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JDS Creative Academy, named the 2026 Riverside County District 3 Nonprofit of the YearÂ
Temecula, CA – JDS Creative Academy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing inclusive arts education and workforce development, has been officially named the 2026 Riverside County District 3 Nonprofit of the Year by Supervisor Chuck Washington. The proclamation honors JDS Creative Academy’s ongoing commitment to enriching the community through accessible arts education, creative expression,…
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Countdown to DigiFest Temecula 2026
The countdown to DigiFest®’s 10th anniversary has begun! The excitement is building as the nonprofit JDS Creative Academy team is hard at work, transforming JDS Studio into a fully immersive festival environment celebrating 10 years of digital evolution. The #JDSFAMILY is excited to share this year’s festival submissions with the public. DigiFest® has set a…
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Temecula Launches “Flags of Honor” Program to Honor Military Veterans at the Duck Pond
The City of Temecula has introduced a new community program that turns one of the city’s most beloved gathering spots into a moving tribute to military service. The Flags of Honor program invites residents to sponsor an American flag that will be displayed along the perimeter of the Temecula Duck Pond during Memorial Day and…
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Arrest Made in Easter Sunday Brush Fire That Swept Through Temecula Wine Country
An Easter Sunday that many in Temecula Valley Wine Country spent celebrating turned tense when a fast-moving brush fire broke out behind one of the region’s most beloved wineries — and investigators now say it was no accident. Cal Fire/Riverside County Investigators have placed one person under arrest on suspicion of intentionally igniting the blaze,…
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Brush fire breaks out behind Callaway Winery, burns 33 acres before being contained
The Serena Fire burned through an open field in Temecula’s wine country on Easter Sunday, closing the winery for the afternoon before Cal Fire got it under control. A brush fire broke out behind Callaway Vineyard & Winery on Sunday afternoon, April 5, sending a plume of black smoke over Temecula’s wine country during one…
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The Splash Pad at the CRC Is Open — and It’s Free
Summer came early to Rancho Vista Road. The brand-new Splash Pad at Ronald J. Parks Community Recreation Center is officially open, and if you haven’t taken the kids yet, this weekend is your excuse. We’re talking spray fixtures, bubbling fountains, waterslides, and the centerpiece of it all — a giant fillable beachball that dumps a…
