Chia Fire Sparks in Riverside County, Poses Immediate Threat to Structures
Update as of 1:30pm The fire has been mapped at 50.8 acres by FIRIS OES Intel 24. All Tankers have now been released, per...
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...
Two-Vehicle Collision Prompts Emergency Response
A two-vehicle traffic collision occurred Tuesday evening at the intersection of East Benton Road and Sage Road, resulting in the transportation of one individual...
Hemet standoff ends in arrest
HEMET — A man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a standoff with Hemet police outside the Mother’s Nutritional Center at 199 N....
Police use helicopter to track reckless e-motorcycle rider in Hemet
Photos and Story by Robert Carter
HEMET — Hemet police used a Riverside County sheriff’s helicopter to track an e-motorcycle rider who was reportedly performing...
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,...
NEW PHOTOS: Taffle Fire holds at 77 acres, 95% containment
UPDATE: Monday, Aug. 17, 2026: Taffle Fire is 95% contained at 77 acresUPDATE Saturday, Aug 16, 8:00 pm: The Taffle Fire has held at...
Evacuations lifted on Taffle Fire
HEMET — Firefighters have increased containment of the Taffle Fire to 50% after the wildfire grew to 77 acres southeast of Hemet, according to...