TEMECULA – Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water / District) announced on Thursday, Jan. 29 that, with the support and leadership of Congressman Darrell Issa, a $1 million federal Community Project Funding request was approved to fund critical water treatment infrastructure, further underscoring the Congressman’s commitment to the importance of safe and reliable water. The funding follows President Donald...
MENIFEE — An unlicensed teenage driver attempting to join a student walkout struck a motorcycle Friday morning, Jan. 6, near the intersection of Briggs Road and Highway 74, authorities said.
The Menifee Police Department responded at approximately 9:29 a.m. and located an off-road motorcycle operated by an 18-year-old Menifee resident. The rider reported injuries of unknown severity related to the...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the formation of a community facilities district for the Leon Ridge development in Winchester.A January 27 public hearing was followed by a 5-0 vote to approve the CFD. The supervisors’ action also authorizes the levy of a special tax to fund the services for the CFD.A community facilities district includes a special...
MENIFEE – The Menifee Police Department sent out a two-officer DUI Enforcement team to seek DUI drivers on Friday, Jan. 23, between the hours of 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. There were no drivers arrested for driving under the influence. However, several drivers were stopped for various vehicle code violations and were issued citations for these observed violations.The residents...
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the advertisement for a construction contract which will provide a traffic signal at the East Hemet intersection of Stetson Avenue and Yale Street.The supervisors voted 5-0 January 27 to authorize the advertisement for bids. The action also set a February 18 bid opening date, approved the plans and specifications for the project,...
SAN DIEGO – The San José State Spartans women’s basketball team is searching for answers after a challenging week in Mountain West Conference play, with losses to San Diego State and Boise State adding to their struggles this season.On January 24, 2026, the Spartans fell to San Diego State 94-66 at Viejas Arena. Allie Cummins led San José State...
LAKE SKINNER — Riverside County officials on Saturday, January 31, marked the reopening of Lake Skinner’s primary boat launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating extensive infrastructure upgrades funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, followed by the conclusion of a bass fishing derby that drew anglers from across the region.The renovated launch at Ramp 1 includes new restrooms, a...
The City of Menifee’s Community Services Department will be hosting a community input meeting on Wednesday, February 11 at 6 p.m. at Menifee Community Services Department – North Annex, located at 29995 Evans Rd., to discuss the Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park.Participants will receive a presentation from the Community Services Department on the history of AMR Skate Park as...
Yawaywish “Wish” Vega is a fourth grader at Rose Salgado Elementary School and a member of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. She recently won first place at her school site to advance to the San Jacinto Unified School District science fair. Wish is a great niece of the late Rose Salgado, for whom the school is named. Her...
HEMET — The Hemet Police Department is coordinating with the Hemet Unified School District regarding a potential student walkout scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, while highlighting safe and lawful alternatives for student expression.Authorities confirmed they are aware of flyers circulating on social media referencing a demonstration at area schools. While the flyers reference First Amendment–protected protest, police and school officials...