For over 10,000 years, the Luiseño People have inhabited the Temecula Valley, with Pu'éska Mountain holding a central place in their creation stories. The mountain is revered as the site where significant events during the world's creation unfolded, making it a cornerstone of the Pechanga Tribe's cultural and spiritual identity. The name "where the rocks cry" originates from the belief that the rocks wept following the death of Wuyóot, the first leader of the Káamalam. 

In 2012, the mountain faced the threat of destruction due to proposed mining operations. However, through steadfast efforts, the Pechanga Tribe reclaimed Pu'éska Mountain, preserving it for future generations. November 15, Pechanga Pu’éska Mountain Day, was proclaimed a city holiday by the City of Temecula in 2012 to celebrate the native culture and heritage of the Pechanga Band of Indians. The day marks the defeat of a proposed pit mine that would destroy Wexéwxi Pu’éska. Pu’éska Mountain is one of the most sacred places in the Luiseño religion.

In 2019, Pechanga Creative Studios in Temecula, CA, produced a documentary film, “The Mountain That Weeps." The film acknowledged the land use battle and Pu’éska Mountain's historical and sacred nature, and a possible new reason the mountain weeps today.