Rusty Strait

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Story of the shoes

Cloverlane Foundation has long supported Veterans organizations in the San Jacinto valley as well as other non-profit organizations. Their latest venture is the acquisition of 2,500 pairs of shoes from Pierce Footwear which was created in a category called “Adaptative Performance.”

Newely elected woman member brings new interest to Hemet City Council

This week I had an opportunity to interview Hemet's new Council Member, Jackie Peterson, and it was a refreshing and eye-opening event.

The Hemet City Council shows some fire and spit

All was calm; all was bright until Jackie Peterson nominated Joe Males for Mayor, quickly seconded by current Mayor Lilienthal. The vote was called and Linda Krupa was first to vote “no,” then Karlee Meyer voted “no.” Joe, Jackie and Malcolm voted “yes” and then Joe was declared the new Mayor.

Gala Lunch, Toy Distribution & the PACT ACT

This past week American Legion Post 53 in Hemet celebrated its annual toy distribution to the children of veterans and their families. The lunch had everything you could desire in a holiday feast, especially for mid-day.

SAN JACINTO LEGISLATES

The San Jacinto City Council never ceases to amaze us with its smooth meetings. They always perform as though they are catching the next jet to Paris and are running late. I’m surprised they don’t ice skate through their sessions. After opening with the routine duties, they got down to business Tuesday Night.

Breaking

Arrest Stats Released For 2024 Coachella Music Fest

Number of arrests made during the second weekend of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival were up 40% compared to last year.

Owl Rescued From Collapsing Barn Fire In RivCo: Cal Fire

Firefighters rescued a barn owl from a burning barn in Eastvale Tuesday morning, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department spokesperson Maggie Cline De La Rosa said.

Meet Lucy and Ricky — Riverside County eagle pair receive formal names

First there was Jackie and Shadow, now there’s Lucy and Ricky.

Large drug bust results in 15 arrests, including Riverside County deputy

A multi-agency investigation targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel resulted in more than a dozen arrests and the seizure of large amounts of drugs.