DPS Hits the Pavement to Support Special Olympics and Represent Pechanga

On Saturday, May 16th, local law enforcement, in conjunction with Pechanga Resort & Casino and Wilson Creek Winery, hosted the ninth annual Temecula Valley Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting the Special Olympics.

The event began in front of Pechanga with a formal opening ceremony and a parade of Special Olympics athletes. The "run" travels through streets of Temecula for 14 miles, with the Special Olympics Torch carried by local law enforcement officers, until reaching Wilson Creek Winery, where there was a celebration barbecue held in honor of the athletes.

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run generates tremendous community goodwill and public awareness for the Special Olympics. Pechanga has been a proud contributor for 9 years, with Captain Richard Carmichael participating in the run for the last 7 years. The event raises funds for the Special Olympics and is the only Law Enforcement Torch Run activity in the Temecula Valley where law enforcement officers can join together with the general public to show their support of Special Olympics athletes.

Other runners from DPS proudly representing Pechanga at the event include: Sgt. Cleave Hearn, Officer Chris Ackerman, Officer Ko Duangchan, Cpl. Noland Morin, and Officer Tony Sanchez.

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Team Members Play World-Class Resort

On June 10th, Pechanga Team Members take part in the 4th Annual Team Member Golf Tournament, marking the first year it will be held at our very own course, Journey at Pechanga. Playing a course ranked in the top five by Golf Magazine is a privilege that doesn’t come along often. At only $45 per person, the field was full with 144 competitors in just a few days and the waiting list grew quickly as well. The tournament features awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin, and raffle prizes. Team Members will also enjoy food and beverages at the awards ceremony following the tournament.
When asked about the tournament, Scott Mallory, Head Golf Pro at the Journey, replied, "We’re excited to host our Team Members and give them a chance to play the course." Scott reports that Journey continues to experience growing success, "In April and May, we had our busiest months ever. The word is out about how great our course is." He continues, "It’s not a simple thing to do, but closing shop for our employees in June is something we want to do. Fortunately, we can make it happen." Scott knows that many Team Members haven’t even had a chance to see Journey, and he looks forward to watching them enjoy themselves on the course.
Team Members who don’t play golf might have other opportunities to appreciate the beauty of the Journey, and the culture preserved throughout the course. The Hotel is working out details for possible tours in the future just for Team Members. Stay tuned!