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,...
Riverside County voters will be able to cast their ballot at one of 6 vote centers within Assembly District 63 starting Saturday, August 16 for the August 26, 2025, Assembly District 63, Special Election. An additional 6 vote centers will open on Saturday, August 23.With 12 vote centers soon to be operational, residents can vote in-person or return their...
TEMECULA — After over 30 years of serving the business community in Southwestern Riverside County, the Economic Development Coalition (EDC) has announced a comprehensive regional rebrand. The area will now be recognized as Southern California Wine Country, reflecting its growing reputation as a premier destination for wine, tourism, and business opportunity.This new identity aligns with the region’s rise in...
This October, a quiet home tucked in the heart of Fallbrook will open its doors to some of the most vulnerable in our community – pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of three – offering not just shelter, but a fresh start.The greater Fallbrook area is a place where community and compassion still run deep, and...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsTribal Family Partners teamed up with the Soboba Tribal Preschool staff and teachers to offer a Potty Training Event for young families on July 24. Held at the multipurpose room adjacent to the preschool, tips, resources and tools were available to all who attended with their young children.TFP Project Coordinator Jessica Plumlee...
As summer’s end draws near, locals have a free three-day music festival to look forward to. Dubbed Summer Sound and presented by 180° Events, the festival will be held at Vail Headquarters off Temecula Parkway from Aug. 29–31. This highlight experience promises live music, family-friendly activities, and the charm of a beautifully reimagined local historical site.Festival lineup by dayFriday,...
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
Special to Valley News
It was standing room only in the multipurpose room at the new Rose Salgado Elementary School when the San Jacinto Unified School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Aug. 1. The event celebrated the legacy of the school’s namesake, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Tribal member Rose Salgado, who passed away in May...
Last week, Tim O’Leary did a good piece on one of our long-time churches closing. Some of the comments were nasty, saying churches are good for nothing anyway. On the contrary, I think churches, temples, and synagogues bring much value to a town, both tangible and intangible.The truth is, while one congregation may have closed, another one, maybe 10...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on June 27 ruled that a Maryland school district violated parents’ First Amendment rights when it introduced “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks to elementary classrooms without giving parents advance notice or the ability to opt their children out.In a 6-3 decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, the Court found the policy placed “an unconstitutional burden on parents’...