In 1954, the City of Hemet vacated a road easement for Devonshire Avenue between Santa Fe Street and Thompson Street so that the land could be used by the Hemet Unified School District. The closure of Hemet Junior High School and the relocation of West Valley High School eliminated the need for the school district to use that land,...
As monsoonal moisture from hurricane Maria flowed into Southern California, thunderstorms brought rain and blustery conditions to the Anza Valley Wednesday, Sept. 9. Pockets of sunshine broke through the clouds, creating a beautiful double rainbow that caught the attention of local photographers Julie Nevills and Stephanie Rollain."I didn't even realize it was a double rainbow until I reviewed the...
A 5-0 vote on September 8 adopted the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The plan identifies a High Injury Network, incorporates extensive public and stakeholder engagement, and prioritizes engineering, operational, education, enforcement, and policy strategies to reduce fatal and severe injury collisions. The plan also includes a School Mobility Assessment for all public schools in the city.In 2021, Congress passed,...
The Hemet City Council authorized the purchase and equipment fitting of 12 new vehicles for the Hemet Police Department.The 5-0 vote on September 8 approved the acquisition of nine Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, one Ford Maverick, and two BMW RT-P police motorcycles. The vehicles will replace six police vehicles and two motorcycles that have been deemed surplus, while...
Robert Carter
Special to the Valley NewsA woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after her vehicle struck a center divider early Sunday and continued down the road with its airbags deployed.The single-vehicle crash was reported about 1:06 a.m. Sept. 13 near Domenigoni Parkway and Warren Road. Hemet police and firefighters were dispatched, but firefighters were canceled...
The Murrieta City Council approved a construction contract to remodel restrooms and showers at Fire Station 2.A 5-0 vote on September 1 approved a $166,700 contract with Temecula contractor Camp Constructors, Inc., for the work. The action also authorized a contingency amount of $25,005 to cover unforeseen circumstances and found the replacement or reconstruction of existing infrastructure or facilities...
The Murrieta City Council approved a contract to rehabilitate approximately 3.8 miles of pavement on Jefferson Avenue and Clinton Keith Road.A 4-0 vote on September 1, with Lisa DeForest recusing herself due to owning property within 1,000 feet of the project, awarded R.J. Noble Company a $5,067,921.44 construction contract. The vote also authorized a 15 percent contingency amount of...
Ric Stallworth
Special to the Valley NewsLOS ANGELES — The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, giving Mike LaFleur a victory in his first game as Arizona’s head coach.LaFleur became the first Cardinals head coach to win his debut with the franchise since Don Coryell in 1973. Coryell later coached the San Diego...
Two Hemet fire stations will be receiving new backup generator systems.A 5-0 Hemet City Council vote on September 8 approved an agreement for the purchase and installation of backup generator systems at Station 3 and Station 5. The contract with Quinn Power Systems is for $245,174.55, and the city manager was authorized to approve change orders which do not...