![Summer Flower Summer Flower](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/summer-flower.jpg)
Summer Flower: In bloom in a Temecula backyard. Photo courtesy of Larry Steager.
![Dark Skies Dark Skies](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/dark-skies.jpg)
Dark Skies: A thunderstorm on approach to the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Kim Yarger.
![Blossoming Tree Blossoming Tree](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/blossoming-tree.jpg)
Blossoming Tree: Flowers at the start of spring on this tree near Temecula's old city hall. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Wild Horses Wild Horses](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/wild-horses.jpg)
Wild Horses: Artwork near Vail Lake along Highway 79 South. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Lake Colors Lake Colors](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/lake-colors.jpg)
Lake Colors: The docks at Lake Skinner, at sunset. Photo courtesy of Rachel Petricka.
![Tree Cone Tree Cone](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/tree-cone.jpg)
Tree Cone: A Magnolia Tree Cone, from the eastern Temecula area. Photo courtesy of Bob Finley.
![Storm Clouds Storm Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/storm-clouds.jpg)
Storm Clouds: Clouds gathering at dawn for some rain. Photo courtesy of Rachel Petricka.
![Holiday Wagon Holiday Wagon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/holiday-wagon.jpg)
Holiday Wagon: Holiday decorations transform this wagon at the Diamond D ranch. Photo courtesy of D. Johnson.
![Like Snow Like Snow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/like-snow.jpg)
Like Snow: Graupel, a form of soft hail, also known as popcorn snow, accumulated along this De Luz road during a recent thunderstorm. Photo courtesy of Pete Johnson.
![Hailstorm Hailstorm](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/hailstorm.jpg)
Hailstorm: The result of hail and/or graupel along a De Luz hillside. Photo courtesy of Justin Roy.
![Grapevines Grapevines](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/grapevines.jpg)
Grapevines: Autumn grapevines have turned color against a cloudy sky. Photo courtesy of Rachel Petricka.
![Planes at Sunrise Planes at Sunrise](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/planes-at-sunrise.jpg)
Planes at Sunrise: The sun rises over French Valley Airport. Photo courtesy of Ken Hannan.
![Hot Air Balloon Hot Air Balloon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/hot-air-balloon.jpg)
Hot Air Balloon: From the inside, over the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Rachel Petricka.
![Sunrise Colors Sunrise Colors](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/sunrise-colors.jpg)
Sunrise Colors: Clouds glow at sunrise to the east over the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of David Allec.
![Fall Decor Fall Decor](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/fall-decor.jpg)
Fall Decor: Fall decorations adorn this wagon at the Double D. Ranch on Pauba Road. Photo courtesy of D. Johnson.
![Lightning Strike Lightning Strike](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/lightning-strike.jpg)
Lightning Strike: A bolt zigzags to the ground during a summer thunderstorm. Photo courtesy of Shane Gibson.
![Storm Damage Storm Damage](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/storm-damage.jpg)
Storm Damage: Winds gusting to 60-65 mph flattened fences in this Temecula neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Heather Caalim.
![Cooper's Hawk Cooper's Hawk](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/coopers-hawk.jpg)
Cooper's Hawk: Hunting in a Redhawk neighborhood. Photo courtesy of David Weeks.
![Orange Glow Orange Glow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/orange-glow.jpg)
Orange Glow: Clouds are a fiery shade at sunset. Photo courtesy of Maria Strack.
![City Sign City Sign](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/city-sign.jpg)
City Sign: A sign of the times at the Temecula City Hall. Photo courtesy of Rachel Petricka.
![Meadowview 5K Meadowview 5K](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/meadowview-5k.jpg)
Meadowview 5K: Walk, bike or run on a picturesque day in Temecula's Meadowview area. Photo courtesy of Edward Kostjal.
![Cumulonimbus Cloud Cumulonimbus Cloud](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/cumulonimbus-cloud.jpg)
Cumulonimbus Cloud: This thunderhead over the Santa Rosa Mountains led to a flash flood warning. Photo courtesy of Jim Purpura.
![Moon and Mercury Moon and Mercury](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/moon-and-mercury.jpg)
Moon and Mercury: A brilliant Mercury is to the right of the windmill, crescent moon to the left. Photo courtesy of Jim Sappington.
![Obscured Fireworks Obscured Fireworks](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/obscured-fireworks.jpg)
Obscured Fireworks: Marine stratus begins to affect viewing of the July 4th fireworks in Temecula. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Spring Sunflower Spring Sunflower](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/spring-sunflower.jpg)
Spring Sunflower: A sprout from wild birdseed meets Temecula's sunshine. Photo courtesy of Deborah Gaede.
![June Lilies June Lilies](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/june-lilies.jpg)
June Lilies: These Easter lilies bloomed a couple of months late in a Temecua backyard. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Courter.
![April Rainbow April Rainbow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/april-rainbow.jpg)
April Rainbow: This rainbow appears to touch down among some Temecula homes. Photo courtesy of John Oliphant.
![Solar Eclipse Solar Eclipse](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/solar-eclipse.jpg)
Solar Eclipse: A rare annular eclipse above Southern California. Photo courtesy of Dan Mueller.
![Don't Touch Don't Touch](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/dont-touch.jpg)
Don't Touch: Poison oak covered with dew after a rainy morning. Photo courtesy of Enya Preston.
![Morning Glory Morning Glory](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/morning-glory.jpg)
Morning Glory: Dew drops cover a morning glory flower following an April shower. Photo courtesy of Enya Preston.
![Granite Hills Granite Hills](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/granite-hills.jpg)
Granite Hills: Temecula's western hills, viewed from several miles east on Temecula Creek. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Sky Rainbow Sky Rainbow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/sky-rainbow.jpg)
Sky Rainbow: A sundog rainbow, with wispy tail, in the De Luz sky. Photo courtesy of Bruce Reid.
![Street Ice Street Ice](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/street-ice.jpg)
Street Ice: A sign drawn in the ice following hail and graupel on an early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Mimi Gomez.
![Soft Hail Soft Hail](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/soft-hail.jpg)
Soft Hail: Graupel falls on a city street in South Temecula. Photo courtesy of Deborah Gaede.
![Rugged Wildflowers Rugged Wildflowers](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/rugged-wildflowers.jpg)
Rugged Wildflowers: Wildflowers crop out from granite rock in the Southwest Hills, not far from the proposed quarry. Photo courtesy of Dave Shepard.
![Above the Clouds Above the Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/above-the-clouds.jpg)
Above the Clouds: A training flight from the French Valley Airport leads to this spectacular view. Photo courtesy of Kylie Giffin.
![Mother Ship Mother Ship](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/mother-ship.jpg)
Mother Ship: Contrails flow into a cloud formation that almost looks like an alien ship. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Stormy Sunrise Stormy Sunrise](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/stormy-sunrise.jpg)
Stormy Sunrise: Clouds gather at sunrise before an incoming storm. Photo courtesy of Rachel Petricka.
![Morning Colors Morning Colors](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/morning-colors.jpg)
Morning Colors: A winter sunrise over the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Rachel Petricka.
![Fire hydrant Fire hydrant](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/fire-hydrant.jpg)
Fire Hydrant: Firefighters wrestle with the results of a knocked over fire hydrant in a Temecula neighborhood. Photo courtesy of William Todd.
![Moon Moon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/moon.jpg)
Moon: A full moon, as seen though a Vail Ranch telescope. Photo courtesy of John Jordan.
![Ice Skate Ice Skate](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ice-skate.jpg)
Ice Skate: New Year's Eve revelers skate the night away at the Old Town ice rink. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.
![Breaking Dawn Breaking Dawn](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/breaking-dawn.jpg)
Breaking Dawn: December's lunar eclipse at dawn, as seen from Temecula. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Moon Tonight Moon Tonight](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/moon-tonight.jpg)
Moon Tonight: The moon rises above Temecula's southern foothills. Photo courtesy of Denise Murico.
