California lawmakers are once again moving forward with the idea of charging drivers by the mile — and while supporters frame it as a necessary step toward future transportation funding, the proposal raises serious concerns about affordability, privacy, and fairness. How would they know how much you’ve driven? Because you will be monitored by the state.Any system that tracks...
LAKE ELSINORE – The D2 West Coast Challenge college softball tournament took place February 6-8 at Lake Elsinore’s Rosetta Canyon Community Park.The tournament for NCAA Division II schools consisted of 50 games. The February 6 activity consisted of 20 games, 21 contests took place February 7, and nine February 8 matches were played. The tournament utilized a round-robin format...
INDIO – The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Date Festival Scholarship Program following finalist interviews held in early February. Judges were deeply impressed by the academic achievement, leadership, and community commitment demonstrated by all 16 finalists.
As part of the Fair & Date...
A solo white Tesla sedan crashed and went down an embankment on northbound Interstate 215 near the Newport Road on-ramp Monday evening, prompting lane closures and an emergency response.According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatch logs, the incident began just before 6:00 p.m. The vehicle reportedly crossed all traffic lanes before traveling off the right side of the freeway...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a rezone, general plan amendment, and specific plan amendment for a 157.03-acre site in the Alberhill area of unincorporated Lake Elsinore.A 5-0 vote on January 27 approved the rezone, general plan amendment, and specific plan amendment. The land already had Specific Plan zoning, and the rezone modifies that specific plan while defining...
HEMET, Calif. — A fire at a two-story home in Hemet was successfully extinguished before fire crews arrived Friday afternoon, with all residents safely evacuating the structure.
Hemet Fire Department dispatchers received a call reporting a structure fire at approximately 12:17 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2025. Emergency personnel were immediately dispatched to a residence located in the 5200 block of...
TEMESCAL VALLEY, Calif. — Emergency crews successfully rescued a single patient from an inaccessible area in Temescal Valley on Friday evening following a coordinated effort between ground and air units.
The incident, identified by CAL FIRE as the #MountainIC, was reported at approximately 5:55 p.m. near the intersection of Horsethief Canyon Road and Mountain Road.The Rescue Operation
Due to the difficult...
A Temecula cat named Butters has reached the Quarterfinals of his group in the nationwide America’s Favorite Pet contest, where one dog owner and one cat owner has a chance to win a spread in either Modern Cat or Modern Dog magazine and the title of 2026 America's Favorite Pet.
Butters, a flame point Siamese, is described by his owner...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, sponsor of the “Art of the Avocado” Art Competition, is now calling for entries. The art competition is part of Fallbrook’s annual Avocado Festival.Any artistic medium may be submitted – the only restriction is that an “avocado” must be easily identifiable in all pieces.There are three categories: 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional cash prizes awarded...
MENIFEE – The Menifee Police Department will hold a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the Menifee city limits.Checkpoint locations are chosen based on the history of DUI crashes and arrests in the city. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote...