The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California awarded Soboba Tribal Council Chairman Isaiah Vivanco with the Warrior Award. This is one of the highest honors presented by the AICCCA. It recognizes individuals whose leadership, perseverance, and service have significantly strengthened Native American communities and advanced economic opportunity for Native-owned businesses throughout California.AICCCA President Tracy Stanhoff said Vivanco was...
INDIO — The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is now accepting applications for its 2026 Date Festival Scholarship Program. Part of a proud 78-year tradition, the program will award $20,000 total to ten Riverside County high school seniors in the Class of 2026, with $2,000 scholarships distributed directly to each recipient’s...
A search for missing hikers near Anza ended in tragedy Saturday night when one hiker was found dead in a remote mountainous area, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded at 8:26 p.m. Jan. 17 to the 56000 block of East State Highway 74 after a caller reported that four members of a hiking group had not returned...
Shoppers at the Anza swap meet had an opportunity to register to vote and learn more about the election process Saturday, Jan. 17, when representatives from the Riverside County Registrar of Voters set up an outreach table at the Anza Community Hall.Alberto Perez, Frances Hernandez and Jonathan Williams greeted residents with flyers, informational materials and a friendly presence, answering...
The Warner Springs Artisan Guild and Emerald Creek Winery are pleased to announce their collaboration in presenting the Valentine’s Art & Craft Show Saturday and Sunday, February 14 - 15, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.. The event offers an opportunity for visitors to sip award-winning Emerald Creek wines, savor unique dessert pairings, and listen to live music while...
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...
INDIO, Calif. -The ground near Indio continues to tremble days after Monday's magnitude 4.9 earthquake, with seismologists recording more than 440 aftershocks as of Thursday afternoon.While the frequency of significant shaking has decreased since a sharp magnitude 4.3 jolt early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data shows a steady progression of micro-quakes in the area. The most recent...
PINE COVE, Calif. — Smoke may be visible across the San Jacinto Mountains Thursday and Friday as fire crews conduct prescribed burning operations west of Highway 243.The CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department announced that the burning operations, part of the Red Hill Vegetation Management Program (VMP), are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22, and Friday, Jan. 23. The operations are situated...
Yue Stella YuCalMattersGov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal includes no money for a fund formed last year to boost the state’s local newsrooms, casting doubt on whether a heralded effort to help California journalists will amount to anything and how serious Newsom is about supporting the struggling industry.It’s a significant walkback from an August 2024 deal between state leaders and...