![Balloons Against Sky Balloons Against Sky](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/balloons-against-sky.jpg)
Balloons Against Sky: Hot air balloons rise underneath clouds on a recent December day. Photo courtesy of Rachel Petricka.
![Town Square Town Square](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/town-square.jpg)
Town Square: A view of the park outside Temecula's City Hall in Old Town Temecula. Photo courtesy of Maria Strack.
![City Hall City Hall](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/city-hall.jpg)
City Hall: Clouds flow over Temecula's City Hall. Photo courtesy of Maria Strack.
![Lunar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/lunar-eclipse.jpg)
Lunar Eclipse: An early morning view of the December, 2011 lunar eclipse. Photo courtesy of Brad Tade.
![Moon Rising Moon Rising](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/moon-rising.jpg)
Moon Rising: The moon rises on a crisp fall night in South Temecula. Photo courtesy of Donna Z..
![Fall Colors Fall Colors](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/fall-colors.jpg)
Fall Colors: Leaves of orange and gold are set to fall from this tree. Photo courtesy of Jim Kramer.
![Passing Clouds Passing Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/passing-clouds.jpg)
Passing Clouds: An army of clouds marches slowly across the Wine Country sky. Photo courtesy of Eva Solis.
![Moon Ring Moon Ring](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/moon-ring.jpg)
Moon Ring: Overcast skies create a ring of light around the moon in this time-lapse picture. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Meteor Meteor](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/meteor.jpg)
Meteor: A meteor falls from the sky above the Santa Ana Mountains. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Sunset Glow Sunset Glow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/sunset-glow.jpg)
Sunset Glow: The horizon glows between layers of clouds at sunset. Photo courtesy of Marietta Schreiber.
![After Rain After Rain](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/after-rain.jpg)
After Rain: Layers of clouds fill the sky as the sun sets after a recent rain. Photo courtesy of Marietta Schreiber.
![Bright and Striped Bright and Striped](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/bright-and-striped.jpg)
Bright and striped: Shadow and sun on the petals of this flower. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Mesmerized Mesmerized](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/mesmerized.jpg)
Mesmerized: A young toddler stares down a grasshopper. Photo courtesy of Caiden L..
![Banner Day Banner Day](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/banner-day.jpg)
Banner Day: The entrance to Old Town Temecula on a clear, warm day. Photo courtesy of Georgia Foreman.
![Country Sunset Country Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/country-sunset.jpg)
Country Sunset: A beautiful sunset from the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Lani Chin.
![Friendly Visitor Friendly Visitor](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/friendly-visitor.jpg)
Friendly Visitor: A friendly visitor hops through a local pumpkin patch. Photo courtesy of Enya Preston.
![First Snow First Snow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/first-snow.jpg)
First Snow: The first snowfall of the season on Mt. San Gorgonio. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![August Lightning August Lightning](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/august-lightning.jpg)
August Lightning: A bolt of lightning hits the ground somewhere in the Anza area, as seen from Sage. Photo courtesy of Duncan Shand.
![Praying Mantis Praying Mantis](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/praying-mantis.jpg)
Praying Mantis: This large insect clings to a stucco wall near a patio light. Photo courtesy of Duncan Shand.
![Before Lift-off Before Lift-off](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/before-lift-off.jpg)
Before Lift-off: A hot air balloon preps for take-off in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Kelly Morrison.
![Wine Tasting Wine Tasting](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/wine-tasting.jpg)
Wine Tasting: A summer scene at the Oak Mountain Winery, with green vineyards in the background. Photo courtesy of Maria Strack.
![Longest Truck Longest Truck](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/longest-truck.jpg)
Longest Truck: This 399 foot big rig, the longest in the world, works its way through Temecula. Photo courtesy of Bob Hagel.
![Monsoon Weather Monsoon Weather](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/monsoon-weather.jpg)
Monsoon Weather: A thunderhead looms to the east, over the Anza Valley. Photo courtesy of Jim Purpura.
![New Friend New Friend](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/new-friend.jpg)
New Friend: A dragonfly befriends a car antenna. Photo courtesy of Lauren Toman.
![Lake Sunset Lake Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/lake-sunset.jpg)
Lake Sunset: A thunderclouds in the distance, the colors of sunset settle on Harveston Lake in North Temecula Photo courtesy of Steve Tidwell.
![Clinging Clouds Clinging Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/clinging-clouds.jpg)
Clinging Clouds: Morning low clouds hug the foothills above Pechanga Casino on a summer morning. Photo courtesy of John Toman.
![Cloud Buildup Cloud Buildup](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/cloud-buildup.jpg)
Cloud Buildup: Subtropical moisture is responsible for this thunderhead rising to the east. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Winery Sunset Winery Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/winery-sunset.jpg)
Winery Sunset: Sundown colors the horizon behind a tower at a local winery. Photo courtesy of Ed Townsend.
![Summer Monsoon Summer Monsoon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/summer-monsoon.jpg)
Summer Monsoon: A set of clouds at sunset from the foothills near Pechanga Casion. Photo courtesy of Denise Murico.
![Summer Corn Summer Corn](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/summer-corn.jpg)
Summer Corn: Rows of vegetables grow in a Temecula family garden. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Summer Cookout Summer Cookout](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SummerCookout.jpg)
Summer Cookout: Kabobs cook on a backyard barbecue, a summer tradition. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Whitfield.
![Grand Entrance Grand Entrance](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/grand-entrance.jpg)
Grand Entrance: Native American dancers at the ppening of the 2011 Pechanga Pow Wow. Photo courtesy of Bob Hagel.
![Street Painting Street Painting](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/street-painting.jpg)
Street Painting: A chalk drawing takes shape at Old Town Temecula's street painting festival. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Treatment Pools Treatment Pools](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/treatment-pools.jpg)
Treatment Pools: A couple of treatment pools are the dominant feature from atop the west hills, looking across parts of Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Mountain Peak Mountain Peak](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/mountain-peak.jpg)
Mountain Peak: The afternoon silhouette of Mt. San Jacinto is visible to the east beyond the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Harveston Ducklings Harveston Ducklings](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HarvestonDucklings.jpg)
Harveston Ducklings: These young ducks stick together on a warm, sunlit rock. Photo courtesy of Jason Stewart.
![Surfacing Duck Surfacing Duck](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SurfacingDuck.jpg)
Surfacing Duck: This mallard duck comes up from some underwater fun at the Temecula Duck Pond. Photo courtesy of Duncan Shand.
![Sunday Clouds Sunday Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SundayClouds.jpg)
Sunday Clouds: Leftover clouds from a Sunday morning rain storm drift slowly east. Photo courtesy of John Gluth.
![House Guests House Guests](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HouseGuests.jpg)
House Guests: Little doves inhabit a nest in the Rancho Del Sol area. Photo courtesy of Dave Shepard.
![California Poppies California Poppies](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CaliforniaPoppies.jpg)
California Poppies: The state flower blooms in an Oakridge Ranches meadow. Photo courtesy of Thomas McClure.
![Cloudy Skies Cloudy Skies](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CloudySkies.jpg)
Cloudy Skies: A cluster of palm trees is silhouetted against streaming clouds. Photo courtesy of Stacey Wheeler.
![Valley Rainbow Valley Rainbow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/ValleyRainbow.jpg)
Valley Rainbow: Not exactly a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow in French Valley. Photo courtesy of Duncan Shand.
![Spring Flower Spring Flower](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SpringFlower.jpg)
Spring Flower: Anticipating a sunny spring, this flow opens to bask in the sunlight. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Vintage Shine Vintage Shine](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/VintageShine.jpg)
Vintage Shine: A vintage car shines at the Temecula Rod Run. Photo courtesy of Maria Strack.
![Dark Clouds Dark Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DarkClouds.jpg)
Dark Clouds: Storm clouds loom above these Temecula homes. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Saunders.
![Plum Blossoms Plum Blossoms](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PlumBlossoms.jpg)
Plum Blossoms: Blossoms on this plum tree signal the turning of the season; spring is on the way. Photo courtesy of Marietta Shreiber.
