The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a general plan amendment and specific plan amendment to convert a 16.5-acre site in a Winchester specific plan from commercial retail use to 148 single-family residential lots.The supervisors voted 5-0 August 25 to change the land use designation from Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD:CR) to 9.5-acres of Community Development: Medium High Density...
Mariah Garcia grew up in Anza and graduated from Hamilton High School in 2016, making her a familiar face in the community."She went on to pursue her dream of becoming a dental assistant through trade school, and we know that with her big heart, she would want to help other students in her community pursue their dreams too," said...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors renewed the Temecula Wine Country Tourism Marketing District.A 5-0 vote following an August 25 public hearing renewed the marketing district. The extension is through December 31, 2031, although subsequent Board of Supervisors approval can allow for additional renewals.“This, I think, is a model of success,” said Supervisor Chuck Washington.In November 2015 Visit Temecula...
Popular local artist Sacha Hope is coming out of a self-proclaimed hibernation and back to the easel for a special painting party at Emerald Creek Winery on Saturday, Sept. 26.The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offer participants an opportunity to enjoy a plein air painting experience surrounded by the scenic vineyards and...
Following the first two wins of the 2026 season for the Great Oak High School field hockey team, the Wolfpack traveled to San Diego for a September 2 game against Canyon Hills. The Rattlers scored two goals in each of the first three periods before scoring three times in the final quarter for a 9-0 victory.“This is going to...
The Eastern Municipal Water District has amended its design and environmental services contract for the Winchester Hills Tank to reflect the current planned location.The EMWD board voted 4-0 September 2, with Stephen Corona absent, to approve an agreement with Richard Brady and Associates, Inc., for the design of the tank. The contract amount is for $437,133, and the total...