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Massive Wildfire in Northern California Forces Thousands to Evacuate
A rapidly expanding wildfire, named the Park Fire, has consumed over 45,000 acres in Northern California, prompting widespread evacuations. The blaze, which ignited near Chico on Wednesday afternoon, escalated from 6,400 acres on Wednesday night to 45,550 acres by Thursday morning. Firefighters are prioritizing evacuations and structure defense, using bulldozers...
New courthouse now open in Menifee Town Center
The Menifee Justice Center opened July 8 in Menifee Town Center. Editor's note: Story has been corrected. This court will not handle traffic cases. The new Menifee Justice Center opened earlier this month in Menifee Town Center, just south of the Krikorian Theater site. The courthouse will handle family law...
Southern California’s longest-running Halloween event returns; tickets on sale Friday
Tickets for Southern California's longest running Halloween event, Knott's Scary Farm, are now on sale, offering guests a frightful experience with 10 mazes, five scare zones, and four shows, running from September 19 until November 2.
Menifee Street Project and Construction Updates - Week of July 29, 2024
The City has project and construction updates to share with the community. For a current list of street projects and construction updates, visit our interactive mobile and web map at www.cityofmenifee.us/traffic. *COMPLETED* Encanto Drive between McCall Boulevard and Shadel Road – Shell Gas Station Street Improvements. Street improvements have...
Anti-Mosquito Spraying Planned Throughout Nuevo
Riverside County vector control officials will conduct anti-mosquito spraying next week in Nuevo, covering a total 254 acres, to eradicate growing infestations that pose a potential risk to public health. The Department of Environmental Health has scheduled “ultra-low volume” insecticide spraying between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Wednesday in the...
George Mills named president of Rotary Club of Menifee
MENIFEE –The Rotary Club of Menifee begins its 62nd year of service to the community with a new president and a new theme for the year. George Mills, a resident of Menifee, is serving as Rotary President for the 2024-25 year. George, along with his wife Kristina, are small business owners with the local company, A Better Look, which is a home inspection company. George is setting up the year for the Rotary Club of Menifee for the 2024-25 year with the theme of The Magic of Rotary.
Wildfires Plague the West Amid a Scorching Heat Wave
At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blistering heat wave. Six homes were ravaged and seven damaged when the fire sparked by fireworks erupted Sunday afternoon in a hilly area...
Pasadena Law Firm Marks 25 Years of Championing Southern California Businesses
Larson & Gaston, LLP, a Pasadena-based law firm, is commemorating its 25th anniversary of serving Southern California businesses. Since its inception in 2000, the firm has focused on defending companies against claims and lawsuits, and guiding them through the complexities of the ever-changing legal landscape. The firm has built its...
SoCalGas provides scholarships to 29 students in Central, Southern CA
Twenty-nine students in Central and Southern California will receive a total of $314,000 from the SoCalGas Scholarship Program to pursue higher education at four-year universities, community colleges and trade schools..
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