![South Mountains South Mountains](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/SouthMountains.jpg)
South Mountains: The Palomar Mountain range pokes up on the horizon, as seen from the Santa Rosa Ecological Plateau's vernal pools. Photo courtesy of Jim Lockyer.
![Streaming Sunset Streaming Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/StreamingSunset.jpg)
Streaming Sunset: From atop Rancho California Road, the clouds stream from the west across De Luz. Photo courtesy of Scott Reed.
![Snow Blanket Snow Blanket](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/anza/SnowBlanket.jpg)
Snow Blanket: Snow covers the Anza Valley after a cold winter storm, in a view from the air. Photo courtesy of John Randazzo.
![Valley Snow Valley Snow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/anza/ValleySnow.jpg)
Valley Snow: An aerial view of Lake Riverside, in the Anza Valley, after snowfall. Photo courtesy of John Randazzo.
![Morning Mist Morning Mist](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningMist.jpg)
Morning Mist: From a Temecula Valley winery, where the sun shines through the mist. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Park Sunset Park Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ParkSunset.jpg)
Park Sunset: A layer of clouds colored orange at sunset, seen through the trees at Redhawk Community Park. Photo courtesy of Evangi Bello Nielson.
![Ground Fog Ground Fog](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/GroundFog.jpg)
Ground Fog: Thin marine layer clings to parts of the Temecula Valley, as seen from this Morgan Hill vantage point. Photo courtesy of Marc Fimbres.
![Rain Aftermath Rain Aftermath](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/RainAftermath.jpg)
Rain Aftermath: Flooded vernal pools at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Vernal Pools Trail Vernal Pools Trail](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/VernalPoolsTrail.jpg)
Vernal Pools Trail: A peek at the peaks of the San Bernardino mountains from the vernal pools trail at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Photo courtesy of Jim Lockyer.
![White Peak White Peak](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WhitePeak.jpg)
White Peak: Snow-capped Mount San Jacinto at dusk looking east past a Pauba Road church. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Skating Rink Skating Rink](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SkatingRink.jpg)
Skating Rink: New Year's revelers skate at a temporary skating rink in Old Town Temecula. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.
![City Hall City Hall](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CityHall.jpg)
City Hall: The new Temecula City Hall on New Year's Eve just hours before a grape drop marked the New Year. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.
![Mountain Top Mountain Top](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MountainTop.jpg)
Mountain Top: Snow caps the rugged Mt. San Jacinto, towering above the wine country. Photo courtesy of Glenn Romine.
![Storm Drain Storm Drain](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StormDrain.jpg)
Storm Drain: Rain from a recent storms goes into the drain, to flow out of the city and eventually into the Santa Margarita River. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Flooded Park Flooded Park](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FloodedPark.jpg)
Flooded Park: Parts of Pauba Ridge park were underwater after nearly three inches of rain fell overnight, capping eleven inches of rainfall in Temecula. Photo courtesy of Chezy David.
![Hazard Ahead Hazard Ahead](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HazardAhead.jpg)
Hazard Ahead: Floodwaters overwhelmed culverts on this part of Los Caballos Road, in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Jim Sappington.
![Full Creek Full Creek](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FullCreek.jpg)
Full Creek: A very full, storm-swollen Murrieta Creek flows underneath Rancho California Road. Photo courtesy of John Ward.
![Storm Crest Storm Crest](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StormCrest.jpg)
Storm Crest: Murrieta Creek crests in the early morning hours, not far below the main street bridge in Old Town Temecula. Photo courtesy of Greg Turbeville.
![Seventh Day Seventh Day](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SeventhDay.jpg)
Seventh Day: A heavy afternoon shower pounds the neighborhood asphalt on seventh straight day of rain in Temecula. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Rained Out Rained Out](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/RainedOut.jpg)
Rained Out: No baseball or soccer today! A sports park in the French Valley doubles as a flood control basin. Photo courtesy of Brad Tade.
![Warm Day's End Warm Day's End](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WarmDaysSunset.jpg)
Warm Day's End: A sunset marks the end of a warm autumn day, as pictured from the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Connie Bathrick.
![Vivid Sunset Vivid Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/VividSunset.jpg)
Vivid Sunset: The sky's on fire for this autumn sunset. Photo courtesy of Anthony Battiato.
![Breaking the Ice Breaking the Ice](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BreakingTheIce.jpg)
Breaking the Ice: This fountain lady pours water through a hole in the ice after a frosty morning. Photo courtesy of Dave Hollinshead.
![Take Cover Take Cover](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/TakeCover.jpg)
Take Cover: A sign twirler takes cover from the elements on a rainy day. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Runoff Runoff](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/Runoff.jpg)
Runoff: Even the seagulls are shivering as rain runs off into the Temecula Duck Pond. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Autumn Flight Autumn Flight](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/AutumnFlight.jpg)
Autumn Flight: Hot air balloons on a morning flight over the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Nellie Hathorn.
![Dawn Color Dawn Color](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DawnColor.jpg)
Dawn Color: Streaks of color across the clouds at dawn, as seen from South Temecula. Photo courtesy of Nellie Hathorn.
![High Perch High Perch](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HighPerch.jpg)
High Perch: A hawk watches alertly from a backyard fence in the Morgan Hill area. Photo courtesy of Carlos Fimbres.
![Lake Sunrise Lake Sunrise](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LakeSunrise.jpg)
Lake Sunrise: Lake Skinner at sunrise while storm clouds gather.
Photo courtesy of Bill Bruner.
![Fall Day Fall Day](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FallDay.jpg)
Fall Day: A chilly fall day at the park, with the leaves beginning to turn color. Photo courtesy of Chezy David.
![Western Sky Western Sky](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WesternSky.jpg)
Western Sky: The glow on the horizon ends a Temecula Valley day. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Lightning Storm Lightning Storm](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/LightningStorm.jpg)
Lightning Storm: Lightning fragments and strikes near Lake Skinner, as seen from French Valley. Photo courtesy of Daniel Brincat.
![Vibrant Sunset Vibrant Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/VibrantSunset.jpg)
Vibrant Sunset: Over eucalytpus and palm trees, the descending sun leaves behind orange hues. Photo courtesy of Dorena Johnson.
![Last Sunset Last Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LastSunset.jpg)
Last Sunset: September goes out with a multi-colored bang following a round of showers. Photo courtesy of Susan Besancon.
![Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LightningBolt.jpg)
Lightning Bolt: Lightning energizes the night sky, as seen from Vail Ranch. Photo courtesy of Stephen Conley.
![Juxtaposition Juxtaposition](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/Justaposition.jpg)
Juxtaposition: Just offset from a rainbow, a bolt of lightning reaches down from the Temecula Valley sky. Photo courtesy of Elaine O'Neil.
![Rolling In Rolling In](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RollingIn.jpg)
Rolling In: Marine layer crawl over Temecula's western hills. Photo courtesy of Allyson Jacobs.
![Illuminated Landspout Illuminated Landspout](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/IlluminatedLandspout.jpg)
Illuminated Landspout: What appears to be a landspout rises in orange hues into the evening sky. Photo courtesy of Kyle Quackenbush.
![Raindrop Splatter Raindrop Splatter](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RaindropSplatter.jpg)
Raindrop Splatter: Large thunderstorm drops splatter off backyard pavement. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Stormy Sky Stormy Sky](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StormySky.jpg)
Stormy Sky: Clouds swirl in the evening sky following a downpour in central Temecula. Photo courtesy of Alan M. Winkelstein.
![Country Sundown Country Sundown](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CountrySundown.jpg)
Country Sundown: An autumn sunset bring twilight to the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Allyson Jacobs.
