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A Brief History of Anza’s Community Centers A Brief History of Anza’s Community Centers A Brief History of Anza’s Community Centers
A Brief History of Anza’s Community Centers

Around 1912 when the Anza Thimble Club was...

by Nancy Yarrow-August 20, 2025

KOYT Radio 97.1FM celebrates 10 years on air KOYT Radio 97.1FM celebrates 10 years on air KOYT Radio 97.1FM celebrates 10 years on air
KOYT Radio 97.1FM celebrates 10 years on air

On Saturday, August 2, Anza’s local radio...

by Art Gomez-August 20, 2025

The Americans: Rodent Damage The Americans: Rodent Damage The Americans: Rodent Damage
The Americans: Rodent Damage

By the dark of the moon on the tenth of June,...

by Mike Machado-August 19, 2025

Opinion - He has trouble completing a thought Opinion - He has trouble completing a thought Opinion - He has trouble completing a thought
Opinion - He has trouble completing a thought

The following article by Guardian staff writer...

by Silence Dogood-August 19, 2025

Community Hall Event Round-Up Community Hall Event Round-Up Community Hall Event Round-Up
Community Hall Event Round-Up

ONGOING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY HALL!

by Community Hall-August 19, 2025

Cahuilla Fire & wildfire preparedness Cahuilla Fire & wildfire preparedness Cahuilla Fire & wildfire preparedness
Cahuilla Fire & wildfire preparedness

A brush fire that broke out earlier this week...

by Art Gomez-June 17, 2025

Anza Electric Cooperative presents annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan Anza Electric Cooperative presents annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan Anza Electric Cooperative presents annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Anza Electric Cooperative presents annual...

A Town Hall meeting was held at the Anza...

by Andrea T. Smith-June 3, 2025

Opinion - In Defense of Education, Museums, Libraries, History. Part 2 Opinion - In Defense of Education, Museums, Libraries, History. Part 2 Opinion - In Defense of Education, Museums, Libraries, History. Part 2
Opinion - In Defense of Education, Museums,...

Could Christopher Columbus be a Jewish...

by An Old Warrant Officer-May 19, 2025

Anza Scholarship Fund starts Annual Donation Drive Anza Scholarship Fund starts Annual Donation Drive Anza Scholarship Fund starts Annual Donation Drive
Anza Scholarship Fund starts Annual Donation Drive

Since the inception of the Anza Scholarship...

by News and Notes-May 19, 2025

Assemblymembers Jeff Gonzalez and Greg Wallis Introduce Tristin’s Bill to Investigate Safety Risks on HWY 74 Assemblymembers Jeff Gonzalez and Greg Wallis Introduce Tristin’s Bill to Investigate Safety Risks on HWY 74 Assemblymembers Jeff Gonzalez and Greg Wallis Introduce Tristin’s Bill to Investigate Safety Risks on HWY 74
Assemblymembers Jeff Gonzalez and Greg Wallis...

Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez (R-Indio) and...

by Andrea-May 6, 2025

Brian Contino named Riverside County Code Enforcement Director Brian Contino named Riverside County Code Enforcement Director Brian Contino named Riverside County Code Enforcement Director
Brian Contino named Riverside County Code...

Brian Contino named Riverside County Code...

by News and Notes-April 15, 2025

Point of Interest: Little Red Schoolhouse Point of Interest: Little Red Schoolhouse Point of Interest: Little Red Schoolhouse
Point of Interest: Little Red Schoolhouse

