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SERVING TEMECULA , MURRIETA , L AKE E LSINOR E , M ENIFEE , WILDOMAR , H EMET, SAN JACINTO AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES August 2 – 8, 2024
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Volume 24, Issue 31
Nixon Fire in Aguanga grows to 3,750 acres with zero containment
MURRIETA - The Rotary Clubs of Murrieta and Old Town Temecula invite nominations of “heroes” who will be honored during the 2024 Murrieta Field of Honor, Nov. 9-16. see page A-2
Entertainment Celebrate a decade of creativity and innovation with The Nixon Fire in Anza erupts over 2,000 acres Monday afternoon, July 29. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo JDS Creative mained completely uncontained, widespread evacuation orders and Department, have deployed sigJulie Reeder Academy according to Cal Fire. The blaze, warnings as it continued to spread nificant resources to combat the Publisher Karlee Skipper Special to Valley News JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and will be holding a ribbon-cutting celebration and party on Thursday, Aug. 8. see page B-3
National News New Secret Service director announces changes in wake of Trump assassination attempt Zachary Stieber The Epoch Times The Secret Service is making changes in the wake of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, the agency’s new acting director announced on July 30. see page C-5
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As of presstime Tuesday, July 30, the Nixon Fire had rapidly expanded to 3,750 acres and re-
which began Monday, July 29 around 12:30 p.m. near Tule Valley Road and Richard Nixon Boulevard in Aguanga, led to
swiftly. Cal Fire and cooperating agencies, including the Cahuilla Fire Department and Murrieta Fire
see FIRE, page A-4
YouTuber rescue advocate Rocky Kanaka achieves goal to get more than 140 pets adopted at AFV
LOS ANGELES & RIVERSIDE COUNTY - Pet rescue advocate and YouTube personality Rocky Kanaka succeeded in getting more than 140 animals adopted at Animal Friends of the Valleys shelter in Wildomar from July 18-24, achieving his goal to empty the shelter and break its record for most animals ever adopted there in just one week. A total of 167 pets - 90 dogs, 76 cats and one rabbit - found their forever homes during the Empty the Shelters event, and Animal Friends of the Valleys also received thousands of dollars in donations. All adoption fees were waived, with costs covered by the Bissell Pet Foundation, and all animals were spayed/neutered courtesy of the Lucky Chi Dog Rescue. The shelter is located at 33751 Mission Trail in Wildomar, CA, 92595. “I’m so grateful for the wonderful community of animal lovers in southern California and across social media who supported this event, opening their homes and see KANAKA, page A-2
Rocky did meet and greets at the Animal Friends of the Valleys shelter, featured available pets daily in his popular ‘Sitting with Dogs’ YouTube series and promoted the Empty the Shelters event to his 7.5 million plus followers across social media. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Celebrating Visionaries: A community’s tribute to passionate leaders Charla Keenan Special to Valley News
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The picturesque setting of Harveston Lake in Temecula came alive with gratitude and inspiration and was perfect for a heartfelt gathering on July 20. Organized by the nonprofit MALHY (Mental Health, Addiction, Love, Human Trafficking, and Youth Literacy), this event was more than just a photo session; it was a tribute to the remarkable individuals whose contributions have profoundly impacted the community. The picturesque location mirrored the beauty and strength of the people being honored. Each participant was nominated by their peers, a testament to their influence and impact. The criteria for selection were simple yet profound: each individual had
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fire. As of 6:45 p.m. on July 29, 255 personnel were on the scene,
Community leaders share their passions at an event organized by the local nonprofit MALHY in Temecula, July 20. Valley News/Sarah Dupree with Dream Weaver Media photo
see LEADERS, page A-2