![Swirling Clouds Swirling Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SwirlingClouds.jpg)
Swirling Clouds: Wind currents lead to curiously angled clouds in the valley sky. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Mushroom Cloud Mushroom Cloud](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MushroomCloud.jpg)
Mushroom Cloud: A large thundercloud, mushroom-shaped, looms to the east. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Calm after Storm Calm after Storm](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CalmAfterStorm.jpg)
Calm after Storm: Sunset at the end of a day marked by thunderstorms, with only a few, thin, wispy clouds leftover. Photo courtesy of Dorena Johnson.
![White Lightning White Lightning](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WhiteLightning.jpg)
White Lightning: Lightning portends thunderstorms on a hot August afternoon. Photo courtesy of William Todd.
![Owl Couple Owl Couple](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/OwlCouple.jpg)
Owl Couple: This barn own couple moved into an owl box at Howling Hound Hill on Pauba Road. Photo courtesy of Brian DeClerk.
![Rainbow Clouds Rainbow Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/RainbowClouds.jpg)
Rainbow Clouds: Up in the sky over the valley, moisture in the clouds mixed with light equals little rainbows. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Western Days Western Days](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WesternDays.jpg)
Western Days: A handshake ends a high noon gun fight in Old Town Temecula. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.
![Storm Approach Storm Approach](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StormApproach.jpg)
Storm Approach: Clouds from an incoming storm approach at sunset in the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Charles Monica.
![Western Peak Western Peak](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WesternPeak.jpg)
Western Peak: Snow in the Santa Ana Mountains near Lake Elsinore, as seen from Temecula. Photo courtesy of Ted Leitereg.
![Hot Air Balloons Hot Air Balloons](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HotAirBalloons.jpg)
Hot Air Balloons: A flotilla of hot air balloons is captured by a helicopter over the valley. Photo courtesy of Marianne Parker.
![Morning Flight Morning Flight](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningFlight.jpg)
Morning Flight: A pair of hot air balloons float above the neat rows of grapevines in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Marianne Parker.
![Stormy Skies Stormy Skies](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StormySkies.jpg)
Stormy Skies: Lots of glowing clouds at sunset as rain takes a break. Photo courtesy of Debbi Vesey.
![Freeway Fire Freeway Fire](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FreewayFire.jpg)
Freeway Fire: Firefighters begin salvage work on the trailer after a fire burned this Can-am hauler. Photo courtesy of Carl Bratschko.
![Flowing Creek Flowing Creek](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FlowingCreek.jpg)
Flowing Creek: Storm waters in Murrieta Creek, underneath the Rancho California Road bridge in Temecula. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Fire In Sky Fire In Sky](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FireInSky.jpg)
Fire in the Sky: A red sunset over the Windsor Crest area. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Driving Rain Driving Rain](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DrivingRain.jpg)
Driving Rain: A downpour from a recent storm partially obscures the trees behind a local business. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Sunset Glow Sunset Glow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunsetGlow.jpg)
Sunset Glow: Evening colors follow clouds in the valley sky. Photo courtesy of Dorena Johnson.
![Cloud Phenomenon Cloud Phenomenon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/CloudPhenomenon.jpg)
Cloud Phenomenon: Swirling clouds in the inland sky on New Year's Day. Photo courtesy of Bruce Reid.
![City Landing City Landing](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CityLanding.jpg)
City Landing: This balloon missed its landing spot and set down in the Crowne Hill area. Photo courtesy of Bob Walton.
![Storm Waters Storm Waters](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StormWaters.jpg)
Storm Waters: Lots of water in Temecula Creek following a strong pre-winter storm. Photo courtesy of Marjie Preston.
![Afternoon Rainbow Afternoon Rainbow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/AfternoonRainbow.jpg)
Afternoon Rainbow: Color follows a break in the clouds, as seen from French Valley. Photo courtesy of Mark Monroe.
![November Rose November Rose](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/NovemberRose.jpg)
November Rose: The chill of the first November morning leaves a rose covered with dew. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Feathery Clouds Feathery Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FeatheryClouds.jpg)
Feathery Clouds: Glowing clouds at sunset as seen from the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Bernadette Harvey.
![Wine Country Evening Wine Country Evening](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WineCountryEvening.jpg)
Wine Country Evening: Clouds at sunset in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Joe Sulak.
![Warm Sunset Warm Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WarmSunset.jpg)
Warm Sunset: A grand view from the Temecula Public Library at sunset. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Grass Fire Grass Fire](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/GrassFire.jpg)
Grass Fire: Another small fire is knocked down, this one near the border of Temecula and Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Meadowview Fire Meadowview Fire](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MeadowviewFire.jpg)
Meadowview Fire: Flames burn brush in the Meadowview area in what has been an early and busy fire season. Photo courtesy of Eric Kazakoff.
![Dry Creekbed Dry Creekbed](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DryCreekbed.jpg)
Dry Creekbed: Shrubs and vegetation line Santa Gertrudis Creek just off the bike trail. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![De Luz Rainbow De Luz Rainbow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DeLuzRainbow.jpg)
De Luz Rainbow: A partial rainbow sits in the morning sky above the west hills. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Cloudy Sunday Cloudy Sunday](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/CloudySunday.jpg)
Cloudy Sunday: Thunderheads loom to the east of French Valley. Photo courtesy of Athena Stafford.
![Distant Thunderheads Distant Thunderheads](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/frenchvalley/DistantThunderheads.jpg)
Distant Thunderheads: Thunderstorm activity looms over the deserts to the east at sunset. Photo courtesy of Reginald Stanley.
![Scattered Clouds Scattered Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ScatteredClouds.jpg)
Scattered Clouds: Lots of clouds color a Temecula Valley sunset, as seen from the wine country. Photo courtesy of Dennis Kitchel.
![Sidewalk Musician Sidewalk Musician](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SidewalkMusician.jpg)
Sidewalk Musician: Electric cellist Marston dances as he plays just outside Rosa's Cantina in Old Town. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Little Photographer Little Photographer](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LittlePhotographer.jpg)
Little Photographer: A budding photographer frames a shot of a community band in Old Town Temecula. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![In Character In Character](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/InCharacter.jpg)
In Character: Temecula's own undertaker Otto Baron waits next to Boot Hill for his next customer. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Sunrise Sky Sunrise Sky](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunriseSky.jpg)
Sunrise Sky: From a balcony in South Temecula, a sunrise over the valley in all its glory. Photo courtesy of James Boyd.
![Mountain Lilacs Mountain Lilacs](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MountainLilacs.jpg)
Mountain Lilacs: Lilacs bloom above the Rainbow Gap, southern entrance to the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Enya L. Preston.
![Local Waterfall Local Waterfall](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LocalWaterfall.jpg)
Local Waterfall: A pleasant landscaped waterfall adorns the Temeku Hills area in central Temecula. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Courter.
![Glorious Morning Glorious Morning](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/GloriousMorning.jpg)
Glorious Morning: Early morning sky, briefly ablaze with flamingo colored clouds. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Williams.
![Valley Moon Valley Moon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ValleyMoon.jpg)
Valley Moon: A full moon rises in fading light over grazing horses in French Valley. Photo courtesy of Marianne Parker.
![Flaming Clouds Flaming Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FlamingClouds.jpg)
Flaming Clouds: Faux fingers of flaming clouds hold position for a few fleeting moments. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Seasonal Color Seasonal Color](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SeasonalColor.jpg)
Seasonal Color: Red, yellow and orange leaves hold on to their respective trees just before winter's start. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Clear Moon Clear Moon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ClearMoon.jpg)
Clear Moon: A December full moon, brilliant on a clear valley night. Photo courtesy of James Boyd.
![Celestial Alignment Celestial Alignment](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CelestialAlignment.jpg)
Celestial Alignment: The Moon, Jupiter and Venus align over the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Dennis Kitchel.
![Anza Sunset Anza Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/AnzaSunset.jpg)
Anza Sunset: A crsip sunset from the higher altitude of the Anza Valley, east of Temecula. Photo courtesy of Tom Shields.
![Altocumulous Clouds Altocumulous Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/AltocumulousClouds.jpg)
Altocumulous Clouds: A backyard view of scattered altocumulous clouds as daylight wanes. Photo courtesy of Ike Maldonado.
