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Courts & Crimes Women receive life sentences for robbing, killing senior at Pechanga Resort
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Two dead, including infant, in 3-vehicle collision on I-15 in Fallbrook
Cit y News Service Special to Valley News Two women who robbed and fatally assaulted an octogenarian in a restroom of the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula were both sentenced Friday, April 21 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. see page A-8
Regional News Caltrans introducing new highway signs across California; first in six years Tony Ault Staf f Writer Motorists will soon see Caltrans’ new “Rebuilding CA” highway signs highlighting the record levels of state and federal infrastructure funding being put to work on projects statewide to create a safer, more sustainable and more resilient transportation system. see page C-6
An adult and child were killed in a DUI-suspected multivehicle accident on I-15 Southbound, closing all four lanes, April 23. See the story on page A-7 Valley News/AC Investigations photo
Menifee’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year serves several communities Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News
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The Menifee 2022 Outstanding Citizen of the Year is honored at January’s City Council meeting. From left, Councilmember Dean Deines, Councilmember Ricky Estrada, Councilmember Lesa Sobek, honoree Paige Stowe, Liberty High School Principal Erika Tejeda, Mayor Bill Zimmerman and Mayor Pro Tem Bob Karwin. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Community service has always been second nature to Paige Stowe. The 14-year-old has been volunteering for so long she can’t even recall the first time she helped out. “It’s just something that has always been part of my life,” she said. In October 2022, she was chosen as Menifee’s Outstanding Citizen of the Month after being nominated by City Councilmember Lesa Sobek. “I chose Paige for all of the charity work she has done and been involved with for many years, starting in elementary school,” Sobek said. “She is an example to all of us on what it means to put service above self. At her young age, Paige has learned one of the most important see CITIZEN, page A-4
Donate Life flag honoring organ donation is raised at Rancho Springs Medical Center
The family of Lance Chavez gather to raise awareness about veteran suicide and organ donation during a flag presentation at Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta. See more photos on page A-7. Valley News/ Shane Gibson photo