Baking during the holidays is a wonderful activity that brings together the family. If you already have a cookie baking tradition with your family and friends, maybe you can add one more recipe to the list. These Christmas cookie recipes are easy to make and a perfect reason to start…
Thursday, 26 November 2015 12:43
The Good Dinosaur is a great coming-of-age family movie
Written by Michelle Mears
The Good Dinosaur makes for a great coming-of-age story for the entire family to enjoy. The latest animated movie by Disney-Pixar was released in theaters Wednesday, in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. As publisher of the Sun News and Review, I was invited to preview the movie with my 14-year…
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Thursday, 26 November 2015 11:34
Help send a dozen wounded Marines and Sailors to an equine therapy retreat
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As families throughout the Valley enjoy great food, laughter and good company the folks at Bethany’s Gait would like to say thank you to the men and women who put their lives on the line for their country. The owner of this equine therapy retreat, Cristi Silverberg-Rose, said she struggles…
Monday, 23 November 2015 18:02
'Furnishing Hope' gives thanks to military family in Menifee
Written by Michelle Mears
A military family in Menifee are counting their blessings this holiday season. After having a series of setbacks transitioning out of the United States Marine Corps, SMC Staff Sgt. Willis Howard Jones and his family are putting their lives back together with the help of organizations like, Furnishing Hope. On…
“Parks Make Life Better,” is a motto, City officials in Menifee take to heart. Residents currently have more than two dozen parks to enjoy and more in development. However, they are run by two separate entities and the situation is creating confusion and frustration in the community. Out of the…
Tuesday, 17 November 2015 06:04
Women business owners compete in 'Shark Tank' style event
Written by Michelle Mears
Five local companies duked it out Monday night for a chance to head to Washington, DC and compete at the national InnovateHER Finals in March, 2016. InnovateHER challenges businesses to unearth innovative products and services that help impact and empower the lives of women and families.. The companies competing: IMO Productions, 2.0 a woman owned business geared to developing good…
Saturday, 14 November 2015 16:52
Murrieta couple describe Paris on lockdown post attacks
Written by Michelle Mears
A Murrieta couple was on a romantic getaway in Paris when the city was attacked by terrorists Friday. The couple spoke to the Sun News and Review, shortly after the violence erupted. (At their request the couple’s last names will not be used until they return home.) Friday evening hours before the violence exploded they were strolling through the city…
Friday, 13 November 2015 02:29
Teen designs ball gown for Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards
Written by Michelle Mears
When Savanah Rawlings was a little girl she designed and hand stitched dresses for her Barbie dolls. Her mother Heather Rawlings saw in her daughters “play” a talent and bought her a sewing machine in elementary school. By the time Savanah hit high school she was designing costumes for the drama department. Now at age 15, a sophomore at Murrieta…
Monday, 09 November 2015 16:42
CHP offers free "Start Smart" teen driver education class
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Through the duration of a child's life their independence is supported by their parents but that support is mixed with anxiety and happiness. The first time a baby walks parents cheer but fear a major fall. When children learn to skate or ride a bike they clap and laugh but…
Friday, 06 November 2015 13:27
'Secret Sister' gift exchange a hoax, may violate USPS laws
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Many people who use social media are receiving invites from friends and family to participate in a "Secret Sister" gift exchange. According to the website, Snopes, it unlikely those participating will receive dozens of free gifts in the mail. The following is from the Snopes article which you can read in full here: Secret Sister Gift Exchange This gift exchange…
Wednesday, 04 November 2015 19:13
Maddi Olson shares her story on skateboarding without a helmet
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Madison “Maddi” Olson was a sophomore at Murrieta Valley High when she was critically injured in a skateboarding accident Jan. 5 2014. Maddi will be sharing her story of survival with a video presentation to teach others the importance of wearing a helmet. The Murrieta Police Department's Traffic Division, in…
Grab a cup of warm tea, coffee or soup and enjoy this evenings chillier weather. According to the forecast temperatures will be rising by the end of the week. The online weather site, Weather Currents reported a warming trend is expected the rest of the week, under clearing skies and…
Monday, 02 November 2015 12:32
Win a toy in the Sun News and Review Halloween photo contest
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Now is the time to show off those photos you took at Halloween. The Sun News and Review will pick two winners in the "Halloween cute photo contest of 2015." The contest is open to all ages but the prizes are for ages five-years and up one. There will be…
Monday, 02 November 2015 01:04
Murrieta Dad's video turning son's wheelchair into a 'Star Wars' snowspeeder goes viral
Written by Michelle Mears
A dad from Murrieta made international news this Halloween by transforming his son's wheelchair into a 'Star Wars' snow speeder. Ryan Miller posted a YouTube video of his son’s costume that went viral. News outlets like the Washington Post, Huffington Post, NBC Nightly News, Mashable and the Daily Mail from…
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Friday, 30 October 2015 08:41
40 last minute Halloween costumes for teens, tweens and adults
Written by Michelle Mears
Are you looking for a last minute Halloween costume? Is your teen or tween still figuring out what to wear. Don't fret. Check out this video offering 40, yes 40 quick, easy and adorable costume ideas.
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Tuesday, 27 October 2015 20:12
Menifee’s Chef Rosie wins Pinnacle Top Chef at SOCAL Chef Open at Pechanga
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Rosie O’Conner the chef and owner of Provecho Grill in Menifee showed the valley she is a force to reckon with in the kitchen. The 8th Annual SOCAL Chef Open at Pechanga was held Monday evening to help raise funds for the Oak Grove Center. Chef Rosie O’Connor won the…
Saturday, 24 October 2015 15:17
Best dog friendly events Oct. 24 and 25 for the family
Written by Alesha Gibson
This weekend has gone to the dogs. You don’t have to leave your favorite pooch at home to have fun with the family. The following are four fun activities to enjoy with your four legged family members. Win $30 from Camp Bow Wow - Temecula, CA in Bow Wow Bucks!!…
The love between a child and an animal is special. It seems the animals can sense the innocence in a young heart and know their love is true. Enjoy the following feel-good story about a Donkey and a little girl. The following is a personal story from Bobbi Jo Zboravan…
Tuesday, 20 October 2015 18:07
Forbes Magazine features Menifee photographer Lindseyann Natzic-Villatoro
Written by Michelle Mears
Menifee resident and owner of Love Songs Events and Photography, Lindseyann Natzic-Villatoro is featured in Forbes Magazine. This young 30-something wife and mother started her photography career from scratch and is on her way to building an empire of love. The passion Natzic-Villatoro has with her work and the desire to have more time with her family has become fruitful,…
Tuesday, 20 October 2015 15:50
Menifee business owner Stu Blaze: Treat Menifee like a business
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Why Stu Blaze for Menifee City Council District 3? Because it’s time for a change; it’s time for a successful businessman to step forward and help keep Menifee on track with its Award Winning 25-Year Plan. We are no longer a sleepy retirement community that will be satisfied with the old guard, good-ol’-boy system of backroom secret handshake deals. It’s…
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