Rotary Clubs seek hero nominations from community
The Rotary Clubs of Murrieta and Old Town Temecula invite nominations of “heroes” who will be honored during the 2026 Murrieta Field of Honor,...
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...