Murrieta’s Children’s Library expands into a new era of learning
Andrew Almazan
Special to Valley News
One of Southwest Riverside County’s most beloved community spaces is about to get a major upgrade. The City of Murrieta has officially broken ground on a long-awaited 4,500-square-foot expansion of the Murrieta Public Library’s Children’s section, marking the start of a project that aims to transform how local families learn, read, and spend quality time together.
City of Menifee seeks community input for New Quail Valley Nature Park project
Andrew Almazan
Special to Valley News
The City of Menifee is inviting residents to help shape the design and features of its newest outdoor project — the Quail Valley Nature Park, a 10.45-acre community space set to bring new life, recreation, and natural beauty to the Quail Valley area. Master composter training begins October 18 in Temecula
TEMECULA – The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources invites residents to participate in the upcoming Master Composter Training, beginning Saturday, October 18, at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, located at 41845 6th Street, Temecula.
supporting local small businesses and artists.
“This market was never just about food or shopping,” said founder and market manager Tori Daniels. “It was about people — about creating a space where the
Clementine Matics, 8, spins a lasso at the Temecula History Day event on Saturday, Oct. 11. Visitors filled Sam Hicks Monument Park to take part in various activities, like roping and line dancing lessons, gemstone mining, and educational talks about Western arts and culture. See more photos on page A-5.
Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
Murrieta’s Children’s Library expands into a new era of learning
Andrew Almazan Special to Valley News
One of Southwest Riverside County’s most beloved community spaces is about to get a major upgrade. The City of Murrieta has officially broken ground on a long-awaited 4,500-square-foot expansion of the Murrieta Public Library’s Children’s section, marking the start of a project that aims to transform how local families learn, read, and spend quality time together.
Backed by a mix of state, city, and community funding, the $8 million expansion will nearly double the Children’s area to more than 7,200 square feet. Construction began in September 2025 and is expected to be completed by Fall 2026, city officials confirmed.
A space built for curiosity and connection
Once complete, the newly expanded Children’s Library will feature a dedicated Storytime Suite large enough to host up to 100 children, toddler and sensory play zones, flexible STEM learning areas, and an enhanced Carol Carson Garden of Verses for outdoor reading and programming.
The project also includes a remodel of the existing 2,700-square-foot Children’s area, which will become a new Tween Zone—a creative space tailored for older kids transitioning between early reading and young adult literature.
“This expansion is about so much more than square footage,” said Brian Crawford, Murrieta’s Municipal Services Director and City Project Manager. “It’s about creating a place where imagination, literacy, and community can grow together for generations to come.”
Community-funded & focused
Funding for the expansion comes from several key sources: the California State Library’s Building Forward Grant, City Library Development Impact Fees, Measure T funds, and generous
local donations.
As of September 2025, the community has already pledged more than $388,000 to support the project, including:
• Murrieta Public Library Foundation: $135,000
• Friends of the Murrieta Library: $103,400
• Private sector commitments:
$40,000
Water district support (inkind and rebates): $110,000
Fundraising will continue throughout construction, with local organizations leading the charge to fully furnish and equip the expanded facility with books, technology, and interactive learning tools.
GoFundMe campaign gains momentum
In addition to traditional donations, a community GoFundMe campaign is underway to help bridge the remaining funding gap.
The fundraiser has already raised $8,160 of its $50,000 goal, with every contribution going directly toward furniture, fixtures, and technology that will enhance the Children’s experience.
“Do you want to be remembered for your support of reading, literacy, and children’s education in Murrieta?” the campaign’s message reads. “Now is the time to make your impact felt.”
Residents can contribute online through the Murrieta Public Library Foundation or the GoFundMe campaign, both accessible from the city’s official project page.
Designed with the future in mind
The city has partnered with SVA Architects, Inc. for the project’s design, R.C. Construction Services, Inc. as the general contractor, and RWBID Construction Management to oversee project delivery.
Key project milestones include: September 2025 – Construction begins Early–Summer 2026 – Fixtures, furnishings, and IT installation
Fall 2026 – Grand Opening Celebration
During construction, the Carol Carson Garden of Verses and Town Square Parkway will be temporarily closed.
A bright future for Murrieta’s young readers Murrieta’s library has long been considered a cornerstone of the city’s family-friendly culture, and this expansion represents one of the most significant in-
vestments in literacy and youth programming in the city’s history.
“With the population of Murrieta continuing to grow, this expansion ensures that our library can meet the needs of families now and in the decades ahead,” said a spokesperson for the Murrieta Public Library Foundation. Locals are encouraged to do-
nate, spread the word, and follow the project’s progress at murrietaca.gov/1350.
As construction crews begin work, excitement continues to build for what will soon become a vibrant, inclusive, and imaginative new chapter in Murrieta’s story of community learning.
Riverside County awards $500,000 to Rancho Water for helicopter dip tanks to fight wildfire
TEMECULA – Rancho California Water District has been awarded $500,000 from Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, made possible through the Riverside County Unincorporated Communities Initiative funding, to install helicopter dip tanks in the rural areas near De Luz and La Cresta. This investment will enhance wildfire protection and emergency response capabilities for the greater Temecula-Murrieta region.
Helicopter dip tanks are fire-suppression water tanks that allow firefighting aircraft to refill quickly and efficiently during wildfire emergencies. With strategically placed installations, helicopters will have faster access to water in the high-risk wildfire areas of the rural Temecula and Murrieta region, reducing turnaround times and improving rapid response efforts.
“This critical funding will allow Rancho Water to support lifesaving wildfire mitigation measures in one of our region’s most vulnerable areas,” said Jason Martin, General Manager of Rancho Water. “We are proud
to be partnering with Riverside County and CalFire to install these helicopter dip tanks, which will ensure that firefighting aircraft can access water more quickly and efficiently, ultimately protecting lives, homes, and natural resources for our neighbors.”
The Riverside County Unincorporated Communities Initiative funding will cover the cost of planning, construction, and installation of the helicopter dip tanks. Once operational, the system will provide a reliable, dedicated water supply for firefighting operations, reducing reliance on distant water sources and improving regional resilience to wildfires.
Rancho Water is working closely with Riverside County and CalFire to determine the most useful and accessible locations for the new dip tanks. These important firefighting assets are expected to be completed and ready for use by fire teams in 2026.
For more information on Rancho Water, visit RanchoWater. com
Submitted by Rancho California Water District.
Renderings show the planned exterior and interior expansion of the Murrieta Public Library’s Children’s area, set to open in Fall 2026. Valley News/Courtesy photos
City of Menifee seeks community input for New Quail Valley Nature Park project
Andrew Almazan
Special to Valley News
The City of Menifee is inviting residents to help shape the design and features of its newest outdoor project — the Quail Valley Nature Park, a 10.45-acre community space set to bring new life, recreation, and natural beauty to the Quail Valley area.
The project, located off Newport Drive and west of Goetz Road, aims to transform long-closed land into a family-friendly destination featuring walking trails, na ture-inspired playgrounds, interactive play zones, exercise stations, and shaded gathering spaces. According to city officials, the design will preserve the area’s natural character while offering fresh opportunities for recreation, learning, and relaxation.
“We are very excited for this opportunity to deliver a first-class, nature-themed park to Quail Valley,” said Mayor Ricky Estrada in a city news release. “The City is committed to ensuring that this new park incorporates the feedback we hear from our community, and we encourage you to let your voice be heard, whether online or in person.”
How to get involved
Residents are encouraged to participate in several upcoming opportunities to share input and ideas for the park’s design.
Online Survey: Residents can complete an official community survey now through Monday, October 27, available at cityofmenifee.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1502.
Community Workshop: The Menifee Community Services Department will host an in-person workshop on Tuesday, October 14 , from 6–7 p.m. at Quail Valley Elementary School, 23757 Canyon Heights Drive. Attendees can review the project’s status, federal grant updates, and share ideas for park amenities.
Fall Festival Booth: For those unable to attend a workshop that was also held on the 12th, the department will host an informational booth at the Menifee Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, from 4–8 p.m. at Mt. San Jacinto College, 28237 La Piedra Road.
A park decades in the making The property slated for Quail Valley Nature Park has a long and complex history. As reported by Menifee 24/7 editor Doug Spoon, the land was once maintained by the Canyon Heights Homeowners
Association before being fenced off and closed due to financial difficulties. In 2024, the HOA transferred ownership to the City of Menifee, paving the way for the area’s restoration as a public park. Currently overgrown and designated as a wildlife habitat preserve, the land is home to birds, rabbits, and other small wildlife. The city’s plan, developed in partnership with In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc., will balance nature preservation with community access, maintaining hilly terrain on the western edge as undisturbed open space between Quail Valley and the neighboring Canyon Lake community.
An agreement with In-Site Landscape Architecture not to exceed $159,683.50 was approved for design and landscape planning. Construction is expected to begin after final design approval, with completion targeted for December 2026, according to city documents.
Funding and future vision
Funding for Quail Valley Nature Park comes from multiple sourc es, including the Local Park Quimby Act, which supports open-space preservation in California cities. The project will
complement nearby recreation spaces like Kabian Park, a small one-acre park currently undergoing renovations under Riverside County management.
City officials emphasize that community participation will directly shape the park’s design and amenities. The project’s guiding vision centers on creating a nature-inspired park for all ages” — one that reflects Quail Valley’s natural landscape while serving as a gathering place for local families.
Get involved Residents can help shape the future of Quail Valley Nature Park by completing the city’s official survey before October 27 or visiting the City of Menifee’s Fall Festival Booth at the MSJC Menifee Campus on Saturday October 25th.
For more information, visit cityofmenifee.us/projects o r contact the City of Menifee Community Services Department at communityservices@cityofmenifee.us or 951-723-3880.
TEMECULA – The City of Temecula is proud to partner with Assemblymember Kate Sanchez (AD71) as she hosts the upcoming Senior Scam Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, located at 41845 Sixth Street.
This important free event is open to seniors, caregivers, and families and is designed to educate the community on how to identify, prevent, and respond to scams targeting older adults. Attendees will hear directly from experts in law enforcement, cybercrime, and more. Featured keynote speakers include Seth Dumachel, Deputy District Attorney, County of Riverside; Kristalyn Horkel, Lead Investigator, Riverside County Sheriff; David Staub, Supervisory Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Andrew Ellingwood, Chief Deputy Assessor-Clerk-Recorder; and Melissa Garcia, Assistant Assessor-Clerk-Recorder.
The symposium will cover a
variety of scam-related topics including internet fraud, email phishing, identity theft, and fraudulent phone calls. Participants will also learn about recent legislative updates and the resources available to help protect themselves and their loved ones.
