the North Carolina-based chain specializing in fried chicken has acquired a location in the East Valley Diversified Partners LLC a commercial real estate agency in Scottsdale confirmed to ABC15 that they have sold “a parcel on Val Vista & Melrose [in] Gilbert AZ (just north of Chipotle) to the Bojangles developer.” Brandon Vasquez- VP Brokerage & Development at Diversified Partners LLC- sent the following statement to ABC15 regarding the new restaurant coming to Gilbert Last spring, Bojangles announced its multi-unit development agreement that would bring 20 new restaurants to our state The company previously stated the following about the state’s expansion: “We are firm believers in the direction Bojangles is heading and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to increase our commitment with the brand expanding its footprint into Phoenix,” said Jeanette Davis vice president of food and franchised brands at LVP Restaurant Group we know excellence is required to stand out and attract customers throughout all dayparts Bojangles will be welcomed with open arms in the West Valley and we are excited to be a part of the journey.” ABC15 has reached out to Bojangles regarding the Gilbert storefront but has not heard back The opening date for the new Gilbert establishment has yet to be announced Report a typo Valley Vista and Live Oak are set to form a new school starting next school year But several Valley Vista families have already left Plans by Petaluma City Schools to merge two school communities – Valley Vista Elementary School and Live Oak Charter School – are well underway And while many parents are happy with the merger itself some say they are decidedly unhappy with the way district leaders communicated the idea in the first place told the Argus-Courier they were already frustrated with the school district long before the recent move to merge their school with another one But the way the current process has been handled and there are a lot of big feelings and heated feelings that people have,” said parent Adriann Saslow school volunteer and art docent is among several parents who questioned the local district’s methods when it came time to combine two distinctly different school cultures their ultimate response was to transfer their children elsewhere The recent departure of their children and others has exacerbated Valley Vista’s enrollment decline which some parents said the district failed to address for years In 2017 there were 312 students, according to publicly available data but by the 2023-24 school year that number was down to 192 At the start of the current school year there were 158 students Parents said they thought the slide was likely to continue Former Valley Vista PTA President Loni Ward writing in a September email to school board President Caitlin Quinn said that for “years” she had asked district leaders about a possible school closure but “I was dismissed every time I asked about it.” parents say Valley Vista is a “ghost” of the vibrant multicultural community it once was that offered Spanish-language classes numerous after-school enrichment opportunities and superb child care The language classes connected Petaluma’s sizable Spanish-speaking population and non-Spanish speakers, Ward said. State data from 2023-24 showed about a quarter of the school was English learners One grandparent and district educator said that over the past few years the district failed to provide adequate bilingual and support resources to the elementary school despite it having the second-highest rate of English learners in the district points to a bevy of “educational options” now available to parents: charters “which has impacted enrollment in traditional public schools,” Deputy Superintendent Tony Hua wrote in an email He added that parents who left Valley Vista said they left not because they disliked the school “but rather (due to) something that drew them to a different campus.” The merger which is expected to be completed in time the upcoming school year is considered a win-win by district leaders who note that the west side’s 70-year-old Valley Vista is a full-sized campus with declining enrollment while Live Oak is a popular school in need of a campus — at least one better than its current rented facilities at the Petaluma Fairgrounds But they say the merging of the two school communities — for one thing and Valley Vista is not — has led to culture clash discord and bad feelings which the district made worse when district officials first floated the idea of a “Waldorf inspired” school at Valley Vista during what parents described as a poorly led meeting district leaders spoke for “the first 48 minutes,” said former PTA president Ward leaving little time for parents’ questions or concerns grandmother to Valley Vista students and vice president of Petaluma’s largest teachers union ‘Waldorf Inspired,’ on the slide that stayed on the screen for the majority of the two-hour meeting exemplified the reality that neither (Superintendent Matthew Harris) nor the other speakers had any idea of what that might look like,“ she wrote in a five-page letter to the district saying the merging into a single Waldorf school felt like a “done deal” back in May Parents said Harris announced his forthcoming leave of absence soon after that further elevating their concerns and prompting more departures “I feel the district superintendent and the assistant superintendent of ed services (now deputy superintendent) in particular have missed several opportunities to offer parents meaningful and concrete examples of what Waldorf is and isn’t so as to allow families to make a truly informed decision about next year,” O’Connor wrote Though district leaders intended the meeting to be “an informational session that parents were eager for more time to ask questions and share their concerns,” Hua wrote and provided as many answers