Southern California is battered annually by Santa Ana wind events, during which powerful, dry winds sweep across the region, affecting land and sea alike.The National Weather Service defines Santa Ana winds as strong downslope winds that funnel through mountain passes. These winds can easily exceed 40 mph, with isolated gusts reaching 70 mph or more in narrow canyons. Typically...
Residents who suspect animal neglect or encounter animals in distress are encouraged to contact Riverside County Animal Services rather than attempting to intervene on their own.Animal Services officials stress that members of the public should not try to resolve perceived animal welfare issues themselves, as situations may be more complex or dangerous than they appear. Trained officers are equipped...
Residents wishing to renew their California fishing licenses will find the process easier than ever in 2026. By enrolling in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's auto-renewal program, fishing enthusiasts will never have to worry about forgetting to renew their annual license - ensuring uninterrupted access to their favorite fisheries.To activate auto-renewal, anglers can visit the CDFW licensing...
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...
Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc., is happy to announce the winners of the Washington Youth Tour contest. Hamilton High School students Katie Oudinarath, Hailey Olivier, John Schmid, Uriah Mendez, Laura Palma Vega and Amayah Ambriz will be voyaging to Washington, D.C. in June.The Washington Youth Tour brings together 1,800 talented and ambitious high school juniors from across the country to...
America has never been more fed, more medicated, or more surrounded by health care — and yet Americans are sicker than ever. This was the problem Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was tasked with addressing when he was chosen as Secretary of Health and Human Services. As a longtime environmental attorney, he understood the political pressure and entrenched interests he...
Dear Residents of District 5,
Happy New Year D5!
Now that we've started the new year, I've been reflecting on the momentum we built last year. We had plenty of milestones for our community, and I am proud of what we've accomplished.
So, I would like to highlight a few key wins we had last year as we gear up for this...
After the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, United States President Donald Trump indicated that other nations fostering drug cartels might be next.The offending nations do not include Argentina, even though Argentina’s President Javier Milei is considered more libertarian than conservative. The opposition to government intervention on drugs doesn’t mean a relationship between the government and drug traffickers.Milei himself...
TEMECULA – The City of Temecula invites residents to embrace a healthier and more connected new year through Thrive Temecula, a free community wellness initiative designed to encourage active living, learning, and positive well-being for all ages.Thrive Temecula offers a series of complimentary workshops to help individuals and families start the year refreshed, informed, and empowered.Save the dates for...
Bob GarverContributorIt’s time once again for that magical set of releases on the cinematic calendar: January Horror! Unable to get a Halloween release, unable to compete in blockbuster season, and unable to dominate a random weekend anywhere else on the calendar, January Horror movies are released at a time when their biggest competition is leftover holiday blockbusters and awards-season...