Compiled by Art Gomez

by Art Gomez-April 15, 2025

ANZA WEATHER
Breaking News:
story KOYT Radio 97.1FM celebrates 10 years on air story Tue Jan 6th, 2026 story Tue Nov 18th, 2025 story A Brief History of Anza’s Community Centers story The Americans: Rodent Damage story Opinion - He has trouble completing a thought story Community Hall Event Round-Up story Cahuilla Fire & wildfire preparedness story Tue Jun 17th, 2025 story Tue Jun 3rd, 2025 story Anza Electric Cooperative presents annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan story Tue May 20th, 2025 story Opinion - In Defense of Education, Museums, Libraries, History. Part 2 story Anza Scholarship Fund starts Annual Donation Drive story Assemblymembers Jeff Gonzalez and Greg Wallis Introduce Tristin’s Bill to Investigate Safety Risks on HWY 74 story Tue May 6th, 2025 story Tue Apr 15th, 2025 story Brian Contino named Riverside County Code Enforcement Director story Point of Interest: Little Red Schoolhouse story Veronica Osuna story Virginia Edwards story Aguanga nonprofit to host Ethnobotany with a Native American Perspective story The 2nd annual Anza Rock, Gem and Mineral show Coming April 25th-27th story Howard Berkowitz “The Duck Savior” continues to advocate for waterfowl preservation through public education and The Duck Sanctuary story The Golden Girls Judge Aguanga’s got Talent! story HCJ_Tue_Mar 4th, 2025 story HCJ_Tue_Mar 18th, 2025 story Congressional Districts & Primary Election Results story Riverside County Board of Supervisors Appoints New Health Officer story Board of Supervisors appoints director for Animal Services Department story The Americans: Power Outage December 12 & 13 Part III story The DeepSeek Controversy story AI tool GeoSpy analyzes images and identifies locations in seconds story HCJ_Tue_Feb 18th, 2025 story Audiowild Studios – A Haven for Music in the Mountains (Revisited) story HCJ_Tue_Feb 4th, 2025 story Your location or browsing habits could lead to price increases when buying online story Insurance company accused of using secret software to illegally collect and sell location data on millions of Americans story Jose Medina Sworn in as Riverside County First District Supervisor story January is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month story The Americans: Power Outage Dec 12 and 13 Part II story Opinion - What Would Joe do? story Olivet University Loses License, Vows to Remain Open story HCJ_Tue Jan 21st, 2025 story The Americans: Power Outage Dec 12 and 13 story County seeking public input on how taxpayer dollars are spent story Rania Odenbaugh named TLMA Agency Director story Planning Department receives 76 applications from developers with rezoning proposals story Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco - press conference on 2020 Aguanga Mass Murder story Light Up The Valley Holiday Light Decoration Contest WINNERS! story HCJ_Tue Nov 19th, 2024 story HCJ_Tue Dec 3rd, 2024 story HCJ_Tue Dec 17th, 2024 story HCJ_Tue Jan 7th, 2025 story Anza residents endure with Amazon package delivery disruptions COUNTY LAUNCHES COMMUNITY BUDGET PRIORITIES SURVEY NEW LEASE APPROVED FOR LAKE CAHUILLA VETERANS REGIONAL PARK RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN IMPROVING STUDENT HEALTH U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT NAMES RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER AMONG BEST HOSPITALS FOR MATERNITY CARE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER HOSTS OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW OFFICE SPACE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE CERTIFIES RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024, PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION RIVCOPARKS AWARDED $1.7 MILLION GRANT FOR WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIKTOK ORDERED TO CLOSE CANADA OFFICES FOLLOWING “NATIONAL SECURITY REVIEW” SCAMMER ROBS HOMEBUYERS OF LIFE SAVINGS IN $20 MILLION THEFT SPREE AI GRANNY DAISY TAKES UP SCAMMERS’ TIME SO THEY CAN’T BOTHER YOU “HILARIOUSLY INSECURE”: ANDREW TATE’S THE REAL WORLD BREACHED, 800,000 USERS AFFECTED SENATOR SEYARTO INTRODUCES BILL TO EXEMPT MILITARY RETIREMENT AND SURVIVOR BENEFITS FROM INCOME TAX HOUSE PASSES $100 MILLION IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES FOR CALIFORNIA’S 25TH DISTRICT RIVERSIDE COUNTY CHIEF DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER AND ADMINISTRATOR RECEIVE STATEWIDE RECOGNITION JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH META TAKES DOWN MORE THAN 2 MILLION ACCOUNTS IN FIGHT AGAINST PIG BUTCHERING OPINION - THE AMERICANS: 24 are all that remain story From The Heart' celebrates their last Holiday Dinner with an emotional farewell MAADARANI TAKES OVER AS ANZA POSTMASTER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW SANTA ANA RIVER BOTTOM MAINTENANCE FACILITY COUNTY WASTE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES AWARD FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY AT LANDFILL ANIMAL SERVICES NEARS GOAL OF SAVING 5,000 MORE CAT LIVES IN 2024
Anza / Aguanga
KOYT Radio 97.1FM celebrates 10 years on air KOYT Radio 97.1FM celebrates 10 years on air
August 20, 2025
A Brief History of Anza’s Community Centers A Brief History of Anza’s Community Centers
August 20, 2025
Community Hall Event Round-Up Community Hall Event Round-Up
August 19, 2025
Cahuilla Fire & wildfire preparedness Cahuilla Fire & wildfire preparedness
June 17, 2025
Anza Electric Cooperative presents annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan Anza Electric Cooperative presents annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan
June 3, 2025
Anza Scholarship Fund starts Annual Donation Drive Anza Scholarship Fund starts Annual Donation Drive
May 19, 2025
National/Tech News
The DeepSeek Controversy The DeepSeek Controversy
February 25, 2025
AI tool GeoSpy analyzes images and identifies locations in seconds AI tool GeoSpy analyzes images and identifies locations in seconds
February 25, 2025
Your location or browsing habits could lead to price increases when buying online Your location or browsing habits could lead to price increases when buying online
January 21, 2025
Insurance company accused of using secret software to illegally collect and sell location data on millions of Americans Insurance company accused of using secret software to illegally collect and...
January 21, 2025
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT NAMES RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL...
December 17, 2024
RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER HOSTS OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW OFFICE SPACE
December 17, 2024
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Calendar
Wed, Jan 28
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: ANZA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Due to “location...
Wed, Jan 28
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: WORLD FAMOUS MEN’S MEETING. Men’s Stag. Lions Gymkhana...
Wed, Jan 28
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: S.T.E.A.M. Program for Kids: Thumbprint Bees and Hive... Education
Wed, Jan 28
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: The Museum Barn The Barn has gotten part of its concrete... Education
Wed, Jan 28
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETINGS. Instructor Teresa Hoehn,...
Classifieds

