Family and friends gathered outside of The Mill in Old Town Murrieta to deliver flowers and messages of support for co-owner Adam Bouvet after he died as a real-life hero. Brad Neet, Bouvet's good friend, said the family man was walking down a street in Dallas when tragedy struck. "There was never a doubt that they were his love," Neet said. "They were his life."With his wife, two daughters and grandchild, Bouvet jumped into action when a car hopped a curb and barreled toward them. "Basically, pushed them out of the way, so the car wouldn't hit them and he took the brunt...

HEMET, Calif., Oct. 30 (KNN) — The Hemet/San Jacinto Gang Task Force (GTF) is investigating a shooting that left one wounded in a parking lot on East… Read more "Shooting in Hemet Leaves 1 Injured; Investigation Underway">

MURRIETA (CNS) – A felon who ran over and seriously injured a 6-year- old boy while fleeing the scene of an accident outside a Perris church pleaded guilty Tuesday to reckless driving resulting in great bodily injury. Louie Ahmad Qutami, 30, of Menifee, admitted the felony count under a...

For years Laurel LaMont has fought for better options for what she calls the “missing middle,” often referred to as workforce housing. Now she is being evicted.

Three men from Southern California are facing federal charges after they allegedly traveled to Utah to buy more than 120 guns, then resold those firearms in California without a license. Manuel Ivan Sanchez, 37, of Helendale; Ricardo Amezcua, 45, of South Gate; and Fernando Nava, 35, of Hemet, are charged with conspiracy, the U.S. Department […]

MENIFEE, California - A recent operation by the Menifee Police Department's Special Enforcement Team (SET) led to the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash during a search warrant execution. The suspect was arrested on multiple charges, including narcotic sales and firearms violations.The operation, which took place at a residence in Menifee, resulted in the discovery of 78 grams of fentanyl, 4 grams of methamphetamines, firearms, and cash, according to the Menifee Police Department. Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) collected evidence, including thousands of rounds of ammunition.The Gang Impact Team (GIT), supervised by the Riverside County District Attorney's Office Bureau of Investigation, collaborated with SET for the operation. GIT is staffed by agents from various agencies, including the DA's Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Marshal's Service (USMS), the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and detectives from several local police departments.

The Menifee Police Department cited 45 drivers and motorcyclists for a variety of violations during a recent special enforcement operation. The operation was held on Oct. 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to a Menifee PD news release. In all, 20 drivers were cited for speeding and 25 other citations were issued for various violations.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) just slapped a $900,000 fine on the Lake Elsinore Hotel and Casino in California. This marks FinCEN’s first move against a casino in six years. Alleged BSA Violations Lead to Penalty for Lake Elsinore Casino. The penalty is part of a deal to...

A 45-year-old Lake Mathews man accused of sexually abusing three girls, at least one of whom was in the Riverside County foster care system, while his wife allegedly covered for him was charged Tuesday with lewd acts on a child and other offenses. Christopher Gary Tilden was arrested last week...

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — A man and woman accused of perpetrating a series of thefts at Inland Empire stores and other locations throughout the state, netting more than $120,000 in stolen goods, were each charged Monday with a half dozen counts of organized retail theft. Giovanni Munoz Leon, 51, and...

A search was underway Wednesday for an SUV driver who struck a woman crossing a San Jacinto street and then fled the scene. The hit-and-run occurred shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday on Meridian Street, just south of Beringer Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Patrick Lynch...

As a precaution during Halloween, the Menifee Police Department will assign more officers to conduct patrol operations citywide Thursday, while asking motorists and pedestrians to take extra steps to ensure theirs and others’ safety during celebratory activities. “As families and children enjoy the spooky fun of Halloween, it’s important...

TEMECULA, CA – This November, Pechanga Resort Casino will offer parents an easy way to discard at least some of their children’s Halloween candy. In exchange for a bag or bucket of candy, Journey at Pechanga will offer free golf lessons for kids ages three to 18. Pechanga will donate the candy to be made into care packages for U.S. service members.

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It’s Halloween time again, with thoughts of ghosts, goblins and all things creepy. At this time of year, we remember our visit to the Patterson House in Winchester – a place we can personally testify is haunted. To get us all in the mood, here’s a link to...

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LifeStream nurses hold up a poster signed by donors. (Photo by Jodi Ann Sanchez) On Oct. 24, Paloma Valley High School's Key Club hosted its bi-annual Blood Drive in the gymnasium. Over 50 students and staff participated in the event, which raised multiple liters of blood for different hospitals in the Menifee area.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) awarded $40.5 million Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant funds to the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for the development and construction of a new Metrolink station/mobility hub in Riverside County’s unincorporated region of Mead Valley. The Mead Valley Metrolink Station/Mobility Hub project is a partnership between RCTC and the Southern California Regional Railroad Authority (Metrolink). The new station will be located between the existing Moreno Valley/March Field and Perris Downtown stations along the Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line (91/PVL).

Summary: It was another fantastic year in Lake Elsinore. The Storm marched to a 71-58 overall record, winning both the first-half and second-half titles despite a near-complete roster turnover over the course of the season. Lake Elsinore advanced to the California League championship series, where they were defeated by the Modesto Nuts 2-1 in the three-game series.

Honoring the contributions and sacrifices of our military community continues to be a proud tradition in Menifee. This year, the City of Menifee will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Monday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hidden Hills Park (31727 Eaton Ln. near the corner of Evans Rd. and Quilt Wy.). This family-friendly event will include special presentations, veteran recognition, speeches, and an aerial fly-over to conclude the ceremony.