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Jones named Menifee’s assistant City Manager
Bryan Jones has been appointed Menifee’s assistant city manager. Jones, who has spent 25 years in city government and the private sector, will oversee several departments including community development, public works, engineering and economic development, according to statement on the city’s website. Most recently Jones was Eastvale’s city...
Registration open for youth volleyball in Menifee
The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) registration for the 2024 fall program in Menifee is open. The instructional volleyball league will provide boys and girls ages 7-15 the opportunity to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, and supervised environment. The eight-week developmental league provides participants instruction twice...
Weather update: Excessive heat warning, air quality alert amid record-setting heat
As temperatures in parts of Riverside County continue to soar to record-setting triple digits, excessive heat warnings will remain in place through at least Thursday in some areas, National Weather Service forecasters said Sunday. The warning through at least 9 p.m. Thursday includes the Coachella Valley, as well as the...
Major Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leads to 36 Arrests Across the West Coast
In a major victory against illegal narcotics, a multi-agency crackdown took place today. The Border Patrol, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, and San Bernardino PD collaborated to arrest 36 defendants across several locations including Imperial County, San Diego, Fresno, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Salem, Oregon. More than 400 federal, state, and local law enforcement officials were involved in this extensive operation.
50-year-old man dead after head-on crash in Temecula
A 50-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision in Temecula on Friday. The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Rancho California Road near the I-15 overpass, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. The man, Glenmar Salcedo of Menifee, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai SUV when for unknown reasons he drove into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with another car which also struck a third vehicle. Despite attempted life-saving measures from paramedics, Salcedo was declared dead at the scene, deputies said. Two others were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment on injuries sustained in the collision. Their statuses were not known. "It is not believed intoxication played a role in this collision," said the RSO statement. "It has not been determined why the Hyundai crossed into oncoming traffic."Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has additional information is asked to contact deputies at (951) 696-3000.
Man killed while riding motorcycle in Perris
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a motorcycle in Perris on Friday afternoon when he was struck by a car. The crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Redlands Avenue, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies. They say that the motorcyclist, identified as 46-year-old Perris man Samuel Alvarado, was riding southbound on Redlands Avenue when he was hit by a Nissan sedan driving westbound on Ramona Expressway, deputies said. Alvarado was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics despite attempted life-saving measures. It's unclear if the driver in the Nissan sustained any injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with further details is asked to contact investigators at (951) 210-1000.
Fire in Homeland 75% contained after burning 100 acres
A 100-acre fire in Homeland was 75% contained on Saturday with extensive mop-up efforts underway to extinguish a hot spot, fire officials said. The fire was reported at 2:11 p.m. Friday near Juniper Flats Road and Mapes Road. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, an evacuation order was issued...
Man from Arizona charged with 45 felonies for smuggling firearms in Riverside County
Authorities have slapped a total of 45 felony charges on an Arizona man who was recently apprehended for allegedly smuggling firearms and ammunition across state lines. During his arraignment at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, 22-year-old Phoenix resident Alexis Ayala Molina pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of assault weapon possession, 15 counts of removing or altering firearm identification marks, and one count of manufacturing or transporting an assault weapon, as per court records.
Restaurant inspections: 2 Coachella spots reopen after earlier failures
No Coachella Valley restaurants were given failing grades this week by Riverside County health inspectors, but two that were shut down last week received the green light to reopen. Eastern Buffet and the meat counter portion of Chihuahua Market in Coachella failed their most recent inspections and had to close due to a...
Union Members Approve Contract with Planned Parenthood of Pacific Southwest
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest employees have “overwhelmingly” voted to approve a three-year agreement to raise wages by 15% over three years, according to union representatives this week. On Wednesday, SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West announced the agreement that raises wages by 15% over a three-year period, increases...
Record-setting post-July Fourth travel leaves a mark on LAX
The promise of blistering heat, beautiful beaches and some delicious food was too enticing for people across the country to turn down for the Fourth of July weekend, as travel into Southern California in recent days was about as busy as it’s ever been. Late last month, AAA predicted that nearly 71 million Americans would […]
LB/LA Ports invest $25 Million in electric truck charging infrastructure
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are contributing $25 million in collaboration with regional air quality agencies to support the development of charging infrastructure for electric heavy-duty trucks in Southern California. These projects, with a combined budget of $135 million, are being spearheaded by the Mobile Source Air...
Cool marine air brings brief relief to Los Angeles
Swirling breezes helped push a layer of cool ocean air across much of Southern California on Saturday, providing a slight rest from a blistering heat wave that has created treacherous fire conditions across the state. Swirling winds helped push a layer of cool marine air across much of Southern California...
51 arrested in massive drug, theft bust in Southern California
Fifty-one suspects were arrested during a multi-million dollar drug and theft bust in Southern California. The operation, which spanned three counties, was conducted by the San Bernardino Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force along with other local agencies. Authorities searched multiple locations where 51 suspects were arrested in total. During the crackdown, a stockpile of […]
SDSU-IV students learn research methods on fellow residents
CALEXICO—Dr. Linda Abarbanell, SDSU Imperial Valley associate professor of psychology, and Dr. Erika Robb Larkins, SDSU professor of anthropology elaborated on their recent study, “The Right to Stay Cool: Race, Class, and Managing Heat,”. The study is funded by the National Science Foundation, and explores how heat contributes...
Too much solar? How California found itself with an unexpected energy challenge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s a common sight across the state: rows of suburban homes topped with solar panels. But as California works toward its ambitious clean energy vision, an almost counterintuitive challenge has emerged: The state is, at times, generating more solar energy than it can handle. It’s to the point where loads of clean energy are going to waste.
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