as we could at the time we went over our allotted time for the evening to answer as many questions as possible.” and “to remedy this” the district sent a recap He would not name the school officials who attended and organized the meeting both schools joined in a “collaborative” process to provide continuous engagement opportunities via a series of meetings If those trends hold, statewide enrollment is projected to continue to decline by 10% over the next 10 years, according the Department of Finance In attempts to boost enrollment at Valley Vista Hua said the school has tried “multiple strategies.” It hosted “flexible tour hours,” actively promoted the school on social media and allowed for early transitional kindergarten enrollment sooner than the state’s set date Not only is it “one of our most beautiful campuses,” the school hosts a Lego lab has a demographic that mirrors Petaluma’s overall and has a “passionate and experienced staff,” he said many parents felt it was finally time to transfer out of Valley Vista — though they worried about the students left behind whose parents are largely working-class and Spanish-speaking president of Valley Vista’s English Learner Advisory Committee said that while the initial May meeting “scared” the larger community she and other Spanish-speaking parents took it upon themselves to learn more about the programs offered at a Waldorf-style school through tours the 35 families she represents support the transition She said that over the past year school and district staff have been helpful in informing her and the other parents she represents about the proposed changes “It’s an excellent opportunity that will be available to us Latino parents to be able to access this type of education for free,” Vazquez said noting that in years past Waldorf-style education was typically offered only at private schools Waldorf’s teaching style based on a child’s development might benefit the school’s bilingual families more many of whom have struggled in a more traditional school setting said the school prioritizes diverse belonging and that over the past few months she has seen buy-in from the most trusted Spanish-speaking leaders at Valley Vista Teachers who plan to teach at the newly merged school — which doesn’t have a name yet 17 — are undergoing more training to better serve multilingual learners Hiring is expected to begin in the next few months and the new school is expected to open for the 2025-26 school year Parents have given different reasons for leaving Valley Vista ahead of the merger transferred her daughter out not because she didn’t want to continue there but ”because of the ease of having the group of parents who were giving (help) to one another,” she said has been friends with the same group since kindergarten and their parents coordinate activities for their children Machuca chose to “not break the bond” and left with them “I’m pouring my heart into a bucket with a hole in it and now somebody’s got a baseball bat she said she is frustrated with school and district leadership’s lack of transparency “Valley Vista is not a stable school right now The teachers are distressed about what the future holds,” wrote parent Siobahn Haslam in a letter to the district this school year said she knows of eight families who left in recent months and families are forced to transfer immediately when a spot is made available at another district school In Haslam’s plea she hoped the district would save Valley Vista students spots at district schools or ensure priority enrollment next year Ward and O’Connor questioned whether the district has followed the legal and recommended procedures during this merger District officials did not respond to questions on whether they’ve followed through on state guidance which recommends a community engagement process and an equity impact assessment “If the school and district had been more honest about what was going to happen it would have been a very different start to the school year,” Ward said The pain felt at Valley Vista is not lost on Live Oak parents It’s a collaborative and distributive endeavor,” said Walter “And I imagine that maybe Valley Vista doesn’t feel that as much.” Acting Superintendent Esmeralda Mondragón issued a district-wide statement with updates on the merger that spoke to broader changes in public education “While we see around the nation districts needing to make heartbreaking decisions to close schools we are grateful Petaluma City Schools has been able to leverage collaborative partnerships and our community’s unwavering spirit of innovation to keep schools open and serving our primary mission of delivering a high-quality and inclusive education to all student scholars,” she wrote You can reach Staff Writer Jennifer Sawhney at 707-521-5346 or jennifer.sawhney@pressdemocrat.com Harlingen city leaders announced plans to hire a consulting firm to help them redevelop Valle Vista Mall The mall has been plagued by issues in the past Harlingen city leaders made the decision Tuesday with members of the city economic development corporation RELATED STORY: Harlingen mall reopens following water bill issues The legal consulting firm will look into any legal challenges they could face with redesign City commissioners and the EDC also want to work together to find private investors to help make the redevelopment project a possibility CEO of the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation over the years it's fallen into a disarray similar to what other malls throughout the country have experienced,” Campos said READ ALSO: Businesses at Valle Vista Mall in Harlingen left in the dark Once the consulting firm presents their findings princesses and pirates and costumed characters of all sorts are invited to free Halloween events at three Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District facilities this month Valley-Wide