http://www.myvalleynews.com The Temecula local source for news. en-en All contents copyright The Temecula Valley News (c)2012 editor@myvalleynews.com (Valley News Editor) http://myvalleynews.com/images/logo_valley.jpg http://www.myvalleynews.com http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61618/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61618/ MURRIETA - Testimony concluded today in the trial of a Lake Elsinore man who allegedly killed his wife because she was divorcing him and then tried to torch her remains. Roberto Gallardo Aguilar could face 25 years to life in prison if convicted in the May 22, 2009, death of 22-year-old Sharon Elizabeth Contreras. Along with first-degree murder, Aguilar is charged with felony witness intimidation. The 29-year-old defendant's trial got under way on Jan. 23. The prosecution rested Monday, and Agu... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:56:00 -0700 Sheriff Blotter http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61618/#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61624/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61624/ RIVERSIDE - Several people, including an 8-year-old girl, were hurt in a two-vehicle crash today on the Riverside (91) Freeway in Riverside. The collision, involving a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and a Honda sedan, occurred about 3:50 p.m. on the eastbound side of the freeway, near La Sierra Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Riverside County sheriff's patrol unit was the first to come upon the wreck, and deputies reported an 8-year-old girl had suffered a gash to her face, wh... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:46:00 -0700 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61624/#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61623/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61623/ MURRIETA - A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled tomorrow to mark the start of construction on a 40-unit affordable housing project that will adjoin an existing complex in historic downtown Murrieta. Phase II of the Monte Vista Apartments will provide one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units for qualifying low-income residents. The new building will be on a two-acre lot at Jefferson Avenue and Juniper Street, immediately adjacent to the existing 64-unit Monte Vista apartment complex completed ... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:52:00 -0700 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61623/#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61622/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61622/ Bono Mack received the Congressional Leadership Award from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America at its National Leadership Forum in National Harbor, Md., which also honored Rep. Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles, and Illinois Reps. Danny K. Davis and Jesse Jackson Jr. The award recognizes members of Congress who have ''championed legislation and strategies to protect and enhance the federal role in substance abuse prevention, education, treatment and research,'' the group said in a statement. B... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:08:00 -0700 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61622/#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61620/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61620/ ANZA - An investigation was under way today into the fatal shooting of a man in Anza. The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was shot around 9 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Gassner Road and Roger Lane in the unincorporated community of Anza, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff's Sgt. Herman Lopez said deputies were summoned to the location and found the man suffering from several gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramed... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:06:00 -0700 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61620/#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61619/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61619/ ANZA - An investigation was under way today into the fatal shooting of a man in Anza. The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was shot around 9 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Gassner Road and Roger Lane in the unincorporated community of Anza, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff's Sgt. Herman Lopez said deputies were summoned to the location and found the man suffering from several gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramed... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:03:00 -0700 Anza Valley Outlook http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61619/#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61617/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61617/ INDIO - A Blythe man was behind bars today on suspicion of plotting to have two people killed for money. Earl Joseph Gomez, 47, was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into a murder-for hire plot by local authorities, sheriff's Sgt. Thomas Velarde said. ''The investigation determined that Gomez attempted to solicit a co- conspirator to have two persons murdered for money,'' Velarde said. Authorities did not release any more details about the case. Gomez was arrested on suspicion of atte... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:55:00 -0700 Sheriff Blotter http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61617/#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61615/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61615/ SAN DIEGO - The biotech business has a $22 billion annual economic impact on San Diego County, according to a report released today by an industry trade group. Biotech employs 42,000 San Diegans, who are paid $4 billion collectively. The industry, in turn, creates economic activity involving people in accounting, insurance, legal services, finance, real estate and administration, according to the 2012 Southern California Economic Impact Report from BIOCOMM. The report said the number of area bi... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:35:00 -0700 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61615/#comments http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61621/ http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61621/ BEAUMONT - A 2-year-old Beaumont boy who wandered into the path of a family member's pickup truck was hospitalized today in serious condition. The accident happened around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday on Cherry Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP Officer Darren Meyer said 17-year-old Mariah Smith was pulling into a driveway in a 2004 Toyota SR-5 when a group of children approached the pickup, prompting her to stop. Smith idled forward when it appeared all the youngsters were ... editor@myvalleynews.com() Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:07:00 -0700 Local News http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/61621/#comments \n