“Our seniors are often the most targeted population when it comes to scams,” said Temecula Mayor Brenden Kalfus. “We are committed to providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe. We’re grateful to Assemblymember Kate Sanchez and our guest speakers for joining us in this effort.”
RSVPs are encouraged. Call 951-694-6480 ext. 6464 to reserve your seat. For updates on this event and other programs from the Temecula Community Services Department, please follow @TemeculaParksAndRec on Facebook and Instagram, and visit us at TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD. Submitted by the City of Temecula.
Aerial views of the future site for Quail Valley Nature Park in Menifee, which will include nature trails, play areas, and shaded gathering spaces once completed in 2026.
Valley News/Courtesy photos
Aerial views of the future site for Quail Valley Nature Park in Menifee, which will include nature trails, play areas, and shaded gathering spaces once completed in 2026.
Senator Seyarto to host annual Veterans Expo in Murrieta
Editorial Dept. Valley News Staff
Senator Kelly Seyarto is once again honoring local service members with his Annual Veterans Expo, set to take place Thursday, Nov. 13 at Monteleone Meadows in Murrieta, located at 35245 Briggs Road. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to veterans, their families, and community members free of charge. This annual gathering has become a cornerstone event for the region, offering veterans direct access to valuable resources, services, and opportunities. More than 80 vendors and organizations will be in attendance, including local nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses
MARKET from page A-1
community could come together — and we couldn’t have done that without the support of our partners and the heart of Temecula.” End of an era
According to Daniels, the decision came after the city opted not to renew the market’s three-year contract. “I founded the Temecula Sunset Markets after being awarded a three-year contract by the City of Temecula, and they have decided not to renew that contract,” she told Valley News October’s markets will serve as a final celebration, honoring three years of community connection, culture, and creativity.
A local legacy Daniels, who has called the Temecula Valley home since 2000, brings more than two decades of event production and management experience to her work. In addition to organizing community markets, she is also a working artist who has spent 33 years traveling the Southern United States participating in art shows.
“My goal was to bring a fun and exciting space to Old Town where our community and visitors alike could come together to enjoy delicious food, amazing
offering employment opportunities to veterans. The expo aims to bring together the community in support of those who have served, providing a welcoming environment to connect, learn, and find assistance.
“I am proud to be able to host this event every year and it has become a staple for our local community,” said Senator Seyarto. “Connecting veterans and their families with the resources they have earned is a privilege.”
Senator Kelly Seyarto represents California’s 32nd Senate District, which encompasses a wide area including Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Riverside, Palm Springs, and many neighboring communities across Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
local musicians, and support our artisans and small businesses,” says Daniels.
The market quickly became one of the city’s most popular recurring events, often drawing hundreds of visitors for live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and a rotating lineup of food trucks and vendors.
Community thanks and what’s next
In her farewell announcement, Daniels expressed gratitude to the City of Temecula, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and the many small businesses and musicians who helped bring the market to life.
“We’re so thankful for everyone who made this possible — our city partners, our vendors, and the people who showed up week after week,” she said.
While the Old Town chapter is closing, Daniels said she is open to the market’s future evolving in new ways. “I’ve had so many amazing vendors and guests asking what’s next that I’m staying open to the possibility of the markets continuing, but in a different format and locations,” she said.
“We’ll see what 2026 brings.”
The final Temecula Sunset Markets will be Oct. 23 from 5–9 p.m. in Old Town Temecula.
Children participate in games and activities related to Temecula history during the Temecula History Day event at Sam Hicks Monument Park, Oct. 11.
Children play tambourines with live performers at the Temecula History Day event. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos
Nick Prefontaine mines for gems on a mobile gemstone mining wagon at the Temecula History Day event.
Local author and historian Rebecca Farnbach (right) meets and speaks with guests attending the Temecula History Day event.
Judy Taylor and her band perform at the Temecula History Day event.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
To submit an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Now–Oct. 31 – Peltzer Pumpkin Farm, 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m. with attractions opening at 4 p.m. Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m. with attractions opening at 9 a.m. Children can enjoy a petting farm, pony rides, gem panning, tractor garden, Peltzer Express train rides, carnival games, and more. Entrance is $2 Mon-Thurs; $4 FriSun, and children under 2 years old are free with a paid adult. For more details, visit peltzerfarms. com or find them on Instagram and Facebook.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Oct. 19 – 12-5 p.m. Pumpkins and Pinot Halloween Market at South Coast Winery, 34843 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. Featuring over 40 vendors, food, family activities, and trick-ortreating.
Oct. 23 – 4-9 p.m. Canyon Lake Pumpkin Bash at Canyon Lake Towne Center, 31780 Railroad Canyon Rd. Carnival rides, local vendors, food, and live music by Daniel Bonte & Westward Sons. A MilVet-sponsored beer garden will raise funds for veterans, deployed troops, and their families. Entry is free.
Oct. 24 – 5:30-8 p.m. Dark in the Park, Town Square Park & Amphitheater, 11 Town Square in Murrieta. Celebrate Halloween a little early with a concert and laser light show. Enjoy live music from Those Guys and delicious food from local vendors. This free, family-friendly event brings music, lights, and Halloween fun to Town Square Park. Costumes encouraged.
Oct. 25 – 4-8 p.m. Menifee Fall Festival at Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd. This year’s event will offer a free kid-zone wristband to all who donate a full-sized toiletry item to Alternatives to Domestic
Violence, a local nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of abuse and supporting families in need. More highlights include costume contests for families, youth, and pets, community performances, live music and entertainment, trunk-or-treat and car cruise-in, and food and craft vendors.
Oct. 25 – 6-10 p.m. Halloween Bash 2025 at 127 West Social House, 127 W. Elder St., Fallbrook. Live band with dancing, drinks, mocktails, gourmet buffet, raffle give-aways, and a silent auction. $40 per person and includes everything. Proceeds go to Valley News intern program Mentoring for Purpose. Purchase tickets at https://square.link/u/ UZto2F3k
Nov. 1 – 12-3 p.m. 2025 Annual Chili Cook-Off at Canyon Lake Golf & Country Club, 32001 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake. Bring the heat! Enter the contest or attend the competition. Live music starts at 2 p.m. with the band One Flight Up. Special appearance from an Elvis impersonator. To enter, contact Mary Ann Hillery at 760-521-9082. Chili entries need to be there and ready by 11:30 a.m. Cost to attend and taste the entries is $10 cash. All proceeds go to Camp Pendleton Young Marines.
ONGOING – Wednesdays, 7 a.m. Grandfathers for Golf is holding weekly fundraiser golf outings at Golden Era Golf Course in San Jacinto (19871 Gilman Springs Road). Cost to play is $25, which includes 18 holes of golf and a golf cart, and supports the Grandfathers for Golf nonprofit that teaches area children golf for free. NOTE: Golden Era will be closed the month of October for reseeding, but Wednesday golf outings will resume in November and run indefinitely.) Book a tee time at 951-604-1312.
ONGOING – Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon. The Sun City Farmers Market meets every Saturday at the Sun City Civic Association at 26850 Sun City Blvd., in Sun City, with local vendors and crafts.
ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering
Park and Ride lots to connect with carpools, vanpools, and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street; in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue, and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.
ONGOING – Line dancing classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, in Wildomar, across from the Animal Friends of the Valleys. Classes have a DJ with learning levels beginning to intermediate. $5 per lesson. Contact Joyce Hohenadl at 951-674-2159.
ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held on Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard.
ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked, and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately, or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call the California Department of Aging at 800-510-2020 for help.
ONGOING – Saturdays and Sundays only, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Winchester Swap Meet continues at 33280 Newport Road in Winchester. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under the age of 10 has free admission. No dogs allowed.
ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Sunday, the Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers’ market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food, and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.
ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula on Satur-
days from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers’ markets will be restricted to agricultural products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets allowed.
WORKSHOPS & MEETINGS
Oct. 20 – 5-7 p.m. October is Family History Month. Come see what resources Temecula Valley Genealogical Society has to offer at our annual Open House. Opportunities will be available for both children and adults to explore their family’s past. To take place at the Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library Community Room, 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula. Free and open to the public. More info at tvgs.net. Oct. 24 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Envision Success Breakthrough 2026 is an event preparing you for a Breakthrough Year. 6 guest speakers are coming together in a day especially for women in their 50s and beyond. Entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and the creative community can attend to grow, connect, and be inspired. Hampton Inn and Suites, 26140 Hancock Ave. in Murrieta. More info at https://randypowell.kartra. com/page/BREAKTHROUGHTOSUCCESS
Nov. 1-3 – 5th Annual Pumpkin Drive. Lisa McGuigan of @TemeculaMama in partnership with Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary, is hosting a pumpkin drive where the community can donate their post-Halloween pumpkins (must be unpainted and uncarved) to provide treats and enrichment for rescued farm animals living at Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary. Drop offs: Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Grocery Outlet, 39573 Los Alamos Rd. Murrieta; Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., AR Workshop Temecula, 31795 Rancho California Rd. #500, Temecula; Nov. 2, 11 a.m.6 p.m., LUSH Promenade Mall, 40770 Winchester Rd. Ste. 780, Temecula. For more drop offs, visit https://www.instagram.com/ reel/DOtTr2YEfeu Nov. 7 – 4:30 & 6 p.m. Menifee State of the City at Mt. San Jacinto College’s Menifee Campus at HCN Bank Stadium. VIP reception begins at 4:30 p.m. which includes food, wine and beer samples. Tickets at https:// www.menifeevalleychamber. com/state-of-the-city. Community update starts at 6 p.m. which is free and open to all. This year’s theme is “City For Families” and celebrates the people, places, and partnerships that make Menifee a vibrant place to live, work, and invest.
ONGOING – 10 a.m.The Temecula Valley Republican Women’s Club meets each month at the Wilson Creek Winery, 33960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. For questions, please contact info@tvrwomen.org
ONGOING – Temecula Valley Genealogical Society hosts the Family History Research Assistance Program for those interested in learning more about their family roots. The society offers free research assistance through this volunteer program. Appointments are available in person or via Zoom. Contact the TVGS Family Research Coordinator at tvgs.research.assist@gmail.com
ONGOING – Temecula’s Path of Honor at the Temecula Duck Pond, 28250 Ynez Road. A program to give a place to remember and honor veterans from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and the World War II Merchant Marines with a permanent paver. The pavers cost $185. Orders may be placed year-round and are consolidated, engraved, and placed on the path annually each November. For more information, visit http:// TemeculaCA.gov/Veterans or
contact the Temecula Community Services Department at 951-6946480.
ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely? Help shop for the most needed items without leaving home, as an easy way to help support deployed men and women by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to MilVet at designated drop-off locations for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women. MilVet is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly packaging events at different community locations in the area. For dropoff locations and packaging locations, visit www.milvet.org/ military-care-packages.
ONGOING – Assistance League of Temecula Valley hosts a meeting for its member volunteers and guests every first Tuesday of the month (dark in July) at their facility at 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula at 9:30 a.m. social and 10 a.m. meeting. The meeting room is adjacent to the thrift shop. Anyone interested in exploring volunteering or learning more about the organization is welcome to attend. Email altemecula@yahoo.com for more information.
ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@gmail.com or join the meeting.
ONGOING – Sons of Norway/Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula.
ONGOING – 10-11:30 a.m. Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054.
ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit www. foodaddicts.org.
ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.
ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety. org ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence, and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.
ONGOING – Homeless veterans can receive free help by dialing 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access to the VA’s services for homeless, at-risk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. Visit www.va.gov/homeless.
ONGOING – The Dorland Scribblers meet on the second Sunday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at 36701 Highway 79 South, Temecula. We welcome fiction, non-fiction, poets, memoirs, and screenwriters. We host writing-craft discussions; attendees may read up to a five-minute excerpt from their work for feedback/critique. RSVP at www.dorlandartscolony.com/ sunday-scribblers.html.
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie review: ‘Tron: Ares’
Bob Garver Contributor
The legacy of the “Tron” franchise is complicated. On a consistently positive note, the series has always been a feast for the eyes and ears, with pleasing, if not groundbreaking, special effects and musical scores that heart-pumpingly convey that technological developments are happening every minute. But the films have never quite stuck the landing critically or commercially. The 1982 original is a “cult” movie that defenders see as ahead of the curve and not appreciated in its time. The 2010 follow-up “Tron: Legacy” was given every chance to succeed, yet only performed middlingly on all fronts. And new installment, “Tron: Ares” is going to go down as an even bigger disappointment than the second film. Disney keeps insisting that they have a major franchise here, but the original wasn’t the hit that they pretend it was, and the weirdly spaced-out sequels keep playing as ambitious money pits.
The new film opens by filling viewers in on the feud between tech giants ENCOM and Dillinger Systems. Since “Tron: Legacy,” ENCOM has passed from longtime protagonists the Flynn family to Eve Kim (Greta Lee), who wants to use the company’s resources to do good things like cure world hunger and protect the environment.
Dillinger Systems is now run by Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters), grandson of original antagonist Ed Dillinger, who wants to do things like build weapons and turn humanity’s problems over to artificial intelligence. His big new breakthrough is Ares (Jared Leto), a program that manifests itself as a superpowered humanoid to do its owner’s bidding. For now, that owner is Julian, but he’s happy to make that owner the military – for the right price, of course.
The problem with the tech is that Julian can’t build living beings that can survive more than 29 minutes without disintegrating (though their essences go right back to living in cyberspace afterward). His mother (Gillian Anderson) admonishes him for defrauding investors, but his claims won’t be fraudulent once he obtains an object permanence code. As it turns out, Eve has already discovered the code while toiling away in Alaska. This is both good news and bad news for Julian, good because the code exists, bad because the competition has it. But Julian has Ares on his side, and he can use the crude supersoldier to kill Eve and take the code.
Juian instructs Ares to study up on Eve and humanity for the mission, which turns out to be a mistake because Ares decides he likes Eve and humanity. Most movies would have this shift in loyalty occur gradually; this one
has it happen in an instant. The rest of the film sees Ares and Eve trying to outwit and evade Julian and backup soldier Athena (Jodie Turner-Smith). Ares’ adventures will take him from a cyberworld attack on ENCOM to the real world to a different cyberworld in the ENCOM mainframe, where a certain former company leader now resides.
“Tron: Ares” does just fine when it lets its visuals and Nine Inch Nails score do the talking. I’m sure the designers had fun developing geometry-based aesthetics that probably contain Easter eggs (Easter eggs in movies are hidden messages, inside jokes, or visual references that filmmakers embed for observant viewers to find) that appeal to math nerds but go way over my head. And everyone knows that NIN is indeed the band you call when technological happenings are afoot. But then the film stumbles when characters do the talking. Leto is yet another artificial being that wants to be human (a comparison to Disney classic “Pinocchio” is made at the first opportunity). Lee is yet another generically-smart do-gooder. Peters is yet another tech-bro villain. Turner-Smith is yet another supposedly competent assassin who wastes time being dramatic. Despite Peters trying to have some fun chewing scenery, none of these characters bring anything new to the table. This unsolicited sequel manages to do a disservice to a franchise
that wasn’t much of a franchise anyway.
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Ares” is rated PG-13 for violence/action. Its running time is 119 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
City of Temecula announces the winners from the 18th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition
TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Museum proudly hosted the 18th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Awards Reception on Friday, September 12. Temecula’s annual Plein Air Competition is conducted in honor of Ralph Love (19071992), one of Temecula’s most esteemed residents, self- taught artist, teacher, musician and minister.
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook has come alive with festive fall spirit as Scarecrow Days returned Oct. 1. Scarecrows of all sizes, shapes, and genres have popped up at businesses, residences, and community spaces. It’s all a part of this seasonal tradition, which runs through Oct. 31. The ScareCREW worked on their scarecrows for the past nine months. They are updated, dressed, and now on display. Pumpkin heads are bobbing along Main Avenue with a few Elphabas, the wicked witch from the movie “Wicked” and the upcoming movie, “Wicked: For Good.” Minions adorn Village Square along with others (Alvarado Street at Main Avenue). Look for the bench scarecrows for great photo ops and selfies. The Silent People have been rerouted from the South Mission area to random places around town. In the scarecrow contest, eight winners, one from each division, will be displayed at the winner’s circle at the Harvest Faire in downtown Fallbrook, Oct. 19. The Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt is back, running through Oct. 31. This family fun takes participants all over town in search of items located on scarecrows at businesses. Winners will receive a wonderful basket of goodies. Scavenger hunt
All attendees enjoyed refreshments with lively conversations of the joys and challenges of painting en Plein Air, and live music from guitarist Bob Bozonelos.
2025 award winners were as follows:
First Place: “Lorimar” by Debra Gayle Sut
Second Place: “Renzoni Winery/ Temecula” by Barbara A. Nordman
Third Place: “Harveston Haven” by Jessica Hashimoto
The awards ceremony was facilitated by museum staff, and awards wi th supporting speeches were delivered by Temecula Community Services Commission Chair Dr. Yuan Hawkes and Commissioner Liselle Degrave.
The anonymous, unsigned pieces were judged at the Temecula Valley Museum by esteemed judges, including Community Services Commissioners Jeff Kingsberg, Ernest Castro, and Liselle DeGrave, along with the 17th Annual Competition Winner, Barbara Nelson. Fourteen artists submitted twenty-three pieces of artwork, in mediums ranging from oil, watercolor, and mixed media. The Winners were announced on Friday, September 12, 2025. To see the winning pieces, visit the City Website TemeculaCA.gov/PleinAir. Submitted by the City of Temecula.
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Debra Gayle Sut won first place at the 18th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air competition.
Barbara A. Nordman won second place at this year’s Ralph Love Plein Air competition.
Third third-place winner for the Ralph Love Plein Air competition was Jessica Hashimoto. Valley News/City of Temecula photos
Patriotic Pauline, created by Terre Duensing,
SPORTS
Thrilling victories and bold plays define Week 7 prep football action
JP Raineri Sports Editor
Week 7 of the high school football season delivered intense matchups and thrilling outcomes across Southwest Riverside County, as league rivalries heated up under the Friday night lights. Teams battled for crucial wins, with bold play-calling and standout individual efforts defining a memorable weekend on the gridiron.
In a high-scoring Big West Conference-North Division contest, Murrieta Valley outlasted rival Chaparral 56-42. The game was a back-and-forth offensive battle, but a gutsy call by the Nighthawks in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference. Clinging to a slim lead, Murrieta Valley coach George Wilson called for a fake punt on a critical
fourth down, a play he had kept in his playbook for over a decade. Jacob Taddi’s successful run for a first down kept the drive alive, setting up running back Jeremiah Watson to seal the victory. Watson had an exceptional night, scoring an incredible six touchdowns to power the Nighthawks’ offense and secure a vital league win.
Elsewhere in the Big WestNorth, Vista Murrieta faced a tough opponent in Centennial and suffered a 63-14 defeat.
The Huskies capitalized on the Broncos’ mistakes, with their defense creating four takeaways that shifted the momentum of the game. Centennial quarterback Dominick Catalano was precise, throwing for four touchdowns in just three quarters of action.
The opportunistic defense and efficient offense were too much for Vista Murrieta to handle, leading to a decisive victory for Centennial.
The Big West Conference-South Division also saw a key rivalry game as Murrieta Mesa pulled away from Great Oak for a 42-21 victory. The game was tightly contested until the fourth quarter, when the Rams took control. After a go-ahead touchdown run by quarterback Daniel Ritchie, Murrieta Mesa’s Kian Hendricks made a game-altering play on defense. Hendricks, who had earlier been involved in a tipped pass that resulted in a Great Oak touchdown, redeemed himself with a diving interception. His play set up another touchdown from Ritchie, who finished the night with three rushing scores. A late interception return for a touchdown by Chris Flores secured the win for the Rams, who dominated the final quarter.
In a nail-biting Ivy League showdown, Orange Vista edged out Liberty 22-21 in a dramatic comeback. After a defensive struggle in the first half, Orange Vista’s offense came alive. Quarterback Aziz connected with Tristan Cooper for an 80-yard touchdown pass that broke Liberty’s shutout. Running back Bobby Greer powered the ground game, scoring two crucial second-half touchdowns to complete the rally on Orange Vista’s homecoming
night. The victory marked the Coyotes’ fourth consecutive win. Across the rest of the county, the Week 7 scoreboard was filled with action. On Thursday, Moreno Valley defeated Heritage 34-0 in the Inland Valley League. In the Manzanita League, Nuview Bridge beat California Military Institute 22-14, and San Jacinto Valley Academy won 27-14 against Hamilton. In the Mountain Pass League, San Jacinto secured a 36-7 victory over Elsinore.
