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61-year-old hiker goes missing during heat wave in California, cops say. Search is on
On July 5, 61-year-old Hantae Kim set out on the Pacific Crest Trail for a hike. He planned to do only a portion of the 2,650-mile trek, intending to return home to Chula Vista by early morning July 7. In the initial hours on the trail, Kim sent photos to...
Fatal shooting suspect released, case not filed: ‘At this time, there are issues that need to be resolved’
On July 11, 18-year-old Blythe local Jose Angel Manjarrez was released with no bail listed and no charges filed following a preceding arrest by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Bureau on July 9 for two alleged felony violations of Penal Code (PC) section 187(a) murder in the first degree.
Community HousingWorks Celebrates New Development
Community HousingWorks (CHW) celebrated the opening of a 77-unit affordable housing development in Temecula, California. The community marks the nonprofit’s first development in Riverside County and its 49th overall. Las Haciendas Apartments features one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes for residents earning 30% to 60% of the area median income.
New 1% sales tax for transportation won't be on Riverside County ballot after all
A proposal to fund transportation projects across Riverside County through a new 1% sales tax won’t be on the ballot in November after all. A commission made up of local elected officials voted Wednesday not to put the measure before voters. The one-cent-per-dollar tax increase had been discussed recently...
Riverside County teen shot, killed 2 men: deputies
An 18-year-old from Riverside County was arrested in connection with the murder of two men in the city of Blythe, deputies say. According to a media release issued by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, officers with the Blythe Police Department requested deputies’ assistance after they found two crime scenes connected to the double homicide that […]
Blaze East of Temecula Chars 20 Acres on Hillside
A brush fire that broke out Friday on a hillside east of Temecula charred 20 acres in less than an hour but was not posing an immediate threat to homes or other structures. The non-injury “Pauba Fire” was reported at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Pauba and Los Caballos roads, north of Highway 79, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Hiker Who Disappeared in San Bernardino National Forest Found Dead
A 61-year-old hiker who went missing on a trail in the San Bernardino National Forest was found dead in a ravine south of Whitewater, with no evidence of foul play, authorities said Friday. The body of Hantae Kim of Chula Vista was discovered Wednesday adjacent to a dry wash at...
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Palm Springs Pool Supply Business
One of three men accused of stealing from a Palm Springs pool supply business pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony burglary charge. Riverside resident Robert Firman, 44, entered his guilty plea at a felony settlement conference Thursday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Misdemeanor charges of possession of burglary tools and possession of controlled substances were dismissed.
Blaze East of Temecula Chars 101 Acres, Threatens Campground
A brush fire that broke out Friday on a hillside east of Temecula charred 101 acres, prompting evacuation orders, and left two firefighters injured before it was stopped. The Pauba Fire was reported at 1:30 p.m. in the area of Pauba and Los Caballos roads, north of Highway 79, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Excessive Heat Warnings Remain in Effect in Riverside County
Record high temperatures were reported in San Jacinto for the third day in a row and a triple-digit heat wave will continue in Riverside County with an excessive heat warning in effect Friday until at least 9 p.m. in the Coachella Valley, Banning and Desert Hot Springs areas. It was...
Teen arrested following fatal shooting in Blythe: ‘This investigation is still ongoing’
Eighteen-year-old Blythe local Jose Angel Manjarrez was arrested by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Bureau on July 9 for two alleged felony violations of Penal Code (PC) section 187(a) murder in the first degree. “On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 8:12 p.m., the Blythe Police Department...
RUHS breaks ground on pioneering behavioral health project
The Wellness Village in Mead Valley will transform healthcare in Riverside County MEAD VALLEY – Riverside University Health System broke ground on the 18-acre Wellness Village in Mead Valley, a state-of-the art campus that will serve as a model for innovative health care Wednesday, June 12.The Wellness Village will seamlessly integrate behavioral health treatment, medical care and social services in a way that follows individuals during each step of their healing process. Its all-inclusive approach will address all levels of care – from outpatient treatment to supportive housing.Slated for completion in 2026, the Wellness Village will offer a range of services, including Riverside County’s first Children’s Crisis Residential Program and mental health urgent care for childr.
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