A solo white Tesla sedan crashed and went down an embankment on northbound Interstate 215 near the Newport Road on-ramp Monday evening, prompting lane closures and an emergency response.According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatch logs, the incident began just before 6:00 p.m. The vehicle reportedly crossed all traffic lanes before traveling off the right side of the freeway...
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 on 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...
HEMET, Calif. — A fire at a two-story home in Hemet was successfully extinguished before fire crews arrived Friday afternoon, with all residents safely evacuating the structure.
Hemet Fire Department dispatchers received a call reporting a structure fire at approximately 12:17 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2025. Emergency personnel were immediately dispatched to a residence located in the 5200 block of...
TEMESCAL VALLEY, Calif. — Emergency crews successfully rescued a single patient from an inaccessible area in Temescal Valley on Friday evening following a coordinated effort between ground and air units.
The incident, identified by CAL FIRE as the #MountainIC, was reported at approximately 5:55 p.m. near the intersection of Horsethief Canyon Road and Mountain Road.The Rescue Operation
Due to the difficult...
A Temecula cat named Butters has reached the Quarterfinals of his group in the nationwide America’s Favorite Pet contest, where one dog owner and one cat owner has a chance to win a spread in either Modern Cat or Modern Dog magazine and the title of 2026 America's Favorite Pet.
Butters, a flame point Siamese, is described by his owner...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, sponsor of the “Art of the Avocado” Art Competition, is now calling for entries. The art competition is part of Fallbrook’s annual Avocado Festival.Any artistic medium may be submitted – the only restriction is that an “avocado” must be easily identifiable in all pieces.There are three categories: 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional cash prizes awarded...
MENIFEE – The Menifee Police Department will hold a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the Menifee city limits.Checkpoint locations are chosen based on the history of DUI crashes and arrests in the city. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote...
Join EMWD for a Bird Walk and share the opportunity to view ibises, egrets, blackbirds and many other migratory and resident birds in their natural habitat at the EMWD Wetlands.Located on the grounds of the San Jacinto Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility, the multi-purpose constructed wetlands “polishes” recycled water before it is distributed to nearby farms, dairies, and the...
TEMECULA, Calif. — A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer was injured and transported to a hospital Friday morning following a collision with a sedan, prompting road closures on Jefferson Avenue, authorities said.
The crash was reported at 9:31 a.m. near 28093 Jefferson Ave.
According to an officer at the scene, the CHP motorcycle collided with a white sedan driven by a...
For decades, the sound of wheels on pavement has been a staple of the local soundtrack at Ronald Reagan Sports Park. But this winter, that sound has taken on a smoother, more professional tone. Following a multi-million-dollar transformation, the City of Temecula has officially unveiled its newly renovated inline hockey rink, marking a major milestone in the city’s commitment...