Temecula City Council proclaims ‘Pu’eska Mountain Day,’ celebrates community milestones

Temecula City Council members offer praise and thanks to Pechanga tribe leaders at Tuesday's meeting. (Kerri S. Mabee/SWRNN)

There was a celebratory mood Tuesday night at the Temecula City Council meeting as thanks and congratulations were offered in [...] Read More

Temecula breathes easier as Liberty Quarry sees its end

Pechanga Tribal Chairman Mark Macarro announced Nov. 15, 2012 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians' purchase of land that would have been the site of the Liberty Quarry. (File: Kerri S. Mabee/SWRNN)

Hugs and handshakes were shared in good measure Thursday as more than 100 residents, supporters and city dignitaries gathered to [...] Read More

Pechanga announces acquisition of Liberty Quarry

Pechanga Resort & Casino (Credit: Wikimedia)

An announcement is expected today that the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and Granite Construction Co. have forged an accord [...] Read More

RivCo Supes: Liberty Quarry hearing tentatively set for Dec. 11

The debate surrounding the Liberty Quarry has been a years-long battle for city officials and residents. (Credit: bidgee/Wikimedia Commons)

With the rousing 2012 Election season winding down to little more than a quiet hum, an epic battle continues to [...] Read More

Temecula: Liberty Quarry granted ‘fast-track,’ RivCo Supes divided

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A sharply divided Riverside County Board of Supervisors today granted a fast-track review of a proposed mining project near Temecula abhorred by [...] Read More

Ready to vote? Take a crash course on local causes, candidates

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It’s finally here – for better or for worse, Americans are heading to the polls today to cast their votes [...] Read More