Friday’s games included Temecula Valley’s 21-16 win over Santiago in the Big West-South. In the Cottonwood League, Santa Rosa Academy defeated Temecula Prep 46-6. Inland Valley League action saw Citrus Hill win 39-23 against Perris and Canyon Springs beat Lakeside 42-7. The Ivy League also featured Paloma Valley’s 48-21 victory over North. In the Majestic League, Cornerstone Christian triumphed over Calvary Baptist 61-6, while Linfield Christian beat Arrow-
head Christian 27-7 in the Mesquite League. The Mountain Pass League saw Temescal Canyon defeat West Valley 42-7, and in the Sunbelt League, Hillcrest won 42-14 against Hemet. In a nonleague game, Sage Hill defeated Cal Lutheran 46-12. The week concluded on Saturday with Riverside Poly beating Rancho Christian 42-6 in a Sunbelt League matchup. Send local sports tips and info to sports@reedermedia.com.
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Linfield Christian’s Michael Sands (24) and Madden Mayer (9) combine to make a tackle during the Lions’ 27-7 victory over Arrowhead Christian in a Mesquite League game on Friday night. Valley News/Courtesy photos
Linfield Christian’s Charlie Bohmer turns on the jets, pulling away from two defenders during the Lions’ recent game.
People fill historic downtown Murrieta for the annual Murrieta Rod Run, Oct. 11. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos
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People view the wide variety of classic cars displayed at the Murrieta Rod Run.
People gather in an area designated for rat rods displayed at the Murrieta Rod Run.
Children shop for toy cars at the Murrieta Rod Run.
Classic cars are displayed throughout historic downtown Murrieta during the annual Murrieta Rod Run.
Men have a conversation about engines at the Murrieta Rod Run.
Vista Murrieta’s Kainoa Ching returns home after severe injury
JP Raineri Sports Editor
After several days in the intensive care unit, Kainoa
is welcomed home by family to continue his recovery.
hardworking student and a loyal friend with great determination and passion for his sport.
The injury happened during the first quarter of the game against rival Chaparral High School.
Ching, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound athlete, collided with another player while making a tackle. Medical
MURRIETA – A local high school football player is back home after a frightening injury during a varsity game earlier this month. Kainoa Ching, a junior middle linebacker for Vista Murrieta High School, suffered a severe spinal injury on Oct. 3 and was moved from the intensive care unit to his home this past week to continue his recovery.
staff immobilized him on the field before he was transported to a local hospital. A team physician reported at the time that Ching had some movement in his arms and legs while being placed into the ambulance.
Following the injury, Ching underwent a successful surgery. His family shared that after several
Myers third in final junior race
Joe Naiman Special to Valley News
Many auto racing tracks have junior classes, and Murrieta driver Tommy Myers Jr. has raced in the Junior Sprints and the Masters Mini-Dwarfs divisions at various tracks since 2023. He concluded his junior racing career October 11 with a third-place finish in the Junior Sprints main event at Barona Speedway.
“Third is pretty good, so I’m happy with it,” Myers said.
Myers turned 14 September 21. Next year he will race a Micro Sprint, which has a 600 cc engine. Although neither Barona Speedway nor Perris Auto Speedway have Micro Sprint races that class competes at Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, Lemoore Raceway, and Delta Speedway in Stockton as well as in other states.
The October 11 race may thus have been the last for Myers at Barona Speedway. “We’re just running the tracks where they race,” he said.
Both of Myers’ parents were raised in the City of San Diego;
Tommy Myers Sr. lived in Pacific Beach while Crystal Myers is a former Mira Mesa resident. The family moved from Carlsbad to Murrieta when Tommy Myers Jr. was five years old.
Neither of Myers’ parents raced. Myers decided to become a racecar driver after watching NASCAR on television.
Myers began his racing career in 2023 with a Masters MiniDwarf. He competed in 14 Barona Speedway races that year, placed fourth in the standings, and won the July 21 main event. He finished second and third in his final two Barona Speedway main events of 2023. Cocopah Speedway (east of Yuma) had two Thanksgiving Weekend races, and Myers finished second in both of those main events.
In 2024 Myers placed third in Barona’s Masters Mini-Dwarfs standings with ten finishes in the top five and took second place four times. He was eighth in last year’s Junior Sprints standings, finishing ninth in his debut in that division and obtaining a fifthplace finish later in the season
In November 2024 Myers won a Thanksgiving Weekend main event at Central Arizona Speedway (in Casa Grande just west of where Interstate 8 ends at Interstate 10). He ran his Mini-Dwarf at Mohave Valley Raceway in Arizona (between Bullhead City and Parker) four times in 2025 before Barona Speedway opened for the year and won the February 8 main event. Myers won his first Junior Sprints main event May 10, which was Barona’s second race of 2025. He finished third May 24, sixth June 7 , and second June 20. On the second day of the Summer Shootout he finished seventh June 21, and he was also seventh July 19. Myers finished fifth August 1 when Barona hosted the Dwarf Car Nationals for two days but broke in his August 2 heat race and could not run the main event. Myers also raced in the heat race but not the main event August 16. Mohave Valley Raceway has Masters Mini-Dwarf but not Junior Sprint races. Myers missed three Barona Speedway
days in the ICU, he is now resting at home. In a recent update, the family expressed their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support from the community. While they have requested privacy during this time, they plan to release a more detailed statement soon.
The community has rallied strongly behind the Ching family.
A GoFundMe campaign organized by team boosters has raised nearly $37,000 to assist with medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and family support needs.
Organizers described Kainoa as a
racenights to race in Arizona and finished third August 30 and second September 13 and September 27. Barona Speedway races every other week if weather permits while Mohave Valley Raceway had October 4 competition which gave Myers his third consecutive second-place finish.
Myers was not in the MiniDwarfs competition October 11, preserving that car for sale. He was in the second Junior Sprints heat and began on the outside of the front row while Mavrick Matthews of El Cajon began on the pole. Myers took the lead and retained first for the remainder of the eight-lap race to win his final junior class heat race. El Cajon’s Kiara Bush, who will turn 15 in December, won the other heat race and also completed her junior heat race career with a win.
The main event was 20 laps. Charlie Carty of Jamul began on the pole. Nathan Manalo of San Diego took the original green flag on the outside of the front row. Myers started on the inside of the second row with Matthews beginning on the outside of the second row.
Carty took the initial lead and retained first for the entire race. Manalo was in second place throughout the main event. Myers knew he likely couldn’t safely overtake Manalo.
“Second place kind of took off, so I was trying to keep my cool,”
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The incident had a significant emotional impact on his teammates. Vista Murrieta’s head coach, Coley Candaele, told the media that the team had difficulty regaining focus after halftime, as their thoughts remained on their injured teammate. The support for Kainoa continues to grow as he begins the next phase of his recovery journey at home. Send local sports tips and info to sports@reedermedia.com.
Myers said. “I was trying to hold third. I didn’t want to mess up and give up third.”
Vista driver Declan Sypolt finished fourth and Matthews was the fifth driver to be given the checkered flag.
“I’m happy with the podium. I’m happy with myself,” Myers said.
Barona Speedway will also have October 25 races, but Myers will now preserve both racecars and will not race his Junior Sprint that night.
“It’s been honestly just such a blessing to be able to drive it,” Myers said.
“This car’s been awesome. We’ve had some ups and downs,” Myers said. “It’s been so fun to drive.”
Myers’ parents help with the cars. “I couldn’t thank them enough,” Myers said.
Missing the October 25 race will likely cost Myers seventh place in the final Junior Sprints points standings, although he can place no worse than eighth and would not be able to overtake sixth-place Kellen O’Connor of San Marcos even if Myers raced on the season’s final night.
“I think honestly this is just the beginning of my racing career,” Myers said. “We’re always up for something new.”
Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
Kainoa Ching recovers in the hospital after undergoing successful surgery for a severe spinal injury sustained during a varsity football game.
Ching
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Murrieta’s Tommy Myers Jr. finished third in his final junior race.
Valley News/Joe Naiman photo
Prayer and Praise in the Park gathers community in faith
Anza Valley Outlook staff
The Anza community gathered in faith and song for the quarterly Prayer and Praise in the Park event, held at Minor Park in Anza Monday, Oct. 6.
The evening brought together local churches and worship teams
for a time of praise, prayer, and fellowship under the open sky.
The event was co-hosted by local pastors Kevin Watson, Jon Runnfeldt, Mark Neer and Olivet University, featuring musical performances from several Anza community churches. Each pastor introduced their worship teams
with Scripture and words of encouragement before they took the stage to lead the audience in songs of praise interspersed with verses from the Bible.
The Living Hope Christian Fellowship worship team opened the evening with a joyful set of songs following a warm welcome from
Watson and Runnfeldt. Anza Valley Christian Fellowship’s Pastor Mark Neer then delivered a message of encouragement and led the congregation in a time of prayer and worship.
Representing Olivet University, student Doson Kim led a team of OU students in contemporary
worship songs that deeply moved the audience. OU faculty member and pianist, Professor Jade Park, also shared a heartfelt solo performance of “Moment by Moment,” inspiring listeners through her musical expression of faith.
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Anza Thimble Club kicks off coat drive to keep neighbors warm this winter
The Anza Thimble Club has announced the dates for their annual coat donation and distribution events for 2025.
The clothing collection started in September and will continue until Monday, Oct. 20. The donated items will be dispersed free of charge Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., at the Anza Community Hall, rain or shine.
The goal of the drive is to provide area residents with free warm clothing in preparation for the coming winter months.
Coats, jackets, vests, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, new socks and cold-weather accessories of all sizes will be accepted during the drive.
Coat collection sites include the Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc. office, located at 58470 St. Hwy. 371, Anza, with a collection box located at the entrance. The Anza Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1873, located at 59011 Bailey Rd., Anza, will be available for donation drop-off Fridays from 3 p.m. till 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 6 p.m.. The HCN Bank will host a donation box from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at their location at 56525 St. Hwy.
Pastors
Worshippers are deeply moved by the music and sermons at the Prayer and Praise in the Park event Monday, Oct. 6.
Anza Valley Outlook/Enji Zuo photo
Diane Sieker Staff Writer
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Regular Happenings
Anza Farmers’ Market – Located at 56333 CA-371, Anza farmers’ market hours are every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. through October. Various farmers, musicians, artisans and food vendors set up weekly. Ample parking in the field and lot to the west and east of the field. The market is operated by the High Country Conservancy, a 501(c)(3), and is a California
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Anza Community Hall Swap
Meet - Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. $15 for a spot with membership. $18 for a spot without membership. Vendors wanted. The hall is located at 56630 CA-371 in Anza. See membership information under “Organizations.”
