Lifestyle highlights

Birch Aquarium at Scripps hosts 'SEA Days' this fall

By Kerri S. Mabee, SWRNN

Monthly events feature discussions on current ocean topics, hands-on activities, and the opportunity to interact with Scripps Oceanography scientists.

Planning begins for October March of Dimes event in Temecula

By Toni McAllister, SWRNN

A meeting is scheduled Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Temecula City Hall for anyone interested in forming a team for the Relay.

Temecula resident, 19, named finalist for Project: Style competition

By Toni McAllister, SWRNN

Sinead Copley, 19, of Temecula was named finalist in round three of the fashion competition.

“Surfin’ Safari, The Ultimate Beach Boys Experience” comes to Keyways Winery

Toni McAllister, SWRNN

The Beach Boys cover band will perform on Aug. 21 to benefit several non-profit organizations including Our Nicholas Foundation, Oak Grove Center and Southwest Pregnancy Counseling Center.

Eight great beer joints to wet your whistle

Kari Warren, SWRNN

Whether you’re looking for an ale, stout or lager, these places are bound to quench your thirst.

Winemaker at Ponte brings his experience from Napa Valley to Temecula

By Toni McAllister, SWRNN

For Mark Schabel, head winemaker at Ponte Winery in Temecula, the luck part of the equation should be most respected.

Temecula mosque plans stir controversy

Toni McAllister, SWRNN

“I’m not convinced that those against us really understand us,” Harmoush said. “We are peaceful, cooperative and law abiding. We don’t want this tension.”

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Education

Los Angeles Unified votes to overhaul teacher evaluation process

Staff, City News Service

UTLA officials have been critical of a decision by the Los Angeles Times to post report cards for thousands of teachers, based on their students' scores on standardized tests.

Menifee boy walks to save hearts after surviving rare heart condition

Maggie Avants, SWRNN

In his short life, he has found something bigger to participate in each year -- the American Heart Association’s San Diego Heart Walk. Michael, along with Team Beat It members made up of family, friends and his past and present teachers, plans to walk in this year’s event on Sept. 19.

City of Temecula to host 2nd annual college expo Sept. 25 at Promenade mall

Maggie Avants, SWRNN

Representatives from Princeton, John Hopkins University, Ohio State University, Azusa Pacific University and the Academy of Art University are just a few who will be available to give guidance to prospective students.