A woman was found dead early Saturday morning after a mobile home fire at a Hemet residence, according to fire officials.Units from the Hemet Fire Department, along with the Hemet Police Department, responded to a reported residential structure fire at about 881 N. Lake St. in the Casa Del Rey mobile home park.Engine 5 was first on scene and...
The Rancho California Water District has awarded West Yost & Associates the design contract for Vail Ranch pressure-reducing stations.The RCWD board voted 7-0 March 12 to award West Yost a $261,836 professional services contract for the design phase of the project. Two above-grade pressure-reducing stations will be installed following completion of the design and appropriate funding and environmental review.The...
RIVERSIDE – As an unseasonable spring heatwave simmers in Riverside County, Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS - PH) officials urge residents to take simple precautions to protect their health in response to elevated temperatures."Extreme heat can be dangerous for anyone, but particularly for seniors, young children, pregnant women and those who work outdoors," said Riverside County...
SAN JACINTO – The Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District Board of Directors has selected Assistant General Manager Gustavo Bermeo to serve as the next General Manager after the retirement of current General Manager Dean Wetter. Bermeo will assume the role on May 1, 2026.“Gustavo’s promotion recognizes twenty-five years of commitment, leadership, and expertise in the field of recreation and...
MENIFEE— Student leaders from Mt. San Jacinto College recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the inaugural Federal Advocacy Academy organized by the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC), joining peers from across the state to advocate for community college students at the national level.The academy brought together student government representatives from California community colleges to learn...
The County of Riverside has released the 2026 edition of Budget 101: The County Budget Explained and invites residents across all five supervisorial districts to attend a series of community budget workshops this April.This guide serves as a key resource at each workshop, helping connect residents to how county dollars are spent. Now in its second year, this initiative...
As temperatures rise, rattlesnakes become more active in the forest. Stay alert, watch where you step, and keep pets closeIf you encounter a rattlesnake, give it plenty of space and calmly move away. Never attempt to touch or disturb wildlife!⚠️ How to treat snake bites:• Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately• Keep the snake bite victim still, as...
Joe NaimanSpecial to the Valley NewsThe Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District has terminated the agreement allowing the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival Association to use the Lake Skinner Recreation Area.The Riverside County Board of Supervisors members are the park district board members, and on March 24 the county supervisors voted 5-0 to terminate the agreement between...