TYM Tractors, Sales, Services, Parts and Repairs. T-264 3 cyl. Diesel,...

TYM Tractors, Sales, Services, Parts and Repairs. T-264 3 cyl. Diesel,...

Skilled/Journeyman

SALES ASSOCIATE in ANZA - Part Time - Work Where You Matter At Dollar...

F&B Support Staff - Under the direction of the FOH Supervisor and F&B...

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ASST STORE MGR in ANZA - Full Time - Work Where You Matter At Dollar...

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Business
Wed, Jan 28
5:00 PM-6:00 PM: ANZA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Due to “location...
Wed, Jan 28
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: WORLD FAMOUS MEN’S MEETING. Men’s Stag. Lions Gymkhana...
Civic
Education
Wed, Jan 28
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: S.T.E.A.M. Program for Kids: Thumbprint Bees and Hive... Education
Wed, Jan 28
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: The Museum Barn The Barn has gotten part of its concrete... Education
Wed, Jan 28
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETINGS. Instructor Teresa Hoehn,...
Faith & Values
Wed, Jan 28
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Sunday Living Hope Church Service ANZA COMMUNITY HALL, PO...
Wed, Jan 28
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wednesdays 7:00 pm. Open meetings....
Wed, Jan 28
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Join Pastor,...
Wed, Jan 28
10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Join Pastor Steve Leinhos for Wednesday Bible Study....
Wed, Jan 28
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, All are welcome, please come... Faith & Values
Social
Wed, Jan 28
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Monday Girl Scouts Troop Meeting ANZA COMMUNITY HALL, PO...
Wed, Jan 28
11:00 AM-3:00 PM: HAMILTON MUSEUM The Hamilton Museum is open. Admission is...
Wed, Jan 28
8:00 AM-12:00 PM: FOOD FOR THE FAITHFUL DISTRIBUTION Every last Friday of...
Wed, Jan 28
7:00 AM-1:00 PM: VENDOR FAIRE- SATURDAY Artisans and crafters can sell their...
Wed, Jan 28
7:00 AM-4:00 PM: Come for the annual tree lighting and enjoy crafts, hot...
Sports / Fitness

