Vanguard Outdoor Art Expo

A city is often judged by what residents experience every day: the condition of its streets, the reliability of public services, the availability of recreational programs and the ease of obtaining information from local government. Behind those everyday experiences are departments and employees whose work rarely attracts national attention.

Athlete of the Week Zachary Scott Perez, Senior at John W. North High School, is recognized as Athlete of the Week for his dedication and accomplishments as a student athlete.

Running shoes, colorful clothing and a willingness to have fun will take center stage in Moreno Valley on Saturday, November 14, when the city hosts its 2026 Fun Color Run at the Civic Center Amphitheater. Residents will have a chance to experience an event where the goal is not necessarily to finish first, but to participate, laugh and cross the finish line with a colorful memory of their community.

For veterans returning to civilian life, completing military service is often the beginning of another demanding transition. Finding employment, translating military experience into civilian qualifications and navigating available benefits can require considerable time and assistance. Even veterans with extensive leadership and technical skills may encounter difficulties identifying opportunities that match their experience.

Photo caption: The CARE Project’s Vice President, Diana Jaurigue, with President & Founder Carrie Madrid, who is wearing the LympheDIVAS compression sleeve on her left arm. Donated compression garments help manage swelling and are essential to daily care for many breast cancer survivors.

Senator Cervantes presented the funding to City officials during a check presentation at Morrison Park earlier today.

For elementary school students, the opportunity to represent their school in a sporting event can become one of the most memorable experiences of the academic year. The excitement of preparing with classmates, stepping onto a field and hearing encouragement from teachers and family members can give children a sense of belonging that extends beyond the classroom.

The city's Office of Emergency Management has scheduled a sandbag filling event for Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to the city's emergency management website, participants may obtain up to 25 free sandbag.

When electricity fails, cellular networks become overloaded or ordinary communications systems are disrupted, the ability to exchange information can become one of the most important resources available during an emergency. Moreno Valley is preparing residents to better understand an alternative form of communication through an amateur radio training course scheduled for November 6 and 7.

A decision affecting the future of educational options in Moreno Valley is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, when the Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education considers a charter school petition involving Options for Youth – Moreno Valley.

The Moreno Valley Public Library provides educational programs and learning opportunities for children and families, including activities that encourage exploration and discovery. A public library can be the place where a child discovers a favorite book, but it can also be where that child begins to understand how a machine works, why a scientific experiment produces a particular result or how a simple idea can become an invention.

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) has once again partnered with ALDI for their annual volunteer event, where team members packed over 1,300 food boxes with various shelf-stable items to be distributed for disaster relief as needed.