Surprise! Military dad reunites with kids at French Valley Elementary School

By Kerri S. Mabee, on April 26, 2013, at 10:50 am
Lt. Commander Lionel Hines with the U.S. Navy recently returned from a 10-month deployment and showed up “unannounced” at his kids’ school to surprise them. (Kerri S. Mabee/SWRNN)

Students who’d gathered for their weekly Friday Flag salute today at French Valley Elementary School in Winchester had the chance [...] Read More

Temecula rockers step up for charitable causes

By Kerri S. Mabee, on April 16, 2013, at 9:10 am
The Temecula-based group Cloud is performing at venues throughout Southwest Riverside. (Courtesy photo)

Blending old songs with new voices, the Temecula-based cover band Cloud offers a fresh twist on some classic tunes. “They’ve [...] Read More

Temecula hotel opens for business after devastating fire

By Kerri S. Mabee, on April 16, 2013, at 12:24 am
The Patels have owned the hotel -- known for its affordability and central location -- since 2003. (Kerri S. Mabee/SWRNN)

A popular Temecula hotel is opening up its doors this week, after a more than year-long ordeal to rebuild the [...] Read More

The 2013 Reality Rally overtakes Temecula for a good cause

By Kerri S. Mabee, on April 6, 2013, at 10:38 am
Reality Rally founder Gillian Larson directs media today in Temecula. (Kerri S. Mabee/SWRNN)

Spirits were high in Old Town Temecula this morning as thousands gathered to take part in the 2013 Reality Rally. [...] Read More

Celebrate spring and embrace Earth Day 2013

By Kerri S. Mabee, on April 4, 2013, at 12:58 am
(Credit: Wikimedia)

Winter has retreated and all around us the world is “springing” back into life. It is a great time to [...] Read More

Five fab, totally funny April Fool’s Day pranks

By Kerri S. Mabee, on April 1, 2013, at 12:00 am
(Flickr: Creative Commons)

Happy very, so merry April Fool’s Day, Southwest Riverside! This is the day — your day — to have a [...] Read More

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