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View Temecula through the perspective of over 30 talented, local painters at the City of Temecula’s Ralph Love Plein Air Exhibition on display now through SUN, OCT 29, 2023, at the Temecula Valley Museum (28314 Mercedes Street).  The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Every year local artists are challenged […]

Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley (HFHIV) will soon be opening its new Liz Bibb Real Estate and Education Center in Temecula, California. The center will house the organization’s Pathway to Homeownership and Financial Wellness Programs, which provides homebuyer counseling and financial education to qualified residents. Over 25% of Californians are currently living in substandard, overcrowded […]

Technology systems can be frustrating for home and business owners to understand because of their complex nature and seemingly never-ending changes. At Simple Media, we aim to take those complex systems, remove the pain, and leave you with tools that help you enjoy your down time and optimize your work time. Below are just some […]

The City of Temecula’s Help Center is officially rebranding to the Temecula Resource Center.   In July 2018, the City repurposed an underutilized facility to create an accessible center to connect atrisk individuals with resources to increase stability and resiliency.  Originally named the Temecula Help Center, the rebranding of this facility to the Temecula Resource Center […]

It’s an exciting moment!  Our teen has passed their knowledge exam, and is officially a permitted driver!  We snap a picture of them with their permit, and they hop behind the wheel to drive us home.   But wait!   The DMV states the permit is not valid until their first behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor.  […]

The City of Menifee is thrilled to announce “Ready. Set. Game!” as the City’s August Business Spotlight, a program that is a part of the Economic Development Department’s B3 (Building Better Businesses) program.   Ready. Set. Game! Is a family-owned gaming business located in Menifee that was founded on the idea of having people gather around […]

Barbenheimer was a unique and intriguing phenomenon that occurred when two vastly different movies, the Barbie movie and the Oppenheimer movie, were released on the same weekend. It was a clash of genres, with one being a lighthearted and fun-filled adventure featuring everyone’s favorite fashion icon, Barbie, and the other being a serious and thought-provoking […]

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), a part of Southwest Healthcare, has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.  […]

For the past few months Lisa and I have been sitting down after dinner to study Italian. We’ve got one of those online courses and so for about 45 minutes to an hour, we parli Italiano. Why, you might ask? Well, because this fall we’re going to Italy for awhile and we thought it would […]

Hey, Temecula!  Start getting your family, friends, co-workers, and yourself together to participate in this year’s F.I.T. Fun Color Run!  Be ready to get splashed with vibrant colors at the various color stations along your run.  There will also be a fun kids obstacle course.  This event culminates with an exciting color toss at the […]

Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley (HFHIV) dedicated a new home to Heather and Jonathan Valenzuela and their five children on Saturday, August 5th 2023. The ceremony was attended by officials from County of Riverside and the City of Lake Elsinore, family, friends, Habitat staff and supporters.   “Today’s home dedication represents the collective efforts of Habitat […]

Do you know what goes bump in the night besides Halloween? The JDS Creative Academy Haunted Studio fundraiser!! Gather your ghost and ghoul friends and get ready for some haunting details about nonprofit JDS Creative Academy’s upcoming Haunted Studio. The JDSCA Haunted Studio, now in its 8th year, is a two-day haunted extravaganza where Temecula’s […]

At Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD), we know how important it is to have reliable access to clean, safe water and we are committed to providing it to our customers’ homes and businesses every day. We love what we do and care about the communities we serve.  Our customers’ efforts to use water wisely […]

The foundation of a successful company is the product or service offered. However, to create loyal customers who will keep coming back, a customer service / support organization must be committed to valuing customers.  A consumer may make the decision to purchase an automobile they never considered before. The marketing is effective drawing them to […]

With the school year underway, buses will soon climb Clinton Keith Road, west of Murrieta, transporting thousands school kids on an annual pilgrimage to an ecological wonderland located in our backyard. An estimated 7,000 third graders will hike the trails of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve this school year thanks to the non-profit Nature […]

The California Association for Local Economic Development honored the Menifee Economic Development Department for the City’s workforce development and business incentive programs.  The City of Menifee’s award-winning Economic Development team continues to gain state and national recognition from industry leaders for their innovative programs that help spark business growth and prosperity in the community. At the […]

The award recognizes Temecula Valley Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that TVH has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations. To receive the […]

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) continues to undergo a major wastewater treatment plant expansion of the Regional Water Reclamation Facility (RWRF). At the June 8, 2023, board meeting, the Board of Directors approved a $217 million contract for the expansion of the RWRF by 4 million gallons per day (MGD), allowing for future growth […]

Visit Temecula Valley announced today its tourism impact report results for 2022. New data signals a substantial rebound from pandemic losses, with travel spending in the Temecula Valley jumping to nearly $1 billion ($999.7 million) in 2022, up 46.2 percent from $684 million the year prior. The report, prepared by Dean Runyan Associates, measures economic […]

The developers for the hotel portion of the Baxter Village project on Wildomar Trail closed escrow yesterday on the site and have secured the rights to construct Marriott TownePlace Suites in that location.  This hotel will be the first one for Wildomar, and a big win for the city.  “This is very exciting news for […]

In the serene Temecula Valley region, a remarkable event unfolded as an enchanting tea party was held to introduce Neighborhood Healthcare to the best and brightest ladies of the area. Set amidst finger sandwiches, scones and delicate teacups, the atmosphere was filled with elegance, friendship, and a shared commitment to fostering wellness for all. Neighborhood […]

In the 1960s Audrey Cilurzo bought her husband Vincenzo a home wine-making kit from Sears. From this gift the seeds – actually vines – for their experiment planting wine grapes in the Temecula area were sewn. Audrey passed away on July 15th, several days short of her 94th birthday, in Santa Rosa. Vincenzo died in […]

Investing in home maintenance is more crucial than ever, given the current state of our housing market. According to a recent study from Harvard University, there is a great need to preserve the aging housing stock. When we further invest in home preservation, it not only minimizes losses but supports in retaining community and neighborhood […]

You’ve seen them.  A text with a link and a warning to login to change private information.  The phone call that attempts to put you into a panic mode to give out important information.  Then there are emails from someone you don’t recognize but promising financial gain by follow their instructions.  Clearly there are many […]