Roots Harvest Festival

November 21 event at Olive Avenue Market will introduce residents to drought-tolerant landscaping, city rebates and the benefits of native plants. A beautiful garden does not have to depend on a large lawn or plants that require frequent watering.

Cosme Córdova and Eduvina pose in front of the Division 9 Gallery booth, where visitors had the opportunity to purchase commemorative souvenirs and keepsakes celebrating Riverside's Día de los Muertos Festival.

Competitive gaming is becoming another avenue for students to develop teamwork, communication and technical skills, and Moreno Valley Unified School District is preparing an event focused specifically on female participants.

The Asian American Pacific Islander Student Association will host an evening of friendly competition at the Drayson Center. The cheers of a crowd are not limited to basketball courts, football fields or traditional athletic competitions. Increasingly, students gather around video game screens to compete, encourage friends and enjoy a shared experience.

The Roadrunners defeat Peninsula High School to capture the CIF Southern Section Division 5 title, giving Loma Linda a championship moment worth celebrating. Under the stadium lights in Huntington Beach, a group of young athletes representing Loma Linda Academy delivered a performance that will become part of their school's athletic history.

The Loma Linda Branch Library on November 15 Tails and Stories program gives families an opportunity to combine reading practice with the companionship of therapy dogs. For a child learning to read, a difficult word can sometimes feel like an enormous obstacle. The letters may be familiar, but putting them together takes concentration.

The Grand Terrace school's scheduled observance connects a historic moment in American education with lessons about courage, inclusion and the importance of treating others with dignity. A walk to school is an ordinary part of childhood for many families. Students carry backpacks, greet classmates and make their way toward classrooms where another day of learning awaits.

President Debbie Earle receiving toys from Paragon Tattoo. To her left is owner Julius Vargas and her right is Cheyenne. Paragon Tattoo is now located at 13373 Perris Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951-601-1200)

Festive University of Redlands Homecoming celebration, with alumni, students, and families gathered on campus wearing maroon Bulldogs apparel. A bulldog mascot greets attendees while cheerleaders and a marching band perform near decorated tents and balloons, with university buildings and mountains in the background.

The City of Redlands will host Plane-or-Treat at Redlands Municipal Airport on October 25, featuring trick-or-treating, entertainment and family activities. An AI-generated illustration

Moreno Valley Unified School District is continuing its parent education efforts with an October workshop focused on social-emotional learning, positive behavior and bullying prevention.

Moreno Valley is preparing to celebrate one of Mexico's most meaningful cultural traditions with an evening dedicated to remembrance, family and community.