Cal Fire was dispatched at 4:10 p.m. to the 43300 block of Hemet for a reported residential structure fire. The incident commander confirmed a working fire at the rear of the property, where a 50-by-50-foot outbuilding was fully involved and flames had spread into surrounding vegetation.Additional resources were requested from Hemet City Fire, Soboba Fire and Winchester. Southern California...
TEMECULA, Calif. — Linfield Christian freshman Jack Maher made an immediate impact in his first varsity golf season, winning the inaugural Golden Bear Invitational last month.Competing against a 78-player field at Temecula Creek Inn, Maher shot a 3-under-par 68 to secure medalist honors. The tournament featured 13 high school teams from across Southern California, establishing itself as a competitive...
SAN JACINTO – San Jacinto High School (SJHS) was recently recognized by the BARR Center (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) as a BARR School of Excellence based on its accomplishments during the 2025-2026 school year. SJHS received this honor based on its demonstrated expertise, dedication, and commitment to the implementation of the BARR model with a high level of fidelity.Since...
TEMECULA – Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) hosted its annual K–12 Summit, Adventure Awaits, on March 19, 2026, at Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula, bringing together high school counselors, educators, and district partners from across the region for a full day of collaboration, training, and strategic alignment.
The summit focused on expanding dual-enrollment opportunities and strengthening pathways to help high...
March has greeted us clobbering us with record heat. UGH! But if you kept your roses hydrated, you probably now have an abundance of fresh new foliage and maybe even beautiful blooms—with more to come. Ever wonder how you can get better results from one year to the next? Gardening is a partnership between you and your plants: How about...
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – According to the latest data from Voices for Children, 187 local children in foster care are waiting to be matched with a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Voices for Children, the nonprofit organization that trains and provides qualified CASAs for youth in foster care in Riverside County, has issued an urgent call ahead of National...
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RIVERSIDE – The County of Riverside Treasurer-Tax Collector Office is scheduled to begin its annual tax sale on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and conclude on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, hosted online by Bid4Assets.com.“Our office is committed to delivering a tax sale process that is transparent, secure, and efficient,” said Matthew Jennings,...
WINCHESTER – Tricon, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, announced the grand opening of Tricon Winchester, a premier built-to-rent (BTR) community in Riverside County, on March 25, 2026. The 180-home development offers families the benefits of single-family living at a monthly cost significantly lower than homeownership, supported by professional on-site management. Tricon Winchester is part of the company’s broader...
Colin LecherInvestigative Reporter for CalMattersA Los Angeles jury has found the parent companies of YouTube and Facebook liable for a teen’s mental distress in a closely-watched trial over social media addiction.The jury awarded $3 million to the plaintiff, a young woman identified as KGM, and her mother, according to NPR, which noted Facebook parent company Meta would be responsible...