Wanda Sykes gets personal at Pechanga

By Rocky Salmon, on May 19, 2012, at 7:22 am
Funny lady Wanda Sykes performed on Friday, May 18 at Pechanga Resort & Casino’s Showroom Theater. (Courtesy photo)

Comedian Wanda Sykes brought her vulgar, cutting and often-sarcastic humor to Temecula’s Pechanga Resort & Casino May 18. The insightful [...] Read More

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias works some new material at Pechanga

By Rocky Salmon, on October 30, 2011, at 9:57 am
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias performed Oct. 29 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. (Photo by Melissa Jewel)

Gabriel Iglesias stood before a sold-out audience at the 7 p.m. show in Pechanga’s Showroom and told the audience he [...] Read More

Raviolis: A taste of upscale Italian in Lake Elsinore

By Rocky Salmon, on September 20, 2011, at 1:50 pm
Pasta Fagolio at Raviolis in Lake Elsinore (Rocky Salmon/SWRNN)

Stepping into Raviolis felt like stepping away from Elsinore and into a more hip downtown scene for a bite of Italian fare. Read More

2nd Annual Wine and Culinary Showcase event draws hundreds

By Rocky Salmon, on September 10, 2011, at 10:54 pm
Amidst Flamenco music and a full moon, hundreds of wine enthusiasts came out Saturday to show their love for Temecula Wine Country at Monte De Oro Winery. (Rocky Salmon/SWRNN)

Amidst Flamenco music and a full moon, hundreds of wine enthusiasts came out Saturday to show their love for Temecula [...] Read More

Temecula Wine Country to help visitors toast California Wine Month with special discounts

By Rocky Salmon, on August 30, 2011, at 3:14 pm
Temecula Wine Country will celebrate California Wine Month with a SIP Passport. Guests can visit five wineries for $40 in September. (Courtesy of Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association)

September has always been a special time for wine growers and enthusiasts. It signals the start of harvest time throughout [...] Read More

Two fires burning near Temecula Valley: Pala Fire past 300 acres; Keller Fire forces evacuation of homes

By Rocky Salmon, on August 29, 2011, at 3:14 pm

Two fires are sending thick plumes of smoke over Southwest Riverside County Monday afternoon and threatening homes. Keller Fire The [...] Read More

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