Pollinators and anthophiles alike are thrilled that California State Parks expect a moderate-to-strong wildflower bloom across desert state parks this spring, thanks to widespread rainfall during the fall and winter. The desert landscape is beginning to burst with color in parks such as Anza-Borrego Desert and Red Rock Canyon State Parks, with additional parks expected to display vibrant blooms...
The Cottonwood School Parent-Teacher Organization will host its first-ever rummage sale Saturday, Feb. 28, offering community members a chance to shop, donate and support local students all at once.The sale will run from 8 a.m. to noon in the school’s parking lot at 44260 Sage Rd. in Aguanga. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Cottonwood School students, helping...
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...
Bob GarverContributor“Mercy” was the #1 movie at the box office on a weekend where the weather showed little in the way of mercy to much of the country. Hope you’re all safe out there.As if the weather weren’t enough of a disadvantage, “Mercy” is saddled with one of the stupidest cinematic premises I’ve ever seen. It takes place in...
California is facing a budget deficit. That much is no longer in dispute. Did you know that 50% of our state revenue is generated by 1% of our state’s population? Those rich people who are derided as evil by some are the ones funding half our state budget and our state is driving them away as fast as it...
In September 2016, I participated in a radio talk show discussion marking the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. One panelist — a political independent who strongly opposed Donald Trump — asked why the anniversary seemed to receive less attention than in previous years. My response at the time was that heightened remembrance of 9/11 carried political...
Ken CalvertU.S. Representative for CA 41st Congressional DistrictThe House of Representatives passed a funding package this week that included $67 million for Riverside County infrastructure projects at my request to help communities throughout our region. I’m proud to work together with our local leaders to identify and fund projects that will make an impact in reducing traffic congestion, improving...
TEMECULA - The road from the diamond at Great Oak High School to the bright lights of Major League Baseball just took a thrilling turn for local phenom Gavin Fien. In a move that sent shockwaves through the baseball world and excitement through the Temecula Valley, the Washington Nationals acquired the 18-year-old slugger as the centerpiece of a blockbuster...
TEMECULA – In their first meetup earlier this month, local rivals in Temecula Valley and Great Oak ended in a 3-3 draw, bringing a halt to the Golden Bears' recent string of victories. The intense match saw both teams trade blows, ultimately sharing the points in a hard-fought battle.The draw was the second one of the season for the...
TROY, AL - Arlene Kilmer Nesbitt of Temecula has been named to the Chancellor's List at Troy University for the Fall Semester/Term 2 of the 2025-2026 academic year.The Chancellor's List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0.Troy University is a public, historic, international university...