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.
Head out for a full day of bull riding, ranch sorting, 2-stepping, and country concert fun Saturday in the name of Charity for Charity.
"Together, Murrieta and MilVet are making a difference—one care package at a time."
The Dia de los Muertos event will feature folklorico dance, mariachi performances, arts and crafts, and more. Here's what to know.
11 restaurants across the county lost "A" grades, or shuttered to fix broken water heaters, fix fire damage or clear out rats and roaches.
A food for shelter pets drive is underway at these locations in Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Indio and Rancho Mirage.
Two men were identified and subsequently arrested in connection with the stolen e-scooter thefts.
Two men were identified and subsequently arrested in connection with the stolen e-scooter thefts.
This free class, taught by CHP officers, is for new and novice drivers to educate them to be responsible California drivers.
A man detained at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center died this week at an IE hospital. The SBCSD promises safety and security for all.
Food and healthcare are essential. For 3 years, Feeding America has ensured both nutritious food options and physical health improvements.
A new family entertainment center is slated to revive the first movie theater & former gym in Temecula, in the Town Square Shopping Center..
A red truck was seen leaving the roadway in the crash that claimed the life of one person, CHP reports.
The driver was tracked to the Soboba Casino after the incident and arrested.
The Banning Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint and reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol.
Join Hendo's Barrel House in Temecula in October for a Singles Mixer event, "where good company and good vibes come together."
The suspect was being held without bail pending his Wednesday court date, according to jail records.
Hundreds gathered in Lake Elsinore on Sunday to honor Celeste Rivas. Meanwhile, singer D4vd's album drop, concerts and sponsorship stalled.
Two people were injured late Sunday in a collision near I-15 and Temecula Parkway.
Two Los Angeles County men in a stolen van were found breaking into the Murrieta Public Storage units, then both fled.
An Oak Glen neighborhood is under evacuation warning as the potential for mud and debris flows continues, with thunderstorms looming.