![Old Glory Old Glory](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/OldGlory.jpg)
Old Glory: The flag flies on a clear, breezy day in the valley at the Temeku Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Robin Ellis.
![Lake Skinner Sunset Lake Skinner Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LakeSkinnerSunset.jpg)
Lake Skinner Sunset: Final light on the waters of Lake Skinner, from the campground there. Photo courtesy of Larry Steager.
![Great Oak Great Oak](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/GreatOak.jpg)
Great Oak: The sun shines through the great oak tree, with 500 foot limbs, near Pechanga in south Temecula. Photo courtesy of Sarah Queen.
![Hazy Morning Hazy Morning](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HazyMorning.jpg)
Hazy Morning: Balloons in flight on a hazy morning over the Temecula Valley Wine Country, taken from the California Dreamin' balloon. Photo courtesy of Chris Groll.
![Billowing Smoke Billowing Smoke](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BillowingSmoke.jpg)
Billowing Smoke: Smoke rises into the valley sky from a recent fire near Vail Lake. Photo courtesy of Kyle Quackenbush.
![Morning Sunflower Morning Sunflower](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningSunflower.jpg)
Morning Sunflower: A sunflower opens in a field at the old school house at Lake Skinner. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.
![Evening Clouds Evening Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/EveningClouds.jpg)
Evening Clouds: An array of clouds and sunlight at Lake Skinner. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.
![Farmers Market Farmers Market](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FarmersMarket.jpg)
Farmer's Market: Brightly colored bell peppers for sale at the Farmer's Market in Old Town Temecula. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Old Town Trolly Old Town Trolly](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/OldTownTrolley.jpg)
Old Town Trolley: Passengers are ready to ride the Old Town Trolley on a Saturday morning. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Trolley Power Trolley Power](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/TrolleyPower.jpg)
Trolley Power: The Old Town Trolley's two-horsepower engine preparing to take passengers to their destination. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Summer Clouds Summer Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SummerClouds.jpg)
Summer Clouds: An evening view to the northwest from Linfield School in Temecula. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Blooming Cactus Blooming Cactus](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/fallbrook/BloomingCactus.jpg)
Blooming Cactus: A field of cactus in summer bloom in the Rainbow area. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.
![Eastern Thunderclouds Eastern Thunderclouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/EasternThundercloud.jpg)
Eastern Thunderclouds: A large, multicell thunderstorm, that eventually produced hail, grows to the east over the desert near Palm Springs. Photo courtesy of Kyle Quackenbush.
![Lake Reflections Lake Reflections](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LakeReflections.jpg)
Lake Reflections: The setting sun reflects on Harveston Lake in northern Temecula. Photo courtesy of Marjie Preston.
![White Heron White Heron](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WhiteHeron.jpg)
White Heron: A white heron rests during a breezy afternoon at Harveston Lake in northern Temecula.
A white Heron rests during a breezy afternoon at Harveston Lake in northern Temecula. Photo courtesy of Ricky Casillas.
![Hay There Hay There](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HayThere.jpg)
Hay There: Bales of hay randomly dot the fields of Big Horse Farm in southeastern Temecula. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Drawing in Progress Drawing in Progress](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DrawingInProgress.jpg)
Drawing in Progress: Elder Spangler adds his touch to a chalk drawing at the Street Painting Festival. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Dark Eyes Dark Eyes](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DarkEyes.jpg)
Dark Eyes: Pastels and water sit on the pavement as a face begins to take shape at the Old Town Temecula Street Painting Festival. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Evaporative Misters Evaporative Misters](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/EvaporativeMisters.jpg)
Evaporative Misters: Water cools the landmark Mad Madeline's on a hundred degree day. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Aguaga Sunset Aguaga Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/AguangaSunset.jpg)
Aguanga Sunset: From the easternmost fringe of the Temecula Valley, the setting sun falls low in the sky. Photo courtesy of Brent Wyatt.
![Lone Contrail Lone Contrail](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LoneContrail.jpg)
Lone Contrail: The setting sun casts an orange glow on a contrail over the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Bird Cloud Bird Cloud](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BirdCloud.jpg)
Bird Cloud: Clouds like wings on the Temecula Valley horizon at sunset. Photo courtesy of Donna Blackmon.
![Heavy Rain Heavy Rain](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HeavyRain.jpg)
Heavy Rain: A noon thunderstorm leaves lots of water on the ground in a central Temecula neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Dave Corrasa.
![Western View Western View](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WesternView.jpg)
Western View: An egret enjoys a view of the Temecula Valley, stretching over Country Road Estates, Crowne Hill, and on to the western foothills. Photo courtesy of Allyson Jacobs.
![Sinking Sun Sinking Sun](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SinkingSun.jpg)
Sinking Sun: The sinking sun illuminates wispy clouds during a spring sunset. Photo courtesy of Joshua Aaron Rondael.
![Daylight Moon Daylight Moon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DaylightMoon.jpg)
Daylight Moon: Pine branches and cones frame a daylight moon in the eastern sky. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Saucer Clouds Saucer Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SaucerClouds.jpg)
Saucer Clouds: A cloud formation over Palm Desert resembles the Starship Enterprise. Photo courtesy of Rick Patecell.
![Stars and Stripes Stars and Stripes](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StarsAndStripes.jpg)
Stars and Stripes: A flag near Tower Plaza in Temecula flies in brisk spring winds. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Spring Meadow Spring Meadow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SpringMeadow.jpg)
Spring Meadow: A windmill and water tank situated in a green meadow north of French Valley, with golden poppies filling the hills. Photo courtesy of Mick Herod.
![Wildflower Display Wildflower Display](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WildflowerDisplay.jpg)
Wildflower Display: Flowers of purple and white along the rocks north of French Valley. Photo courtesy of Mick Herod.
![Lavender Wildflowers Lavender Wildflowers](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LavenderWildflowers.jpg)
Lavender Wildflowers: A batch of wildflowers in the countryside north of French Valley. Photo courtesy of Mick Herod.
![Roadrunner Meal Roadrunner Meal](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RoadrunnerMeal.jpg)
Roadrunner Meal: A roadrunner carries an unlucky lizard back to a nest near the Temecula Public Library. Photo courtesy of Jo Daugherty.
![Golden Poppies Golden Poppies](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/GoldenPoppies.jpg)
Golden Poppies: A field of the California State flower at Vail Lake. Photo courtesy of Tim Wood.
![Packed Sky Packed Sky](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PackedSky.jpg)
Packed Sky: The underbelly of a spring-time storm passing through the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Wildflowers Closeup Wildflowers Closeup](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WildflowersCloseup.jpg)
Wildflowers Closeup: Wildflowers return on schedule to color the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Hazy Flight Hazy Flight](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HazyFlight.jpg)
Hazy Flight: Three balloons float through morning haze above the Temecula Valley wine country. Photo courtesy of Chris Styner.
![Boiling Clouds Boiling Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BoilingClouds.jpg)
Boiling Clouds: Billowing cloud formations towards the end of two days of rain and thunderstorms. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Road Wildflowers Road Wildflowers](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/hemet/RoadWildflowers.jpg)
Road Wildflowers: Golden poppies and assorted wildflowers along Mesa Road, east of Temecula and Murrieta and south of Hemet. Photo courtesy of Ron Murray.
![Redhawk Egret Redhawk Egret](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RedhawkEgret.jpg)
Redhawk Egret: Reflections of a steadfast egret at the Redhawk waterfall pond. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Palomar Range Palomar Range](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PalomarRange.jpg)
Palomar Range: Agua Tibia and Palomar mountains on Valentine's Day, from the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Denise Scarria.
![Lunar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/LunarEclipse.jpg)
Lunar Eclipse: A view of February 20th's total lunar eclipse. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Crippen.
![Eastern Snow Eastern Snow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/EasternSnow.jpg)
Eastern Snow: Mid-afternoon Valentine's Day snowfall at an Aguanga RV resort, east of Temecula and Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Nancy Maisenbach.
