Category: Community

Newly released FBI statistics indicate Hemet’s violent crime down by 32%, felony arrests up by 40%

HEMET — Recently released FBI crime statistics indicate the City of Hemet Police Department reported a 32 percent decrease in violent crimes and an overall 10 percent reduction in all crimes during the third quarter of 2017, when compared to the same period in 2016. Despite the decrease in reported crimes, during the same time frame, Hemet PD felony arrests increased by 40 percent. […]

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Never underestimate a child’s imagination or determination – even a kid planning on digging a hole to China

I think I was 10 or 11 years old when my childhood friend and I saw a TV show or perhaps a Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck cartoon (I don’t recall that detail) where the characters were talking about digging a hole to China. Afterwards, all we could think of was freshly made egg-rolls, sweet and sour chicken, fried rice […]

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HEMET: City’s Crime Suppression Team now enjoying Weston Park, “so families can do the same”

HEMET — The City of Hemet features nine City Parks; including Gibbel, Mary Henley, Simpson, Cawston Community, Weston, Dave Oltman, Spencer, Brubaker and Griffith Way Community Park. A number of other community, regional and county maintained parks can also be enjoyed in and around the city. Unfortunately, some of those parks have become more well known as places where homeless individuals […]

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MENIFEE: Sheriffs officials escort football player at recent Senior Night in honor of late father

MENIFEE — During Heritage High School’s recent annual Senior Night, Parker Benner – whose father, Riverside County Sheriff’s Emergency Communications Dispatcher Todd Benner, recently passed away – was surprised and grateful when members of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department escorted him in honor of his late father. During the school’s annual Senior Night on Friday, October 27, senior football players, band members and cheerleaders are escorted onto the field by their […]

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TEMECULA: Grand re-opening set for Butterfield Stage Park’s new “Nature’s Tree House” themed playground

TEMECULA – Excitement is growing as City of Temecula officials prepare to unveil the first of several new “themed playgrounds,” which are being constructed at several different parks throughout the city. Funding for the parks new designs is primarily from Measure S funds, generated by a 1-cent sales tax increase voters approved last year. Butterfield Stage Park will be the first park to officially […]

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MURRIETA: City’s K-9 “Pak” receives donation of custom-fitted body armor

MURRIETA — Thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor and a non-profit organization, Murrieta Police Department’s K-9 “Pak” recently received a bullet and stab resistant vest to better protect the police service dog during his duties. Pak’s new vest was custom-made specifically for him and embroidered with the sentiment, “Born to love – Trained to serve – Loyal Always,” according to Murrieta Police Lt. […]

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TEMECULA: City invites community to join annual “Patriotic Salute to Veterans”

TEMECULA ─ City of Temecula officials are inviting all active-duty and veteran military personnel as well as the entire community to come out for an evening of food, entertainment and fun at the City’s annual Patriotic Salute to Veterans. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Temecula Civic Center, at 41000 Main Street in Temecula.  The event will begin with a free picnic dinner that will be served from 5 until […]

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UPDATE: HEMET: Police volunteers locate elderly, “at-risk,” missing woman

HEMET — City of Hemet Police volunteers are being credited with locating an elderly, “at-risk,” missing adult, Friday, Sept. 29. The woman was located and safely returned to her residence after two police volunteers spotted her, lost and wandering, on the streets of Hemet. Officials did not specify if the woman had been reported missing from a private residence, retirement home or assisted-living facility. […]

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SAN JACINTO VALLEY: Local officers honored at recent dinner and awards banquet

SAN JACINTO VALLEY — Several local law enforcement officers were recently honored at the first annual, San Jacinto Valley Crime Stoppers Appreciation Dinner and Awards Banquet. According to event organizers, those who were recognized had provided “outstanding service” to their communities and showed “superior work and dedication” to the San Jacinto Valley and its citizens over the last year. The Thursday, Sept. 14 event, which […]

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TEMECULA: Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library offering Resume Writing Workshop in October

TEMECULA ─ Anyone seeking a new career or who is having difficulty creating the perfect resume is encouraged to join MSJC’s Career Technical Education Counselor Matt Leyden for an afternoon workshop that City of Temecula’s Adult Services Librarian, Serene Salgado, said is” bound to help with your career goals.” The workshop seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 2 […]

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