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Wine and wings? Getting creative for the game

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StatePoint MediaThe range of flavors and textures in dishes for the big game tend to run the gamut from salty, spicy, and meaty, to creamy, crunchy, and cheesy, making beer the natural pairing. Everyone enjoys a hearty spread of comfort food for the big game. The range of flavors and textures in these dishes tend to run the gamut from salty, spicy, and meaty, to creamy, crunchy, and cheesy, making beer the natural pairing. However, if your drink of choice is wine, finding the right selection can be tricky. Sauvignon Blanc is very food-friendly, particularly when paired with many game day favorites like nachos, guacamole, salsas and chicken with some heat. (more…)

January 13, 2019
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Troupe of Lost Souls is at it again

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Christmas with the Spirits continues through Dec. 23 ■ Dennis Fletcher / Contributed Rick Baker, founder of Troupe of Lost Souls, has brought another of his highly creative theatrical treats in the form of “Christmas with the Spirits,” a multi-room walk-through experience for children and adults. Christmas with the Spirits continues to run Friday through Sunday, Dec. 21 through 23 with doors open from 7 to 10 p.m. It takes 10 minutes or more to walk through the many rooms in the funhouse setting that Rick and his troupe have devised to keep attendees entertained with the many spirits of Christmas they conjure up. Guests can watch out for the Gingerbread (more…)

December 20, 2018
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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS – October 25, 2018

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Deployment of NC4 Street Smart On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the Riverside County Sheriff Department’s request to acquire and implement NC4’s Street Smart software to more effectively fight crime. With the deployment of NC4 Street Smart, we will equip 1,400+ patrol and investigative personnel with the sophisticated technology and critical resources they need to reduce crime and contribute to the safety of the communities they serve, according to a Sheriff’s Department press release. Street Smart will help the department provide safety and security to the more than 2 million residents by providing a crime-fighting solution that arms officers with critical real-time data in their (more…)

October 29, 2018
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PET OF THE WEEK – October 25, 2018

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Photo Courtesy of Ramona Humane SocietyHe has such a good nature about him so easy to love. “Sherman” – Australian Shepherd male Mix Here is a gorgeous, sweet, beautiful boy that just wants a family again. He came to us as a stray so we estimate his age to be 6 years old & weight at 63 pounds. He has such a good nature about him so easy to love. Sherman is neutered, good w/other dogs, up to date on shots, de-wormed and he is available NOW. ID #145627 / R225246 Photo Courtesy of Ramona Humane SocietyAll of us here love Fabio and want him to find his forever home. “Fabio” (more…)

October 29, 2018
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Free video concert replaces cancelled event at HHT

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More than 80 fans show up to listen to China Grove music Photo Courtesy of Susan CarrierChina Grove performed a tribute to the Doobie Brothers last year in May. ■ By Susan Carrier / Contributed On June 23, The Historic Hemet Theatre presented a unique opportunity for its fans to experience excerpts from over a dozen previous Tribute Mania concerts. Last week, with just two days notice, HHT was notified that the band scheduled to perform a tribute to The Doobie Brothers had a scheduling conflict and would not appear. Rather than simply cancel the concert altogether, the impromptu show included the encore song from each concert, along with the complete (more…)

June 28, 2018
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“Blossom Time”

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Drawing by Rob Lindquist ■ Rob Lindquist / Contributed March, how I loved you; How fragrant the trees That perfumed our valley On spring days like these. I was reading to children One morning at school Some lines from the pens Of poets I knew. From old Edgar Guest And his “Rose at the Door.” Sweet Fields and Longfellow, Riley and more. When all of a sudden The mem’ry returned Of sounds from the orchards That I once had learned. I started to buzz Producing the noise Of a real honey bee For the girls and the boys Who then cried, “It’s a Bee…! It’s a bee, that for sure!” And (more…)

April 5, 2018
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‘Wonder Woman’ lassos heroic message for audiences young and old

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Non-spoiler review for this summer’s ‘Wonder Woman’ Photo by Warner BrosGal Gadot stuns as Diana Prince AKA Wonder Woman in the highly anticipated Summer blockbuster. ■ By Kyle Selby / Reporter Last week, I was lucky enough to attend an early fan screening of the most anticipated movie of summer 2017, “Wonder Woman,” in San Diego, where select fans were given the opportunity to see the film a week early as a “thank you,” courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. As a comic book connoisseur myself, I am proud to say that “Wonder Woman” is a film that represents everything a superhero movie should be – melding the flavors of action, humor, (more…)

June 2, 2017
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Planning Commission Update: AMF Lanes wins exterior paint job appeal

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Photo by Melissa Diaz Hernandez / The Valley ChronicleAMF Hemet Lanes won its appeal regarding the exterior paint job. ■ Melissa Diaz Hernandez / Reporter AMF Hemet Lanes won the right to keep its new exterior paint job at the Feb. 21 City of Hemet Planning Commission meeting. The newly renovated bowling alley at 2850 W. Florida Ave., was contacted by the city of Hemet about its exterior color palette choices, stating that the colors selected were not consistent with the city’s adopted color palette and that they would need to conform with code. AMF Hemet Lanes filed an appeal on Dec 13 and the appeal was heard at last Tuesday’s (more…)

March 3, 2017
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Cawston Street closed until further notice

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C■ Staff Reports / The Valley Chronicle awston Street between Menlo Avenue and Seattle Street in Hemet is closed until further notice effective March 1. The recent spate of heavy rains have filled most of the retention basins in the city; one of the Seattle basin’s two electric pumps isn’t working. Auxiliary pumps will be installed to drain the basin and repair the pump. (more…)

March 3, 2017
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Lady Titans outrun Mustangs

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Photo by Corey Evan / The Valley ChronicleThe Lady Titans dominated the Mustangs 55-25 at home last Friday afternoon at Tahquitz. ■ Corey Evan / Sports Reporter Regardless of a varsity team’s season record, a good finish can go a great distance. For the girls basketball team at Tahquitz High, last Friday night was the time and place to do it. With the West Valley Mustangs primed and ready, could the Lady Titans avoid horseshoe prints to the face? Early signs pointed to ‘Yes’, as the Lady Titans scored the first seven points of the game. Tahquitz dominated the Mustangs throughout the first quarter, taking the score early on to a (more…)

February 17, 2017
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