CORONA, Calif. — Smoke visible in the hills south of Corona today is part of a planned fire operation and does not require emergency reporting, officials said.The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) began conducting a prescribed burn in the Cleveland National Forest at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13. The operation is scheduled to conclude around 4:30 p.m.The Corona Fire Department...
MURRIETA, Calif. — A single-vehicle collision involving a fire hydrant and an electrical box forced the closure of southbound Jefferson Avenue and left several local businesses without power Friday morning, according to the Murrieta Police Department.Officers responded to the scene at Jefferson Avenue and Corning Place earlier in the morning. Murrieta Fire & Rescue also responded to the incident....
The County of Riverside approved a new ground lease at Hemet-Ryan Airport for Cypress Soaring, Inc.The new lease was approved on a 5-0 vote during the January 27 Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting. The lease is for a ten-year period and expands the previous lease area from 20,000 to approximately 26,500 square feet.The Cypress Soaring Glider Club was...
The road to a championship has been mapped out. The CIF Southern Section on Saturday released the pairings for the 2026 boys’ and girls’ basketball playoffs, sending dozens of Inland teams, including many from Southwest Riverside County, on their quests for a title.This year’s girls Open Division showcases Rancho Christian among the 12 teams selected. Rancho Christian, seeded ninth,...
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 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 planning...
MENIFEE, Calif. — The Menifee Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, Feb. 21, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving in the city.The operation is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within Menifee city limits.According to the department, checkpoint locations are selected based on data regarding...
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN, Calif. — Fire crews with the Palomar Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn operation today, Feb. 12, at the Fry Creek Campground.The 43-acre "broadcast burn" is intended to reduce hazardous fuels in the area, according to the Cleveland National Forest. Residents and visitors in the vicinity of Palomar Mountain should expect to see smoke throughout the...
Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital will open a new patient tower in March 2026. This action is being taken to address the region’s growing demand for services.
The state-of-the-art expansion in Wildomar is set to fundamentally transform healthcare delivery in the region. The seven-floor, 217,444-square-foot advanced acute care tower, located at 36485 Inland Valley Drive, will significantly bolster local medical...
MENIFEE – Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) celebrated the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the Menifee Valley Campus Math and Science Building on Thursday, Feb. 5, bringing together regional leaders, educators, and community partners for a milestone event honoring both the future of STEM education and the successful completion of Measure AA.The celebration welcomed regional civic and education leaders from...