Bob Garver
Special to the Valley News“The Mandalorian and Grogu” is coming at an interesting time in the history of “Star Wars.” It is a test to see if the franchise’s recent success on the small screen can translate to blockbuster status on the big screen. I have not seen “The Mandalorian” streaming series on Disney+, though I know of...
Bella Kent
Special to the Village NewsOld Country and Classic Rock musician Mason Jopes is scheduled to perform on June 6 at the inaugural Fallbrook Has Talent fundraiser. The event promises to be memorable, featuring four talented performers, delicious local food, and “exceptional drinks for exceptional gatherings.” The event supports two new non-profit organizations. (Go to https://fallbrookhastalent.org/ or https://NorthCountyHasTalent.org)Mason Jopes’...
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You may have heard that a potentially “super” El Nino is forming in the Pacific this year. There’s no need to get nervous: It’s effects will likely come this winter and next spring, most likely consisting of:Above-average rainfall and more frequent storms
Cooler, cloudier winter periods
Increased flood-control activityIt’s worthwhile taking steps early to...
Cottonwood School in Aguanga held a joyful outdoor bicycle giveaway Monday, May 11, celebrating students who have shown improvement in reading, math, social skills and attendance. The event took place under sunny skies on the school’s courtyard, where three brightly colored bicycles were displayed, ready to be awarded to hardworking youngsters.Students earned tickets over the past several weeks through...
With summer heat settling into the region and travel season getting underway, vehicle maintenance becomes more important than ever. Long road trips, soaring temperatures and dusty back roads can put added strain on cars and trucks, making preventative maintenance a smart investment before the hottest months arrive.Automotive experts say summer can be especially tough on vehicles. High temperatures place...
The Anza Community Hall will open as a cooling center Tuesday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Anza Electric Cooperative’s planned day-long power outage.“Southern California Edison has notified us of an outage to complete the work being performed on the feeder which is connected to our system at Mountain Center,” wrote AEC General Manager Kevin Short...
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 teacher at Chester Morrison Elementary School was arrested for public intoxication Monday morning after a school administrator reported she appeared to be intoxicated on campus.
The Menifee Police Department received the report at approximately 9:40 a.m. on May 26, 2026. Officers responded immediately to the elementary school and conducted an investigation. Based on their findings, authorities arrested Stacey Baker...
Bella KentOld Country and Classic Rock musician Mason Jopes is scheduled to perform on June 6 at the inaugural Fallbrook Has Talent fundraiser. The event promises to be memorable, featuring four talented performers, delicious local food, and "exceptional drinks for exceptional gatherings." The event supports two new non-profit organizations. (Go to https://fallbrookhastalent.org/ or https://NorthCountyHasTalent.org)Mason Jopes' talent is vast. He...