Father’s Day Car Show brings classics, hot rods and customized vehicles to Murrieta, B-1
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Murrieta’s Fowler finishes fifth after record breaking start at U.S. Open, C-1
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SERVING TEMECULA , MURRIETA , L AKE E LSINOR E , M ENIFEE , WILDOMAR , H EMET, SAN JACINTO AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES June 23 – 29, 2023
Local News TVUSD protesters scream profanities after board ends tenure of Dr. McClay
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Volume 23, Issue 25
Old Town Music Festival returns and brings thousands to Temecula Stampede
Richard Saunders Special to Valley News
On June 13, the majority of the Temecula Valley Unified School Board voted to end Superintendent Jodi McClay’s tenure with the district, echoing a desire for new administrative leadership in working with the school district’s policy board. TVUSD Board President Joseph Komrosky said, “We thank Dr. McClay for her long service to the school district, but the majority of the board determined that it was time for new leadership, with new ideas.” see page A-2
Local News This Independence Day, remember if you light it, we’ll write it
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – With the goal of preventing wildfires and injuries resulting from Fourth of July celebrations, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors is continuing the “If You Light it, We’ll Write it” illegal fireworks enforcement activity and education campaign. see page A-3
Education Soboba Tribal Preschool kindergartners are promoted
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Special to the Valley News The Soboba Sports Complex gymnasium was filled with excitement as family members waited for kindergarten students from the Soboba Tribal Preschool to enter the room Monday, June 5. Before that moment arrived, a slideshow featuring all 21 youngsters in their caps and gowns followed by group photos of them in classroom activities was punctuated by cheers and applause. see page C-4
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Big Kenny from Big & Rich takes the stage at the Old Town Music Festival in Temecula Saturday, June 17. Ava Sarnowski Valley News Intern The third Old Town Music Festival was an occasion fit for the enjoyment of all ages, and brought in
national headlining country artists to perform. Beyond the boundaries of the Temecula Stampede, cars lined front street, and businesses were crowded with people. Many of the attendees dawned
their cowboy boots and hats for the occasion. The aroma of barbecue and beer drifted about the grounds, no thanks to the cooling summer breeze. People were seen dancing and clapping along to the music
Shawna Sarnowski photo brought on by this year’s lineup of musicians. Security was also plentiful, with sheriffs, the fire department, and festival security see FESTIVAL, page A-2
Lake Elsinore City Council has short but productive meeting Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News
Members of the Lake Elsinore City Council met on June 13 and quickly worked through its agenda. City Council Consent Calendar items 1-22 were on the agenda for a vote. Item No. 16, a change order to United Carports LLC for the Stadium Facility Project, was pulled to be continued so no action was taken on it. Item No. 12, regarding the 2023 annual Consumer Price Index increase for refuse collection services provided by CR&R was held for public comments of which there were two. Mayor Pro Tem Steve Manos then motioned to approve the remaining balance, which was
seconded by Council Member Brian Tisdale. It passed 4-0, with Council Member Timothy “Tim” Sheridan absent from the meeting. Item No. 12 was then passed unanimously after comments had been heard. Three items on the Successor Agency Consent Calendar were passed with a 4-0 vote. A Public Hearing to discuss the second extension of time request for the Wasson Canyon project began with a staff report by Interim Assistant Community Development Director Damaris Abraham on behalf of the Planning Department. A concerned resident said the lack of progress on the see COUNCIL, page A-5
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Lake Elsinore Council Member Robert “Bob” Magee offers an important reminder that fireworks are illegal throughout Riverside County and encourages residents to attend professional Independence Day shows to enjoy the lights. Valley News/Courtesy photo
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Murrieta mayor provides city’s State of the City address at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
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Murrieta Mayor Lisa DeForest gave this year’s State of the City address before a large crowd of civic leaders and residents at the soon-to-be reopened Murrieta Hot Springs Resort Thursday, June 15. “Murrieta Connected by Community” was her theme, highlighted with a number of video
presentations on the city’s accomplishments and opportunities for the 119,000 residents and numerous businesses coming to the community. She praised her city staff for helping to make Murrieta one of the most sought after locations for business and medical centers in the state and the nation. The city’s own police and fire and rescue departments were lauded for keeping
Murrieta one of the safest cities in the state and nation. DeForest, in the beginning of her presentation, praised the city staff for, “Creating a healthy and thriving place where citizens want to live.” She had City Manager Kim Summers along with current and former city staff stand before city council members and be recognized to rounds of applause. A video presentation with each
of the council members speaking about the current accomplishments and amenities in their given districts featured DeForest, Mayor Pro Tem Lori Stone, Cindy Warren, Jon Levell and Ron Holliday. Each of the council members have long lived in the city and were pleased with the amenities available to them as residents for their safety see MURRIETA, page A-5