News From Around The County
TEMECULA — Authorities tracked down and arrested two Temecula teenagers seven days after they allegedly stole and then crashed a Tesla sedan, Tuesday, Oct. 17. The early morning vehicle theft happened from a residential property on the 39000 block of Calle Bellagio, in an unincorporated area east of Temecula. After the vehicle theft the car’s owner used a Tesla cell phone app to […]
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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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TEMECULA — A tow truck driver who was assisting a disabled motorist on the I-15 in Temecula was struck and killed by a suspected DUI driver, Friday evening, Oct. 20. The deadly, late night crash happened on the southbound shoulder of the freeway at the Temecula Parkway off-ramp. After the fatal accident California Highway Patrol officials arrested a woman, who was later identified […]
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UPDATED: Friday, Oct. 21, 11:50 p.m. LA CRESTA — Officials have identified a local couple who died in a single-vehicle, fiery wreck in the unincorporated community of La Cresta. Both victims died Monday, Oct. 16, after their vehicle crashed into a metal speaker intercom and two brick pillars at the front gate of private, residential property. The deadly crash happened on the 20000 block of Avenida De Arboles, between Palo Alto Lane and […]
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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 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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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department press release . Written by Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Chris Gaskins . Winchester Rd. / Jefferson Ave., Temecula . On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, officers assigned to the Temecula Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing team and Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force conducted an undercover “John” sting. Women and underage girls who are solicited for acts of […]
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TEMECULA — A PRCS probationer with a felony, narcotics-related warrant was arrested after leading authorities on a short motorcycle pursuit Friday, Sept. 15. During the pursuit, the fleeing fugitive crashed into a pursuing patrol vehicle and fled into a neighborhood. After his arrest, the suspect was allegedly found to be in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine and heroin. After he was […]
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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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UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. FRENCH VALLEY — Officials investigating a fatal, three-vehicle, traffic collision say they have arrested a 51-year-old, Hemet resident for causing a wreck that took the life of a 62-year-old Murrieta woman earlier today, Wednesday, Sept. 6. The fatal crash happened Wednesday, Sept. 6, on Winchester Road near the intersection of Auld Road in French Valley. According to […]
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