Local Pony All-Stars blazing trails during summer tournament play, B-1
I eat bugs, C-4
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Local City of Hemet Skateboard Park study approved
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Volume 17, Issue 28
Temecula 4th of July Extravaganza a fun-filled celebration for all
Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
After many years of petitions, city council appearances, fundraising attempts and the appointment of a Skate Park Plaza Task Force, plans and hopes for a skate park facility for youth in Hemet is finally moving forward. see page A-3
Local SJCC to lift ‘discing’ prohibition Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The San Jacinto City Council of 2007, responding to citizen’s complaints about the area’s high winds blowing unhealthful heavy dust in the air from agricultural field discing and property damage, passed an ordinance prohibiting discing on real property. see page A-4
Health Birthday fun for patients at LLU Children’s Hospital
Classic cars and their owners motor through Old Town sharing their patriotic spirit during the Temecula 4th of July Parade. See more photos on page C-1. Shane Gibson photo
Luciano ‘racks’ up another win, advances to Top 16 of ‘Masterchef’ season 8 Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM
LOMA LINDA – The Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital lobby was filled with birthday fun as the honorable mascot Luke the Lion celebrated another birthday.
see page B-6
Entertainment Public invited to join scavenger hunt Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Six local thrift stores benefiting local nonprofit organizations have joined together for a fun community promotion “The Sizzlin’ Summer Scavenger Hunt” that runs from July 1 to Aug. 30. see page C-2
INDEX Local ........................................ A-1 Sports ...................................... B-1 Education................................. B-4 Health ...................................... B-6 Business ................................... B-7 Entertainment......................... C-1 Dining ...................................... C-4 Calendar of Events.................. C-6 Wine Country.......................... C-7 Real Estate .............................. D-1 Home & Garden...................... D-1 Pets........................................... D-5 Business Directory.................. D-5 Opinion ................................... D-6
Contestant Dino Luciano of Murrieta and host and judge Gordon Ramsay in the “Silenced By The Lambs” episode of “Masterchef” airs Wednesday, July 12, 8 p.m. on FOX. Michael Becker / FOX 2017 FOX Broadcasting photo
see LUCIANO, page A-3
Hollywood filmmakers discover Temecula Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM
It took hours to set up. People were scurrying everywhere. The lighting crew hung lights and reflectors and diffusers. The sound crew tested microphones and sound levels. The camera crew set up their cameras for various shooting angles. The director gave last minute instructions to the actors. The “all quiet” signal was given. Then director B. Harrison Smith said “action!” and filming began in the office of Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards in City Hall. Thus, began the last day of 30 days of shooting the first major feature film in the local Temecula Valley. Entertainment Factory Group’s production, “Garlic and Gunpowder,” an action comedy starring Vivica A. Fox, Steven Chase, James Duval, Michael Madsen, Felissa Rose, Judy Tenuta and Lainie Kazan is due to be released in theaters around the country this
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In his most recently aired episode, Dino Luciano of Murrieta and the other contestants of the show “Masterchef” were given a skill-based challenge that was aptly titled “Silenced by the Lambs,” as contestants were instructed to “french,” or trim the fat from a rack of lamb. Under an hour time restraint, the contestants were also given a brief lesson by judge Gordon Ramsay. In the kitchen, all contestants worked side by side to finish their skill test with unsuccessful contestants competing in an elimination round. “Those who didn’t make it had to recreate Gordon Ramsay’s signature herb-crusted rack of lamb,” Luciano explained. Luciano was amongst the
see FILMMAKERS, page A-8
Local band “Temecula Road” participated in a promotional, documentary and music video in front of the Merc in Old Town Temecula. Courtesy photo