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SERVING TEMECULA , MURRIETA , L AKE E LSINOR E , M ENIFEE , WILDOMAR , H EMET, SAN JACINTO AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES September 29 – October 5, 2023
National News Camp Pendleton on list of US Military Barracks in substandard condition, says report
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Volume 23, Issue 39
Colors fly at annual Temecula F.I.T. Fun Color Run
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Thousands of U.S. military personnel are residing in unclean conditions, exposed to sewage, toxic water, mold, and potential infections, according to a recent report by a governmental watchdog, blaming the Defense Department (DOD) for the poor situation. see page C-8
Education San Jacinto Valley students honored in September Diane A. Rhodes Special to the Valley News
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its first recognition breakfast of the 2023-2024 school year at the Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course Thursday, Sept. 14. Seven local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities and their ability to overcome difficult life circumstances.
Participants throw colored powder in celebration of taking part in the 2023 Temecula F.I.T. Fun Color Run at Ronald Reagan Sports Park on Sunday, Sept. 24. The 5K run included a kids obstacle course, bounce houses, vendors, and a DJ. See more photos on page A-3. Valley News/Shawna Sarnowski photo
Cross country motorcycle challenge stops at Doffo Winery in Temecula
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Motorcyclists arrive at Doffo Winery in Temecula as they make their second to the last stop while participating in the 17-day cross country Motorcycle Cannonball, Sunday, Sept. 24. The group of nearly 100 riders departed Virginia Beach on Sept. 7 riding vintage bikes from 1933 or older.
Vintage motorcycles are displayed after a group of nearly 100 riders arrive at the winery before their final stop in Oceanside. See more photos on page A-4. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos
MilVet opens new headquarters in Murrieta Tony Ault Staf f Writer
A large crowd gathered at the MilVet Grand Opening Celebration with members of the Hemet, Temecula, Murrieta/Wildomar and Menifee chambers of commerce in attendance at ribbon cutting ceremonies Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Murrieta. The support of the surrounding communities and their chambers was shown at MilVet’s new location at 33040 Antelope Road, off Scott Road, in Murrieta. Many awards of recognition and honor were presented to Raven Hilden, CEO and director of MilVet, which sends monthly care packages to service members overseas and helps their families with information and other needs. The chambers joined together see MILVET, page A-5
Raven Hilden, director of MilVet, poses for a photo with good friend Christina Drake, owner of the soon to open Pawtriotic Dog Hotel, in front of the dog boutique at the new business that will donate 50% of its dog gift shop proceeds to the nonprofit MilVet veterans program. Valley News/ Tony Ault photo