Hemet Valley Art Association hosted its 19th annual Evening of Art at the Hemet Public Library, April 18. The overflow crowd enjoyed demonstrations by members, opportunity drawings, a silent auction, refreshments and lots of creative works of art. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of work done by young artists who shared their outstanding talent.HVAA’s Alison Wieman...
Menifee is currently working on an underground utility project.Menifee Valley by Brookfield will be installing underground utilities on Menifee Road and Briggs Road from Case Road to Highway 74. Traffic control and subsequent delays will remain in place while work is being conducted. Lane closures will be in effect and additional traffic control will be in place with flagmen...
TEMECULA – Looking for Cinco de Mayo plans that make celebrating easy? Pechanga Resort Casino is offering entertainment, food and beverage specials at the 1882 Cantina inside Pechanga.Mariachis get guests into the celebration spirit on Tuesday, May 5 – Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy the authentic sounds of singers and guitars from the popular all-women Mariachi Angelitas at 1882 Cantina...
The Rancho California Water District board approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for the district.A 7-0 vote April 9 approved the five-year plan while also approving an $18,544,000 budget for major and minor capital projects for Fiscal Year 2026‑27. The five-year plan calls for $140,521,000 to be spent between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2031.The Rancho California Water...
Frank Brines / ARS Master RosarianJanuary and February were “unseasonably” warm. Rose growth and development are dependent on weather, and flower production is particularly affected by temperature, sunshine and water.Typically, the first flush of blooms was expected eight to ten weeks after the major pruning in January/February, but temperatures across the Southwest were so warm that the two rose...
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since the 1992-1993 school year, held its final awards breakfast of the 2025-2026 school year on April 16 at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.Sally Myers of BMW Management/Sizzler restaurants, who founded the nonprofit program that partners with the Chamber,...
An eighth-grade student from Menifee has earned international recognition after helping Team USA secure a silver medal at the World Tap Dance Championships in Prague, Czech Republic.Harlie Granger, a student at Hans Christensen Middle School, competed against dancers from 21 countries, placing among the world’s top performers. She participated in two categories: Junior Formation, where her team finished fifth,...
Pathfinder Ranch welcomed families from Idyllwild, Hemet, Anza, Murrieta and surrounding mountain communities for a vibrant Earth Day celebration centered on environmental awareness, education and outdoor recreation Saturday, April 18.The Mountain Center-based non-profit outdoor education center and summer camp hosted its first annual Earth Day event, which drew a diverse crowd eager to connect with nature and each other...
The community enjoyed a great number of vendors, food, crafts and music at the first annual Spring in Anza festival Saturday, April 11, at the Anza Village Center.The family-friendly event featured local crafters, food vendors, games and interactive displays designed to bring residents together for a day of springtime fun on a beautiful, sunny day."The Spring in Anza Festival,...