Valley News

01/12/2025

Suspected homicide being investigated in San Jacinto

SAN JACINTO - Authorities are investigating a suspected homicide at a residence near Capet Street and in the 1000 block of Normandy Court East in San Jacinto, where a shooting victim was found early Sunday morning."At 1:11 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 1000 block of Normandy Court regard

01/11/2025

Fallbrook Propane Gas Company seeks artists for the Inaugural ‘BEST OF SHOW” Art Competition

Fallbrook Propane Gas Company is “ringing in the New Year” by presenting it’s inaugural “BEST OF SHOW” Art Competition. This is an “open theme” show.Any artistic medium may be submitted. Artwork should be no larger than 24-inches on any side. See entry rules for more detailed information.

Fallbrook Propane Gas Company is “ringing in the New Year” by presenting it’s inaugural “BEST OF SHOW” Art Competition. This is an “open theme” show.Any artistic medium may be submitted. Artwork should be no larger than 24-inches on any side. See entry rules for more detailed informati...

01/11/2025

RCWD issues contracts for UVDC wells

The Rancho California Water District has a Conjunctive Use Optimization Program for the district’s Upper Valle de Los Caballos recharge and recovery facility, and the optimization program includes four new production wells. One of those wells has already been constructed, and a pair of December 12 RCWD board votes approved contracts for the other three wells.

https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/05/rcwd-issues-contracts-for-uvdc-wells/

01/11/2025

MWD awards contract for Lake Skinner Dam drainage control improvements

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has given Heed Engineering a contract to construct new drainage control improvements at the Lake Skinner dam.The MWD board awarded a $588,000 contract to Heed Engineering, which is based in Foothills Ranch, during the board’s December 10 meeting. The board also found the work on the existing facility to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review.MWD obtains water from the Colorado River Aqueduct which transports water from Parker to Lake Mathews and from the State Water Project which brings water from Oroville to Lake Skinner.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has given Heed Engineering a contract to construct new drainage control improvements at the Lake Skinner dam.The MWD board awarded a $588,000 contract to Heed Engineering, which is based in Foothills Ranch, during the board’s December 10 mee

01/10/2025

CalFresh recipients can access replacement benefits for food lost in public safety power shutoffs

Impacted residents have until January 8 to report their food loss RIVERSIDE COUNTY —Residents who lost food bought with CalFresh benefits due to recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) have until January 8, 2025 to report the loss and receive replacement benefits.State officials estimate just over 315,000 people in Riverside and Los Angeles counties, who received more than $37 million in CalFresh benefits, may have lost food starting Dec. 9 because of the Franklin Fire and subsequent PSPS-related events.

https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/05/calfresh-recipients-can-access-replacement-benefits-for-food-lost-in-public-safety-power-shutoffs/

01/10/2025

Sheriff requests help to solve Aguanga mass murder case

On January 3, Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco held a press conference to request help from the public regarding the September 7, 2020, Aguanga mass murder.

Central Homicide Unit investigators began the investigation into the mass murder that occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 371, Aguanga. A total of seven victims were shot to death while they slept in what appeared to be a home invasion robbery of an illicit ma*****na operation. Over 1,000 ma*****na plants and several hundred pounds of processed ma*****na were located at the scene. All of the victims were of Laotian descent. Money that would have been expected to have been at the scene was missing.

https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/03/sheriff-requests-help-to-solve-aguana-mass-murder-case/

01/09/2025

✨Some upcoming shows you don't want to miss!

Tickets can be found here :https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/

01/09/2025

SAGE Society to host presentation ‘Oak Trees Are Keystone Trees’

Join the SAGE Society of Hemet for the presentation, “Oak Trees Are Keystone Trees” on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The presenter will be Jack Easton, a professional biologist, environmental consultant, and land trust staff member. Jack will speak on the importance of our oak trees, covering the ecology of oak trees, the importance of trees and nature to our well-being, and about Rivers & Lands Conservancy's oak-oriented education program.

https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/03/sage-society-to-host-presentation-oak-trees-are-keystone-trees/

01/09/2025

Krikorian Theater complex retail pads declared a public nuisance by Menifee City Council

As the reorganized Menifee City Council met for the first time, a long-awaited decision on what will become the ill-fated Krikorian Movie Theater’s aging retail buildings was made at the December 17 regular meeting. It was the first time newly elected Menifee Mayor Ricky Estrada banged the gavel to open the regular city council meeting with newly elected Dan Temple from District 3 , reelected Bob Karwin from District 1, and continuing council member Dean Deines, District 4, affirming their presence.

https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/03/krikorian-theater-complex-retail-pads-declared-a-public-nuisance-by-menifee-city-council/

01/08/2025

Judge rules in favor of Parents' right in California

Thomas More Society Class Action Lawsuit for Statewide Relief from Gender Transition Secrecy Moves Ahead (January 8, 2025 – San Diego, California) On January 7, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez denied in a court order all Motions to Dismiss in Mirabelli v. Olson, the Thomas More So...

01/08/2025

Red Flag Warning, High Wind Warning issued https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/07/urgent-red-flag-warning-wind-warning-issued-for/

01/07/2025

Reflecting on an action-packed year in local sports; Our 2024 most viewed stories

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of remarkable talent, unforgettable moments, and the triumphant spirit of local sports. These moments, chosen by you—the readers—based on clicks and engagement, tell a story of community, competition, and passion. Here are the top local sports stories from each month of the year.

https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/03/reflecting-on-an-action-packed-year-in-local-sports-our-2024-most-viewed-stories/

01/07/2025

Man found dead in Temecula home identified. GoFundMe set up for the family.

https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/05/man-arrested-for-murder-following-temecula-shooting/

01/07/2025

OCFA Engineer and Fallbrook resident dies in line of duty during Laguna Niguel fire

Fallbrook friends and family and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) are mourning the loss of Fallbrook resident and OCFA Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner, who tragically passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 5, while responding to a two-story residential kitchen fire.

https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2025/01/05/ocfa-engineer-and-fallbrook-resident-dies-in-line-of-duty-during-laguna-niguel-fire/

01/06/2025

Man arrested for murder in Temecula

A 22-year-old Temecula man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly shooting and killing another man inside a residence on Josheroo Court, in Temecula, according to a Riverside County Sheriff’s press release. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Southwest Station responded to

01/05/2025

Grade Rd closed after accident involving two motorcycles

At approximately 1:23 pm today, Sunday, Jan. 5, a motorcycle accident was reported on Grade Road on the backside of Palomar Mountain, near mile marker 10.60, a rural stretch of roadway surrounded by rolling hills and sharp curves. The initial report, coded as Incident 0335, described two motorcycles...

01/03/2025

Riverside County Sheriff's Office held a press conference today, Jan. 3, to request help from the public to solve the 2020 Aguanga mass murder.

On January 3, Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco held a press conference to request help from the public regarding the September 7, 2020, Aguanga mass murder.Central Homicide Unit investigators began the investigation into the mass murder that occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 371, Aguanga. A to