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SERVING TEMECULA , MURRIETA , L AKE E LSINORE , M ENIFEE , WILDOMAR , H EMET, SAN JACINTO AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES May 22, 2026
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Volume 26, Issue 21
Supervisors Murrieta hosts annual March of Remembrance approve honoring holocaust survivors and supporting Israel MURRIETA — Community Automated members, faith leaders, elected officials, and Holocaust survivors Weather gathered April 26, 2026, for the 13th annual March of Rememin Murrieta, an event Observation brance dedicated to honoring Holocaust survivors, remembering the 6 Systems million Jews murdered during Joe Naiman Special to the Valley News The Aviation Department of the County of Riverside’s Transportation Land Management Agency will be replacing the Automated Weather Observation Systems at French Valley Airport and Hemet-Ryan Airport. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on May 12 to approve an agreement with Mesotech International, Inc., for the purchase of Automated Weather Observation Systems at the two airports. The $362,738 purchase order will cover $131,877.66 for the system at French Valley Airport, $127,500.04 for the system at Hemet-Ryan Airport, and a service agreement which will cover fiscal years 2027-28 through 2030-31 as well as the period through June 30, 2027. An Automated Weather Observation System is a computerized system that automatically measures one or more weather parameters, analyzes the data, prepares a weather observation consisting of the measured parameters, and broadcasts the observation to pilots in the vicinity of the airport. The AWOS frequency for Hemet-Ryan Airport is 118.375, and from the ground, the AWOS may be accessed by telephone at (951) 925-6886. The frequency at French Valley Airport is 119.025, and the telephone access number is (951) 696-1018. The AWOS continually operates and provides frequent updates of meteorological information for pilots to make see WEATHER, page A-7
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the Holocaust, and expressing solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people. Organizers said this year’s event carried added significance amid a rise in antisemitic incidents and violence both nationally and internationally. Approximately 300 people attended the gathering, including rabbis, pastors, local political leaders, and residents from across the region. The program featured firsthand testimony from Holocaust survivors, exhibits of Holocaust-era artifacts and photographs, inspirational music and dance presentation intended see ISRAEL, page A-4
Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts lead the Walk of Remembrance, marching in tribute to survivors and victims of the Holocaust.
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Soboba Tribal Preschool teaches generations of the Salgado family Since the mid-1970s, the preschool on the Soboba Reservation has educated members of the Ernest Salgado Sr. family. Ernest Sr. was a strong advocate for education throughout his lifetime and was a charter member of Ahmium Education Inc., which evolved into the current Soboba Tribal Preschool in 2001. At present, it serves children in preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten classes, and its Director is Soboba Tribal Member Lenora “Ponie” Mojado. The original preschool was organized and founded by Ahmium Education Inc., a nonprofit organization started by Soboba Tribal Members, including Ernie Salgado Jr., who served as Executive Director. The name means “children” in the Luiseño language. Frank “Poncho” Maciel Sr. (husband of Ernest Sr.’s daughter Raina Salgado) served as the preschool’s director for 28 years. Early classes were held at the Soboba Tribal Hall. Later, Raina and Poncho transformed their first home into the Ahmium preschool. For many years, people see SALGADO, page A-7
Members of the Ernest Salgado Sr. family gather at the Soboba Tribal Photos courtesy of StylePhotography by Alex Tapia Preschool, where three generations of students have attended. The family has been supporting education for five generations. Back row, from left, Eustacia “Stasha” Maciel, Frank Masiel Jr., Shawn Masiel, Ash-wut Vega, Corryn Lee Salgado-Flores, Becky Salgado-Flores, Baseemah Arlene Salgado, and Shakoora Kabeer; middle row, from left, Frank “Poncho” Maciel Sr., Raina Salgado-Masiel, Frances Salgado-Diaz, and Claudia Salgado; front row, from left, Malakai Masiel, Mav Vega, Love Lee Salgado-Flores, Daiya Muhammad, and Sumaya Muhammad. Not pictured, Noah Mendoza.
Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort celebrates 25 years of welcoming guests and strengthening community Anniversary marks a legacy of growth, self-reliance, and continued investment in guest and team member experiences PALA INDIAN RESERVATION - Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort is marking its 25th anniversary this year, reflecting on a quarter century of growth, resilience, and deep-rooted connection to the region it has proudly called home since opening in 2001. Originally built from the ground up on the Pala Indian Reservation, the casino opened as part of a broader movement toward tribal self-reliance in California, creating long-term economic opportunity while laying the foundation for continued investment in the Tribe and surrounding community. “Twenty-five years ago, we made a commitment to build something meaningful, not just for today, but for generations,” see CASINO, page A-8
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