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.
Business
Riverside County Innovation Month returns to power the next wave of startups
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The Riverside County Office of Economic Development is proud to announce the return of the 9th annual Riverside County Innovation Month, the County’s signature April showcase celebrating entrepreneurship, technology, and forward-thinking industries. Since its launch in 2017, Innovation Month has highlighted the entrepreneurs, emerging startups, and bold ideas shaping Riverside County’s innovation economy.Innovation Month reflects Riverside County’s continued commitment...
Fire and Rescue
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Emergency Command Center – saving lives every day
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Julie Reeder and Brian BriggsValley News StaffBehind every fire engine racing down the road or helicopter lifting off toward an emergency is a team of professionals few people ever see: the men and women working in the Emergency Command/Control Center, who are working the calls and coordinating the response.At the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Command/Control Center, those voices on...
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe month of February includes many celebrations, among them Random Acts of Kindness Week. Noli Indian School Counselor II Seandee Brown promotes kindness year-round, and students are responding positively.Brown produces a monthly newsletter called WELLNEWS focused on different mental health themes and resources. Printed copies are available at the Wellness Center, her...
Three residents were evaluated for medical complaints late in the evening after an incident involving common household cleaning products, prompting a hazardous materials response.
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department crews responded to a report at 9:36 p.m. at an apartment complex or residence located in the 22900 block of Bay Avenue. The initial call was placed by a property manager.The...
As of 8:08PM Murietta PD has reported the child has been found.We are asking for assistance in locating an At Risk Voluntary Runaway juvenile.He’s been considered at risk due to his age (11 years old). He was last seen in the area of Sonic on Murrieta Hot Springs Road around 4:30 p.m.If you see this juvenile, please contact 911
Entertainment
Pechanga Resort Casino concert is on anniversary weekend of Richardson joining Jefferson Starship
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Cathy Richardson and David Freiberg are currently the lead singers for Jefferson Starship, who will be performing March 14 at Pechanga Resort Casino. Richardson first played with Jefferson Starship in St. Louis on March 13, 2008.“This is my anniversary weekend,” Richardson said.Freiberg, who is now 87, is the last remaining original member of Jefferson Starship (Jefferson Starship and Jefferson...
The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce held their February Student of the Month breakfast at the Perris Sizzler, 91 West Nuevo Road on Feb. 11. Sally Myers of BMW Management/Sizzler Restaurants founded the program that started including the Perris Union High School District schools in 1998.She emceed the event, sharing the mission...











