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“STEEL MAGNOLIAS” REDUX

Steel Magnolias debuted as a stage play in 1987, followed by the film two years later. Since then, it has been produced throughout the country numerous times. Seeing it on the stage today is like dusting off a book you have read before and reliving the experience.

The Reality of War

On the night of 9/12/2001, my phone was ringing as I walked in the door after two days on standby at my fire department. I was an Ashburn, VA firefighter/EMT. We had sent one fire truck and ambulance already to the Pentagon that terrible morning of 9/11; I was on the second engine crew waiting to respond.

Veterans Corner

Local Post 53 of the American Legion in Hemet has a galaxy of regular and special events coming up this year. Much has been started under the aegis of Commandant Joe Males.

Veterans Corner

Now, and through June 2023, RTA is saluting veterans with special 25-cent bus rides on all bus routes, including Commuterink. While on board, enjoy free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, comfortable seating, friendly drivers, and, as always, their commitment to safety wherever you’re headed.

Our Next President

I like to introduce you to our next president: Mike Pence. I know he hasn’t declared his bid for the presidency yet, but he will. He is a shrewd and calculating politician and he is just waiting to see which way the wind is blowing before he throws his hat into the race.

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Hemet police cite 28 drivers in distracted-driving operation

The Hemet Police Department cited 28 drivers Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in a distracted-driving operation from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Twelve citations were for hands-free cell phone violations and 16 for dangerous driving behaviors.

Hemet man dies on McCall Park Road in Mountain Center

Reese Whitney, 21, of Hemet died Friday on McCall Park Road in Mountain Center, the Riverside County coroner said. CHP is investigating under Log No. 9655. Next of kin have been notified.

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