Palm Desert, CA|News|
Man, 75, Goes Missing On Desert Mountain Trail: CHP
A missing Palm Springs hiker spent the night in the Palm Desert mountains. About 36 hours later, they learned why he got lost.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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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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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
$150,000 Raised At Morongo's Charity Golf Tournament Goes To Youth and Tribal Programs
The Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon hosted the 29th annual tournament, which supports local non-profits.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Large De Luz Home Destroyed By Fire
Early Monday, a De Luz resident fled their home when it caught fire. Here's what we know.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Restaurant Closures: Health Issues Spotted At Pizza Shops, Jack In The Box, Cookie Stores And More
About 20 restaurants in Riverside County were temporarily downgraded to "B" or "C" ratings, or closed altogether to halt unsafe conditions.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Firefighters Use 'Jaws Of Life' In Winchester Head-On Crash
Cal Fire/Riverside County Firefighters performed a cut-and-rescue operation, extricating the victim from the van vs. semi truck crash.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Coroner IDs Motorcyclist Killed In Cajalco Road-Area Crash
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department Coroner's Bureau released the identity of the man killed in the Sunday crash.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
‘No Kings’ Protests Planned In Palm Desert, Across IE This Weekend: What To Know
A second series of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration will take place around the county and the country on Saturday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
‘No Kings’ Protests Planned In Temecula, Across IE This Weekend: What To Know
A second series of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration will take place around the county and the country on Saturday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
‘No Kings’ Protests Planned In Lake Elsinore, Across IE This Weekend: What To Know
A second series of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration will take place around Lake Elsinore and the country on Saturday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
‘No Kings’ Protests Planned In Murrieta, Across IE This Weekend: What To Know
A second series of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration will take place around the Inland Empire on Saturday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
‘No Kings’ Protests Planned In Temecula, Across IE This Weekend: What To Know
A second series of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration will take place around the county and the country on Saturday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Jack In The Box Sells Del Taco Chain For $115 Million — A Massive Loss
Jack in the Box, Inc. has agreed to sell Del Taco for about 80 percent less than its purchase price in 2022.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Family Flees House Fire In Southwest Riverside County: Smoke Seen From I-15 Freeway
Smoke from the blaze was visible from the I-15 on Friday afternoon after a home was completely engulfed in flames.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Morongo Elementary School Breaks Ground For Tribal Youth
The Morongo School first opened in July 2010 with 23 students in grades K-6. The school has tripled in size.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
$8.5M Carver Tract Sidewalk Improvements Completed In Coachella Valley
On Saturday, the 4th District Supervisor and the community will celebrate the new sidewalk expansions with a ribbon-cutting and clean-up.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Ghosts Still Haunt The Beaumont Library Historic Building Amid Remodeling Project, Librarians Say
These stories of the haunted Beaumont Library in Riverside County might make you believe in ghosts
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips For Palm Desert Families, Party-Goers And Drivers
Emergency responders warn of an uptick in fatal DUI crashes on RivCo roads on Halloween night. Here's how to keep your loved ones safe.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips For Lake Elsinore, Wildomar Families, Party-Goers And Drivers
Emergency responders warn of an uptick in fatal DUI crashes on RivCo roads on Halloween night. Here's how to keep your loved ones safe.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips For Murrieta Families, Party-Goers And Drivers
Emergency responders warn of an uptick in fatal DUI crashes on RivCo roads on Halloween night. Here's how to keep your loved ones safe.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips For Temecula Families, Party-Goers And Drivers
Emergency responders warn of an uptick in fatal DUI crashes on RivCo roads on Halloween night. Here's how to keep your loved ones safe.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
