HEMET, Calif. — A single-vehicle collision caused significant damage to utility infrastructure Sunday morning when an SUV veered off the roadway, striking a fire hydrant and a power pole.The incident was reported at approximately 10:13 a.m. at the intersection of South State Street and East Whittier Avenue.According to preliminary reports, a white Chevy Suburban was traveling northbound on State...
RIVERSIDE — The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board of Directors has unanimously elected City of Corona Councilmember Jim Steiner to serve as its chair for 2026.In this role, Steiner will guide the Board’s strategic direction, help establish organizational priorities, lead Board meetings and represent the Agency at public events. A board member since 2018 and board officer since 2024,...
An upcoming internet tax sale auction is scheduled to begin Thursday, April 23, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time and will continue through Tuesday, April 28 with auctions closing at staggered times. The sale will be conducted entirely online through bid4assets.com/riverside.The auction will include approximately 910 regular tax-defaulted properties, consisting of both vacant land and residential homes. Interested bidders must...
Rickie Fowler finished 18th at the American Express golf tournament, January 22-25 in La Quinta, and the 2007 Murrieta Valley High School graduate shot a 63 on the second day for the third-lowest score in the second round.Fowler’s 72-hole score was 269. Five other players had that score, and each earned $117,606 for their position. The golfers who finished...
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — A driver was transported to a local hospital following a fiery collision involving a parked vehicle in Lake Elsinore late Saturday night.Authorities received reports of the crash at 11:56 p.m. in the 2900 block of Sandpiper Drive. Preliminary investigation indicates a white Mercedes-Benz collided with a parked pickup truck. Following the impact, both the sedan...
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — A mountain biker was rescued Saturday afternoon after becoming stranded in an inaccessible area northeast of the Sunnyslope neighborhood, fire officials said.The CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to the report at 3:07 p.m. in the hills of Jurupa Valley. Upon arrival, emergency crews located the cyclist in terrain that was difficult to reach with...
UPDATE: 2:56 p.m.LANES OPEN, INCIDENT CLEARED per CHP logsDE LUZ — One person is dead following a collision involving two motorcycles on De Luz Road Saturday afternoon, prompting a heavy emergency response and a prolonged road closure.The crash was reported at approximately 12:40 p.m. near the intersection of De Luz Road and Dos Cameos. The California Highway Patrol (CHP)...
Justin Rose won the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, January 29 through February 1 at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, with a 72-hole score of 265 and received $1,728,000 for his first-place position. In addition to the $9.6 million paid to the golfers for prize money, the Farmers Insurance Open also provided revenue to various...
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...