Most important day in Temecula's history formally proclaimed to be Nov. 15, 2012

The mood was sublime Tuesday night (Dec. 11) at the packed Temecula City Hall Council meeting. “Pechanga Pu’eska Mountain Day” was proclaimed to be Nov. 15, 2012, “and every Nov. 15 thereafter.”

A long, moving, formally printed proclamation in plaque form was presented to Pechanga Chief Mark Macarro and the Tribal elders by our Council. It was also available in handsome color printed, scroll format suitable for framing to all Council meeting attendees.

We all realized history had been and was being made, and our bonds cemented with our friends and neighbors, the incredible Pechanga Tribe. One...