Mobile Food Pantry – Anza Electric Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 CA-371, from 8 to 10 a.m. All are welcome. Cal-Fresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home. Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at 951-763-4333.
Friends of Anza Valley Community Library – Anza Valley Community Library is located at Hamilton High School, 57430 Mitchell Road. The library is open to the public, but not during school hours. Hours are 4-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Monday through Wednesday.
Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at www.hamiltonbobcats.net/apps/ events/calendar.
Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit www.hamiltonmuseum. org. Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.”
Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail. com or by calling 951-760-9255.
Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings
Fit after 50 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn at 951751-1462 for more information.
Veterans’ Gathering
Mondays – 9-11 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-9236153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884.
The Most Excellent Way – A Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets once a week on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. Program is court approved. The group meets at Valley Gospel Chapel, located at 43275 Chapman Road, Anza.
AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m. Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of CA-371.
Alcoholics Anonymous – 8
p.m. Wednesday and Friday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, please email Barbara at chicasita55@gmail.
com
Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-551-2826.
Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.
Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 CA-371, Anza. For more information, 951-763-4759.
Narcotics Anonymous –Tuesday meetings, 8 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Church, Anza, 56095 Pena Road, Anza. For more information, please email Barbara at chicasita55@ gmail.com
Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous –Thursdays at 12 noon. Meetings at Shepherd of the Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, please email Barbara at chicasita55@gmail. com
Food ministries
Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m.
The food bank hands out food the last Thursday of the month until the food is gone. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a nondenominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636.
Bible studies
Living Hope Thursday Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study – 8 a.m. at 58050 CA-371 in Anza. All are welcome.
Living Hope Christian Fellowship Sunday Service –10 a.m. at the Anza Community Hall, 56630 CA-371 in Anza.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza’s Sunday Sacrament is at 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets at noon; Wednesday, Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.
Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856.
Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the 4th Saturday
of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.
Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951763-4622.
Anza Baptist Church - Begin your week with Sunday School for adults at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. We have an optional Children’s Church service during the main service. On Sunday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. we have a rotating schedule of Bible Studies, fellowship, and prayer. We also have a prayer circle which meets on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road, just off Burnt Valley Road, in Anza. For more information, please contact the church at 951763-4937 or visit https://www. anzabaptistchurch.com
Clubs
Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post – The Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@gmail. com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org
High Country 4-H Club – 4 p.m. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452.
Anza Valley Artists Meetings – Meetings at 1 p.m. are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248. Find helpful art tips at www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists.
Anza Quilter’s Club –Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, Anza. For more information see our Facebook page or contact Pat Sprint at jpsprint@gmail.com or Ellen Elmore at luvtoquilt2@gmail. com
Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/ LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President. AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary. AnzaLions@gmail.com
Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on CA-371 in Anza. Call 951-7635611 for information.
Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the 1st Thursday of the month at the Anza Community Hall, 56630 CA-371, Anza, CA 92539. The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-7632884 for more information.
Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560.
Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit www.squadron59. org Anza Community Hall –7 p.m. General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Single memberships are $30 and include discounts to events for one person and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Family memberships are $50 and include discounts for a family up to 5 members and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Business memberships are $50 and allows an employer to receive discounts for up to 5 people, including themselves, and includes 1 vote on elections and meetings. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 CA-371 in Anza. For more information, call 951-2824267 or email achageneral@ gmail.com or visit www. anzacommunitybuilding.org.
Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and the Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit www. anzacivic.org.
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371 in downtown Anza.
“Scour your closets for lightly used winter wear items that can help families in need,” said organizer Betsy Hansen. “Please bring your items to the drop-off locations at the Anza Electric Cooperative office, the Anza VFW Post 1873 or HCN Bank, between now and October 20.”
The Anza Thimble Club, established in 1912, is the oldest service club in the Anza Valley. It was created by several ladies who used the excuse of doing their mending to get together for a visit. This turned into monthly meetings and dues were a penny.
During World War II, the handy women made bandages for the Red Cross as a meaningful activity.
Since then, they have become a well-loved and respected charitable organization donating much-needed funds back into the community of Anza.
The Anza Community Hall is located at 56630 St. Hwy. 371 in Anza.
For more information regarding the coat drive, please call Betsy Hansen at the Anza Electric Cooperative, 951-763-4333.
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.
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Anza Community Hall Breast Cancer Walk, Chili Cook-Off, Craft Fair to be held Oct. 18
Diane Sieker Staff Writer
The Anza Community Hall
will host a Breast Cancer Walk, Chili Cook-Off and Craft Fair
Saturday, Oct. 18, to raise funds for Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and the Hall.
The Breast Cancer Walk will start at the Community Hall on St. Hwy. 371 in Anza and proceed to the Hamilton Museum on Contreras Rd., then back to the Hall.
Sign-ups will begin at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m..
For a $25 donation, participants will receive an event T-shirt in small, medium, large or XL sizes. An extra $2 each will be added for XXL and XXXL sizes. Craft Fair and Chili-Cook Off participants may contact Pebbles Lewis at 951-760-9244 or Barbara Keller at 951-282-4267 for more information on how to be involved in this event.
All walk proceeds will be donated to Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center, located in Temecula. The facility is a full service cancer resource center providing free resources to families dealing with cancer, including a variety of support groups, wigs, prosthesis, art programs, wellness classes, one-on-one support and more.
Last year, the event raised $4,467.05 for Michelle’s Place
Walkers enjoy the day at the Anza Community Hall Breast Cancer Walk,
and about $1,000 for the Anza Community Hall. For more information about Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center, visit them on the web at https://michellesplace.org
Sheriff’s Blotter
Diane Sieker Staff Writer
The Anza Valley Outlook Sher-
iff’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 jeopardize the investigation of a criminal case are excluded.
All calls listed are for service within the Sheriff’s Department jurisdiction in the unincorporated areas of Anza, Lake Riverside Estates, Cahuilla and Aguanga from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11.
Battery - 3900 block Anza Rd./Valley View Ln., Anza, unfounded Public disturbance - 3900 block Anza Rd., Anza Assist other department - address undefined, Anza Unattended death - address withheld, Anza, report taken Unknown trouble - 3900 block Anza Rd./Valley View Ln., Anza No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be
drawn from the content provided in the Sheriff’s
Residents with information regarding any crimes are encouraged to contact the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at 951-791-3400.
Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, 909987-5005 or https://wetip.com.
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.
Chili Cook-Off and Craft Fair last year. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
The Anza Community Hall is located at 56630 St. Hwy. 371 in Anza.
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.
Blotter.
The Sheriff’s Blotter enables residents to know what criminal activity is occurring in their communities. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
PRAISE from page B-1
The evening concluded with a final set of worship songs by the Living Hope Christian Fellowship team, filling the park with songs of hope, gratitude and unity.
Prayer and Praise in the Park continues to strengthen bonds between local churches, community members through shared worship and service. The event’s organizers plan to continue this spirit of fellowship with future gatherings in the coming months.
EDUCATION
Menifee Valley students honored in September
The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce held their first Student of the Month breakfast of the 2025-2026 school year at the Perris Sizzler, 91 West Nuevo Road on Sept. 10. Perris Union High School District Superintendent Jose Luis Araux emceed the event and explained the mission of the nonprofit organization that was founded by Sally Myers of BMW Management/Sizzler Restaurants.
“The Student of the Month program is a local high school recognition supported by our community to acknowledge, to honor college, vocational and trade school bound senior students for their character, for their love and passion for learning, for their commitment to academics, for their participation in school activities, for the ability to persevere or to overcome difficult life circumstances in a setting that honors God, that honors our country, our families, our community and our free enterprise,” Araux said.
Large tote bags filled with gifts, certificates of recognition, and more were donated by the program’s sponsors to the award recipients. Each student was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries.
September’s students of the month are California Military Institute’s Ernesto Mejia Jr., Heritage High School’s Yiscel Perez Lopez, Liberty High’s Nevaeh Villalobos, Paloma
Valley’s Miley Lundstrom, and Perris High School’s Eniece Ray. California Military Institute Principal Michael Dodson introduced Cadet Lt. Ernesto Mejia Jr. by citing his impressive GPA of 4.36. “Ernesto excels both academically and athletically, participating in varsity basketball, cross country and track and field, all while serving as brigade staff for training and development.
Despite his busy schedule, he always finds time to help others,” Dodson said. Ernesto hopes to attend UC Berkeley or an Ivy League college to earn a degree in biology and then pursue a graduate degree in paleobiology.
“Ever since I can remember, I’ve been infatuated with the idea of dinosaurs,” he said. “I’m also a member of the debate club at my school.” His teacher and mentor Veronica Salcedo said, “I’m so proud of all he’s accomplished.”
Heritage High School Principal Jose Topete announced that Yiscel Perez Lopez was chosen to be honored this month. She said her family always encouraged her to pursue her dreams and she plans to become a medical office assistant.
“The most important lesson in my life that I have learned so far is the importance of resilience in the face of adversity,” Yiscel said. “A lesson I will take with me to college and beyond is to always keep going even when things get tough in my future life.” Paraeducator Maria Estrada said, “When I first saw the quality of her work, I encouraged her to advocate for herself. She started making good decisions that will affect the rest of her life. She is now that confident young adult I was hoping to see.”
Nevaeh Villalobos is Liberty High School’s September Student of the Month and Principal Erika Rojas said she is a bright light
whose energy is contagious. She is an ASB president, serves on the executive board for Model UN, is a member of the Environmental Justice Club and serves on School Site Council. “But it is difficult to introduce myself without mentioning the most impactful moment of my life, which is when I lost my father to cancer in 2022,” Nevaeh said. “To say this fundamentally changed and molded who I am feels like an understatement but it’s not always a bad thing. It taught me so much about myself and how I handle challenges.” Her goal is to pursue a career in foreign international relations, studying at UC, Berkeley or Trinity College Dublin in Ireland.
Paloma Valley High School’s Miley Lundstrom was singled out this month. Principal Thomas LaRochelle said he was honored to introduce Miley who is the top student academically on campus. “I had all the teachers nominate and she quickly became the consensus,” he said. “Miley is about grit and she’s about gratitude
and generosity.” Miley said she feels her biggest contribution to her school and community is the enthusiasm she brings to everything she does. “I enjoy giving back and I’m excited to serve. I want to pursue a doctorate degree in history, specializing in medieval studies in Europe and I’d like to become a professor because all my teachers have meant so much to me and I want to make the same impact they made on me; that’s something that’s really important to me,” she said.
