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I just got back from another conference with colleagues around the country, and the same story continues – inventory shortages and housing affordability remain top concerns for everyone. However, some good news was announced last week that will help with the affordability, and that’s the increase in Conforming and FHA loan limits. This increase will […]

During the Murrieta City Council Meeting, the community honored outgoing mayor Scott Vinton, andalso swore in new Murrieta City Council Member Cindy Warren. Regional dignitaries, Council colleagues, family, and staff expressed gratitude for former Mayor Vinton’s dedicated service. In August of this year, former Mayor Vinton submitted his Murrieta City Council resignation effective at the […]

The City of Murrieta is proud to announce that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Murrieta for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. This award highlights the […]

The Dealer of the Year program honors dealer partners who have done an exceptional job toward GM’s collective goal of earning customers for life.  To receive this honor, a Dealer must be a top performer in Sales and Customer Satisfaction.   Dealers also must show commitment to these areas on a long-term basis by retaining customers […]

On Saturday, December 11, 2021, RAKA (Random Acts of Kindness Alliance) surprised hundreds with random acts of kindness and recognized Tammy Wilson, Oak Grove Center CEO, for her 30 years of leadership and service to the community’s at-risk and special needs youth. The recognition was a part of RAKA’s 9th Annual Give Back Day, an […]

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the Menifee City Council during a regular scheduled City Council meeting, officially congratulated and recognized long-serving Menifee Assistant City Engineer Yolanda Macalalad on her announcement of her upcoming retirement, effective December 30, 2021. The Menifee City Council and key executive city staff honored Macalalad for her service since 2014, starting […]

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency across California, urging residents to reduce their water use after the state saw its second-driest year on record. The state is experiencing its worst drought since the late 1800s, according to the governor’s office. August 2021 was the driest and hottest August on record since the state began […]

LAKE ELSINORE, CA – Director Darcy M. Burke was elected president at Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s (EVMWD) Thursday board meeting after a 5-0 vote by the board. Burke has extensive experience in the water industry and has focused her professional efforts on strategic planning, operation efficiencies, communications, and legislative regulatory affairs. After serving as […]

On December 7, 2021, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced that the City of Menifee received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget. This is the City’s first GFOA Budget Award and is the result of a cross departmental collaboration in the City’s continuous efforts of operating as a responsive […]

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency across California, urging residents to reduce their water use after the state saw its second-driest year on record. The state is experiencing its worst drought since the late 1800s, according to the governor’s office. August 2021 was the driest and hottest August on record since the state began […]

There are differences between running a business that provides goods and one that provides a service. Most notably is that there is no tangible product with a service. Providing a service is a great way to generate income on a full or part-time level. Some include pet services like walking or sitting. Some consumers will […]

During the December 21, 2021 Murrieta City Council Meeting, the City Council selected Council Member Jonathan Ingram to serve as mayor of Murrieta and Council Member Dr. Lisa DeForest to serve as mayor pro tempore. The Murrieta City Council goes through a reorganization process to select the upcoming year’s mayor and mayor pro tempore annually […]

The Old Town Temecula Community Theater invites audiences to experience Temecula Presents’ 2021-2022 Classical Series featuring class acts of long-time favorites and brand- new friends. The Season launches on SAT, JAN 8, 2022, at 7:30 pm, with the Delirium Musicum, a self-conducted, ethnically diverse chamber orchestra dedicated to providing vibrant and engaging musical performances that […]

The Interfaith Council of Murrieta & Temecula Valley at a recent monthly meeting elected its officers for the coming year. Those elected as co-chairs were Lina Akari, member of the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley, and Beth Schweighofer of Hospice of the Valleys as treasurer, Jim Willis of Center for Spiritual Living of the Temecula […]

Thank You to All Those Who Helped Michelle’s Place Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary   It was an amazing evening celebrating 20 years of service to cancer patients and their families. Over 250 people toured the newly constructed Center, enjoyed the silent auction, inspiring survivor stories and live music by HyjNx. Michelle’s Place looks forward to their […]

Christmas Time is Here, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley’s Christmas Tree Lane is Open The Christmas season is officially upon us. When the Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley (Habitat) Christmas Tree Lane display goes up at Promenade Temecula, Christmas time is here. Since 2006, Habitat’s signature event, Christmas Tree Lane is known as a symbol […]

Class of 2022: GOScH Ford Temecula is now accepting applications from Temecula and Murrieta high school seniors for their 4th Annual Local Scholarship Awards, part of GOScH Ford Temecula’s Education First program. This year, 50 local students will be awarded a $1,000 college scholarship, helping to further their education after graduation and invest in their […]

Award-winning economic development veteran to bring new direction to the regional economic development organization Temecula – The Economic Development Coalition has hired long-time Idaho economic leader Connie Stopher as its new executive director after an extensive nationwide search. Stopher had been the Executive Director of Southern Idaho Economic Development, based in Twin Falls, prior to […]

Local business owner, equestrian and longtime Temecula Valley Resident Margaret Rich has been named Woman of the Year for the California Senate District 28 in recognition of her non-profit Green Acres Interactive Therapy (GAIT) therapeutic riding programs that provides support to children and adults with special needs in our area. The award was presented to […]

When working through your Christmas list, think about what might be the best upgrades to give for 2021.  Here are some ideas. Smartphones are always a great gift idea but even more so for someone on your list that needs an upgrade. With better cameras, 5G connectivity, larger storage, and faster processors the owner of […]

Professional Women Toastmasters participates in Habit for Humanity Playhouse build with Eric Bunge, Outreach Director and Tammy Marine, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley benefiting local first responders and healthcare families. Participants are gifted these playhouses as a surprise and proceeds raised by playhouse builds provide direct support to Habit for Humanity programs […]

Reid & Hellyer, A Professional Corporation, welcomes Ednna Meraz Ibarra as an associate attorney in its Murrieta office. Her practice focuses on immigration and business transactional law. Ms. Ibarra heads the firm’s immigration practice and handles family and employment-based immigration matters. She also practices business transactional law. Ms. Ibarra is fluent in Spanish and English. […]

Water conservation is no longer an emergency response to a drought. It is a way of life across California, where water is needed to support out growing economy and population and sustain us in linger and more sever dry periods that accompany climate change. Southern California has faced some of the hottest and driest years […]