MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Six students at a Moreno Valley elementary school were evaluated for illness Tuesday morning after a reported odor prompted a hazardous materials response, though fire officials determined no gas leak was present.
Firefighters responded just before 9:15 a.m. to Chaparral Hills Elementary School in the 24800 block of Delphinium Avenue. Staff members had evacuated at least...
MENIFEE, Calif. — Two drivers are facing potential legal consequences after allegedly bypassing police barricades at the scene of a traffic collision in Menifee, authorities said.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Scott Road and Briggs Road, where the Menifee Police Department and Riverside County Fire Department were responding to a two-vehicle crash.
According to reports, police motorcycles had established...
CHERRY VALLEY, Calif. — Firefighters from the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department are currently on the scene of a significant structure fire in the unincorporated community of Cherry Valley.
The blaze was first reported at 4:44 p.m. Tuesday in the 40100 block of Lincoln Street, near the intersection of Jonathan Avenue. Upon arrival, the first responding engine company reported a...
INDIO — The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino returns Feb. 12 through March 1, 2026, with a refreshed look, new immersive spaces, and a full lineup of entertainment celebrating tradition, community, and fun.Now in its 78th year, the Fair & Date Fest carries the theme “Return to the Oasis,” blending its...
TEMECULA – The Rancho Christian Eagles boys’ basketball team capped off their Ivy League campaign in style, clinching the championship with an emphatic 85-54 victory over Liberty last week at the Val Center. The win extended their league record to a perfect 8-0 and improved their overall season mark to 17-9.Tony Rutlege led the charge for the Eagles, pouring...
HEMET, Calif. — Several individuals were detained and a firearm was recovered following a traffic collision and subsequent search at an apartment complex near Devonshire Avenue and Kirby Street.The incident began with a vehicle crash at the intersection. Following the collision, the driver and passengers of one of the involved vehicles fled the scene, prompting a response from the...
HEMET, Calif. — A traffic stop for a minor infraction escalated into a police pursuit through Hemet streets, ending with the recovery of a stolen motorcycle on Rafferty Way.The incident began at the intersection of State Street and Acacia Avenue when a Hemet Police officer attempted to stop a motorcyclist for failing to halt at a stop sign. The...
A January 27 Riverside County Board of Supervisors action will result in improvements to the playground at Sallee Park.The supervisors’ 5-0 vote amended the county’s Community Development Block Grant plan to add $217,300 for the playground improvements. Although Sallee Park is in the City of San Jacinto, the County of Riverside administers the CDBG program for the city.The Community...
TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the 60th Annual Awards Gala, Honoring Brilliance, taking place on Saturday, March 28 at Pechanga Resort Casino. This milestone black tie event will commemorate 60 years of excellence and celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose leadership and dedication have helped shape the Temecula Valley business community.Along with event sponsors,...
Illegal tire dumping is becoming a growing problem in Southern California’s national forests, with nearly 300 tires already discovered and the number continuing to rise. Officials say the practice not only creates an unsightly mess but also poses serious risks to public health, the environment, and wildfire prevention efforts.“Tire dumping is a serious problem,” said Forest Protection Officer Steve...