Tuesday, 27 December 2016 10:07
Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit loses battle with cancer
Written by Michelle Mears
Riverside County: Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit lost his battle with cancer Monday, Dec. 26. Benoit, age 64 announced in November he was fighting pancreatic cancer. It was reported he died peacefully in his home Monday evening. Benoit discovered a growth on his pancreas from a CT scan and made a public announcement that he would scale back his workload.…
Tuesday, 27 December 2016 01:15
Menifee City Council to hold closed session to discuss terminating City Manager Rob Johnson
Written by Michelle Mears
Menifee: On Tuesday, Dec 27, City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the termination of City Manager Rob Johnson. Councilman Matt Liesmeyer and Councilman John Denver confirmed this meeting would take place at 11 a.m. at City Hall. A public announcement is expected to take place after the meeting.…
Tuesday, 20 December 2016 09:48
Murrieta city council lays out rules for backyard chickens
Written by Michelle Mears
Murrieta: A local advocate group called "The Backyard Chicken Keepers" flocked to city hall on Dec. 6 to hear the new ordinance allowing Murrieta residents to have backyard chickens. This group of women has been lobbying since early 2016 to have city officials draft new rules to allow the raising of chickens in tract housing. On Oct. 18, they brought…
Murrieta: Earlier this month the city of Murrieta threw a Festival of Lights and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Town Square Park. The evening was filled with holiday charm. Christmas trees were decorated using various themes and were lined throughout the park. These trees were later donated to families in need. There was also a performance from "Frozen" characters, rides on a…
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Monday, 19 December 2016 10:41
Harveston community in Temecula shows off their Christmas spirit
Written by Michelle Mears
Temecula: Residents in the quaint community of Harveston are showing off their Christmas spirit this year. We went on a two mile walk and captured some of our favorite homes lit up for the holidays. Watch the video to see some of the festive decorations. Subscribe to the Sun News and Review YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2cZNkEC Likeour Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/sunnewsandreview/ Instagram:…
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Wednesday, 14 December 2016 08:41
Retirement letter from K9 Inga with the RSCSD
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"In April 2007, at only 8 weeks old, I left my mom, brothers and sisters in Wisconsin to come to Riverside County California. I was brought here to train as a tracking bloodhound and help establish the bloodhound program for Riverside County. It was so long ago, but I remember when I first met my handler Todd Garvin and I…
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Thursday, 08 December 2016 08:22
Menifee swears in new mayor and two councilmembers
Written by Michelle Mears
Menifee, the fastest growing city in Riverside County entered a new chapter at Wednesday’s city council meeting. Neil Winters was sworn in as mayor by City Clerk Sarah Manwaring in front of a pack room along with re-elected councilmembers Lisa Sobek and Greg August. Winters who beat out incumbent Scott Mann will…
Wednesday, 07 December 2016 08:43
Temecula: Measure S passes, Registrar certifies election
Written by Michelle Mears-Gerst
Temecula: The votes cast during the Nov. 8 election for Temecula's Measure S were officially certified. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters announced the results.The measure passed by 51 percent. There was a difference of only 776 votes with 38,646 total cast.Measure S was a contentious…
Sunday, 27 November 2016 22:36
Photo of the Day: Somewhere over the rainbow
Written by Michelle Mears-Gerst
Photo of the Day: While taking a walk around Lake Harveston in Temecula, Jerome Mark Mikulich captured this photo. "I just happned to look to my right and did not expect to see this rainbow. It was amazing said Mikulich. The weather for the rest of Sunday calls for showers and…
Friday, 25 November 2016 07:23
Community Spotlight: Miss April inspires local moms to dance
Written by Michelle Mears
Community Spotlight: In Southern California there is a town called Murrieta, a city whose population has swelled over the years.Despite the growth, the community has managed to hold onto its small town charm with tree-lined streets, and corner markets.However, it is the people who really make the town...well charming. One such person has become a staple in the community, she…