will kick off the Halloween season at the annual Block Party from 4 to 8:30 p.m The event includes a costume contest for children 12 and younger The annual Trunk or Treat event at Winchester-Domenigoni Park The final event will be the annual Halloween Spooktacular at Rancho Bella Vista Community Center A safe and fun alternative to trick or treating the center will be filled with chills and thrills with games call 951-654-1505 or visit gorecreation.org The Valley News is made up of local residents dedicated to keeping our communities up-to-date with local issues Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative The Monsoon are headed back to Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Surprise Valley Vista will be playing for a state championship 5 Phoenix Pinnacle 68-45 in the girls high school basketball semifinals of the Arizona Interscholastic Association Open Division on Tuesday night at Phoenix Mountain Pointe 2 Millennium in Saturday's championship game at 5 p.m. The Tigers defeated Desert Vista Tuesday to advance It was a wire-to-wire victory that saw the Monsoon leading by as much as 26 points “Everything we put in the last couple months has now shown up,” Valley Vista coach Brooklynn Hinkens said they want to play with each other and see each other succeed I can’t say that about every team I’ve coached at Valley Hinkens took over for Rachel Matakas after she retired after developing the Monsoon into a powerhouse by winning four consecutive state titles from 2020 to 2023 which tied the AIA state record for large-school classifications someone she still talks to on a regular basis “Valley Vista has a legacy of winning,” Hinkens said “She taught me certain things how to build a program and keep a program this group wants to create their own legacy Junior guard Tysyn Johnson is one of those trying to create her own legacy as she scored 17 points – leading all players – and had six rebounds She shot 3-of-5 from three-point and helped push the pace for the up-tempo Monsoon With Hinkens instructing her team to get up and down the court to try to tire out the big post players from Pinnacle Johnson was like a bottle rocket every time she touched the ball More high school sports news: The Arizona Republic's final Super 10 high school boys soccer rankings we did say throw the first punch,” Johnson said Also coming up big was the play of freshman center Emma Bremer who had 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting and grabbing four rebounds with two assists Bremer is only a few months into her high school career but is already garnering the respect of her veteran teammates “She did amazing,” said senior forward Jada Wilson “I’m so proud of her for how far she’s came She became so much better throughout the season.” Wilson was on the 2023 team that won the 6A title where the Monsoon were knocked out by the eventual state champions one of the state’s best programs finally gets to prove itself in the highest division of basketball in Arizona knowing that we haven’t been there since my sophomore year,” Wilson said We’re here to prove we’re not just no 6A team We’re here for an Open Division Championship.” Millennium hangs on in OT thriller against Desert VistaAfter jumping out to a 33-19 halftime lead 2 Goodyear Millennium was going to coast into the Open final Then Phoenix Desert Vista came charging back in the second half outscoring Millennium 14-5 in the third quarter and 12-7 in the fourth quarter to tie the game in the final seconds but it was Millennium star senior Destiny "Ky'She" Lunan who closed the game out — just like she did last week against Phoenix Xavier Prep Lunan scored 16 points and had six rebounds and four assists Senior Dashia Richardson led all scorers with 17 points even while dealing with a sore hip and head after a hard foul in the second quarter It's the second time that Millennium has advanced to the Open title game under coach Danny Soliman after making it in the first year of the new playoff format in 2023 "Just thankful to have another couple days with this group and have a chance to play in the last game of the season," Soliman Logan Stanley is a sports reporter with The Arizona Republic who primarily focuses on high school, ASU and Olympic sports. To suggest ideas for human-interest stories and other news, reach out to Stanley at logan.stanley@gannett.com or 707-293-7650. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @LSscribe The Harlingen Police Department is investigating after a body was found in a vehicle at the parking lot of Valle Vista Mall The body was discovered Tuesday at around 10:30 a.m A news release from the Harlingen Police Department identified the body as that of a 51-year-old man His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin The circumstances around the victim's death are unknown Location: Val Vista Drive and Germann Road in Gilbert Description: A development dubbed The Gilmore is set to bring retail and housing on a 35-acre lot of land along the northwest corner of Val Vista Drive and Germann Road near Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and is poised to break ground in late April 2025 The $200 million development will include 197,000 square feet of new commercial development The grocery chain Safeway will anchor the project fitness and wellness companies at The Gilmore More restaurants are under lease negotiations according to Jake Heims with Thompson Thrift Development a pet grooming business and a nail salon are also on the list of businesses poised to open at The Gilmore four-story hotel is also proposed at the development History of the site: The town council approved a rezoning request to change nearly 8 acres of the property from commercial to residential for the project in 2022 the site has sat as a vacant parcel of agricultural land The retail portion of the project will begin construction in April opening sometime between late 2026 and early 2027 The multifamily phase is set to go vertical in August or September with the first residents to move in early 2027 Like this story? Get more East Valley news straight into your email inbox by signing up for our free weekly East Valley Newsletter Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek and can be reached at maritza.dominguez@arizonarepublic.com or 480-271-0646. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @maritzacdom Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor president of the Valle Vista management association her two adult children and a fourth person lived in the house A welfare check at a Santa Rosa home Wednesday uncovered a grim scene: four family members dead with gunshot wounds shocking the normally quiet Valle Vista senior community a 28-year-old man and two 67-year-olds — a man and a woman Police said their relationships will be confirmed after the Sonoma County Coroner’s Bureau completes autopsies and notifies next of kin later this week Three of the victims appeared to have lived in the residence The Santa Rosa Police Department received a call just before 2 p.m Wednesday from a man concerned about his romantic partner a resident of the home in the 200 block of Monarch Court He told police he hadn’t been able to reach them since Sunday evening Officers arrived at the three-bedroom home around 3 p.m. and, after receiving no response at the door, entered through a window all with “significant gunshot wounds,” in different parts of the house part of the 269-unit Valle Vista senior subdivision her two adult children and a fourth person The family moved in more than a decade ago to care for the children’s grandmother Squaglia described them as living a “quiet life,” adding that the mother received special permission to have her disabled children live with her said the family had been a familiar presence in the neighborhood over the years She came home Wednesday to find the area overrun with police cars adding that she mostly saw them in passing said she occasionally exchanged pleasantries with the mother while taking out the trash or receiving misdelivered packages She believed the family had a dog but was surprised by the number of pets recovered from the home Neighbors said they noticed the family’s trash wasn’t out Monday night Police said a semi-automatic handgun was found near one of the victims but the weapon was not properly registered Investigators are working to determine its ownership and how it came to be in the home police in Santa Rosa and San Jose served a search warrant at a San Jose residence linked to one of the individuals found in the home Officers spoke with a roommate at the property and searched the home Authorities are treating the case as a homicide but have yet to determine when the shooting occurred “We are investigating all possibilities and cannot draw conclusions this early in the investigation,” said Sgt The discovery has unsettled the Valle Vista community a typically quiet neighborhood of mostly older adult residents sometimes you get this false sense of security that these types of things don't happen here,” she said “It's just another shock of reality of the world that we live in today Squaglia said the management association does not plan to increase security measures She noted that the community’s emergency preparedness group is ready to “rally around anyone who is severely affected.” The home also housed five pets: two Chihuahuas Sonoma County Animal Services removed the animals Wednesday All of the pets were in good health and easy to handle though they were understandably scared by the crowd in their home The animals are currently being held until the Coroner’s Bureau notifies next of kin Family members will have 10 days to decide whether to keep the animals or surrender them for adoption In contrast, Santa Rosa recorded 10 homicides in 2023, 12 in 2022 and six in 2021. Police have attributed the recent decline to increased reliance on data and community input, as well as efforts to remove firearms from residents prohibited from owning them. In 2024, police seized 390 firearms, compared to 259 in 2023. You can reach Staff Writer Madison Smalstig at madison.smalstig@pressdemocrat.com. On X (Twitter) @madi.smals. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. ‘It’s just another shock of reality of the world that we live in today I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A California senior citizen community has been rocked after four people were found dead in a “multi-victim homocide” at one of its properties The four victims, who had all been shot, were identified Thursday as a 33-year-old woman, a 28-year-old man, and another man and woman who were both 67, according to a statement from the Santa Rosa Police Department Police have yet to disclose their names or relationship to one another The bodies were discovered at a home after Santa Rosa officials received a concerned call from the boyfriend of one of the occupants Wednesday afternoon requesting a welfare check He told police he had not heard from his girlfriend police forced their way into the home through a window all four are believed to be family members and were found in different rooms of a home on Monarch Court part of the Valle Vista senior subdivision They were all pronounced deceased at the scene Local outlet The Press Democrat reported that the victims are presumed to be a mother, her two adult children and a fourth person. Valle Vista Management Association President Karen Squaglia described them as living a “quiet life,” adding that the mother received special permission to have her disabled children live with her, according to the outlet. Police confirmed to The Independent that they were waiting for a formal identification to be made following autopsies by the coroner Friday. Five unharmed