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SERVING TEMECULA , MURRIETA , L AKE E LSINOR E , M ENIFEE , WILDOMAR , H EMET, SAN JACINTO AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES August 22 – 28, 2025
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Local Appeals court upholds conviction in Fallbrook BDSM torture-murder
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Rancho Water celebrates 60 years of service with Splash Fest
Julie Reeder Publisher VISTA - A state appellate court has upheld a Vista judge’s decision to deny a bid for a new trial from a woman convicted in the 2012 torture-killing of Brittany Killgore, a 22-year-old military wife whose body was found dumped near Lake Skinner in Riverside County. see page A-2
Education Operation Recognition Program seeks to honor veterans who missed out on HS diplomas RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Military veterans who answered the call to serve their country and missed their high school graduation are invited to apply for a diploma as part of the Operation Recognition Program that has led to the turning of the tassel for 380 recipients since 2007. see page B-5
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Children search for gemstones on a mining wagon during the Rancho Water Splash Fest event in Temecula. TEMECULA. – Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water/District) marked its 60th Anniversary on Saturday, August 16, with a lively and wellattended community celebration, Splash Fest, drawing hundreds of
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Murrieta region. Guests enjoyed hands-on activities for all ages, including a petting zoo, crafts, and live entertainment from local bands Ash Easton & The Proper and Cornelius Blue. Attendees toured
Menifee police officer arrested on sexual assault allegations MENIFEE - A Menifee police officer has been arrested following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into sexual assault allegations, officials said. The Menifee Police Department said it received a complaint on July 22 alleging sexual assault by one of its officers. The initial report did not identify the officer, but a preliminary internal investigation led to the identification of an employee, according to the department. see ARREST, page A-2
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residents for a day of fun, learning, and appreciation. The familyfriendly event at Rancho Water’s District office brought together customers, neighbors, and staff to honor six decades of service and partnership in the Temecula-
see FEST, page A-4
Formal Cure and Correct request filed against TVUSD Trustee Barham
promises to enhance traffic flow, bolster safety for both drivers and
Chelsea Boyle, a First Amendment advocate and mom, has filed a formal “Cure and Correct” request, submitted under California Government Code §54960.1. The form outlines specific demands to remedy what she describes as unlawful actions by the TVUSD board and Trustee Emil Barham during the July 29 meeting. The demands include: • A public statement by Barham acknowledging harm caused by his comments. • A formal censure of Barham by the board. • An opportunity for Boyle to return and deliver her previously interrupted remarks. • Reimbursement for her travel expenses. • A mutual agreement waiving legal claims against the district if the above steps are fulfilled. Boyle emphasized that she remains open to signing a legal agreement absolving the district from liability provided the district meets these terms, citing a desire to “help restore trust and stability moving forward.” Boyle first addressed the TVUSD school board on July 22, 2025, about a new parent notification policy that had many parents outraged. It was championed by Trustees Barham and Anderson, according to Boyle. Boyle stated that Trustee Emil Barham had advised parents to “visit the district’s website to
see ROAD, page A-4
see REQUEST, page A-5
Juan Pessina during his 2022 swearing-in at the Menifee Police Department. Valley News/Menifee Police Department courtesy photo
Various dignitaries participate at the Murrieta Hot Springs Road widening project ground breaking on Monday, Aug. 11. Valley News/Cindy Davis photo PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HEMET, CA PERMIT #234
the Rancho Water demonstration garden led by Riverside County Master Gardeners, who shared tips on transforming landscapes with water-efficient plants.
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$15 million Murrieta Hot Springs Road widening project breaks ground
MURRIETA — Murrieta has officially commenced the longawaited widening of Murrieta Hot Springs Road, a project valued at
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approximately $15 million. The initiative, designed to address chronic congestion between Margarita Road and Winchester Road (SR-79),