Senior citizens in the spotlight at recent community forum
The Senior Stability Alliance branch of the Healthy Valley Foundation hosted a virtual forum on Aug. 18 to discuss available housing resources in the...
Rapidly Spreading ‘Melba Fire’ Prompts Localized Evacuations in Homeland
A fast-moving vegetation fire, dubbed the Melba Fire, has prompted localized evacuations in Riverside County on Monday evening as flames threaten at least one...
Hemet to use Ambulance Service Contract Penalty Funds for paramedic training
If a private or contracted ambulance company does not meet contractual performance standards such as response time or minimum staffing it is subject to...
From Chaparral to San Jacinto: The IE’s Quiet Influence on SDSU Football
From Friday night lights in Temecula, Menifee and San Jacinto to Division I football in San Diego, five Inland Empire products have carved out...
EMWD awards design contract for SJVRWF aeration blower
The Eastern Municipal Water District awarded a design contract for a new aeration blower at the San Jacinto Valley Regional Water Facility.The EMWD board’s...
Multiple transported, including children, after Hemet collision
A multi-vehicle crash involving two vehicles was reported at about 3:22 p.m. near Mayberry Avenue and Buena Vista Street in Hemet.The Hemet Fire Department,...
Carlson makes beanies at county fair as well as wins 14 ribbons
Hemet’s Barbie Carlson won 14 ribbons including eight first-place awards at this year’s San Diego County Fair, but her highlight was a knitting demonstration...
Taffle Fire contained at 77 acres
HEMET — Firefighters reached 95% containment of the 77-acre Taffle Fire southeast of Hemet by Monday, Aug. 17.The wildfire was first reported Aug. 14...
Standoff ends in arrest
by Julie Reeder & Robert CarterHEMET — A man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon, Aug 15, after a standoff with Hemet police outside...
Mt. San Jacinto College Welcomes More Than 400 Student-Athletes Back for the 2026-2027...
San Jacinto —As Mt. San Jacinto College Eagles returned to classrooms across the district this week, more than 400 student-athletes representing 13 sports landed...