TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the City of Temecula, will be hosting the 2026 State of the City Address. This event will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Pechanga Resort Casino. The State of the City address will be delivered by Honorable Mayor Jessica Alexander...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsSoboba Band of Luiseño Indians Chairman Isaiah Vivanco was among those who testified before the State Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs on March 13. The hearing, held at the Barona Band of Mission Indians’ reservation, focused on the subject of insurance affordability. Assemblymember James C. Ramos, Chairman of the Select...
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since the 1992-1993 school year, held its most recent awards breakfast on March 12 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, emceed the event. She...
MORENO VALLEY – The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources (RCDWR) will host a FREE home composting workshop for the public on Saturday, April 4, 9 AM – 1 PM at the RCDWR main office located at 14310 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.Attendees will learn how to turn organic materials, such as yard trimmings and food scraps, into nutrient-rich soil amendment through various...
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...
Leadership, dedication to continuing education and community service were recently recognized for several members of the Anza Electric Cooperative.The Cooperative congratulated board directors Ryall Stewart and Diane Sieker, who each earned professional certifications through continuing education programs offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Stewart received his Gold Level Certification, while Sieker earned her Board Leadership Certification.These certifications...
Community members of all ages are invited to take part in the first round of observations for the new Community Pollinator Garden project in Anza, beginning Friday, April 3 at the corner of State Highway 371 and Bahrman Road. The gate will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m..This initial observation event marks the starting point of the...
As winter greens and spring fades the hillsides of the Anza Valley, a familiar plant goes through its yearly cycle - one that brings beauty to open fields but serious risk to local pets.Foxtail grass, a common wild plant throughout inland Southern California, has emerged across roadsides, trails and pastures. While easily overlooked, veterinarians warn that the plant’s seeds...
By Robert CarterHEMET — Firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire late March 31 in the 200 block of North San Jacinto Street, according to authorities.
The incident was reported at 11:57 p.m. at the Bright Smile Dental office, where the Hemet fire chief observed black smoke coming from the roof. The building appeared to be vacant.
Fire crews initiated roof...
It was the third “No Kings” protest gala, a nationwide event where, according to corporate media, some 8 million people gathered across 3,300 locations to stand up against a supposed monarchy. A great display of free, guaranteed by our Constitution.
But do we actually have a monarchy? Or does the label simply depend on who is perceived to be wearing...