by taking...
A state appellate court has upheld a Vista judge's decision to deny a bid for a new trial from a woman convicted in the 2012 torture-killing of Brittany Killgore, a 22-year-old military wife whose body was found dumped near Lake Skinner in Riverside County.Jessica Lynn Lopez, now in her late 30s, was one of three defendants - along with...
From Wildomar to New York CityLocal singer-songwriter Miles Clay — known offstage as Silas Hernandez — has struck a major chord in the national music scene after winning the INKubator songwriting contest presented by BIC and judged by pop hitmaker Charlie Puth.Out of more than 130 submissions, Hernandez was chosen as one of the contest’s finalists and flown to...
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) responded to a residential fire in Fallbrook caused by a lithium-ion (“Li-ion”) solar backup battery. The blaze, which was contained through extensive firefighting efforts, highlighted the potential dangers of thermal runaway events in lithium-ion batteries.
The incident took place on Avowood Ct. in Fallbrook, where a solar backup...
Yxstian Gutierrez
County Supervisor
Dear Residents of District 5,
As the summer days begin to wind down, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the excitement of the back-to-school season and share some of the wonderful resource investments we've made here in D5. This time of year is truly about new beginnings and embracing education. Beyond the sales and deals,...