Eniece Ray is Perris High School’s choice for Student of the Month. Principal Ricardo Garcia described her as a tri-sport, yearround athlete playing volleyball, basketball, and track and field. “She balances her athletics with rigorous academic classes,” he said. Eniece said a lesson that she will take throughout life is to always challenge herself. Prior to high school she had never played any sports but tried out for some in her freshman year. “Sports has been a major impact on my life,” Eniece said. “It has given me so
many opportunities. I faced lots of mental challenges, but sports pushed me and allowed me to become who I am today.” She plans to attend the University of Colorado, Denver to major in criminal justice and be in its ROTC program to eventually join the Marine Corps.
Closing remarks
Xochitl Trujillo, Administrative Asssistant to Superintendent Araux’s office, shared a closing comment from John Maxwell, an American author, motivational speaker, and pastor who has written books primarily focused on leadership. She played one of his many “Minute with Maxwell” recordings and this one was about the meaning of success. In part, he said, “You get the highest return in life from doing the things that you are good at in life. Always be growing, because that is what success is.”
To learn more about the Student of the Month Program, please contact founder Sally Myers at 951-506-8024.
Pastor Jon Runnfeldt leads the gathering in prayer at the Prayer and Praise in the Park event Monday, Oct. 6.
People from several area churches take part in the Prayer and Praise in the Park event Monday, Oct. 6. Anza Valley Outlook/Enji Zuo photos
A team of Olivet University students perform contemporary worship songs at the Prayer and Praise in the Park event.
Pastor Kevin Watson with Living Hope Christian Fellowship gives a sermon at the Prayer and Praise in the Park event.
The Living Hope Christian Fellowship worship team opens the evening with a joyful set of songs at the Prayer and Praise in the Park event.
Pastor Mark Neer takes to the guitar to celebrate his message at the Prayer and Praise in the Park event.
Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News
The Menifee and Perris Chambers of Commerce Students of the Month for September are, from left, Ernesto Mejia Jr., Miley Lundstrom, Eniece Ray, Yiscel Perez Lopez and Nevaeh Villalobos. Valley News/Courtesy photo
San Jacinto Leadership Academy book signing features two student authors
SAN JACINTO — San Jacinto
Leadership Academy, a San Jacinto Unified School District magnet school, proudly celebrated the literary accomplishments of two student authors with a book signing event held on campus during lunch breaks on Monday, September 29.
The featured authors included 8th grader Samantha Igbinosa and 11th grader Zoe Zavala.
Igbinosa’s book, “Forbidden Escapade,” is a spy action thriller. She is developing her second book, which will feature a new plot and an entirely different storyline. “Forbidden Escapade” is available on Amazon.com
Zavala’s book, “A Hint of Sunshine,” is the first installment of a planned series that introduces
Career and college fair educates Noli students
Special to Valley News
The annual career and college fair for Noli Indian School students in grades 6-12 delivered a few changes from past years, including a record number of vendors to share information.
Counselor Seandee Brown surveyed the students to find out what type of careers they would like to learn more about. This allowed her to contact community businesses that would be most popular during the Sept. 25 event. Brown said her main goal while coordinating the event was to create an atmosphere that allowed the students to have exposure to a variety of options, just like a public college and career fair offers. “After seeing the list of available vendors, the students commented on the fact that I listened to their responses on the survey I conducted,” she said. As the purpose of the day was to light a fire under the students, vendors were encouraged to share what they do, what their day-to-day looks like, and to answer questions about any aspect of their industry. Another new addition this year was the ability of students to mingle with as many vendors as they wanted to, with no time limit.
“Thank you for being here to share and educate our students,” Noli teacher Sonia Modesto told the vendors. “We appreciate your input.”
The entire student body attended at the same time, divided into two sessions with a short break in between. They were free to visit any table of interest to them, and there was plenty of movement among the 60-plus tables set up throughout the Soboba Sports Complex gymnasium. A few representatives, such as the Soboba Fire Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and a few branches of the military, were stationed outside the building.
Legacy Bank’s Business Development Officer Cyndi Lemke and CEO Bill Nethercott explained financial literacy to students who stopped at their table.
Lemke said the questions varied by age range, with older students asking about the type of education needed to get into the banking business and younger ones asking about the types of accounts they could open. She said many were surprised to learn the bank is owned by the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. This fact provided a vested interest to those young people who are also Tribal members. Please visit www.legacybankca.com for more information.
PNC Bank Branch Bankers
Tracie Bannister and Zulema Carrasco shared the fact that their bank offers a great summer internship program opportunity for college students, in conjunction with Cal State San Marcos.
The Native American Lawyers Association of San Diego was represented by its president, Angela Medrano, a Cahuilla Tribal member. She shared the many programs that are offered through NALA, which was established in 1995 for professional development,
networking, and support of Native American lawyers and Indian law practitioners. For more information, https://nalasd.
org Trade schools focusing on nursing, cosmetology, and other fields were popular among the students who expressed interest in how long it takes to become certified and/or licensed.
Entrepreneurs piqued the interest of students from all grade levels. Cynthia Rodriguez opened Cynthia’s Sweet Treats in 2022 and has recently expanded by adding two more locations through Tim Moran Chevrolet and Ford dealerships in Hemet.
“The majority of my business consists of custom orders,” Rodriquez said. “We also specialize in catering to all dietary restrictions, which makes us unique.”
Rodriquez graduated from the Art Institute of California and spent two years as chef at the Soboba Tribal Preschool. For more information, https:// cynthiasweettreats.co.
Another fair favorite is Stylish Culture with Anthony Trujillo, who is a Noli Indian School alumnus and talented graphic designer. He focuses on Native design and fashion that runs the gamut from coloring books and greeting cards to backpacks and T-shirts.
The self-taught artist began his family-owned and operated business with the support of his family while he was a high school senior. He has recently connected with the Bonsall Unified School District who plan to incorporate his Native Traditions coloring book into their schools’ lower grades. To learn more, please visit https://stylish-culture-clothing. square.site.
For those looking for a way to combine their love of animals with a future career, Riverside County Department of Animal Services representatives shared
the types of paths they could take. Volunteer Michelle Martinez explained that the San Jacinto Animal Campus seeks volunteers who are 16 and older to help with a variety of daily tasks, from taking photos of adoptable animals to feeding them and doing laundry. She pointed out that their time would count as community service hours, a common high school graduation requirement, while teaching them about the industry.
Cecilia Olivares has been on staff with RCDAS for about 10 years, stationed at the San Jacinto location for the past four months. She explained to students that there is an array of duties for those who want to dedicate their time to animals of all shapes and sizes.
Julie Freeman, who serves as Dance department chair at both Mt. San Jacinto College campuses, shared how students do not need to be dance majors to benefit from taking classes, but that there are a lot of career pathways in the field if they so choose.
Dance offers transferable and marketable skills for everyone. Freeman explained that communication and confidence are enhanced through an expressive body and that collaboration and critical thinking skills are a key part of the subject.
Lucia Napolez is a project analyst who was sharing all the great opportunities at San Diego Miramar College. She provided information about the Native Resource Center that recently opened as well as the fact that Miramar is the only community college that is offering certificates and degrees in the field of Diesel Technology. It also offers courses in aviation technology.
She wanted students to know that once they are sophomores, they can apply for dual enrollment, which is paid
by
readers to Zack and his initial reluctant friendship with Yuko, which develops into more. Zavala is currently writing the second installment of her A Ray of Hope series, continuing the story introduced in this debut novel. “A Hint of Sunshine” is available online at Barnes & Noble.
What began as classroom assignments expanded into the first published book for both SJLA students. The event highlighted the creativity, talent, and determination of these young authors, whose published works serve as an inspiration to their peers and the broader San Jacinto community. Submitted by the San Jacinto Unified School District.
opportunities available for animal
generic topics such as entrepreneur, finances, and medical, students had to
seek out representatives and ask a pertinent question to get their Bingo square initialed. Because of the wide array of careers and higher education offered, it was not difficult for them to quickly complete their cards.
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
for
the state. “If they are diligent, they can earn an
associate degree along with their high school diploma,” Napolez said. A Bingo game added to the excitement of the afternoon. With cards containing
Samantha Igbinosa and her book “Forbidden Escapade” Zoe Zavala and her book “A Hint of Sunshine” Valley News/Courtesy photos
Noli Counselor Seandee Brown, left, with Lucia Napolez from San Diego Miramar College, one of more than 20 colleges represented at the Noli Career and College Fair, Sept. 25.
Riverside County Department of Animal Services volunteer Michelle Martinez, left, and staff member Cecilia Olivares share all the
lovers.
Stylish Culture entrepreneur Anthony Trujillo shares some of the items he has designed.
Legacy Bank’s Cyndi Lemke, left, shares financial information with students and Noli math teacher Kekai Bryant while CEO Bill Nethercott engages with others at the Noli Career and College Fair.
Meghan Pantaleon, left, and Tamera Condie from the Paul Mitchell school in Temecula, explain how they can help students interested in enrolling complete their FAFSA and other documents. Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos
Time to fertilize rose bushes and keep them well-watered
Frank Brines
ARS Master Rosarian
I always enjoy looking back to last year’s care column for the month. According to weathercurrents.com, the “normal” (30-year average) for October in Temecula is 83º/54º, but we’ve all seen some real scorchers every now and then, even this late in the year. So, the watchword is “vigilance” – watch the forecast and make sure to adjust your watering program to be neither stingy nor wasteful. (Your roses will reward you for it!)
On that same note, mid-season pruning and fertilizing should be carefully coordinated with weather conditions. When pruning and grooming your roses at temperatures in the 90º to 100º range (and with a potentially extreme UV Index) don’t remove so much foliage that the canes are overexposed to the fierce sun, because sunburn can damage or kill even healthy canes or entire plants.
The risk is even greater if your plants are water stressed, which is another good reason to keep your watering system in good repair and your watering program in sync with weather conditions.
It takes only a few days of 90º temperature for a rosebush to become seriously stressed and damaged without sufficient water. Hybrid tea roses can survive with 3 gallons of water twice a week. Make that your absolute minimum.
The composition of soil affects water retention and the time for the soil to dry out. Four inches of good mulch will reduce evaporation of soil moisture. With potted roses this is even more critical.
Morning is the best time to assess your garden’s condition. Look for wilted or dry crispy foliage. If discovered soon enough, dousing severely stressed plants with plenty of water may save them. If you wait until the afternoon or evening to inspect it may be too late. After a hot day, even plants receiving sufficient hydration may appear a little wilted, so afternoon checking would give you wrong information.
Routinely inspect the irrigation system to make sure it is delivering water as designed. Correct any problems ASAP: Your plant’s life depends on it. Plants in clay
pots require more water, plants in plastic pots are better.
