The annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event focusing on educational, professional and workforce development. Attendees include Indigenous high school and college students, educators, professionals, Tribal nations and Tribal enterprises, universities, corporations and government agencies.
Juniors take on The Class of 2025, The Game of Life for their Homecoming float and won a class party from judges for their efforts. | Photos courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians and Noli Indian School
From beautiful princesses to scary clowns, visitors to events at the Soboba Indian Reservation got an early start on the Halloween holiday. Children from the Soboba Tribal Preschool were invited to a Trunk or Treat morning on Oct. 19. Many departments and a few Tribal member families hosted themed trunks and provided lots of treats for the students and their siblings.
Jimmie Nunez Jr. always dreamed of being a professional boxer but didn’t pursue it until he was 26 years old. Now 28, he has seven professional fights under his belt and has more to come.
California Department of Justice officials and Tribal community members were invited to the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Sept. 30 to explore the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis and brainstorm on possible solutions.
Hemet Planning Commission hears a logistics zoning rewrite and a Unocal 76 liquor permit Oct. 6; San Jacinto council and county supervisors also meet. Times, places and posted items for Oct. 5-11.
FBI, CBP, Census, Federal Reserve and CDC figures for 2025 show lower murder and violent crime rates, fewer Southwest border apprehensions, lower official poverty and record median household income.