A graphic after the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2025 playoffs noted that the five runs the Padres scored in the three games made the 1.67 runs per game the Cubs allowed the third-lowest in a postseason series in the team’s history. The 1907 Cubs who defeated the Detroit Tigers in...
Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District has scheduled several holiday events throughout the region in December.
A tree lighting will be Friday, Dec. 5 at Regional Park, 901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the lighting around 6, followed by a showing of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland.” Free cookies, cocoa and coffee will be offered.
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SACRAMENTO – Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced on Oct. 29, 2025, that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)—a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.Departments across the country are onboarding to NERIS as part of a phased national rollout...
MENIFEE - The Menifee Union School District announced the retirement of James (Jim) Sellers, Director of Facilities, effective November 13, 2025, concluding an extraordinary career spanning 36 years. A lifelong member of the Menifee community, Jim was instrumental in shaping the physical landscape of the district, guiding its infrastructure through periods of unprecedented growth.Jim began his tenure with the...
When it’s cold outside but one still wants to move, there’s one place that offers warm lighting, endless routes, and just enough temptation to keep them going: the mall. And if a shopper is visiting one of the country’s biggest malls? They are in for a serious step count.These massive shopping centers are more than just retail hubs. They...
Members of the Hemet Valley Art Association recently met at the Harvard Street gallery to collaborate in decorating a tree for the 16th annual Soroptimist International San Jacinto-Hemet Valley Club’s Jingle-Mingle, Dec. 4.The nonprofit service club solicits donated decorated trees to be raffled off at their event, with all proceeds going to fund the many projects and programs that...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe Soboba Tribal TANF program (STTP) is offering cultural activities throughout the month and the turnout from families has been impressive. The kickoff event was Native Cooking with Chef Anita Morillo who led a hands-on workshop cooking rabbit stew as attendees learned about traditional ingredients used.Tony Soares offered a two-part pottery class,...
SAN JACINTO – The Golden Era Golf Course once again served as the gathering place for the community’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, held on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour—a long-standing tradition now in its 15th year.The ceremony opened with a statement of gratitude and reflection: “Today is the day where we acknowledge the men and women of our Country’s...
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 Nov. 6. Seven 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 and their ability and...
The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Murrieta Valley USD Early Learning Center on Oct. 16. Emcee Mary Walters welcomed everyone to the breakfast and explained that the program, founded by Sally Myers of BMW Management/Sizzler restaurants, celebrates and honors outstanding students who make a significant difference in...