![Big, Wet Snow Flakes Big, Wet Snow Flakes](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BigWetSnowFlakes.jpg)
Big, Wet Snow Flakes: Brief snowfall comes down in an orchard in the Temecula Valley Wine Country on Valentine's Day. Photo courtesy of Jim Sappington.
![Agua Tibia Snow Agua Tibia Snow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/AguaTibiaSnow.jpg)
Agua Tibia Snow: Evening light on Agua Tibia mountain, from the Redhawk Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Robert J. Navarro.
![Snow Panorama Snow Panorama](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SnowPanorama.jpg)
Snow Panorama: Fading sun shadows a rare snow-covered Agua Tibia mountain. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Crippen.
![Evening Contrail Evening Contrail](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/EveningContrail.jpg)
Evening Contrail: Sunset highlights the contrail of a passing jet. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Vibrant Rainbow Vibrant Rainbow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/VibrantRainbow.jpg)
Vibrant Rainbow: The more brilliant end of a double rainbow as seen from the Redhawk area. Photo courtesy of Jeff Ornellas.
![Sunday Flight Sunday Flight](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SundayFlight.jpg)
Sunday Flight: A balloon drifts across the Temecula Valley Wine Country on a calm Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Chris Styner.
![Tri-Color Sky Tri-Color Sky](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/Tri-ColorSky.jpg)
Tri-Color Sky: Blue, gray and white of a stormy sky, from near the Temecula Public Library. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Northern View Northern View](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/NorthernView.jpg)
Northern View: The snow-covered San Gorgonio mountains are layered between sky, land and clouds. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Full Moon Full Moon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FullMoon.jpg)
Full Moon: A ring of light around a full moon, backdrop to a partly cloudy night sky. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Moon Set Moon Set](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MoonSet.jpg)
Moon Set: The early morning moon settles on a dusty horizon, browned by offshore winds. Photo courtesy of Sean Haight.
![Fading Light Fading Light](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FadingLight.jpg)
Fading Light: The last light of a late December sunset in Temecula glows on the horizon. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Morning Contrail Morning Contrail](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningContrail.jpg)
Morning Contrail: A lone streak across the sky left by a passing airliner. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Stormcloud Sunset Stormcloud Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StormcloudSunset.jpg)
Stormcloud Sunset: The final clouds of an extraordinary November storm linger at sunset. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Storm Runoff Storm Runoff](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/StormRunoff.jpg)
Storm Runoff: Foamy water from a 3-4 inch drenching flows out the Santa Margarita River in De Luz. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Orange Sunset Orange Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/OrangeSunset.jpg)
Orange Sunset: Scattered clouds glow above the Temecula Valley at sunset. Photo courtesy of Daniel Brincat.
![Poomacha Fire Poomacha Fire](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PoomachaFire.jpg)
Poomacha Fire: Ominous nighttime flames rise from a flank of Auga Tibia, as seen from the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Torn Up Torn Up](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/TornUp.jpg)
Torn Up: An uprooted tree along Margarita Road in south Temecula was a casualty of strong Santa Ana winds. Photo courtesy of William Todd.
![Rosa Fire Rosa Fire](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/RosaFire.jpg)
Rosa Fire: Flames from the Rosa Fire in De Luz, as seen from Temecula cresting one of the western hills of the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Roadblock Roadblock](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/Roadblock.jpg)
Roadblock: Police, Sheriff and CHP vehicles block Rancho California Road in Temecula, leading up into De Luz, as part of the response to the Rosa Fire. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![From Space From Space](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/FiresFromSpace.jpg)
From Space: Smoke winds across the Pacific Ocean in this view of the Southern California wildfires from space. Photo courtesy of NASA/U.S. Forest Service.
![Wind Damage Wind Damage](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WindDamage.jpg)
Wind Damage: A tree snapped in half from fierce Santa Ana winds. Photo courtesy of William Todd.
![Fall Scene Fall Scene](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/FallScene.jpg)
Fall Scene: Colorful fountain grass and a wood fence accent the post-storm sky. Photo courtesy of J.B. Wagoner.
![Rose Raindrops Rose Raindrops](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RoseRaindrops.jpg)
Rose Raindrops: Red roses are fresh with droplets from morning rain. Photo courtesy of Douglas Leany.
![Cloudy Array Cloudy Array](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CloudyArray.jpg)
Cloudy Array: An array of small clouds in the southeast sky are colored by dawn. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Cloud Bank Cloud Bank](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CloudBank.jpg)
Cloud Bank: The marine layer sits just over the western hills in the evening, poised to spill into the valley. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Fire Season Fire Season](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/FireSeason.jpg)
Fire Season: A California Department of Forestry helicopter helps fight the Colina Fire in De Luz. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Smoke Plume Smoke Plume](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/SmokePlume.jpg)
Smoke Plume: A winding column of smoke from the Colina Fire in De Luz blots the sun. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Flag Dedication Flag Dedication](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FlagDedication.jpg)
Flag Dedication: Sailors from the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan participate in a flag dedication ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park. Photo courtesy of Tom Shields.
![Sunny Mums Sunny Mums](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunnyMums.jpg)
Sunny Mums: A pot of chrysanthemums enjoys the Temecula Valley sunshine. Photo courtesy of Suz Steager.
![Night Bloom Night Bloom](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/NightBloom.jpg)
Night Bloom: Cactus blossom in De Luz opens at night, closes in the heat of day, for two nights of glory. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Campground Storm Campground Storm](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CampgroundStorm.jpg)
Campground Storm: An afternoon thunderstorm prepares to dump rain on a bunch of campers at Lake Skinner. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.
![Threatening Clouds Threatening Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ThreateningClouds.jpg)
Threatening Clouds: Mighty thunderclouds move west across the Temecula Valley, mostly missing on this particular day. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Rainbow Sky Rainbow Sky](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RainbowSky.jpg)
Rainbow Sky: Moisture from a summer thunderstorm sends a rainbow across the Temecula Valley sky. Photo courtesy of Jim Turner.
![Sunrise Spectacle Sunrise Spectacle](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunriseSpectacle.jpg)
Sunrise Spectacle: An orange array of clouds and a windmill at sunrise in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Gary Altunian.
![Morning Flights Morning Flights](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningFlights.jpg)
Morning Flights: A hummingbird and a balloon flying in Temecula's early morning sky. Photo courtesy of Dick Tripp.
![Thirsty Visitor Thirsty Visitor](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ThirstyVisitor.jpg)
Thirsty Visitor: A hooded oriole has some water at a feeder in South Temecula. Photo courtesy of Charlene Meers.
![Daylily Bloom Daylily Bloom](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DaylilyBloom.jpg)
Daylily Bloom: A flower of summer blooming has its day in Redhawk. Photo courtesy of Steve Watson.
![Pollen Harvest Pollen Harvest](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PollenHarvest.jpg)
Pollen Harvest: A bee works the pollen from a bloom in a neighborhood garden. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Street Painting Street Painting](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StreetPainting.jpg)
Street Painting: Families and friends come to Old Town Temecula to create, or to view, works of art made from chalk at the Temecula Street Painting Festival. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Hole in One Hole in One](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HoleInOne.jpg)
Hole in One: A "hole in one" the hard way, with a car in a sandtrap on the 18th fairway of the Temeku Hills Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Garnett Lohrey.
![Chalk Artist Chalk Artist](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ChalkArtist.jpg)
Chalk Artist: Dappled sunlight highlights the face of a chalk-covered future artist at this year's Temecula Street Painting Festival. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Engine Scrub Engine Scrub](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/EngineScrub.jpg)
Engine Scrub: The hard-working fire fighters of Temecula Engine Company 12 scrub down one of their trucks. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Mountain Vector Mountain Vector](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MountainVector.jpg)
Mountain Vector: Wisps of smoke from a
fire in Bonsall flow around the mountains at the Rainbow Gap. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Pollinator At Work Pollinator At Work](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PollinatorAtWork.jpg)
Pollinator at Work: A bee buzzes around a flower in south Temecula. Photo courtesy of Larry Steager.
