Lorenzana claims title, Pacquiao debuts in electric night at Pechanga, A-10
Families are thankful for Soboba turkey distribution events, B-10
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SERVING TEMECULA , MURRIETA , L AKE E LSINORE , M ENIFEE , WILDOMAR , H EMET, SAN JACINTO AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES December 5 – 11, 2025
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Volume 25, Issue 49
New Temecula archway welcomes Murrieta rings in the season with visitors to Wine Country festive events Local News
and ways to give back
MURRIETA — The City of Murrieta is kicking off the holiday season with a festive lineup of events for families, neighbors, and visitors to enjoy throughout the month. From Santa sightings to community traditions, there’s something for everyone to help make the season bright. see page A-4
Business County reminds property owners: Tax deadlines approaching RIVERSIDE – Property owners are reminded that the first installment of property taxes becomes delinquent if not paid by December 10, 2025, and the second installment becomes delinquent if not paid by April 10, 2026. Late payments will incur a 10% penalty. In addition, an administrative cost will be added on late second installment payments.
The new Temecula Valley WIne Country Archway was installed last week after a year in planning. Julie Reeder and Joe Naiman Valley News Staf f After more than a year of planning, approvals, and construction, a new gateway now welcomes
visitors to wine country. The “Temecula Valley Wine Country Archway” was lifted into place overnight Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24–25, marking the completion of a long-antic-
ipated entry monument along Rancho California Road just east of Butterfield Stage Road. The project was awarded last summer when the Riverside County Board of Supervisors
Valley News/Shane Gibson photo approved a $744,100 construction contract with US Builders and Consultants, Inc.. All submitted bids exceeded the engineer’s see ARCHWAY, page A-2
see page B-5
National News Massive Somali welfarefraud cases in Minnesota— Here’s what we know
Massive search for missing person conducted in Santa Margarita River Valley
Janice Hisle The Epoch Times Repor ter Networks of fraudsters, many from Minnesota’s Somali community, exploited welfare programs—and raked in billions of taxpayer dollars, authorities say. At least three major scandals are involved, one of which has been developing for years. Two others recently surfaced. Then came new revelations that inspired presidential action and touched off calls for further investigation. see page B-9
INDEX Anza Valley Outlook ..........B-1 Business ............................B-5 Business Directory .............B-5 Calendar of Events .............A-6
Classifieds .........................B-5 Education ..........................B-6 Entertainment ...................A-7
Faith..................................A-7 Health ...............................B-4 Home & Garden .............. B-10 Legal Notices ................... B-10 Local News ........................A-1 National News ...................B-9
Opinion.............................B-7 Regional News ...................B-7 Sports ................................A-8
Search and Rescue utilized horses to help with the search in the Santa Margarita River on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Julie Reeder and AC Investigations Valley News Staf f Saturday, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, with support from its Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, conducted an extensive search of the Santa Margarita River area in the De Luz canyon after women’s clothing was discovered earlier this week that raised concern whether it might be related to a missing or
deceased person. However, no remains were found. Friday, Nov. 28, drivers were noticing some activity by Search and Rescue in the Valley as they drove through DeLuz. Tony Campbell, of AC Investigations, was on the scene talking to detectives and sergeants who were explaining that the area was being “checked out” in preparation for the full-scale search the next day, which was Saturday, Nov.
29, 2025. Roughly 50 personnel took part in the effort, according to San Diego Sheriff Sergeant Kenneth Seel from the Major Crimes Division Homicide Unit. SAR volunteers were on foot with dogs and drones sweeping the terrain, and mounted units on horseback. Teams scoured from the “Horse Trail Park” region, down through the riverbed, across the river, and up to the road above the canyon.
Valley News/AC Investigations photo Sgt. Seel said, “So there’s nothing I can disclose at this time, but I can tell you that nothing was located during today’s search.” When asked about clothing that was supposedly found earlier last week, the Sgt. said, “At this point, it’s an ongoing investigation.” After a full day of coordinated effort, searchers found no sign of a body or remains, and the items see SEARCH, page A-4