pets were also recovered from inside the crime scene by Sonoma County Animal Services Wednesday, including two Chihuahuas, a rat terrier, and two cats. Neighbors told The Press Democrat that the trash hadn’t been taken out on Monday night – raising suspicions. Sgt. Brandon Matthies told the outlet: “Living in a senior community, sometimes you get this false sense of security that these types of things don’t happen here.” “It’s just another shock of reality of the world that we live in today. Nobody is exempt”, Matthies added. Detectives from the SRPD Violent Crime Team said they searched a residence connected to one of the occupants in Buena Crest Court, San Jose. The Santa Rosa Police statement added: “The motive and circumstances of the shooting are currently under investigation by the SRPD Violent Crimes Team. We still do not believe there is any threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the SRPD Violent Crime Team at 707-543-3590.” The Independent contacted the Santa Rosa Police Department for further information as well as the Valle Vista management association for comment. 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A homicide investigation was underway Wednesday after four people were found dead inside a home along Monarch Court near Occidental Road in west Santa Rosa Chris Mahurin said the bodies were discovered around 3 p.m The discovery inside the three-bedroom manufactured home in the 200 block of Monarch Court marks the city’s first homicides of 2025 Mahurin said police were called by a relative of a resident who asked for the check because they’d been unable to reach the person for several days a quiet neighborhood with mostly older adult residents it is a “senior subdivision” with 269 lots It is north of Highway 12 and west of Brittain Lane in west Santa Rosa Police forcibly entered the house when no one answered the door He added that once they were inside they “found four adults dead in different parts of the home.” Also in the home were two dogs and two cats which were removed by animal control officers Detectives were still in the home Wednesday evening and officials said the investigation was expected to continue late into the night Specifics about the four people who were found — such as age sex or whether they were related — were not released as officials were still trying to identify them Police scanner reports initially said there had been a shooting at the residence but Mahurin said he could not say how the victims were killed Patricia Seffens who was also at the scene said authorities “do not think there is any threat to public safety We will update the public when more information becomes available.” The home sits on a lengthy street that dead ends all of which were cordoned off by yellow security tape Authorities said residents would be allowed to access those properties via police escort Valle Vista resident Bill Doyle described the park as a subdivision with homeowners He said most homes are occupied by one or two elderly residents and it’s unusual for there to be four people in a unit Neighbors who gathered along the street to watch the investigation Wednesday said they did not know the people in the home They said police activity in the community is unusual and described Valle Vista as typically quiet and peaceful Staff writer Colin Atagi contributed to this story Contact Staff Writer Anna Armstrong at 707-521-5255 or anna.armstrong@pressdemocrat.com AZ — Two adults and a child are dead after a crash involving a stolen truck Monday morning in Mesa That same truck was later involved in a crash in Mesa near Val Vista Drive and Southern Avenue the truck was traveling northbound on Val Vista Drive when it drove left of the center and crashed head-on with a Nissan Armada He has been identified by police as 29-year-old Damarya Zyberi The driver of the Nissan Armada also died at the scene He is identified as 42-year-old Troy Garlock Two children were in the back seat during the time of the crash They were both taken to a hospital where one of them Police say a 6-year-old girl remains hospitalized The driver of the third vehicle involved received minor injuries and did not need medical treatment Investigators believe speed was a factor in the crash provided the following statement to ABC15: “Troy was an amazing dedicated father and step father. He just went and saw some of [the] kids in Utah and watched their sports Building ninja warrior courses for them in their backyard bought a horse and some chickens/goats and poured the concrete to start building their dream home She was a fantastic little dancer and so much energy.” If you would like to donate to the Garlock Family, click here One of the most astonishing views in the Hudson Valley is free to access and open to the public.. but many local hikers refuse to believe it's the real deal There might not be such a thing as the "best" view in New York, but there are several local options that could easily take the top prize (and some you can even drive to) The overlook in question is in Dutchess County NY on one of the most popular hikes in the entire state : Mt not only do residents love to make the steep hike The debate was started by a post in a local hiking Facebook group "View of the NYC skyline from the fire tower at Mount Beacon this morning" could you really see Manhattan from Beacon video shows that even iPhones can get a similar view (below) While this view is in fact possible on clear days hikers looking for a more "authentic" skyline vista without the assistance of a camera will have to look further south Check out the view from Bear Mountain (no hike needed) and others below Can you believe it?