Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsAs a way to thank families for supporting their children at the Soboba Tribal Preschool, the staff and teachers hosted a Fall Feast at the Soboba Sports Complex, Nov. 21. Those who attended were treated to performances by the mostly three-year-old preschoolers, students in Pre-K and those in kindergarten.After being treated to...
Residents encouraged to use alternative payment methods to avoid long lines
RIVERSIDE – Property owners are reminded that the first installment of property taxes becomes delinquent if not paid by December 10, 2025, and the second installment becomes delinquent if not paid by April 10, 2026. Late payments will incur a 10% penalty. In addition, an administrative cost will be...
MURRIETA — The City of Murrieta is kicking off the holiday season with a festive lineup of events for families, neighbors, and visitors to enjoy throughout the month. From Santa sightings to community traditions, there’s something for everyone to help make the season bright.
Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Think your holiday lights outshine the neighborhood? Enter this year’s Holiday Home Decorating...
For the fourth straight year, California faces a massive deficit: $18 billion in 2026-27, exploding to $35 billion annually by 2027-28, even while tax revenues pour in from the AI boom and soaring stock market. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office confirmed it this week: the “balanced” budget Governor Newsom signed in June was never balanced.It was propped up with...
Tom OzimekReporterPresident Donald Trump said on Nov. 30 that he has already decided on his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding that an announcement is forthcoming, but declining to identify his nominee.“I know who I am going to pick, yeah,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on his way back from Florida to Washington on...
LAKE ELSINORE — The City of Lake Elsinore is proud to present the 11th Annual Winterfest Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore. This year’s Grand Marshals are State Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson (District 63) and longtime Lake Elsinore Unified School District educator Sue Moore—both honored for their outstanding dedication, service, and lasting contributions to the...
A contractor will be resurfacing portions of New Chicago Avenue and Ramona Expressway in the Valle Vista area of Greater Hemet.The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 November 18 to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to advertise the resurfacing project for bid. The action also approved the plans and specifications, set a December 10 bid...
Julie Reeder and Joe NaimanValley News StaffAfter more than a year of planning, approvals, and construction, a new gateway now welcomes visitors to wine country.The “Temecula Valley Wine Country Archway” was lifted into place overnight Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24–25, marking the completion of a long-anticipated entry monument along Rancho California Road just east of Butterfield Stage Road.The project...