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Deadline today to file for state, local offices in June election

Staff 9:26 AM March 12, 2010

The filing period will be extended for five days for offices that no incumbent files, except for offices in which incumbents cannot seek re- election because of term limits.

Lake Elsinore teacher, students hope to save the music

Maggie Avants 8:01 PM March 11, 2010

John Lewis has been teaching music technology for 11 years now, and won’t know until August whether he’ll return to teach the class. “It’s not about the job, because I’ll still have a job. It’s about what kids learn in this class.”

Wildomar City Council considers further discussion on medical marijuana

Toni McAllister and Yazmin Alvarez 11:09 PM March 10, 2010

“These collectives are not going away. I think we should really look at this issue. I would like to make it [Wildomar Patients Compassionate Group] a model in the county, in the state.”

MSJC in Menifee hosting workshop training women to run for school elected office

By Maggie Avants 4:47 PM March 10, 2010

MSJC was one of 10 colleges in the U.S. to be chosen for the training and the only California community college.

Mayor highlights successes, bright future for Wildomar during State of the City

Yazmin Alvarez 11:36 AM March 9, 2010

“Wildomar is a prime example of a true American city. They have community volunteers, community involvement and leaders that come from the community. These elements are what bring success to a city. This is what has made Wildomar a fine community.”

Lake Elsinore fire victim remembered 50 years later

by Jose Arballo Jr. 9:44 AM March 9, 2010

The 5.8-mile section of the freeway will be renamed the “CDF Firefighter John D. Guthrie Memorial Highway.”

Preliminary layoff notices go out to Murrieta Valley USD teachers

Maggie Avants 7:19 PM March 8, 2010

Teachers receiving the notices will include 107 elementary teachers, at least 20 at the middle school level and an estimated 28 at the high school level.

Temecula arts community continues debate over artistic expression at The Merc

Kerri S. Mabee 3:03 PM March 8, 2010

Despite the city’s subsequent apology to the artist and plans to draft a more specific policy on the types of art permitted in city-owned venues, residents, artists and First Amendment rights groups are still debating the issue.

Obama signs disaster declaration for Riverside County

Staff 1:59 PM March 8, 2010

“This action by President Obama will get assistance where it’s needed most,” Schwarzenegger said. “It will also help reduce a significant portion of the financial burden the storms have placed on communities throughout California.

Temecula Valley USD school board approves consessions from non-teachers

By Maggie Avants 6:47 AM March 3, 2010

The memorandums outlining the agreement were signed Feb. 11-12 by the district and the union, but were not made official until Tuesday night.

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