The original Winter Dance Party concert tour performed at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, on February 2, 1959. After the concert, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson (also known as the Big Bopper) were taken to Mason City Municipal Airport. The plane took off in the early hours of February 3 and crashed shortly afterwards, killing...
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Tricon opens built-to-rent community in Riverside County, expanding housing options
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WINCHESTER – Tricon, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, announced the grand opening of Tricon Winchester, a premier built-to-rent (BTR) community in Riverside County, on March 25, 2026. The 180-home development offers families the benefits of single-family living at a monthly cost significantly lower than homeownership, supported by professional on-site management. Tricon Winchester is part of the company’s broader...
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California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial
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Colin LecherInvestigative Reporter for CalMattersA Los Angeles jury has found the parent companies of YouTube and Facebook liable for a teen’s mental distress in a closely-watched trial over social media addiction.The jury awarded $3 million to the plaintiff, a young woman identified as KGM, and her mother, according to NPR, which noted Facebook parent company Meta would be responsible...
6pm UPDATE Saturday, April 4
The Springs Fire acres burned remain at 4176. The containment has reached 95% as of 6pm on Saturday, April 4th.UPDATE Saturday, April 4, Updated Evacuation OrdersEvacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:MOE-0507-B
MOE-0641-B
MOE-0747-B
MOE-0823-B
RVC-0825-AEvacuation Shelters
Riverside County:Valley View High School13135 Nason St.Moreno Valley, 92555
Animal Evacuation Shelters
Riverside County:San Jacinto Animal Shelter581 S....
Business
Scam alert: Riverside County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder advises property owners to verify notices before paying for property records
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RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder’s Office is advising property owners to carefully review any mailed notice requesting payment for property records, property profiles, or copies of recorded deeds.The office has received inquiries from residents who received letters referencing recently recorded property documents and requesting payment. While these letters may include accurate public record information, some are sent by...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a lease of Hemet-Ryan Airport land for a flight school.The 5-0 vote on March 10 approved the ground lease agreement between the county and French Valley Flyers, LLC. The agreement for the 0.51-acre leasehold off of Walden Weaver Road includes development of structures at the company’s expense.The lease includes six aircraft tie-down...
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Senior Care Referral Specialists announces acquisition by local veteran and healthcare leader Jason White
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MENIFEE – Senior Care Referral Specialists, Inc., a premier eldercare consultancy serving Southern California since 2010, announced on April 2 that it has been acquired by Jason White, a U.S. Army Veteran and established leader in the senior care industry. The transition marks a new chapter for the Menifee-based organization as it integrates with White’s existing continuum of care...
Throughout the year, participants in the Art in the Park project attended weekly sessions to learn about different techniques and styles before creating their own works of art. Their finished pieces culminated in an exhibition at the 4th annual Art Show at the Hemet Public Library on March 26.The artists are adults with developmental disabilities from various programs offered...
The Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, honoring students who make a difference in their schools and communities, held its most recent luncheon celebration at the Lakeside High School Lancer Round Table Café on March 10. Lunch was prepared and served by members of the Lakeside Culinary Academy.Program founder Sally Myers, of BMW Management/Sizzler...
Crashes and Traffic
Two-Vehicle Crash in Murrieta Sends One to Hospital, Temporarily Closes Intersection
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A two-vehicle traffic collision late Thursday night at a busy Murrieta intersection left at least one person injured and temporarily shut down part of the roadway, authorities said.
The crash was reported around 11:04 p.m. near the intersection of Winchester Rd Thompson Road, according to dispatch information from Murrieta Fire & Rescue. Emergency crews arrived to find two heavily damaged...