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Monday, 14 November 2016 17:39
Menifee residents lost power overnight due to a traffic accident
Written by Joe Fanaselle
Menifee: An accident just after midnight on Monday knocked out power for some residents in Menifee. The incident happened along Newport Road between Berea Road (also known as Murphy Ranch Road) and Derby Hill Drive. CAL Fire responded to find a vehicle struck a light pole and a single occupant was…
Sunday, 06 November 2016 18:32
Election 2016: Questions rise on Washington's ability to lead Riverside County’s 3rd Supervisorial District
Written by Michelle Mears
Editorial: Riverside County has deep Republican roots and this conservative stronghold seems to be a thorn in Govenor Jerry Brown’s side. Therefore, it was not a surprise when Washington, a Democrat was appointed by Brown to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors’ 3rd District seat on March 4, 2015. Washington was appointed to serve out Jeff Stone’s unexpired term. Stone,…
Thursday, 03 November 2016 17:49
Dr. Boman: Poor sleep could mean a nervous system imbalance
Written by Dr. Chris Boman
Dr. Chris Boman: Young or old, sleep problems plague our nation. While Netflix and smartphones can be blamed for some of our problems, there are others that are puzzling millions of American families. In this article, I want to explain why sleep issues can be deeper than just stress or…
Saturday, 29 October 2016 21:31
Churned Creamery offers ice cream stuffed croissants
Written by Michelle Mears-Gerst
Murrieta: A new ice cream parlor opened in Murrieta over the weekend. Churned Creamery, headquartered in Newport Beach has expanded into the Inland Empire. The ice cream is made from California dairy and the dessert is made the Italian way, slowly churned in small batches with equipment from Italy. Hundreds…
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 17:29
Mountain biker rescued by helicopter near Menifee
Written by Joe Fanaselle
CAL FIRE and Riverside County Firefighters responded to a report of a medical emergency in an inaccessible area near Leon Road and Busby Road in the Winchester community on Monday, Oct.24. The Helicopter 301 had to perform a short-haul rescue operation in the remote rocky area. The incident happened just…
Saturday, 22 October 2016 07:29
Murrieta Police and the RCSD help serve 48 domestic violence-related arrest warrants
Written by John Hall
RIVERSIDE – Targeting people with outstanding arrest warrants for domestic violence-related crimes, 48 people across Riverside County were arrested this week during part of a national operation supported by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Several Riverside County law enforcement agencies took part in the 14th annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail. The operation was founded by the Clackamas County…
Saturday, 22 October 2016 07:12
Three County DA Offices obtain a $925,000 settlement from Liberty Mutual
Written by John Hall
RIVERSIDE – On Oct. 20, District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced that his office, along with the San Diego and Los Angeles District Attorneys’ Offices, has obtained a $925,000 settlement in a consumer protection lawsuit brought against the Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which offers Liberty Mutual auto insurance in California and nationwide. The civil complaint,…
Saturday, 22 October 2016 05:37
Families fighting the State of California went to court this week to overturn SB277
Written by Dawnielle Selden
California: On Thursday, Oct. 20, a small group of parents faced the State of California in a Los Angeles courtroom in an effort to overturn SB277. Their goal is to win back the right for their children to attend school without the mandated 64 vaccinations by the time a child…
Friday, 21 October 2016 19:26
Chicken advocates in Murrieta have something to crow about
Written by Michelle Mears
Murrieta: A group that call themselves the "Backyard Chicken Keepers" and members of the Murrieta Mustangs 4-H Club flocked to the Oct. 18, Murrieta city council meeting. The group has been fighting since last winter to have city officials draft an ordinance to allow chickens in tract housing. Fowl are currently…
Saturday, 08 October 2016 08:57
'Assassins" come to Old Town Temecula Theater
Written by Shawna Sarnowski
Old Town Temecula: The play, "Assasssins" is described as bold, original, disturbing, and alarmingly funny. “Everybody’s got the right to be happy!” Fine Arts Network Theater Company announces Assassins by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman, October 13 through October 23, 2016 in the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Directed by local favorite,…
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