Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
29 Motorists Cited, 6 Arrested During Banning DUI Checkpoint
More DUI checkpoints are planned throughout 2026, with dates and locations to be determined, Banning PD reported.
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- Temecula, CA
Toni McAllister has more than 25 years of journalism experience and has been on editorial staffs with a number of national and local media outlets. She has been published thousands of times and has even authored a few books along the way. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking, tennis, cycling, swimming and spending time with her horses. She is a graduate of Cal State Long Beach with bachelor's degree in journalism. Reach her at toni.mcallister@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Public's Help Sought In Riverside County Homicide Investigation
Anyone with information about the slaying is asked to contact Investigator Adrian Jimenez, RSO Central Homicide Unit, at 951-955-9186.
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Across California, CA|News|
3 New Laws Impacting CA Schools: Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline, Limited Cellphone Use
The laws take effect July 1.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Riverside County Men Implicated In Loma Linda Theft
The two suspects have been charged with grand theft and conspiracy — both felonies.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta School Stripped Of Namesake Due To Allegations of Improprieties
The David L. Long Regional Learning Center at 41350 Guava Street has reverted to its original name, the Murrieta Regional Learning Center.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Rancho Mirage Man Killed In Highway 74 Crash
According to a GoFundMe post, the victim is survived by his fiancée, who is expecting their child.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Kroger Falsely Advertised Calorie Counts On Breads Sold In California: DA
A lawsuit was brought by district attorneys in Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. A settlement was announced Monday.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Condemned Cop Killer Dies While Serving In Inland Empire's Largest State Prison
Michael Anthony Jackson died over the weekend while incarcerated at the California Institution for Men in Chino.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
New Guinness World Record Set In Palm Springs Honors Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday
The city now holds the world record for the "largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe."
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Man Who Disappeared In Palm Desert Found Dead
A body found May 28 in open desert near Indio was confirmed as that of 36-year-old James Philip Nastasi, authorities confirmed Monday.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Dad, 10-Year-Old Son, ID'd After Fatal Crash Involving Fire Truck In Hemet
The crash occurred at 12:24 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and State Street.
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Across California, CA|News|
Californians Owed $15B In Forgotten Money — See How To Claim Yours
The assets include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, and other financial property.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Teen Killed In Off-Road Crash Near Menifee ID'd As Local Resident
The death location was a dirt road in a rural, hilly area, according to information from the CHP and county coroner.
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Temecula|News|
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Trails In Race For CA Governor
Early statewide returns showed the Republican in fourth place.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Julie Vandegrift Holds Thin Edge In Race To Fill Vacant Seat On Murrieta Valley USD Board
The winner will fill the open Trustee Area 3 seat on the Murrieta Valley Unified School District board.
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Temecula|News|
Temecula Helps Advance Trump-Backed Jim Desmond To November Runoff In 48th Congressional District
The Associated Press called the race for Desmond, but his November challenger has yet to emerge as of 11 p.m. Tuesday.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Supervisor Karen Spiegel, Who Represents Lake Elsinore, Favored In Primary Election
See live election results.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Supervisor Perez Leads La Quinta City Councilman Sanchez In Race For District 4
See live election results.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Reps. Ken Calvert, Young Kim Lead In 40th Congressional District Primary Race
See live election results for the 40th Congressional District.
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Temecula|News|
Real-Time Results: Riverside County Primary Election 2026
The polls are closed in Riverside County, and voters have had their say on several key races.
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