Soil in any type of pot material can pull away from the sides of the pot and water will just run through and out the drain holes in the bottom. This problem can be corrected by pressing the soil back against the inside sides of the pot when the soil is wet. Saucers under the pots may help too as long as water is not allowed to remain in the saucer for longer than a day.
Spider mites and Chilli Thrips are common problems in hot, dry, dusty conditions. This topic was covered in the September care column. Control is by spraying every 7-10 days with any product containing Spinosad. My garden was attacked by Chilli Thrips in mid-September which I then had to cut away the worst and try saving others by spraying.
Other pests which can result from the hot weather are rose slugs, the small green “worm” which is the larval stage of rose sawflies/cane borer. Also common are spider mites, soft body scale, caterpillars and inch worms.
Lacewings (a beneficial insect) may have visited your garden this year. If so, they may have laid eggs on the underside of leaves hanging by thin thread-like string. These are often overlooked by gardeners who then prune off and throw away the stem. Examine the bush from below to find them.
If you didn’t restart your fertilizer program last month, do it now. Make sure plants are thoroughly watered the day before you fertilize. I recommend organic types and alternating with one that includes fish emulsion.
This time of year, I suggest using a fertilizer that contains a greater percentage of (P) phosphate in relation to (N) nitrogen and (K) potassium to encourage stronger root systems and resistance to stress. A soil test may indicate that you may need some other mineral to make the added phosphate available or if needed. Apply at two-week intervals until the end of October.
If you apply fertilizer dissolved in water early in the day, you can apply it right over the bush from the top instead of at the base in a well. This application is (in part) a “foliar feed.”
Good-sized hybrid tea roses generally need about two gallons
DRAIN
of solution; a couple of days after application, give them a good hose watering to make sure the fertilizer has migrated down into the soil.
Dry granular products should be scratched into the soil surface around the base of the plant to drip line and then watered in gently to not slop them into piles and pockets. Apply at the recommended concentration per the label. If growing in pots, use half the recommended concentration but apply more frequently. Alternating with liquid and dry is most beneficial.
Here are two upcoming rose shows you might enjoy visiting or even entering – both are open to the public free of charge:
ARS Pacific Southwest District Rose Show and California Coastal Rose Society 25th Annual Rare Rose Auction, Saturday, Oct. 25. Open to the public from 1- 5 p,m., El Corazon Oceanside Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside. For show schedule, navigate from https:// www.sandiegorosesociety.com/ events.
Orange County Rose Society, Saturday, Nov. 1 in Laguna Niguel at the Crown Valley Community Recreation Center, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway. Open to the public from 12-4 p.m. For the show schedule, go to https:// www.orangecountyrosesociety. org/events.
I hope to participate in the Oceanside event. If you love roses, you should visit a show –even if you don’t enter any roses. It’s a great opportunity to learn which varieties do well in local areas, identify some for your garden, and get acquainted with other rose enthusiasts.
A valuable bi-monthly digital (online) magazine which covers rose topics is the American Rose published by the American Rose Society (ARS). Go to https:// www.ars.org/lander for more information on obtaining it.
When you have a moment to spare, or feel the need to get away, or when the day cools down, take your favorite beverage, a picnic basket, and visit our local one-of-a-kind Rose Haven Heritage Garden, 30592 Jedediah Smith Road, Temecula (cross street is Cabrillo Avenue). Also, visit https://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org/. Spread the joy of roses!
Master composter training begins October 18 in Temecula
TEMECULA – The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources invites residents to participate in the upcoming Master Composter Training, beginning Saturday, October 18, at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, located at 41845 6th Street, Temecula.
This comprehensive four-week training program provides participants with the skills and knowledge to become certified Master Composters, community leaders who help reduce waste, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable living.
Participants will learn handson composting techniques, soil health practices, and ways to
educate others about the benefits of composting.
Classes will take place on four Saturdays — October 18, October 25, November 8, and November 15. (There will be no class on November 1.) Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. To register or learn more, visit: https://rcwaste.org/community-outreach/master-composter-certification or email Waste-Volunteer@rivco.org
Join the movement toward a cleaner, more sustainable future — become a Master Composter and help build a healthier community and environment.
Submitted by Riverside County Department of Waste Resources.
To properly dispose of FOG, mix them with absorbent waste materials, like paper towels, coffee grounds, or kitty litter, and place them in the trash.
EMWD approves Heritage Valley Business Center water supply assessment
Joe Naiman Special to Valley News
The Eastern Municipal Water District approved the water supply assessment for the planned Heritage Valley Business Center development.
A 4-0 EMWD board vote Sept. 17, with Jeff Armstrong absent, approved the water supply assessment which addresses whether the projected normal, single dry year, and multiple dry year expected supply over a 20-year period can meet the demand for the project along with existing and other planned projects. The water supply assessment will be incorporated into the Environmental Impact Report for the project. Core5 Industrial Partners is the developer of the Heritage Valley Business Center project and the City of Menifee is the lead agency for the EIR. Heritage Valley Business Center would develop approximately 44 acres south of Ethanac Road between Trumble Road and
Sherman Road. The primary use would be a warehouse building totaling 829,755 square feet. Eastern’s most recent Urban Water Management Plan was adopted in June 2021. The Urban Water Management Plan forecasts anticipated supplies and demand in five-year increments through 2045, when the district is expected to provide service to approximately 1,131,300 people. The projected EMWD wholesale and retail demand for a dry year is 221,900 acre-feet in 2030 and 259,200 acre-feet in 2045. The plan anticipated that the land would have heavy industrial land use with an annual demand of 166.79 acre-feet. The estimated annual water usage for Heritage Valley Business Center is 27.38 acre-feet. The specific facilities needed to serve Heritage Valley Business Center will be addressed as a condition during the project’s design phase. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
Morning is the best time to assess your garden’s condition. Look for wilted or dry crispy foliage. If discovered soon enough, dousing severely stressed plants with plenty of water may save them. Valley News/Courtesy photo
The four-week master composter training course empowers residents to reduce waste and build healthier soil. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Exhibitor applications open for Temecula’s Patriotic Salute to Veterans Event and Expo
TEMECULA – The City of Temecula will be honoring and celebrating our heroes at the Patriotic Salute to Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Civic Center Quad, located at 41000 Main Street in Old Town Temecula.
This year’s event will be presented in an open-house format featuring a Veterans Expo, where attendees can connect with a wide range of organizations offering resources, services, and support specifically for Veterans and their families. The Expo aims to bring valuable information and connections directly to those who have served.
The City is currently seeking organizations to participate in the Veterans Expo: • Agencies offering Veteran services or support.
• Nonprofit organizations serving military families.
• Veteran-owned business looking to share your mission and offerings.
These groups are all invited to apply and collaborate with the City to offer a meaningful Expo for Veterans. Applications are available online at TemeculaCA. gov/Events.
The City of Temecula recognizes that the same values required to build a strong nation are also foundational to strong communities. Temecula shows our commitment to Veterans through a comprehensive approach that includes recognition, integration, and support. Explore additional resources and programs for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces offered by the City of Temecula by visiting TemeculaCA.gov/Veterans.
For more information on Temecula special events, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/Events Keep updated on all upcoming Temecula Community Services’ events, activities, and programs, by visiting TemeculaCA.gov/ TCSD and following us @TemeculaParksandRec on social media.
Submitted by the City of Temecula.
RCWD updates wastewater concentration limits
The Rancho California Water District has maximum contaminant concentration levels for industrial wastewater, hauled domestic liquid waste, and conventional pollutants, so generators must pre-treat such wastewater to comply with the discharge limits. A 7-0 RCWD board vote on October 10 updated those local limits.
The Santa Rosa Water Reclamation Facility in the 26200 block of Washington Avenue in Murrieta is managed through a joint powers agency, which includes the Rancho California Water District, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, and the Western Municipal Water District. The facility treats wastewater sludge to make it less toxic. Recycled water is delivered from the facility into an existing pond, which supplies water to the Elm Street Pump Station for distribution to recycled water customers.
In August 2013, the RCWD board approved regulations for waste discharge and sewer use which established daily maximum and monthly average concentration limits of constituents for industrial wastewater, hauled domestic liquid waste, and conventional pollutants, along with surcharge rates. The
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technical work to establish the local limits was completed in 2009 and used Santa Rosa Water Reclamation Facility data from 2006 through 2008 and sewer collection system data from 2006.
Water conservation has changed the treatment facility’s influent wastewater characteristics since 2008, so the prior local limits did not necessarily reflect existing conditions. Some of the new limits are actually less stringent, which does not adversely affect any existing industry or discharger while making “as similative capacity” available for new industries to locate within the Santa Rosa Water Reclamation Facility tributary area without encountering any compliance problems. The limits for phenol and dichloromethane were eliminated since those constituents are no longer regulated with an enforceable effluent limit. The mineral standards were unchanged. The limits for some toxic inorganic compounds are more stringent due to updated data.
The limits for arsenic were changed from a daily maximum of 0.97 milligrams per liter and a monthly average of 0.06 mg/l to a daily maximum of 1.5 mg/l and a monthly average of 0.26 mg/l.
The cyanide daily maximum was increased from 0.083 mg/l to 0.12 mg/l, and the monthly average
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limit was changed from 0.032 mg/l to 0.10 mg/l. The daily maximum for zinc was changed from 0.15 mg/l to 0.9 mg/l while the 0.15 mg/l maximum monthly average was eliminated.
Selenium and silver previously had monthly but no daily limits, and the revisions create daily maximums while eliminating the monthly average limits. The new daily maximum concentration for selenium is 0.12 mg/l, while silver now has a daily maximum of 3.2 mg/l. The monthly average limits had been 0.2 mg/l for selenium and 0.3 mg/l for silver.
The daily maximums for cadmium, chromium, lead, and nickel have been reduced while the monthly average limits have been eliminated. The daily maximum concentrations have been reduced from 10.0 mg/l to 0.03 mg/l for cadmium, from 2.3 mg/l to 0.4 mg/l for chromium, from 0.96 mg/l to 0.2 mg/l for lead, and from 2.4 to 2.2 mg/l for nickel. The monthly average limits had been 0.03 mg/l for cadmium, 0.4 mg/l for chromium, 0.2 mg/l for lead, and 2.2 mg/l for nickel.
