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after ‘doorbell ditch’ prank Cit y News Service Special to Valley News
Sentencing is set for July 14 for a Temescal Valley man convicted of ramming a car occupied by six teenagers, causing the vehicle to crash and kill half of the boys, after the teens had played “doorbell ditch” at the defendant’s house. see page C-6
Business Resolution upholds judge’s decision to revoke conditional use permit for The Bank TEMECULA – Temecula City Council adopted a resolution the week of Monday, April 24, upholding the decision by an administrative law judge for the office of administrative hearings to revoke a conditional use permit held by The Bank restaurant, 28645 Old Town Front Street. The Temecula Planning Commission also confirmed the decision of the independent administrative law judge Wednesday, Feb. 15, revoking The Bank’s conditional use permit that previously allowed for live entertainment and distilled spirits.
Murrieta Mesa, with their 14-0-1 undefeated Southwestern League record as three-peat champions, are the fifth ranked team in Division 1 and will be Valley News/Action Captures Media Group home for their opening round playoff game Thursday, May 4. See story & photos starting on C-1.
Temecula’s DigiFest returns for its seventh year Ava Sarnowski Valley News Intern
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Home & Garden EMWD relaxes drought water use regulations PERRIS – Eastern Municipal Water District announced it is moving into Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan Wednesday, April 19, after record-setting rain and snowfall throughout the state this winter helped reverse California’s historic drought conditions. see page C-5
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Voice actors Candi Milo and Bob Bergen speak during the Voice Actors Panel with DigiFest Chair Lynn Cohen, center, bringing them wine on stage. Valley News/JDS Creative Academy photo
DigiFest Temecula is hosted by JDS Creative Academy, and is comprised of five events that are held over three days. The festivities are intended to inspire, educate and connect creative individuals. Having completed its 7th year on April 23, DigiFest is considered a staple in Riverside County, and intends to keep growing as an event and competition. The event was created by Diane Strand, JDS Studios’ executive producer. She is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and the co-founder of the nonprofit JDS Creative Academy. Across her entire career, she has been involved in A-List shows including General Hospital, Friends and Veronica’s Closet. She has also worked with clients like Abbott Vascular, the city of Temecula, Cal State San Marcos and United Healthcare Services. see DIGIFEST, page A-4
Earth Day provides education and fun at Soboba Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Special to Valley News
With more than 40 vendors offering Earth Day crafts, resources and earth-saving tips, over 600 visitors to Soboba’s 17th annual Earth Day celebration on April 20 were given much to think about. Organized by the Soboba Tribal Environmental Department, STED Environmental Director Christian Aceves said, “We extended our reach in the region and found a lot of people who are dedicated to the community and wanted to share their resources.” Some of the youngest Earth dwellers, students from the Soboba Tribal Preschool, made musical instruments from recycled materials and paraded through the Soboba Sports Complex outdoor area where the event was held. Teacher Ponie Mojado said the children fashioned tambourines from two paper plates sealed with pinto beans inside and then colored see SOBOBA, page A-6
Thania Villano, left, and Cheyanna Perez with the Soboba Casino Resort marketing team offer a fun, earth-themed craft for visitors to Soboba’s Earth Day celebration, April 20. Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photo