The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the bid process to resurface two Anza roads.A 5-0 vote January 13 authorized the advertisement for bids of a construction contract to resurface Contreras Road and Johnson Road. The action also approved the plans and specifications for the project, set a February 4 bid opening date, and found that the resurfacing project...
TEMECULA, Calif. – The area is set to host an electrifying evening of mixed martial arts action as legendary MMA fighter and Olympic wrestler Dan Henderson presents Hendo’s Fight Night on Saturday, Jan. 24. The event will take place at Henderson’s renowned martial arts and fitness gym, located in the heart of Temecula.The evening kicks off with the Hendo’s...
Last month, the Association of California Water Agencies' 2025 fall conference included Eastern Municipal Water District senior director of policy and governmental affairs Jolene Walsh as part of a December 3 panel.The presentation was called “Connected Intelligence: Using Shared Data to Deliver Smarter Service” and addressed water agencies working with utilities to identify low-income customers who may be eligible...
Fire and Rescue
Hemet Fire Department Issues Call for Donations Ahead of 47th CFEA Academy
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HEMET, Calif. —
The Hemet Fire Department is seeking community assistance as it prepares to host 150 aspiring first responders for the 47th California Fire Exploring Association (CFEA) academy this spring.
The department issued an urgent request for 2,000 wood pallets, oriented strand board (OSB), and Gatorade donations to facilitate the week-long residential training program, which is scheduled to run from...
TEMECULA, Calif. – A profound sense of loss has settled over Temecula following the recent death of Kale Anderson, a sophomore and football player at Temecula Valley High School. His passing after an accident has left family, friends, and the wider community grappling with an immense and sudden void.The Anderson family confirmed the news, sharing their grief through a...
MURRIETA, Calif. —The California Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle traffic collision that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 215, leaving at least one vehicle severely damaged and forcing a temporary halt to traffic.The incident was first reported at approximately 1:05 a.m. on the northbound I-215, just north of Scott Road. According to CHP dispatch logs, the crash involved...
Education
Solana Mottola receives Bachelor’s degree from Frostburg State University
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FROSTBURG, MD - Solana Mottola, of Temecula received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Md., at its 167th commencement ceremony in December, during which 452 undergraduate and graduate degrees were conferred.
Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State University is one of the 12 institutions of the University System of Maryland. FSU...
Education
Mt. San Jacinto College and AAUW Redlands Branch host 32nd annual STEM Conference for eighth-grade girls
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SAN JACINTO — Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC), in partnership with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Redlands Branch, proudly hosted the 32nd Annual AAUW STEM Conference for Eighth-Grade Girls, welcoming 264 students from across the Pass Area for a full day of hands-on learning, exploration, and inspiration in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Held on MSJC's San...
Faith
U.S. religious freedom group urges support for imprisoned South Korean pastor
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A U.S.-based religious liberty organization is urging American pastors and political leaders to speak out on behalf of a South Korean pastor who has been imprisoned for his religious and political speech, calling the case a growing threat to religious freedom in the longtime U.S. ally.Advocates for Faith & Freedom, a Murrieta-based legal organization focused on constitutional and religious...
Crimes and Courts
State DOJ launches probe after San Bernardino deputies kill fugitive in busy Riverside shopping center
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. —
A fatal officer-involved shooting by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies in a crowded retail parking lot Thursday morning has triggered an investigation by the California Department of Justice, signaling that the deceased suspect may have been unarmed.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10 a.m. in the 3700 block of Tyler Street, a major commercial corridor anchored by the...