Reductions in both the daily and monthly concentration limits were enacted for copper and mercury. The daily maximum for copper was reduced from 0.46 mg/l to 0.4 mg/l while that mineral’s month-
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ly average limit was changed from 0.24 mg/l to 0.2 mg/l. The daily maximum for mercury was changed from 1.0 mg/l to 0.002 mg/l while the monthly limit was reduced from 0.02 mg/l to 0.001 mg/l.
Dichloromethane previously had a daily maximum of 0.56 mg/l and a monthly average limit of 0.10 mg/l. Phenol previously had a daily maximum of 40 mg/l with no monthly maximum. The daily maximums remain at 0.75 mg/l for boron, 180 mg/l for chloride, 100 mg/l for grease and oil of mineral or petroleum origin, 0.6 mg/l for iron, 0.06 mg/l for manganese, 200 mg/l for sulfate, and 750 mg/l for total dissolved solids. None of those have maximum monthly averages. Joe Naiman can be reached at jnaiman@reedermedia.com.
Winchester infant named a top 10 finalist in national “Baby of the Year” competition
WINCHESTER — Ninemonth-old Evangeline Lillian Yumol, affectionately known as Evie, has captured hearts nationwide as one of the Top 10 finalists in the 2025 Baby of the Year competition. Her entry on BabyOfTheYear.org showcases her bright smile, playful spirit, and unmistakable charm—qualities that have earned her a devoted following across the country. Hosted by Colossal and featured in Variety magazine, the Baby of the Year contest celebrates children who radiate joy and personality. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000 and a national feature in Variety. Evie’s growing fan base has helped propel her through multiple rounds of voting, landing her among the nation’s top contenders.
About Evangeline “Evie” Lillian Yumol
Born in December 2024, Evie is the daughter of Andrea and John Yumol of Winchester. Her full name, Evangeline Lillian, honors her great-grandmother and grandmother, reflecting her family’s deep roots and love that spans across generations.
Evie proudly represents her Mexican and Filipina heritage and is a first-generation American on her father’s side. She lives with her parents and four furry siblings—three pugs and a jackhuahua—who often appear in her family’s joyful snapshots.
Known for her “big personality in a tiny body,” Evie loves singing, drumming on anything within reach, and flashing her signature grin.
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Evie Yumol is currently competing for Baby of the Year, a competition partnered with nonprofit Baby2Baby, which provides diapers and essential supplies to children living in poverty. Valley News/Courtesy photo
“We always knew we had a cute baby,” said her mother, Andrea Yumol, with a laugh. “But it’s a sweet bonus to have the world recognize it too.” If Evie wins, her parents plan to use the prize to start a college fund and continue supporting local nonprofits that serve children and families.
A contest that gives back Beyond the competition, Baby of the Year partners with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization providing diapers and essential supplies to children living in poverty—a cause that deeply resonates with the Yumol family.
How to support Evie Voting continues through multiple stages, and supporters can cast one free daily vote for Evie at https://babyoftheyear.org/2025/ evie-2db1
The Patriotic Salute to Veterans Event and Expo will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Civic Center Quad in Old Town Temecula. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Joe Naiman Special to Valley News
EDITORIAL: Restoring law and order — Taking on political violence
Julie Reeder Publisher
While the world is rightfully focused on Trump’s administration facilitating the end to the Israel-Gaza war, there is important peace work being done closer to home.
Antifa has been officially classified as a domestic terrorism group. This has nothing to do with free speech or fascism. Antifa groups have caused a lot of death and destruction. While they claim to fight “fascism,” their actions reveal something far darker. They are a movement that seeks revolution through violence.
While some have been peaceful, other tactics have included ambushes, arson, doxing, and destruction. Its members have beaten people in the streets with crowbars and bricks, launched
assassinations, burned police stations, and vandalized small businesses. They have targeted journalists, police officers, and anyone who dares to disagree.
It is often said that they aren’t really an organization, however millions of dollars have been funneled to them, so who’s cashing the checks?
To what end? According to independent journalist Andy Ngo — who has covered Antifa for years and survived two brutal attacks by its members — their goal is not justice but collapse. “They have networks of influence through messaging, institutional control through media and universities, and they have money,” Ngo said. “Instability is success.”
Antifa’s ideology is rooted in chaos. The group openly embraces the destruction of capitalism and Western society. In practice, that means promoting anarchy, misery, and urban decay — the perfect breeding ground for revolution. They’ve even supported the mass migration and cartel drug networks that destabilize neighborhoods, destroy property values, and weaken the social fabric. Drug abuse, in their view, is not a tragedy but a weapon against capitalism and the system.
We saw the results during the so-called “Summer of Love” in 2020, when cities across America burned. Billions of dollars
The Nobel “Peace” Prize
Theodore Roosevelt won in 1905 for accomplishing the end of the Russia/Japan war. Since then it seems to have taken on a different connotation. Perhaps the committee of five (only one conservative) should consider renaming it from “peace prize” to something less definitive.
President Trump has surpassed anyone or any country in establishing peace in the world. His peace prize is therefore from the millions of people who recognize his great accomplishments. He has done so much in just nine months to secure safety in the U.S and the entire world.
President Trump and the speech to the United Nations was brilliant, firm, and pointed. I think it created an atmosphere of
truth, determination and courage and a message that he says what he means and he means what he says. It surely helped to bring about a resolution to the Middle East problems. The second subject is the assassination of Charlie Kirk. It was a profound tragedy that turned into a tribute and a spiritual awakening of thousands of young people, in fact, more than just the young. From the looks of things, his legacy will continue with even more strength. God bless TPUSA and Erika Kirk for their strength and dedication.
God bless President Trump, his family, and the United States of America.
Orolie Gubser Fallbrook, CA
Senator Seyarto
SACRAMENTO – Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) announces that SB 255, giving property owners notice of deed changes, has been signed into law.
SB 255 establishes a statewide record notification program requiring counties to alert prop-
in damage, countless destroyed businesses, and dozens of lives lost — all waved away by sympathetic media outlets that refused to tell the truth about who was responsible. Many of those same outlets still misrepresent ANTIFA’s violence as “mostly peaceful protests,” or even falsely describe the perpetrators as rightwing extremists, confusing the uninformed.
Even more alarming, ANTIFA’s influence extends into nonprofit and political networks. Well-funded far-left legal groups defend ANTIFA suspects. Mutual aid networks on platforms like Cash App, Venmo, and GoFundMe raise huge sums by marketing their causes as “social justice” or “anti-racism.” In reality, these funds often go to bail out violent offenders or sustain global extremist operations. Taxpayer money has even trickled down indirectly through government grants to groups that provide “training” or “legal support” to ANTIFA-aligned activists.
The Department of Justice faces an enormous challenge because ANTIFA operates as a decentralized network — small, autonomous cells that coordinate through encrypted apps, private chat rooms, and social media. You can’t arrest a “member list” because there isn’t one. You have to prosecute the acts — assaults,
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arson, racketeering, and terrorism — and follow the money that fuels them.
For years, these violent movements flourished because previous administrations tied the hands of law enforcement. Entire police departments were placed under costly federal “consent decrees” for the actions of a few bad officers. Officers learned to fear prosecution more than the criminals they faced. The result was predictable: stand down, or risk your career.
That era is ending. Under President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, and the FBI are taking a direct stand against political violence.
The administration has made it clear: America cannot survive if mob rule replaces the rule of law. Police officers who abuse their power will be held accountable, but those who protect the public will be supported — not punished.
The DOJ is working across federal and local jurisdictions to track extremist networks, disrupt funding pipelines, and restore law and order in cities that have been allowed to burn. This is not about suppressing protest or free speech — it’s about stopping organized violence and terrorism masquerading as activism.
Citizens have the right to walk
safely in their own neighborhoods, journalists have the right to report without fear, and small business owners have the right to reopen their stores without worrying they’ll be burned down again. Police should have the right to do their jobs against violent thugs. These are not partisan values; they are the foundation of a free society.
America cannot tolerate the normalization of political violence — from any side. The Trump administration’s aggressive pursuit of Antifa’s funding sources and criminal networks represents a long-overdue correction. Freedom cannot survive without order.
The choice before us is simple: Will we remain a nation of laws, or will we surrender to intimidation, destruction, and mob power?
How much will we tolerate?
And, will we model the conservatives who have led our nation and the world with prayer and vigils following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, or will we model the French Revolution and Marxist ideology, and believe we need to completely destroy our country and start all over? And if that were to happen, would we want the violent criminals and their funding partners to be our new leaders?
message from Yxstian Gutierrez, District 5 County Supervisor
Dear Residents of District 5, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reminding us of the importance of health and safety in our community. This affects our neighbors, friends, and family members.
One in four women and one in nine men have faced some form of domestic violence. The pain and
cruelty of abuse causes a devastating ripple effect, hurting families and reducing the quality of life for everyone. Let’s offer the patience and empathy that survivors need to feel safe and start healing. It’s up to us to make sure survivors have the support they need. I’m proud that our office recently allocated $10,000 to the Regional Access Project Foundation (RAP). This money directly boosts RAP’s NPO Centric program, which helps local groups that serve survivors and other vulnerable residents in our area through crisis intervention, shelter, and legal advocacy.
We also have several dedicated resources right here in Riverside County: Riverside County Justice Centers: Providing essential as-
sistance with safety planning, restraining orders, and legal aid. District Attorney Division of Victim Services: Helping victims of crimes through case updates, court escorts, medical expenses, and justice system navigation. Alternatives to Domestic Violence: Conducting outreach, counseling, and operating a 24hour crisis line (951-425-8900). Let’s make sure every investment, every conversation, and every resource helps struggling survivors know they are not alone. We’ll keep working to ensure compassion and support continue to enrich the lives of everyone in District 5.
Sincerely,
Yxstian Gutierrez County Supervisor
announces Homeowner Protection Bill signed into law
erty owners whenever a deed, mortgage, or similar ownership document is recorded. Timely notification helps homeowners quickly detect and respond to potential title fraud.
Currently, only 6 of California’s 58 counties provide ownership-change notifications. SB
255 expands these protections statewide so that every property owner in California can benefit.
“Property ownership is one of the most important investments a Californian can make,” said Senator Seyarto. “With title fraud becoming easier to commit in the digital age, SB 255 ensures
that homeowners are promptly notified of changes to their property records. This law is a commonsense way to protect families from costly mistakes and criminal fraud.”
SB 255 received bipartisan support with no opposition in the Senate and Assembly.
Senator Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, represents California’s 32nd Senate District. Learn more about Senator Seyarto online at https://sr32. senate.ca.gov
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This October, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac is proud to support SAFE Family Justice Centers during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We’ve placed donation boxes throughout our dealership to collect essential items for survivors and their families.
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