News From Around The County
LAKE ELSINORE – A hang glider suffered moderate injuries and had to be rescued by helicopter after he crashed in a steep, rugged area west of Lake Elsinore Saturday, April 1. The hang glider went down near Main Divide Road south of Ortega Highway in the unincorporated area of Lake Elsinore. Fourteen firefighters from three engine companies and one truck company responded to […]
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RIVERSIDE – A pedestrian suffered severe injuries when he was hit by a truck while trying to cross a busy Riverside street Sunday, April 2. The vehicle versus pedestrian accident happened on Market Street just south of University Avenue. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, sustained major traumatic injuries. He was transported to Riverside Community Hospital where he was listed […]
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Hemet police officers closed down all lanes of traffic on Florida Avenue, between S. Hamilton and S. Western Avenues during the ruptured gas main emergency. Melanie Lee photo HEMET- A major roadway through Hemet was shut down for several hours after a vehicle crashed into a high-pressure, above-ground, main gas line. Florida Avenue between S. Western and S. Hamilton […]
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Those looking for something different, interesting and memorable to do this Saturday, April 1, will want to consider checking out this year’s Riverside Airport Open House & Airshow 2017. The airshow, which organizers say features “heart-stopping aerobatics and dazzling aircraft,” is an annual Riverside tradition for plane enthusiasts and citizens throughout the region. The airshow is being held at 6951 Flight Road […]
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Families throughout the Hemet, San Jacinto and French Valleys and surrounding communities will want to mark their calendars for Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District‘s upcoming 2017 Easter egg hunts. Valley-Wide is offering events at three different locations this year. Valley-Wide’s three events are scheduled to be held at the Diamond Valley Lake ball fields at 1801 Angler Avenue, near Domenigoni Parkway in […]
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HEMET – A golfer was hit by what officers believe was a stray round while playing the links at the Hemet Golf Club Wednesday March 29. The golf course is located at 7575 World Cup Avenue, near California Street on Hemet’s west end. “The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery,” Hemet Police Lieutenant […]
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UPDATE: March 30, 5:45 p.m. With video filmed from the scene. (See video below) HEMET – A City of Hemet police officer fired his weapon while attempting to detain four subjects during an early morning disturbance call Thursday, March 30. The shooting, which occurred just after midnight, happened at the Sun Valley Estates mobile home park in the 1400 […]
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RIVERSIDE – A man police arrested after they say tried to light his neighbor’s vehicle on fire Friday, March 24 pleaded not guilty to the three charges filed against him at his arraignment. The attempted arson-related vehicle fire was set in the 2900 block of Market Street in Riverside. After the incident and a brief standoff, the alleged suspect, who officials identified […]
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Written for Valley News. Click link to view full story. TEMECULA: Man banging on hotel door leads to arrest of five
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MORENO VALLEY – A 20-year-old, Perris resident died after she was struck by a hit and run driver Tuesday, March 28. The deadly accident happened on Ironwood Avenue east of Zantar Lane in Moreno Valley. Coroner’s officials later identified Tatiana Flores as the pedestrian who was killed. She died at Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley at 10:52 […]
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