News
Riverside County deputies investigating apparent murder-suicide in Mead Valley
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A 56-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son are dead following an apparent murder-suicide at a Mead Valley residence Saturday night, authorities said.
Deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 20900 block of Verta Street at 9:52 p.m., according to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Upon...
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department crews responded to a fully-involved garage fire Sunday evening, March 15, in the 45200 block of Sage Road.
The fire was dispatched at approximately 8:49 p.m. The first unit on scene, Engine 77, reported a detached two-car garage fully engulfed in flames and requested three additional engines to assist with fire suppression.
No information about injuries...
Hemet/San Jacinto
New book by local author reveals Mexico’s forgotten heroes of World War II and their impact on Chicano history
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HEMET – According to author Dr. Javier H. Lopez, a powerful story has remained hidden in the shadows of history for too long. While millions of students across the United States study World War II each year, Lopez says they never learn about the brave Mexican pilots who fought and died alongside American forces. They never hear about the...
News
Riverside County Sheriff’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force recovers 37 missing children
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A coordinated weeklong child recovery operation led by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force resulted in the safe recovery of 37 missing juveniles and the arrest of seven suspects, including one federal arrest related to child sex trafficking, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.Riverside County, which spans approximately 7,303 square miles and is home to more...
Crashes and Traffic
Suspected DUI Driver Crashes into Ditch on SR-74, Attempts to Flee Scene
Jacob Lavoie - 0A male driver crashed a gray Nissan into a ditch along State Route 74 early Saturday morning before allegedly attempting to reverse the vehicle and flee the scene, according to California Highway Patrol incident logs.The crash was initially reported at 1:43 a.m. near the intersection of Theda Street and SR-74. Multiple callers alerted dispatchers that a vehicle had driven...
Education
Murrieta Mesa High School revalidated as an AVID National Demonstration School, joining top 3% of schools nationwide
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The annual ERP Honor Roll program recognizes the highest-performing schools in California.
MURRIETA — Murrieta Valley Unified School District is proud to announce that Murrieta Mesa High School (MMHS) has been officially revalidated as an AVID National Demonstration School. This prestigious title is held by less than 3% of the thousands of AVID partner schools worldwide, marking Murrieta Mesa as...
Crashes and Traffic
Crash on Ethanac Road Downs Power Lines; Good Samaritans Rescue Occupants
Jacob Lavoie - 0Early Saturday morning, a vehicle collided with an electrical box and pole on Ethanac Road, sparking a fire and downing power lines across the roadway. Good Samaritans rushed to the scene to help pull occupants from the vehicle before emergency crews arrived.The incident was first reported at 12:05 a.m. near 21576 Ethanac Rd. According to emergency dispatch logs, a...
Crimes and Courts
Murrieta parents charged in fatal December mobile home fire; father booked into Southwest Detention Center
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The parents of two young girls who died in a devastating December mobile home fire face multiple felony charges, including reckless burning causing death and child endangerment, authorities announced Friday. Toxicology reports indicated the presence of methamphetamine and cannabinoids in their systems.
Following a joint investigation by Murrieta Police Department detectives and Murrieta Fire & Rescue arson investigators, the Riverside County...
Olympic-level equestrians and rising stars will converge at Galway Downs Equestrian Center for an international competition scheduled for March 26–29. The event will feature top riders and horses competing in multiple phases of Three-Day Eventing.As part of the weekend’s activities, the venue will host a special Progressive VIP Cross-Country Tour on Friday, March 27.The exclusive tour will begin with...
Dawson Road will be closed indefinitely between McGlaughlin Road and Ethanac Road due to construction. Sherman and Matthews Roads will remain open during construction with traffic control present. Motorists should anticipate delays during daytime hours.For a current list of street projects and construction updates, visit our interactive mobile and web map at www.cityofmenifee.us/traffic.










