Getting out the 5-iron to reach the valley below

No, Francisco Pugeda was not really teeing off from the "Cross Hill" high above Menifee, but he was having a little fun with his driver after hiking to the top of the hill. From there, he had a great view on a clear day. The golf club? "That was in case I saw any snakes," Francisco said with a laugh.

Francisco is now eligible for the Photo of the Month award in our "Menifee in Pictures" contest.

"Menifee in Pictures" is a regular feature on Menifee 24/7. Readers are invited to contribute photos for publication. Email your photo as a .jpg file to menifee247info@gmail.com and selected photos will be published, along with your name as the photographer. Please include your full name on the submission and any explanation about where and when the photo was taken. If your photo is selected from among those published as the photo of the month, you will win a $20 gift certificate from Giovanni's Pizza Pasta and More, located at 26900 Newport Road in Menifee.