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Fire on Hillside Northwest of Perris 80% Contained
A brush fire that erupted Tuesday just southwest of Perris burned roughly 10 acres on a rocky hillside before being stopped. The non-injury Lukens Fire was reported at 3:35 p.m. in the area of Lukens Lane and West Metz Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Containment increased to 80% as of 10:28 p.m., the department reported.
Southbound 15 Freeway Traffic Jammed After I-5 Shutdown
A fatal crash near Camp Pendleton early Thursday that shut down a stretch of southbound Interstate 5 was likely impacting traffic through Southwest Riverside County. Traffic has been heavy on southbound Interstate 15 through Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta and Temecula all morning and early afternoon. According to information shared on...
2 Men Jailed Following Gunshot Reports in Coachella
Two men were behind bars Monday on suspicion of weapons violations and child endangerment following reports of gunfire in Coachella. Riverside County sheriff’s deputies arrived at the 50000 block of Camino Coras in Coachella at 3:55 p.m. Sunday following reports of gunfire, according to a statement from the Thermal Station’s Lt. Steve Davis. Deputies searched a home in the area and located four handguns, one rifle and ammunition, Davis said.
Brush fire grows to 250 acres in Moreno Valley on hot weekend
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in 90-degree heat Saturday afternoon in Riverside County. The fire was reported just before 12:30 p.m. near Gilman Spring Road and Alessandro Boulevard in Moreno Valley. The fire burning in light vegetation grew to about 250 acres in an area with limited access. Containment...
RivCo man sentenced to prison for distributing fentanyl, illegal firearms possession
A 38-year-old Riverside County man who distributed fentanyl out of his apartment, sending packets of the powerful synthetic opiate through the U.S. mail, was sentenced today to 19 years in federal prison. Ignacio Alcala pleaded guilty in November in downtown Los Angeles to four federal charges: two counts of distribution...
Round Fire in Moreno Valley burns 300 acres, now 60% contained
Firefighters have reached 60% containment Sunday of a brush fire that has burned at least 290 acres in Moreno Valley. The Round Fire was reported around 12:25 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Gilman Springs Road and Alessandro Boulevard, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. ...
Riverside County Probation earns certification in juvenile justice reform
After a national competition involving several dozen agencies, the Riverside County Probation Department was selected to participate in a four-day certification program at Georgetown University in the nation’s capital that took place earlier this month. The goal of the Transforming Juvenile Probation Program is to instruct teams from state...
One Year Ago Today (July 1, 2023)…Banning Man Arrested in 15-Year-Old Girl’s Fentanyl Death
One Year Ago Today (July 1, 2023)…A Banning man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the death of a 15-year-old girl who succumbed to fentanyl poisoning, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced. Deputies responded to the 12400 block of Dailey Road at about 9:20 p.m. on...
Man dies after being arrested, tased by Riverside County deputies
A 46-year-old Moreno Valley man died this week after Riverside County sheriff's deputies forcibly took him into custody and used a Taser on him, authorities said. Joseph Gloria, who the sheriff's department said was believed to be under the influence of methamphetamine, had threatened family members and would not cooperate with deputies, sheriff's Sgt. Jarred Bishop said in a news release about the death.
3 inmates accused of killing another prisoner in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A homicide investigation is underway at a Riverside County prison where three inmates are accused of killing another prisoner, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The incident happened around 7 p.m. June 22 at the Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, officials said. That's...
Banning to contract with county for animal services
During a special meeting on Tuesday, June 25, Banning City Council instructed City Manager Doug Schulze to negotiate with Riverside County Animal Services for one year of animal control and animal shelter services as the city continues to investigate a permanent solution following the termination of the its contract with ARE Animal Rescue for animal shelter services.
Lake Elsinore algal bloom
People and pets are being warned to avoid all water contact at Lake Elsinore after a harmful algal bloom that could pose a serious health threat was detected in five different areas. Why now: The Riverside County lake has shown extremely elevated levels of toxins, triggering a “danger” advisory, the...
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