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House Fire Ignites Near Benton, Pourroy Roads Overnight
Cal Fire/Riverside County Firefighters arrived to battle a home ablaze Monday evening in the unincorporated Murrieta/French Valley area.

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Cal Fire/Riverside County Firefighters arrived to battle a home ablaze Monday evening in the unincorporated Murrieta/French Valley area.

Welcome to the world, little hatchlings. Overnight, Jackie and Shadow— Big Bear's bonded pair of bald eagles— welcomed 2 babies.
The first signs of hatching are right on schedule, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley webcam trained on Jackie and Shadow.
A Canyon Lake DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint reviewed over 1,000 drivers and found four were suspected to be driving under the influence.
Palm Desert investigators are seeking additional victims of an LA man who posed as a lawyer and bilked a Palm Desert man out of thousands.
Three people, including a Murrieta man, were arrested last week on suspicion of bringing drugs to prisoners within a correctional facility.
Meteorologists warn of an unsettled weather pattern that will hover across Riverside County and the IE this week, including mountain snow.
Meteorologists warn of an unsettled weather pattern that will hover across Riverside County and the IE this week, including mountain snow.
An unsettled weather pattern is predicted for Southwest Riverside County's Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, and Wildomar towns.
This year, Guy Fieri will feature a lineup you won't believe for his cooking demonstrations during April's Country Music Festival.
The Sports Car Club of America confirms that a Crestline man and club member was fatally struck during one of its events.
The City of Temecula received development plans for a proposed Texas Roadhouse restaurant off Ring Road in the northeast part of the mall.
Did you know that Murrieta Fire and Rescue is one of the few agencies in Riverside County that aids residents with snake removal?
Dogs and puppies are available at all Riverside County-run animal shelters at no adoption fees through March 6.
More than 143 million people nationwide are exposed to PFAS in their drinking water, according to Environmental Protection Agency data.
According to the civil complaint dealerships sometimes failed to comply with the 30-day window of notifying the DMV when vehicles were sold.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening/JBLZE is back, and the tour is stopping at Fantasy Springs.
Firefighters have until Friday to enter to win 100 relaxation packages including passes to the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort and a local stay.
Farewell, Java Chip Frappuccino. Starbucks is removing 13 "less popular" drinks from its menu. Is yours on the list?
Luna, a Bernese Mountain dog, has a serious sock obsession. It could have killed her if not for the Corona Animal Emergency Room surgeons.