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CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article reported that a gun was used during this carjacking; but it has since been confirmed by CHP that the suspect used a knife during the commission of this crime.-TM TEMECULA, Calif., — Authorities today are continuing to search for a man who allegedly carjacked a woman at knifepoint after using a vehicle to […]
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A southern California couple has come under fire after allegations of COVID-19 based racism toward Asian Americans recently surfaced following a verbal altercation that occurred near Fashion Island in Newport Beach over the weekend. Cell phone video of the incident, which was first shared to TikTok but has since been widely circulated on Twitter, Instagram, and other forms of social […]
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TEMECULA, CA – The City of Temecula, Temecula Valley Museum, and the Old Town Temecula Community Theater join the nation as we recognize and commemorate Black Americans’ many achievements and contributions to our great country through several programs in celebration of American Black History Month. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Fall near Tahquitz Peak in Idyllwild leads to victim’s death Wildomar […]
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UPDATED: Monday, Jan. 31, 3:22 p.m., With additional details and arrest information. Originally Published: Sunday, Jan. 30, 10:13 a.m. LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., — Authorities say a local man was killed in a solo-vehicle rollover traffic crash in the Tuscany Hills community of Lake Elsinore late Friday evening, Jan. 28. The fatal crash happened on Summerhill Drive, about a half-mile north of […]
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TEMECULA, Calif., — Continuing their popular monthly Second Saturday Cultural Celebrations, the Temecula Valley Museum in February will be virtually visiting the Republic of Benin, Africa, the place from where the last known slave ship, Clotilda, left in 1850 to deliver slaves to the United States. The event, which is open to the community and free to attend, is scheduled for […]
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TEMECULA, Calif., — Featuring a celebration that will include guest speakers, music, refreshments, and activities for the whole family, Temecula’s Community Services Department was excited to recently announce the Grand Opening date for the City’s new 22-acre sports park, The Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend. All from throughout the community are invited to attend the Saturday, Feb. 12th Grand Opening […]
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TEMECULA, Calif., — Authorities say a wanted felon who provided officers with a false name was arrested after a Temecula traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine, as well as a loaded shotgun and drug-related paraphernalia Friday evening, Jan. 21. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Murrieta woman, 54, ID’d after run over by big rig at busy intersection Multi-agency fentanyl […]
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MURRIETA, Calif., — Authorities have identified a woman who died after being struck by a big rig in Murrieta Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22, The fatal accident happened at the intersection of Winchester and Murrieta Hot Springs roads, according to a California Highway Patrol incident log and Cal Fire – Riverside social media release. The accident and subsequent hours-long investigation forced the […]
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Cracking down on traffic scofflaws in an effort to reduce traffic collisions throughout the southwest Riverside County region, Murrieta, Menifee, and Hemet police departments, along with CHP – Temecula, recently conducted a collaborative targeted enforcement operation that yielded more than 100 citations being issued. A similar, larger multi-agency enforcement operation conducted in the area last November […]
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UPDATED: Tuesday, Jan. 11, 6:52 a.m., With additional details and arrest information. Originally Published: Monday, Jan. 10, 5:36 p.m. TEMECULA, Calif., — Authorities say one person was killed and two others were seriously injured in a shooting that happened in an outdoor dining area of the popular Bank Plates and Pours Mexican restaurant in Old Town Temecula Sunday evening, Jan. […]
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