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TENANT PROBLEMS? FULL SERVICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. “FREE” FIRST MONTH’S...

HOUSE FOR RENT Located on Burnt Valley Rd, Minutes from HWY 371 $2,400 per...

Pets/Livestock

FREE 2 Akc Registered Male & female yorkies puppies are ready for Adoption...

Gweedo is 4 years old and weighs about 60-70 lbs. He’s had a harsh life...

Pets/Livestock

This she is so sweet and friendly! She’s well socialized and loves everybody...

Announcements
Employment
Skilled/Journeyman

SALES ASSOCIATE in ANZA - Part Time - Work Where You Matter At Dollar...

F&B Support Staff - Under the direction of the FOH Supervisor and F&B...

Skilled/Journeyman

ASST STORE MGR in ANZA - Full Time - Work Where You Matter At Dollar...

Anza Gas Service inc. is now accepting applications for delivery driver....

Seasonal Support Driver - Part Time - Seasonal Support Drivers get the best...

For Sale
Pets/Livestock

FREE 2 Akc Registered Male & female yorkies puppies are ready for Adoption...

Gweedo is 4 years old and weighs about 60-70 lbs. He’s had a harsh life...

Pets/Livestock

This she is so sweet and friendly! She’s well socialized and loves everybody...

Pets/Livestock

Pesto is somehow the last pup of his litter! This incredible boy is so...

Dave is one of the best dogs EVER!! We don't really know what breed he is -...

Real Estate: Rentals

TENANT PROBLEMS? FULL SERVICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. “FREE” FIRST MONTH’S...

HOUSE FOR RENT Located on Burnt Valley Rd, Minutes from HWY 371 $2,400 per...

Real Estate: Sales

CADILLAC RANCH REAL ESTATE Homes • Land • Ranches • Investments, Full...

HOME SMART REAL ESTATE (951) 541-4505

$545,000 - 4 bedroom stick built home on west side of Anza close to highway....

$550,000 - 2 bed 2 bathroom stick built home with a great open floorplan,...

Improved Land $425,000 - Amazing location adjacent to Anza Borrego State...

Services

BP ELECTRICAL "Quality Work at Affordable Rates" Industrial, Commercial,...

MICHAEL B. McDONALD General Engineering Contractor Excavating and grading...

THE CACTUS PATCH Landscapers - Casinos - Resorts - Patch of ground Call the...

HYDRASCOPE ENGINEERING Site design and prep; permits, grading, utilities,...

HYDRASCOPE ENGINEERING Site design and prep; permits, grading, utilities,...

Transportation

TYM Tractors, Sales, Services, Parts and Repairs. T-264 3 cyl. Diesel,...

TYM Tractors, Sales, Services, Parts and Repairs. T-264 3 cyl. Diesel,...

Automobile

Exterior color Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Interior color Black,...

Exterior color Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Interior color Black,...

ANZA GAS Services Inc
Franko Personal Care and Services
KIMBERLY BRYLSKI
Home Smart
Protect A Home - Termite and Pest Control
Anza Baptist Church
Overland Realty
ANZA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Wicker Water Well
LANIK ENTERPRISES