Fitness

Built to Lift:

How PHP Powers Community with Heart Article by Hannah Cole | Photography by Nathan Box February tends to shine the spotlight on love stories — and we’re all for it. There’s something beautiful about honoring romance, relationships, and sweet traditions. But here in Temecula, we also know love wears many faces. It’s not always wrapped in ribbons or roses. Sometimes, it shows up in sweat. In support. In small, steady acts of care that ripple far beyond the moment. Sometimes, love looks like...

Food + Beverage

Nacho Average

Game Day Snack Article by Hannah Cole When it comes to game day eats, nachos always make the starting lineup. But TV host, food expert, and entertaining guru Brandi Milloy is taking this classic crowd-pleaser into MVP territory with her Sweet Potato Nachos — a sheet pan twist packed with bold flavor, crispy texture, and fully customizable toppings. Instead of chips, Brandi uses roasted sweet potato rounds as the base — golden on the edges, tender in the middle, and just the right amount of...

Food + Beverage

Sundays at Havana Kitchen in Old Town Temecula

Where words are shared, mugs are full, and mornings feel like home. Article by Desiree Allen | Photography by Alex Tapia There’s something undeniably comforting about the way Havana Kitchen wakes up with the town. The soft shuffle of chairs, the scent of espresso in the air, sunlight spilling across familiar tables like a warm invitation. It's where meetings turn into friendships, and morning walks end with warm croissants and café con leche. It’s a hub for small moments that matter: a...

Food + Beverage

Beyond the View

Where MICHELIN-level mastery meets coastal ease. Article by Ava Sarnowski | Photography by Shawna Sarnowski Golden light filters through the tall windows of the Grande Colonial La Jolla, where soft sea breezes hint that you’re just steps from the Pacific. Here, at NINE‑TEN Restaurant & Bar, elevated California cuisine meets coastal ease — the perfect merging of farm‑to‑table rigor and indulgent style. Led by acclaimed Jason Knibb and pastry virtuoso Jose Alonzo III, NINE‑TEN has earned...

Food + Beverage

Raise a Glass

Stylish Sips to Ring in the New Year Article by Desiree Allen There’s something undeniably electric about New Year’s Eve. The countdown, the sparkle, the sense of standing right between reflection and reinvention. It’s the night for metallics, meaningful toasts, and cocktails that deserve the spotlight. Across the Temecula Valley, candles glow in quiet corners, laughter drifts between rooms, and time seems to soften its pace. The new year waits — not far off, but resting just beyond the edge...

Fitness

HOTWORX Temecula

Infrared workouts, mindful recovery and stylish wellness in Temecula’s hottest new destination. Article by Hannah Cole | Photography by Alex Tapia As the calendar page turns and your wellness goals begin to stir, a different kind of heat ignites in Temecula: the electric, infrared glow of HOTWORX Temecula. Tucked into the region’s lifestyle rhythm, this studio fuses cutting‑edge exercise, detox‑driven recovery, and a space that feels as stylish as it is serious. Step inside and you’ll find...

Event Planning + Services

A Toast to Timelessness

Meaningful and modern traditions for welcoming the new year. Article by Desiree Allen | Photography by Shawna Sarnowski As the calendar turns and the champagne chills, we find ourselves drawn to what endures: light, laughter, the quiet ritual of beginning again. The new year doesn’t shout—it sparkles. In Temecula, where heritage runs deep and hospitality is a practiced art, the table becomes more than a centerpiece—it’s a gathering place for memory. A space where vintage crystal catches...

Life + Culture

Way Out West Festival

Western Music, Local Wine, and the Spirit of Temecula at Way Out West Fest Article by Hannah Cole | Photography by Shawna Sarnowski There was a fresh energy in the air this fall as the Way Out West Fest unfolded across the scenic grounds of Old Town Ranch. Generously hosted and warmly supported by the team at the Ranch, the venue set the stage for a weekend of western music, cowboy charm, and wine country hospitality. With thoughtful updates, expanded space, and a strong sense of community...

Arts + Culture

Temecula’s Electric Light Parade

Shines with Holiday Spirit Article by Desiree Allen | Photography by Shawna Sarnowski As winter quietly settles into the Temecula Valley, the air takes on a gentle crispness and the scent of pine and cinnamon begins to drift from front porches and cozy kitchens. Holiday lights begin to twinkle from rooftops, shop windows, and tree-lined streets, slowly stitching the city together in strands of warmth and wonder. Inside homes across Temecula, seasonal boxes are pulled from garages and attics...

Arts + Culture

Temecula’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Spark That Starts the Season Photography by Shawna Sarnowski At the center of it all stands the tree. Towering and graceful, wrapped in thousands of carefully placed lights, it rises beside the Temecula Duck Pond each December — a radiant symbol of the season and a beacon for the community that gathers around it. Its presence is both simple and grand. During the day, it blends into the surrounding beauty of the park — the quiet water, the gentle slope of green, the Veterans Memorial...