TEMECULA - Nearly 80 local houses are up for auction this evening as lenders continue their attempt to recoup losses from borrowers who fell behind on mortgage payments.

The bidding starts at 7 p.m. at Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road.

The properties, which include a wide range of houses from Temecula to Lake Elsinore to Sun City, are available for viewing and advance bidding at www.hudsonandmarshall.com.

For more information, call the venue at (951) 694-1000 or auctioneers Hudson & Marshall at (800) 441-9401.