Temecula|News|
Archive Quietly Replaces Espadin Restaurant In Old Town Temecula: What To Know
Same owners, new direction. The restaurant Espadin closed in early December for a rebranding with a dark academia vibe.
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Ashley Ludwig has been a columnist and online news editor since 2007. She is a resident of Riverside County and covers the Patch sites and stories across southern California.
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Before joining Patch, Ashley Ludwig worked as a staff writer for the Valley News Newspaper in Southwest Riverside, covering both print and online editions. She co-founded the Southern California online magazine DailySoCal.com. She served as a freelance journalist for various publications, including the North County Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Southwest Riverside News Network (SWRNN.com), as well as articles and book reviews for the former Pages Magazine.
She owns the local Southern California Wine Country blog: Temecula Grapevine.com. Wife and mother of two daughters, she has written multiple romantic suspense novels, and chick-lit romances. Find them on Kindle and in print on Amazon.com.
A content creator and information architect since the late 1990s, Ludwig also project-managed multiple ad campaigns with Adwire for the entertainment industry, as well as worked with Books in Print, Bowker with the New York Times Bestseller Lists. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences.
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Temecula|News|
I-15 Through Temecula Stalled Due To Multi-Vehicle Injury Crash: What To Know
At least one person was taken to the hospital by ambulance in the three-car collision, causing a major backup through Temecula and Murrieta.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Coachella Valley Kids Shop With A Cop For 2025 Season
Kids got to "Shop with a Cop" thanks to a partnership between the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians and the Sheriff's Department.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta Road Closures, Police Activity Draw Concern Of Residents In Country Walk Neighborhood
Murrieta Police are still searching the area of Whitewood Road, between Rock Crest Drive and Dove Hollow Lane.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Grinch, Santa To Deliver Gifts To These RivCo Elementary Students
Students will have a chance to take pictures with Santa and the Grinch thanks to the Perris Police Department and the Val Verde USD.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Beloved Teddy Bear Toss Toy Drive This Week In Palm Desert: What To Know
The annual Teddy Bear Toss Toy Drive is taking place this week at Acrisure Arena.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Family Shares Their $500 Donation With Local Mail Carrier, Is Blessed With Even More In Return
A local influencer asked a family with a disabled son, "If you could have $500 or give that to someone else, which would you do?"
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned In Murrieta This Week
Drivers, be aware: a DUI Checkpoint has been scheduled in Murrieta at an undisclosed location. Here's what to know.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Temecula, Riverside Hanukkah Events See Stronger Police Presence As Menorahs Are Lit
Riverside County public Menorah lightings in celebration of Hanukkah, an eight-night annual event, attract a larger police presence.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Former Behavioral Therapist Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Disabled RivCo Girl
Upon release from prison, he is ordered to register as a sex offender. The victim and her family were not present at the sentencing.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
IE Hanukkah Drive-By Airsoft Shooting Prompts Police Investigation
A home and Hanukkah decorations in Redlands sustained over 20 airsoft pellet shots Friday night, captured on security video, shown here.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Lake Elsinore, Meet Your New Mayor: City Council Votes On Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem For 2026 At Recent Meeting
The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore are selected annually in December by a vote of the City Council.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
SoCal's 'Cherished Tradition' At Christmas Time: Viewing Riverside's Mission Inn Festival Of Lights
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's Annual Festival of Lights has captivated the hearts of the Inland Empire and SoCal residents for 33 years.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
2 Victims Burned In IE House Fire Near Joshua Tree, Both Taken By Ambulances To Hospital
Firefighters rushed to Belfield Boulevard, where a single-story home was burning. Ambulances were called for the burn victims.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Motorcyclist Dies After I-10 Crash With Big Rig
The 33-year-old man died early Friday from his injuries after his motorcycle was involved in a crash in Indio.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta's 'Honey Princess' Advocates For Bees, Earning Masters In Entomology At UC Riverside
"I wear the tiara to attract attention, then I turn that attention to the bees," says the Grad Student with high school teaching plans.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Bike Trail Near Temecula VFW To Be Named After Temecula Marine Killed In Action
Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin, stationed at Camp Pendleton, was a graduate of Chaparral High School. He died in Iraq in March of 2016.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
5 Places To Volunteer Near Palm Desert
Whether your time, money or talent, here are five Coachella Valley nonprofits that could use your assistance this holiday season.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
2 Hikers Airlifted From Coachella Valley Desert Trails Wednesday
"Both calls came in at nearly the same time, in two separate places," CalFire reports. Here's what happened.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Drivers 'Followed By Drone' On RivCo Freeway
Drivers in Riverside County reported being followed by a drone flying overhead near cars.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
