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Officials celebrate dedication of the Menifee Justice Center
A large crowd attended Friday's dedication ceremony at the new courthouse. (Photos by Kaylee Faucher) State, regional and local dignitaries joined Menifee residents Friday in the dedication of the Menifee Justice Center in Menifee Town Center. The Riverside County facility, which opened last month, includes nine courtrooms that will handle...
City Council gives city manager salary increase to $322,358
The Menifee City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a contract amendment for city manager Armando Villa, extending the agreement through 2029 and increasing his annual base salary to $322,358. This represents the fourth contract extension for Villa, who came to the City of Menifee in December 2017, starting with a...
City Council forms committees for veterans, amphitheater
Construction is underway in the Central Park amphitheater, with opening slated for summer 2025. (Staff photo) Two committees were formed by approval of the Menifee City Council this week. Responding to a request from Mayor Pro Tem Dean Deines, the council unanimously approved the formation of a Veterans Advisory Committee....
City Council approves expansion to Villagio Apartments
An expansion of the Villagio Apartments on Encanto Drive was approved Wednesday by the Menifee City Council. The project adds 24 units to the complex, which already has two two-story buildings. The two-story addition will be built on a .82-acre parcel between the back of the complex and a wall separating it from the 215 Freeway.
Amy Frahn recognized as Menifee's Citizen of the Month
Longtime Menifee resident and community volunteer Amy Frahn was honored Wednesday by the City Council as Citizen of the Month. Frahn is perhaps most recognizable in the community as the director of the Challengers baseball program for special needs youth and adults. Sensing a need for such a program 14 years ago, Frahn has joined other adults in mentoring special needs players of all ages who love the game.
Inland community colleges ranked among state’s best
The Inland Empire is home to eight of the best community colleges in California, according to a personal financial website. Moreno Valley College (3), Norco College (7), Riverside City College (16), Chaffey College (30), College of the Desert (37), Barstow Community College (56), San Bernardino Valley College (61), and Victor Valley College (76) are among the state’s best two-year academic institutions, WalletHub.com has concluded.
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