TEMECULA– was on full display as visitors and residents gathered in Old Town Temecula to celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary during the City of Temecula’s annual 4th of July Parade. From imaginative floats and spirited performances to community organizations and equestrian entries, the parade showcased the creativity, pride, and volunteer spirit that make Temecula's Independence Day celebration...
<strong>Robert Carter/Public Safety Incidents photos and story</strong>A person using a motorized wheelchair died after being struck by a vehicle Friday night, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, authorities said.The collision was reported about 8:56 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Menlo Avenue in HemetAccording to initial reports from the scene,...
Former Congressman Dr. Ron Paul recently raised concerns about a policy that has received less attention than I would expect. It’s the federal government's occasional practice of taking ownership stakes in private companies. Whether one agrees with Dr. Paul’s libertarian philosophy or not, his warning deserves thoughtful consideration—not because the policy is necessarily catastrophic today, but because history shows...
A premier foodservice distributor serving customers throughout the Southwest United States, Southwest Traders is expected to bring 250 local jobs to Menifee immediately and double its workforce over the next five years.MENIFEE – Southwest Traders is all in on Menifee. The family-owned foodservice distributor recently completed the purchase of a 230,000-square-foot facility in the Gateway at Menifee industrial business...
Robert Carter - Public Safety IncidentsTwo people were hospitalized and a third person was arrested after a rollover crash Saturday evening, July 12, on Florida Avenue in Hemet, authorities said.
The crash occurred about 8:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of West Florida Avenue, west of Denny's.
Hemet Fire Department crews responded to the scene after a red Kia overturned in...
Robert Carter/Public Safety Incidents photos and story
A person using a motorized wheelchair died after being struck by a vehicle Friday night, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, authorities said.
The collision was reported about 8:56 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Menlo Avenue in Hemet
According to initial reports from the scene,...
Bella Kent and Julie ReederUPDATE 10 am Friday:The Volcano Fire is reported to be 70% contained
Evacuation Orders continue to be as yesterday.
Evacuation Orders issued for the following zones:117-Volcano Fire PerimeterEvacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones:RVC-1246UPDATE 6:30 pm Wednesday:MURRIETA — Firefighters made significant progress Wednesday morning on the Volcano Fire burning in the La Cresta area...
Robert CarterGILMAN SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Two people were injured Friday morning in a head-on collision on Gilman Springs Road west of the bridge, according to fire officials.The crash was reported at about 6:01 a.m. and involved a white Subaru Outback and a white Spectrum work truck.Authorities said the Subaru was traveling eastbound while the work truck was traveling...
Bella KentHEMET — Firefighters have fully contained the Domenigoni Fire, which burned 62 acres near Domenigoni Parkway and Searl Parkway in Hemet, according to fire officials.The wildfire started Thursday, July 9. As of Friday afternoon, the fire was listed at 100% containment.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.No structures were reported threatened, damaged or destroyed, according to the...