\nRead More There might not be such a thing as the "best" view in New York, but there are several local options that could easily take the top prize (and some you can even drive to) The people were two former spouses and their two biological children Authorities have identified the four family members found dead with gunshot wounds last week in a Santa Rosa home marking the city’s first homicides of the year The Sonoma County Coroner’s Bureau identified the deceased as Clive Guth Santa Rosa police officers discovered the bodies Wednesday during a welfare check at a home in the 200 block of Monarch Court The request for the check came from a man who had been unable to contact his partner All four had suffered “significant” gunshot wounds and were found throughout the three-bedroom house in the Valle Vista senior subdivision unregistered and found near one of the deceased The family had lived in the home for at least a decade originally moving in to care for Donna Guth’s mother Valle Vista management association President Karen Squaglia noted that Donna Guth had received special permission for her two adult children Several neighbors told The Press Democrat they had seen the mother and her two adult children regularly at the home in recent days While police have stated that three of the individuals appeared to have lived at the house the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear Santa Rosa police’s violent crimes investigation team is actively pursuing leads to determine the motive The cause and manner of death are under investigation by the coroner’s bureau spokesperson Deputy Rob Dillion said Tuesday Authorities encourage anyone with information to call the violent crimes investigation tipline at 707-543-3590 You can reach Staff Writer Madison Smalstig at madison.smalstig@pressdemocrat.com Authorities have identified four people who were found dead in a Santa Rosa mobile home last week as a once married couple and their adult children Santa Rosa police announced Tuesday that the Sonoma County coroner has identified the deceased as 67-year-old Clive Guth their 33-year-old daughter Raena Guth and 28-year-old son Cameron Guth Police said Clive and Donna Guth were formerly married All four were found dead Wednesday afternoon while officers performed a welfare check at a home on the 200 block of Monarch Court Police were called to the home after a boyfriend of one of the occupants said he had not heard from his partner after a couple of days See here for the full story from CBS San Francisco. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective HEMET – The Hemet Heritage Foundation and Hemet Museum are excited to host a special presentation titled “Classic Photos of Hemet San Jacinto Valley from the Clarence Swift Collection – Part 2.” The event will be held on Monday and complimentary refreshments will be served Dave Sisk will showcase historic photographs from early San Jacinto many of which come from the extensive Clarence Swift Collection and a smaller portion from the Hemet Museum’s archives offer a rare glimpse into the valley’s past The Hemet Heritage Foundation and the Hemet Museum extend their gratitude to Ed Bush and Memorial Funeral Services for generously offering their facility for monthly meetings held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m Admission is free, but donations to support the Hemet Museum’s mission are welcome. Visit www.thehemetmuseum.org or mail contributions to Hemet Heritage Foundation call 951-929-4409 or visit the museum Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m at the historic Santa Fe Depot in downtown Hemet Print A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported Saturday afternoon at 4:59 p.m The earthquake occurred 11 miles from Hemet 13 miles from San Jacinto and 15 miles from French Valley there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby An average of 234 earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in California and Nevada according to a recent three-year data sample The earthquake occurred at a depth of 2.9 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS Even if you didn’t feel this small earthquake, you never know when the Big One is going to strike. Ready yourself by following our five-step earthquake preparedness guide and building your own emergency kit This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you’re interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions. Quakebot is a software application developed by the Los Angeles Times to report the latest earthquakes as fast as possible. It is maintained by The Times’ Data and Graphics Department. Learn more by reading our list of frequently asked questions. California World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map A man's body was found inside a burning home early Sunday morning in Valle Vista.VALLE VISTA (KABC) -- A man's body was found inside a burning home early Sunday morning in Valle Vista Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department responded to the home in the 24700 block of Howard Drive just after 2:30 a.m Investigators later determined the body had been there prior to the fire and said there were no obvious signs of foul play The man's identity was not immediately released and the cause of the fire is currently unknown The county coroner's office has since taken over the investigation AZ — Two people were found inside a home near Val Vista Drive and Ray Road Sunday night Gilbert police say this is believed to be an “isolated incident with no threat to the public.” Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Brooke Lundy She was found dead inside the home with a gunshot wound was found dead inside with a self-inflicted gunshot wound detectives found the two were in a relationship Details of what led to the shooting are under investigation Print A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported Wednesday evening at 8:26 p.m The earthquake occurred one mile from Hemet The quake occurred at a depth of 1.9 miles there have been two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS