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On their way home from graduation, a 17-year-old was killed and her boyfriend and his sister were hospitalized after their car was hit by a truck that ran a red light in Winchester.

The Temecula Valley school board has voted 3-2 against the proposed elementary school social studies curriculum due to its inclusion of Harvey Milk. The decision could leave more than 11,000 students without a social studies textbook.

The Liberty High School community is mourning the death of a female student in a traffic collision Thursday night. The County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Giovanna Rizzo, 17, of Murrieta. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which occurred at the intersection of Winchester Road and Keller Road about 8:59 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. The victim was the front passenger in a Nissan Titan that collided with a GMC Sierra in the intersection.

A Menifee middle school is on edge after a 12-year old student brought an unloaded gun with him to campus and -- in an unrelated incident -- another student received a threat online that read "Can they dodge a bullet?"

WINCHESTER (CNS)- One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision Thursday evening in an unincorporated area of Winchester. The collision was reported at 9:02 p.m.. and firefighters were called to Winchester Road and Keller Road, where they found three injured people, according to the Riverside County Fire Authority. The victim...

A Mission Viejo couple is urging residents to remain vigilant after a coyote attacked one of their dogs last month, but fortunately, his brother Vinny was there to save him.

A Trabuco Canyon man who was accused of setting the 2018 Holy Fire was acquitted of arson charges but convicted of making criminal threats.

LGBTQ+ allies and activists in California are noticing troubling developments in a local school district as conservative concerns enter the public discourse in the blue state regarding teaching LGBTQ+ existence to children. There was outrage last month when the Temecula Valley School Board voted to reject a social studies textbook...

A yard sale will be held here on June 10 to raise funds in support of a former Menifee family whose 10-month-old daughter is recovering from a heart transplant. Bailey Lopp, a twin, was born July 7, 2022 in northern California, where her parents had recently moved from Menifee due to a job relocation, said Bailey’s grandmother, Cherie Medina. At age 4 weeks, Bailey developed respiratory problems and eventually received a heart transplant due to an enlarged heart. She has spent most of her life at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto.

Southern California Costco shoppers can now explore new arrivals at the Murrieta and Temecula locations. Discover Australian Botanical goat's milk soap for $16.49, an LED shop light at $30, and Kirkland's three wedge set for $169.99. Enjoy men's Skechers shoes with memory foam for $34.99 and a cozy three-piece pajama set in four designs at $18.99.

Cal Fire Riverside County, French Valley and California Highway Patrol, Border Division responded to a reported traffic collision. When the responding units arrived, they found 2 vehicles with major damage and a total of 3 patients. Paramedics pronounced one patient deceased at the scene. There are 2 additional patients suffering...

A convicted felon accused of killing a 27-year-old Hemet man and dumping his remains near Perris must stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Thursday. Ricardo Pardo, 40, of Perris was arrested last summer following a nearly yearlong Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying of Joshua Crosier.

MENIFEE (CNS) – A middle school student in Menifee was caught carrying a gun in his backpack while on campus, culminating in his arrest, authorities said Thursday. The student, whose identity was not disclosed due to his age, was taken into custody Wednesday at Ethan Chase Middle School on Calm Horizon Drive, according to the Menifee Police Department.

LAKE ELSINORE – After the Storm opened the season with ten straight wins against the Visalia Rawhide, the team from Central California is starting to fight back. Visalia made frequent, loud contact all night as they jumped out to a ten-run lead Friday night. The Storm had chances to rally but ultimately fell 12-8 in front of a loud crowd of 4,835 at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore.

CORONA (CNS) – There will be an official unveiling and dedication Friday of the recreation of an iconic patriotic mural that stretched across the crest of Prado Dam for almost 47 years, with numerous people slated to celebrate the occasion. “The ribbon-cutting event will include elected officials and community...

This week the guys check in with David Jay from Madfriars.com. They talk about the excitement around the Ethan Salas debut at Lake Elsinore, the general state of the team’s farm system, and the overall AJ Preller Era on the development side. Join the Patreon here!. Download the episode...

CONCORD, N.H. – A recent federal court ruling announced by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young stated that a man from California has been sentenced for the trafficking of methamphetamine in California and New Hampshire. The defendant, Robert Perez, Jr. - who previously resided in Perris, California - was handed a 10-year prison sentence and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Steven J. McAuliffe. Perez pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on February 8, 2023.

The pilot of a single-engine airplane successfully landed in a field adjacent to Prado Dam after experiencing engine trouble Thursday while flying near Corona Municipal Airport.

TEMECULA, Calif. - Junior bantamweight contender Adelaida Ruiz remained unbeaten, dropping Maria Cecilia Roman (17-8) of Argentina once en route to a knockout win in the eighth round. Ruiz, who resides in the Los Angeles suburb of Lynwood, improved to 14-0-1, 8 KOs. Roman was game, but received punishment in...

The City of Menifee is providing updates on ongoing and upcoming construction projects. The Holland Road Overpass project will result in the closure of Holland Road between Hanover Lane and Antelope Road for 17 months, with alternating lane closures on the I-215 Freeway from Newport Road to Scott Road during the week of June 5.