The Breaking News team
MURRIETA— The slow lane was blocked after a solo vehicle crash along northbound Interstate 215 near Clinton Keith Road that left at least one person trapped inside the vehicle Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at approximately 8:31 a.m. when a vehicle traveling northbound left the roadway on the right shoulder,...
Various universities announced Fall 2025 graduates that include students from the local area.
Angelo State University conferred 652 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 644 graduates, including Caroline Ramon of Lake Elsinore, during the 2025 fall commencement exercises on Dec. 12, 2025, at the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas. Ramon earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
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The Murrieta City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1, Town Square, Murrieta, to consider renaming Sparkman Drive. The proposal would change the existing stretch of Sparkman Drive, between Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Walsh Center Drive, to Monroe Avenue. It would also officially designate the new northerly segment...
Dr. Evita Limon-Rocha, psychiatrist,Kaiser Permanente Riverside CountyThe winter season with its shorter days, less sunlight and colder weather, can impact mood for many people. This is commonly known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. It’s a type of depression linked to seasonal changes that usually appears in the fall and lasts through the winter months. People struggling with SAD...
A pipeline failure at the Eastern Municipal Water District’s Temecula Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility failed in October, necessitating the authority of EMWD general manager Joe Mouawad to issue an emergency repair contract. The emergency contract needed board ratification, although that concurrence can happen after the repair project is complete and a 5-0 vote January 7 approved the $305,608...
MENIFEE – The Menifee Union School District (MUSD) proudly celebrates Victoria Simpson, a 6th-grade mathematics teacher at Bell Mountain Middle School (BMMS), who was named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 California League of Middle Schools (CLMS) Educator of the Year award. Mrs. Simpson is one of only 14 educators recognized across Region 10, which encompasses Riverside, San Bernardino,...
The Association of California Water Agencies has a Huell Howser Excellence in Communications Award which is presented annually at the ACWA fall conference, and the Western Municipal Water District received a nomination for the 2025 award which was presented December 4 at the ACWA conference in San Diego.The annual award honors exceptional communications and outreach programs developed and implemented...
Impacted residents have until Jan. 22 to report food loss
RIVERSIDE — Riverside County residents who lost food during recent winter storms and used CalFresh benefits to purchase that food have until Jan. 22 to report losses and request replacement benefits.The state extended the standard food-loss reporting period from 10 days to 30 days, giving affected households in several counties,...
TEMECULA – In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the City of Temecula invites residents to participate in a Week of Service, encouraging meaningful daily actions that support the community and reflect Dr. King’s legacy of service, compassion, and unity. From Monday, Jan. 19, through Friday, Jan. 23, residents are encouraged to join in simple yet impactful...
LAKE ELSINORE — The City of Lake Elsinore has released the public draft of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and invites community members to review the document and provide feedback.The CAAP serves as a long-term roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening the City’s resilience to climate-related impacts. The plan outlines strategies to reduce emissions from...