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After a tumultuous year and a half of virtual and hybrid learning and an unavoidable hiatus in traditional school programs and activities in the Hemet Unified School District, this year’s graduating seniors finally felt some sense of normality as they participated senior awards ceremonies, the first since spring of 2019.

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) is excited to announce it is preparing to welcome students back to campus for classes for the Fall 2021 semester and now offers in-person appointments for student services such as registration, counseling and financial aid.

Because the Soboba Foundation fully supports education and the pursuit of higher education for all students within the San Jacinto Valley, it recently awarded 11 local students with scholarships. Each graduate received $2,500 in unrestricted funds to assist in the continuation of their academic goals.

I must have heard that stupid question about a million times. From my family, my friends, my customers, even from my employees for God’s sake! I almost fired a couple of them for making it sound like I was doing something wrong by not getting my vaccine shots. My favorite part of the ritual was when a hand that was being extended towards me for a handshake, was then abruptly pulled back when I said, “No, I have not been vaccinated and I don’t intend to get any vaccination, come hell or high water.” As if I had suddenly contracted leprosy.

On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, members of the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team (SET) with the assistance of the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT), and the Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District (SCVCSD) conducted a sex trafficking operation in the city of La Quinta.