![Dinner Time Dinner Time](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/DinnerTime.jpg)
Dinner Time: Hungry hummingbirds visit a De Luz feeder. Photo courtesy of Robert DeArmond.
![Morning Balloons Morning Balloons](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningBalloons.jpg)
Morning Balloons: A pair of balloons float above the Temecula Valley Wine Country on a fine Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Jim Finlayson.
![In Flight In Flight](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/InFlight.jpg)
In Flight: A Hummingbird samples a flower in the Redhawk area. Photo courtesy of Larry Steager.
![Sunday Rose Sunday Rose](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SundayRose.jpg)
Sunday Rose: A spring bloom, glistening with morning dew, brightens a Redhawk backyard. Photo courtesy of Larry Steagel.
![Morning Drink Morning Drink](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningDrink.jpg)
Morning Drink: A rose gets a drink and greets a new day. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Feline on Guard Feline on Guard](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FelineOnGuard.jpg)
Feline on Guard: A sentinel amongst the flowers in a Redhawk garden. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Pink Geraniums Pink Geraniums](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PinkGeraniums.jpg)
Pink Geraniums: Brightly-colored spring flowers soak up the Temecula sun. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Buzzy Bees Buzzy Bees](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BuzzyBees.jpg)
Buzzy Bees: A trio of bees collect pollen from the stamen of a yellow rose. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Dawn Silhouettes Dawn Silhouettes](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DawnSilhouettes.jpg)
Dawn Silhouettes: Across a country setting in the city, the sun rises. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Crossing Contrails Crossing Contrails](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CrossingContrails.jpg)
Crossing Contrails: Aircraft contrails form an "X" in the Temecula Valley sky. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Rising Balloon Rising Balloon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RisingBalloon.jpg)
Rising Balloon: Framed by palms on the ground, a balloon flies above the Temecula Valley wine country. Photo courtesy of Leslie Wilson.
![Morning Rays Morning Rays](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningRays.jpg)
Morning Rays: Orange sun rays greet an array of clouds on a spring morning. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Southern Rainbow Southern Rainbow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SouthernRainbow.jpg)
Southern Rainbow: A recent rainbow appears to touch the southern hills near Redhawk and Morgan Hill. Photo courtesy of Minjung Edall.
![Rainbow Echo Rainbow Echo](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RainbowEcho.jpg)
Rainbow Echo: A rainbow and its fainter twin arc from the sky on a spring evening. Photo courtesy of Katie Jones.
![Inside Out Inside Out](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/InsideOut.jpg)
Inside Out: Recent storm clouds are framed in this Redhawk window. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Sky Reflections Sky Reflections](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SkyReflections.jpg)
Sky Reflections: Reflections of a beautiful sky in the heat-blued exhaust pipes of a hot rod at the Temecula Rod Run. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Pine Silhouettes Pine Silhouettes](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PineSilhouettes.jpg)
Pine Silhouettes: Clouds and pines at sunrise on a crisp winter morning. Photo courtesy of Ann-Britt Murchison.
![Flower Time Flower Time](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FlowerTime.jpg)
Flower Time: Clusters of spring blossoms adorn a tree as it wakes from a Winter nap. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Blossoming Arch Blossoming Arch](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BlossomingArch.jpg)
Blossoming Arch: Purple plum trees form an arch to greet visitors of a local business. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Back to Base Back to Base](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BackToBase.jpg)
Back to Base: A USMC Helicopter motors home through storm clouds. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Evening Moon Evening Moon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/EveningMoon.jpg)
Evening Moon: A nearly full moon rises above palms and pines in the evening sky. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Morning Light Morning Light](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningLight.jpg)
Morning Light: Sunrise highlights clouds from a recent storm. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Flowers At Sunset Flowers At Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FlowersAtSunset.jpg)
Flowers at Sunset: Flowers on the vine are silhouetted by a Temecula sunset. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Luzuriaga.
![Sunset Bands Sunset Bands](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunsetBands.jpg)
Sunset Bands: Bands of orange and crimson follow layers of clouds at sunset, from the Temecula Valley wine country. Photo courtesy of Dennis Kitchel.
![Sunset Crescent Sunset Crescent](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunsetCrescent.jpg)
Sunset Crescent: The tiny lunar crescent marks the coming night above layers of clouds at sunset. Photo courtesy of Laurent Creton.
![Sky Streaks Sky Streaks](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/HighContrails.jpg)
Sky Streaks: High contrails follow military jets heading into a golden sunrise over De Luz. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Passing Storm Passing Storm](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PassingStorm.jpg)
Passing Storm: Clouds from a storm grazing the Temecula Valley create a colorful sunset. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![River View River View](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/fallbrook/RiverView.jpg)
River View: A tranquil winter scene along the Santa Margarita River, in the Temecula Gorge. Photo courtesy of Bett Cobb.
![Ice Plant Ice Plant](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/IcePlant.jpg)
Ice Plant: Frozen leaves from morning sprinklers were one result of record cold. Photo courtesy of William Todd.
![Pipe Break Pipe Break](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PipeBreak.jpg)
Pipe Break: Freezing temperatures led to a pipe break and ensuing icicles on this fence. Photo courtesy of Laurent Creton.
![Mountain Dawn Mountain Dawn](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MountainDawn.jpg)
Mountain Dawn: The sky above Agua Tibia glows in the pre-dawn light. Photo courtesy of John Michaelson.
![Country Color Country Color](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CountryColor.jpg)
Country Color: A winter sunrise over a white fence in the Temecula Valley wine country. Photo courtesy of Sue Keller.
![Crimson Sunset Crimson Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CrimsonSunset.jpg)
Crimson Sunset: A fiery December sunset bleeds through layers of clouds. Photo courtesy of Greg Turbeville.
![Sunrise Through The Clouds Sunrise Through The Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunriseClouds.jpg)
Sunrise Through Clouds: Palm trees accent a December sunrise. Photo courtesy of Laurent Creton.
![Twilight Vista Twilight Vista](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/TwilightVista.jpg)
Twilight Vista: The colors of sunset retreat through a tree in south Temecula. Photo courtesy of Steve Watson.
![Park Sunrise Park Sunrise](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ParkSunrise.jpg)
Park Sunrise: Morning twilight in Kent Hintergardt Memorial Park, in south Temecula. Photo courtesy of Steve Watson.
![Big Flag Big Flag](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BigFlag.jpg)
Big Flag: Waving in the South Temecula winds, the American flag stands tall on Veteran's Day, 2006. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Smoky Afternoon Smoky Afternoon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SmokyAfternoon.jpg)
Smoky Afternoon: Smoke and ash from the Esperanza Fire blots the sky and affects visibility in this Temecula neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Nasty Afternoon Nasty Afternoon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/NastyAfternoon.jpg)
Nasty Afternoon: Fallout from October's Esperanza Fire dulls the afternoon sun. Photo courtesy of Stephen Conley.
![Thanksgiving Sunset Thanksgiving Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ThanksgivingSunset.jpg)
Thanksgiving Sunset: Wispy clouds are illuminated by the last light of the day. Photo courtesy of Bob Walton.
![October Sunset October Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/OctoberSunset.jpg)
October Sunset: A cloud formation twists across the Temecula Valley sky at sunset. Photo courtesy of Ron Ellis.
![Storm Remnants Storm Remnants](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/StormRemnants.jpg)
Storm Remnants: The remainders of an October storm blow across the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Country Wakeup Country Wakeup](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CountryWakeup.jpg)
Country Wakeup: Sunrise over a white picket fence in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Photo courtesy of Sue Keller.
![Heavenly Ascent Heavenly Ascent](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HeavenlyAscent.jpg)
Heavenly Ascent: Light glows through the morning clouds on a balloon ascent in the wine country. Photo courtesy of Sue Keller.
