Category: Riverside County and Surrounding Area News

Riverside transient arrested for attempted murder after igniting fire that severely burned sleeping victim

RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities say a transient has been arrested in connection with an intentionally set arson fire at a homeless encampment that left a sleeping victim with significant burns to his lower extremities early Thursday morning, April 15. Captured several days after the fire, 42-year-old Joseph Wayne Breyer, remains in custody on multiple felony charges with his bail set […]

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Collision between big rig and passenger vehicle in Temescal Valley leaves one injured

TEMESCAL VALLEY, Calif., — Authorities say a motorist who was hospitalized with moderate injuries after a crash involving his vehicle and a big rig in the Temescal Valley area between the cities of Corona and Lake Elsinore early this morning, Saturday, April 23. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Wrong-way SR-60 crash leaves two dead, two injured in Badlands area near Beaumont […]

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Photographer airlifted with severe head trauma after mishap at La Quinta golf course

LA QUINTA, Calif., — Authorities say a victim was airlifted with a severe head injury after being struck in the face by a golf ball at a La Quinta golf course yesterday afternoon, Friday, April 22. According to witnesses, the man is a photographer and was not golfing when he was struck by the golf ball. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: […]

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Wrong-way SR-60 crash leaves two dead, two injured in Badlands area near Beaumont

BEAUMONT, Calif., — Authorities say two people were killed and two others were injured after a high-speed, two-vehicle rollover accident in the Badlands area between the cities of Beaumont and Moreno Valley early this morning, Saturday, April 23. The deadly accident, which was the result of a wrong-way driver according to California Highway Patrol, happened on SR-60 near Jack Rabbit […]

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Accused of sex trafficking at least 7 juvenile victims, Indio suspect nabbed at border checkpoint

Authorities say an Indio man has been arrested as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. At least seven minor victims have been identified so far in connection with the weeks-long investigation, say officials. The alleged trafficker, since identified as 32-year-old Dewayne Williams, remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bail or bond, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS […]

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Pedestrian critically injured after struck by vehicle in Riverside

RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities say a pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck in Riverside Thursday evening, April 21. The driver and passenger of the vehicle that struck the man were uninjured in the accident, which happened in the area of Blaine Street and Iowa Avenue, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: 2021 Miss Young […]

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Minor injuries reported after big rig and trailer overturn in Perris

PERRIS, Calif., — A truck driver was lucky to escape injuries after his big rig and trailer overturned in Perris Tuesday morning, April 19. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, which happened at the intersection of Harley Knox Boulevard and Indian Avenue, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: 2021 Miss Young Philippines USA candidate killed after crashing into […]

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Local motorcyclist, 30, ID’d after deadly Murrieta crash

UPDATED: Friday, April 22, 1:08 p.m., With corrected age and GoFundMe fundraiser details. Originally Published: Thursday, April 21, 10:32 a.m. MURRIETA, Calif., — Authorities say a local man was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing in the French Valley area of Murrieta early Tuesday evening, April 19. The deadly solo-vehicle crash happened on Murrieta Hot Springs Road, […]

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Alvord Unified School District touts multi-phase energy program expected to save nearly $32 million 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — In a move toward greater environmental sustainability, fiscal resiliency and responsibility, and improving indoor air quality for their students, Alvord Unified School District (AUSD) is on its way to becoming the only California school district of its size with an entirely up-to-date heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system districtwide. AUSD encompasses the western portion of […]

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Scooter rider, 48, ID’d after deadly Riverside collision

RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities say a local man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle while riding a motorized scooter in Riverside Monday, April 18. The deadly collision happened at the intersection of Tyler Street and Wells Avenue, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: 2021 Miss Young Philippines USA candidate killed after crashing into Murrieta light pole Kidnapped […]

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