The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has announced the opening of the third round of funding for its California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program, offering new opportunities for eligible first-time homebuyers across the state.
The program is designed to make homeownership more attainable by providing financial assistance for down payments and closing costs. Through a shared appreciation loan,...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsElvis Herrera has been making a name for himself at Vista Murrieta High School for his outstanding athletic prowess. Most recently, the sophomore won the Boys Wrestling JV 150 championship, Feb. 7 at Chaparral High School. Elvis, of Murrieta and the Soboba Reservation, is the son of Elvin Herrera and JoAnna G.Head...
For most, the teenage years are defined by a search for identity, but for Fallbrook resident Della Howarth, they were defined by a fight for survival. Howarth, now in her 70s, recently shared her lifelong journey of resilience, beginning with a devastating diagnosis at age 13 that would lead to decades of medical challenges and a unique outlook on...
Does homeownership feel out of reach? A manufactured home is an affordable alternative that you may not have considered before.What is a Manufactured Home?Rather than building on site, a manufactured home is built in a factory on a permanent steel frame and transported to your property, where it will be affixed to a permanent foundation.A new category of factory-built...
MURRIETA — Community Outreach Ministry (COM) marked its 25th anniversary with its annual Angel Tree Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, bringing together families, youth, community leaders and partners for a morning of celebration, recognition and support at Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Murrieta.COM thanked Pastor Cory Miller and Spanish Pastors Eliel and Renee Morales for use...
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course on Feb. 5. Six local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning, and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities. They were also acknowledged...
TEMECULA, Calif. — The Rancho Christian Eagles extended their postseason success in a massive way Tuesday night, opening the CIF State Girls Championship tournament with a resounding 102-50 victory over Bakersfield Christian.The Eagles used a blistering, fast-paced attack right out of the gate to overwhelm their opponents and build a commanding 51-28 lead by halftime. Rancho Christian has made...
The Rotary Club of Murrieta presented Vocational Service Awards to five individuals during a luncheon on Monday, Feb. 23. The annual awards luncheon, chaired by Murrieta Rotarian Mary Walters was held in the Murrieta Community Center, with city, education, and health care leaders in attendance.Featured speakers for the event were Nyron Mclean Rotary District 5330 Governor and Kirk Effinger,...
Just months after installation of the new Temecula Valley Wine Country archway along Rancho California Road, Riverside County officials say the gateway monument will undergo modifications following public feedback about the sign’s lettering and spacing.The metal arch, lifted into place overnight Nov. 24–25 after more than a year of planning and construction, spans Rancho California Road just east of...