![Sunset Palms Sunset Palms](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunsetPalms.jpg)
Sunset Palms: The silhouette of queen palms against a recent Temecula sunset. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Cloud Formation Cloud Formation](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CloudFormation.jpg)
Cloud Formation: An interesting cloud formation during the September 6th severe storm. Photo courtesy of Kyle Quackenbush.
![Sunset Vista Sunset Vista](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SunsetVista.jpg)
Sunset Vista: A western view of the Temecula Valley wine country rolling hills at sunset. Photo courtesy of Gregg Weed.
![Summer Balloons Summer Balloons](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SummerBalloons.jpg)
Summer Balloons: A fleet of balloons launches across the Temecula Valley wine country. Photo courtesy of Gregg Weed.
![Paloma Clouds Paloma Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/PalomaClouds.jpg)
Paloma Clouds: Afternoon thunderclouds threaten the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Dust Storm Dust Storm](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/DustStorm.jpg)
Dust Storm: Winds blow in dust ahead of a raging September thunderstorm. Photo courtesy of John Michaelson.
![Cloud Beast Cloud Beast](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CloudBeast.jpg)
Cloud Beast: A thunderhead rises up into the sky above the south Temecula foothills. Photo courtesy of Stan Fader.
![Summer Moon Summer Moon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SummerMoon.jpg)
Summer Moon: An evening moon rises above the southern Temecula Valley foothills. Photo courtesy of Chris Groll.
![Twilight Palms Twilight Palms](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/TwilightPalms.jpg)
Twilight Palms: The faint glow of evening against the silhouettes of queen palms. Photo courtesy of Doug Leany.
![Hottest Day Hottest Day](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HottestDay.jpg)
Hottest Day: Sunset over the western hills from the Temecula Valley Wine Country, following thunderstorms on Temecula's hottest day in at least a decade. Photo courtesy of RoseMary Moote.
![Cloudy Sunrise Cloudy Sunrise](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/CloudySunrise.jpg)
Cloudy Sunrise: A flow of heavy clouds across the Temecula Valley meets the glow of dawn. Photo courtesy of Greg Turbeville.
![Mountain Sunrise Mountain Sunrise](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/MountainSunrise.jpg)
Mountain Sunrise: The sun peeks out from Mt. San Jacinto, as clouds flow westward. Photo courtesy of Jeff Carr.
![Fruitful Vineyard Fruitful Vineyard](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/FruitfulVineyard.jpg)
Fruitful Vineyard: A fruitful summer at La Cereza Winery will lead to wine in due time. Photo courtesy of Ricki Drake.
![Smoke Plume Smoke Plume](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SmokePlume.jpg)
Smoke Plume: The Border Fire cuts south across the Rainbow Gap, south of Temecula. Photo courtesy of Lauren Toman.
![Tanker Drop Tanker Drop](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/TankerDrop.jpg)
Tanker Drop: A fire tanker sprays a load of retardant on the Border Fire, south of Temecula. Photo courtesy of Sheldon Otto.
![Border Fire Border Fire](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/BorderFire.jpg)
Border Fire: A fire helicopter battles flames in the Rainbow Gap that snarled traffic. Photo courtesy of Greg Turbeville.
![Western Colors Western Colors](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WesternColors.jpg)
Western Colors: A spectacular view through the clouds after a long, hot, humid summer day. Photo courtesy of Jeff Ornelas.
![Vineyard Sunset Vineyard Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/VineyardSunset.jpg)
Vineyard Sunset: Sunset from the wine country, across the local vineyards. Photo courtesy of Carla Weed.
![Balloon Festival Balloon Festival](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/Festival2006.jpg)
Balloon Festival: A balloon glides across a Temecula Valley wine country vineyard. Photo courtesy of Carla Weed.
![Valley Sunset Valley Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/ValleySunset.jpg)
Valley Sunset: The magenta-hued sky at sunset from Glen Oaks Heights in the Temecula Valley wine country. Photo courtesy of Lawrence Coco.
![Twin Flight Twin Flight](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/TwinFlight.jpg)
Twin Flight: Two balloons stay in close formation above the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Tracy Spreier.
![Wildflower Wildflower](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/Wildflower.jpg)
Wildflower: A red thistle blooms above the Cross Creek Golf Course in De Luz's Walker Basin. Photo courtesy of Dwight Kealy.
![Poppy Field Poppy Field](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/PoppyField.jpg)
Poppy Field: California poppies, the result of April rains, and Englemann Oaks overlook Walker Basin in De Luz. Photo courtesy of Dwight Kealy.
![Misty Oaks Misty Oaks](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/MistyOaks.jpg)
Misty Oaks: A heavy marine layer descends on the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve among the Englemann and Coast Live Oak trees. Photo courtesy of Guy Bruyea.
![Spring Snow Spring Snow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SpringSnow.jpg)
Spring Snow: Snow is low in the local mountains in this view from Temecula. Photo courtesy of Dianna Kewley.
![Hot Rod Hot Rod](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/HotRod.jpg)
Hot Rod: Fender shine from the 20th Annual Rod Run. A brief hailstorm livened things up a bit. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Rod Run Rod Run](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RodRun.jpg)
Rod Run: Two youngsters enjoy a dry game of checkers outside an Old Town coffee shop, oblivious to the rainy 20th Annual Temecula Rod Run behind them. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Baby Hawks Baby Hawks](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/BabyHawks.jpg)
Baby Hawks: Baby red-tailed hawks wait for a parent to return with food in their nest at the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.
![April Balloons April Balloons](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/AprilBalloons.jpg)
April Balloons: Balloons float to the east on a cloudy spring morning. Photo courtesy of Irene King.
![South Clouds South Clouds](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SouthClouds.jpg)
South Clouds: Clouds billow above the south mountains of the Temecula Valley. Photo courtesy of Sandi Sartini Mayer.
![Snow Capped Snow Capped](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/SnowCapped.jpg)
Snow Capped: The San Jacinto mountains, gleaming white with recent snow. Photo courtesy of Mike Halderman.
![Evening Glory Evening Glory](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/deluz/EveningGlory.jpg)
Evening Glory: The setting sun peeks through clouds over Camp Pendleton, seen from the top of Rancho California Road. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Winter Balloons Winter Balloons](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WinterBalloons.jpg)
Winter Balloons: Balloons drift across the Temecula Valley's warm, clear winter skies. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Winter Sunset Winter Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/WinterSunset.jpg)
Winter Sunset: An orange glow fills the Temecula Valley sky at sunset. Photo courtesy of Donnie Boyle.
![Sunset Gleam Sunset Gleam](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/VistaSunset.jpg)
Sunset Gleam: Clouds stream through the Temecula Valley sky at sunset. Photo courtesy of Mary Johnson.
![Soaring Hawk Soaring Hawk](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/SoaringHawk.jpg)
Soaring Hawk: A Red-tailed Hawk with dark-morph plumage soars over the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.
![Morning Glory Morning Glory](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/MorningGlory.jpg)
Morning Glory: Early morning light above Butterfield Square in Old Town Temecula. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Valley Moon Valley Moon](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/TemeculaMoon.jpg)
Valley Moon: A hazy moonrise over the Temecula Valley on a recent autumn evening. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.
![Ranch Sunset Ranch Sunset](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RanchSunset.jpg)
Ranch Sunset: A fading sunset over the hills from the Oakridge Ranches in the Temecula Valley wine country. Photo courtesy of Thomas McClure.
![Rolling Green Rolling Green](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/temecula/RollingGreen.jpg)
Rolling Green: A flag reaches towards pines and the partly cloudy sky at the Rancho California RV Resort in Aguanga. Photo courtesy of Joe Bennett.
![Oak Meadow Oak Meadow](https://dot3rbci0jg4p.cloudfront.net/images/murrieta/PlateauMeadow.jpg)
Oak Meadow: A rolling meadow from atop Monument Hill at the Santa Rosa Plateau, dotted with oak trees. Photo courtesy of John Hunneman.