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Multi-agency operation in Anza Valley nets $189M worth of pot, 8 arrests
Upward of 700 law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies descended on the communities of Anza, Aguanga and Sage, Wednesday, June 5, to perform an illegal marijuana cultivation... — Updated 6/14/2019
Theatre Royale's 'Newsies' is fun for the whole family
Maggie Schmutz Writer Intern Summer is the perfect time to see a musical. What better way to escape the hot afternoons and evenings than with an exciting story that is sure to... — Updated 6/14/2019 Full story
Carjacking suspect shot, killed by officers in Menifee
MENIFEE - The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has distributed a press release regarding an officer-involved shooting that killed a carjacking suspect that they chased to... — Updated 6/9/2019 Full story
Firefighters battling residential structure fire in De Luz
Cal Fire San Diego reported that the agency was at the scene of a residential structure fire in De Luz that was reported to be threatening vegetation in the area just after noon,... — Updated 6/9/2019 Full story
Man arrested for possession of stolen UHAUL truck
WILDOMAR - A 24-year-old transient man was arrested on Tuesday, June 11 by Lake Elsinore Sheriff's station deputies for being in possession of a stolen UHAUL truck, reported to be... — Updated 6/12/2019 Full story
Lake Elsinore to release more than 4,500 pounds of catfish into lake
LAKE ELSINORE - The City of Lake Elsinore announced it will release hundreds of channel catfish into the lake to boost its sportfishing industry in the morning of Friday, May 31. With each weighing between 2 and 10 pounds each, a... — Updated 6/2/2019 Full story
TV Chamber President and CEO Sullivan announces retirement
TEMECULA - Alice Sullivan, who has led the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) for almost 30 years as President and Chief Executive Officer, has retired, according to an anno... — Updated 6/1/2019 Full story
Menifee man shot, killed in front of his house
MENIFEE - A 38-year-old Menifee man was found shot in the front yard of his home late Saturday, June 1, and despite life-saving measures performed by Menifee Police Department officers, he was pronounced dead at the scene. At 9:50... — Updated 6/3/2019 Full story
Police investigating woman's death in Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE - Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff Substation discovered a deceased woman inside a residence in the 400 block of Kellog Street in Lake Elsinore around 4:42 p.m.... — Updated 6/3/2019 Full story
Murrieta woman killed in six-vehicle crash on I-15, one arrested for DUI
UPDATED: Tuesday, June 4, 11:15 p.m. The Riverside County Coroner's office has released the name of the victim in the six-car crash on Tuesday, June 4. Janet Genao, 44, of Murrieta... — Updated 6/5/2019 Full story
Man suspected of shattering woman's car window in Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE - A man suspected of breaking a motorist's window during an act of road rage in Lake Elsinore was free on Tuesday, June 4 on a $50,000 bond. Keith Bryant Lewis, 45, of... — Updated 6/4/2019 Full story
Felon arrested for possession of stolen vehicle and stolen firearm
LAKE ELSINORE - Lake Elsinore Police deputies arrested a 32-year-old felon on Monday, June 3 after a brief foot pursuit and struggle for charges of a felon in possession of a... — Updated 6/4/2019 Full story
DA files murder charges against man who caused I-15 fatal crash
MURRIETA - The Riverside County District Attorney's office announced on Thursday, June 6 that second-degree murder charges were filed against 25-year-old Javier Caldera, of Auburn,... — Updated 6/6/2019 Full story
Female bitten by rattlesnake in unincorporated Temecula
TEMECULA - CalFire Riverside reported that a female was bitten by a rattlesnake in unincorporated Temecula near De Luz in a report issued at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. The female was reported to have moderate injuries on the 46300... — Updated 5/28/2019 Full story
Report: Firefighters battling blaze next to Interstate 15 in Wildomar
WILDOMAR - CalFire Riverside crews are working to contain an acre-wide blaze along northbound Interstate 15, between Baxter and Clinton Keith roads, in Wildomar as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. The California High Patrol was expected... — Updated 5/28/2019 Full story
Temecula Police seek help in locating suspect
TEMECULA - The Temecula Police Department on Thursday, May 30 turned to social media to ask for the public's help in locating or identifying a woman they believe impersonated a... — Updated 5/30/2019
Temecula Police asking possible sexual assault victims to come forward
TEMECULA - Temecula Police Department investigators are asking possible victims of a Temecula man arrested for sexual assault last week come forward to aid and add to their... — Updated 5/22/2019 Full story
Young black bear found dead on I-10 near Cabazon
CABAZON - According to the California Highway Patrol – San Gorgonio Pass a young male black bear was found dead in the center median of westbound Interstate 10 near Cabazon on Thu... — Updated 5/23/2019 Full story
New Temecula everbowl location launches with soft opening May 14
TEMECULA - The "build-your-own" superfood bowl establishment, everbowl, is passing out free samples (while supplies last) of its offering on Tuesday, May 14 at the chain's newest... — Updated 5/14/2019 Full story
Chemical spill closes Murrieta road
MURRIETA - According to Murrieta Fire and Rescue, a chemical spill has closed a road in the city and they will remain closed for up to three hours. The agencies said the chemical... — Updated 5/14/2019 Full story
Menifee woman killed in rollover crash on I-215
ROMOLAND - A 71-year-old Menifee woman was killed on Wednesday, May 15 when her SUV rolled over on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 215, just south of State Route 74 and she... — Updated 5/15/2019 Full story
Perris deputies recover stolen miniature pony
NUEVO - Riverside County Sheriff's Department Perris station deputies were able to recover a stolen miniature pony in Nuevo last week with the help of residents responding to... — Updated 5/3/2019 Full story
Single-car rollover sends two to hospital in Temecula
TEMECULA - Riverside County firefighters reported a single-car rollover accident at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 on Rancho California and Margarita roads in Temecula and one of the occupants of the car required extrication. Both... — Updated 5/8/2019 Full story
Two suspects arrested for possession of stolen vehicle in Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE - Deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station responded to the area of Grand Avenue and Bonnie Way on Thursday, April 25, regarding a report about the location... — Updated 4/26/2019 Full story
Woman arrested for possession of controlled substances for sale
TEMECULA - Riverside County Sheriff's Department Temecula Police deputies arrested a woman on Wednesday, April 23 after a traffic stop at Temecula Parkway and Apis Road and... — Updated 4/26/2019 Full story
