Drivers passing by noticed that the front planter at the Antelope-Menifee Rural Center on Haun Road could use a little love. That love came from Reese Stump, a student at Santa Rosa Academy charter school in Menifee who was looking for a community service project to fulfill her graduation requirements.A few of the yucca plants that had been placed...
The Eastern Municipal Water District board approved the purchase of land for the future Ridgecrest Road Tank in Winchester.The board’s 5-0 vote on March 18 approved the acquisition of approximately 20 acres for $304,000. The agreement also includes permanent and temporary construction easements. A previous planned site was subsequently deemed unfeasible, and the county supervisors also designated those two...
A two-alarm commercial structure fire broke out shortly before 2 a.m. Monday on Raintree Court, prompting a multi-agency response, authorities said.
Firefighters with Murrieta Fire & Rescue were assisted by additional crews from Cal Fire Riverside Unit due to the size and complexity of the building.
Crews worked to contain the fire, though details on damage and any potential injuries were...
Firefighters with the Murrieta Fire & Rescue quickly contained a residential structure fire early Monday at a single-family home on Ranchwood, authorities said.
Crews responded in the early morning hours and worked to stop the spread of flames, preventing further damage to the home. No injuries were immediately reported.
Officials said the cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation....
SAN JACINTO — More than 600 people gathered Saturday, March 28, at the Golden Era Golf Course for the Free Kids Fishing Tournament Inc., where young anglers pulled in 141 fish during a day focused on family, community and outdoor fun.
The event, open to children ages 6 to 15, featured lakes stocked with bass and catfish and drew participants...
Aspiring firefighters faced grueling, near-zero visibility conditions and dizzying heights during rigorous hands-on drills at the 2026 California Fire Exploring Association (CFEA) Academy.
Hosted by the Hemet Fire Department, the residential academy ran from March 29 through April 4 and marked the association's second major training event since resuming operations post-pandemic. The program drew explorer cadets from across California and...
In what might be the most ambitious (and hilarious) announcement in Perris Auto Speedway history, promoter Don Kazarian revealed plans to convert portions of the track to grass for the next Night of Destruction.According to Kazarian, the Figure 8, Mini Stock road course, and quarter-mile Demo Cross tracks will be transformed into lush green grass, inspired by England’s grass...
The Hemet Heritage Foundation and Hemet Museum will host a historical presentation later this month exploring a little-known chapter of Inland Empire history.
Titled “The Colorful Story of Cabazon’s Incorporation,” the program will be presented by local historian Steve Lech on Monday, April 13, at the Hemet Historic Theatre, located at 216 E. Florida Ave., in Hemet. Doors open at...
The Eastern Municipal Water District issued GHD, Inc., the design contract for the next phases of the Sun City Pipeline Replacement Program.A 5-0 EMWD board vote April 1 approved a $990,019 contract with GHD, which has an Irvine office. The board approved total appropriations of $1,163,000 which will also cover $58,000 for EMWD engineering labor costs, $8,000 of district...
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit completed a milestone rescue operation Saturday, providing advanced life support for the first time while responding to an off-road vehicle crash on the San Jacinto ridge truck trail.
On April 11, the aviation unit's RESCUE 9 helicopter was dispatched to the rugged ridge trail following reports of a crash. According to a statement...