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  • Driving Lessons – The Perfect Holiday Gift for Your Teen

    Giving driving lessons as a holiday gift can be a thoughtful and practical present, especially for a teen who is eager to learn how to drive or improve their skills. Imagine how thrilled your student will be to begin their driving journey! Here are some ideas on how to present this gift: 1. Gift Certificate: […]

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  • The Value of Water

    Clean Water is the Gift We Give to Our Community Year-Round Water is the foundation of healthy communities – it is essential for feeding and bathing our families, ensuring public health and safety, and operating local businesses. Access to clean, reliable water is crucial for economic mobility, food and energy production, and healthy ecosystems and the benefit of […]

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  • I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements-Phase II

    FULL CLOSURES OF WINCHESTER ROAD ON-RAMPS to NB I-15 Please be advised that the Winchester Road on-ramps will be fully closed for extended periods in the coming New Year. These closures are necessary to construct essential connections to the newly added lanes. Please see below for additional details: Straight Ramp, West Bound Winchester going North […]

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  • Office Holiday Parties

    While many of the experts tell us the American economy was booming this year, one true indicator of how you and your company faired in 2024 will likely be the annual holiday office party and perhaps a year end bonus. Almost left for dead a few years ago, the holiday office party came roaring back […]

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  • Do You Believe in Life After Work?

    It may seem incongruous to include an article about retirement in a business journal dedicated to informing you of how to start, grow, protect, and nurture a business. But if you do all those things right, there may come a point in your life where you want to explore the reality of life beyond work, […]

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  • Proximity is Power and Coworking is the Connection

    In a world where remote work is becoming the norm, finding meaningful social connections can be a challenge. While working from home or a coffee shop offers flexibility, it often leaves us isolated, disconnected from others, and without the professional camaraderie that an office environment provides. Coworking spaces offer a vital solution, providing not only […]

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  • Promo Perks: Your Brand’s Secret Weapon

    Want to see your brand soar in recognition? It’s not magic—it’s promotional marketing. While it might not give you a literal overnight success, the power of strategically placed, branded items can have an immediate and long-lasting impact on your business. Here are five reasons why promotional marketing should be your secret weapon in building brand […]

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  • Celebrate December Birthdays with Blue Zircon

    It’s Christmas time! That means decorating a big pine tree with all your favorite ornaments, drinking eggnog, spending time with your family and giving them their favorite gifts. Gift giving on Christmas started around 336 CE when the story of the Biblical Magi gave gifts to baby Jesus on his birthday, December 25th. Not only […]

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  • Grand Opening – New Temecula Christmas Tree Farm

    Choose and Cut your perfect family Christmas Tree this year from Temecula’s new Christmas Tree Farm. Gold Crown Farm announces the grand opening of their new Choose and Cut Christmas Tree farm on November 29th by private reservation. www.GoldCrownFarms.com Located just 6 minutes from Old Town Temecula, Gold Crown will open its private Christmas Tree […]

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  • Get Ready for Networking in 2025

    December is historically light on networking events because people tend to be otherwise focused on shopping for gifts (please shop local!), family gatherings and holiday festivities. However, it is a great time to gather your ideas and goals together for the next year so that you can hit January with your foot on the gas. […]

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  • In Memory of Adam Bouvet

    Live Like Adam! If death were only visited upon the elderly, we would still mourn their passing but be comforted by the fact that ‘they lived a good, long life’. Similarly, if death were only visited upon the infirm, we would still mourn their passing but be comforted by the fact that ‘they’re in a […]

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  • Teen Driver Road Map – Enroll Now to be Licensed by Summer

    Let’s be honest, the prospect of guiding a young teen through the licensing process can feel a bit overwhelming.  Years ago, Driver’s Ed was offered as a high school elective, and the path to licensing was clear and easy to navigate. Any family with a 15-year-old is likely feeling the pressure to understand how to […]

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  • Practice Aloha!

    For the past decade or more, I’ve had a sticker on my iPad that reads ‘Practice Aloha’. I got the sticker from Frida’s, arguably the best Mexican restaurant on Maui, just north of Lahaina Town on Front Street. Sadly, Frida’s is no more. Although spared by the devastating fire last year, it was sold just […]

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  • Grand Opening! – Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Christmas Tree Lane: A Polar Express Adventure

    This holiday season, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley invites the community to hop aboard a magical journey at its Christmas Tree Lane: A Polar Express Adventure, running from November 1st to December 18th at Promenade Temecula. Inspired by the beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express, this year’s Christmas Tree Lane promises a wonder-filled experience featuring […]

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  • An Introduction to Visage at the Vein Clinic

    Visage at the Vein Clinic is a medispa which specializes in minimally invasive treatments to help our clients look and feel their very best.  The clinic was founded by two female surgeons who had an interest in aesthetics for themselves, and realized that they could also offer the treatments that they enjoyed to their clients.  […]

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  • When To Develop a Career Plan

    Like a business plan, a career plan can be a guiding document for the journey through your work life. Years ago it may have been your supervisor or manager who developed the path of your career. In this day of shifting roles, companies coming and going and resources available to learn a new “trade”, planning […]

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  • How to ‘Shop Local’ this Holiday Season

    Kimberly Davidson, Economic Development Director & Public Information Officer, City of Wildomar A community thrives when local businesses are supported by its residents. By making a conscious effort to shop local, we can help strengthen this valley’s economy, create jobs, and maintain our unique identity. Here are several ideas for how the community can support […]

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  • Help Keep Our Community Clean By Maintaining A Healthy Sewer System

    Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) provides sewer services to nearly 130,000 customers, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and efficient sewer system for our community. We need your help to keep the sewer system running smoothly so that the neighborhoods and cities we serve can continue to thrive. As a property owner, […]

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  • The Role Chambers of Commerce Play in Regional Workforce Development

    Chambers of Commerce have long been the backbone of local economies, serving as catalysts for economic growth, advocates for business, and conveners of ideas and leaders. However, one of the most crucial roles they play is in the realm of workforce development. As the President/CEO of the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce and the Chairman of […]

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  • 8 reasons you need to get out of the home office during the holidays!

    The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and often, a bit of chaos. While it’s wonderful to spend time with loved ones, the hustle and bustle can sometimes make it challenging to stay productive. This is where Coworking Connection comes in, offering a perfect blend of a professional environment and holiday cheer. Here […]

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  • Mission Hope Welcomes New Development Director

    Kristi Piatkowski is a highly respected nonprofit leader in the Temecula Valley, with over a decade of experience in program development and fundraising. Her work has supported numerous nonprofits across California, providing essential resources and guidance while deepening her understanding of how regional differences impact community needs and the solutions required. As Kristi’s expertise in […]

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