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.
The region’s official destination marketing organization announced its 2025 Board of Directors led by newly appointed Chairman Chris Baily.
If you have cabinets full of bug spray, hardening paint, moldering batteries, hypodermic needles, and used motor oil, this one's for you.
The low-cost spay and neuter clinic for dogs and cats is part of the Mission Of C.A.N. in Coachella Valley, supported by Fantasy Springs.
The operation focused on rescuing victims of sexual slavery and human trafficking and identifying and arresting their captors: Murrieta PD.
Banning High School recently welcomed industry leaders, employers, and educators to its Career Technical Education (CTE) Industry Advisory M
Family and friends of Waldo Rogers have been seeking the man, who has been missing since December. On Thursday, CHP sent this Feather Alert.
The school has implemented AVID strategies, creating a positive impact and keeping a college/career focus for students.
Volunteer applications are open for the Temecula Special Games, hosted by the City of Temecula and the TVUSD in March.
The proposed Walmart store would be built at the southwest corner of Monte Vista Drive and Bundy Canyon Road in Wildomar.
Promenade Temecula Mall announces two new stores this summer: Garage and Aerie, while a new play place and juice bar are also "coming soon.'
A suspect identified in the investigation of a body discovery and arson fire in the 45000 block of Hwy 79 is being held on $1 million bail.
A sedan and motorcycle collided, leading to lane closures on the southbound 215 Freeway through Murrieta in this injury crash.
Traffic Advisory: Two city projects will impact roads across town. Here's what to know and where to avoid until Feb. 17.
During this week's Oceanside City Council session, the council is expected to approve new protection barriers for city events.
If you want to your kiddos to learn how to cook, look no further than this City of Santee class!
The city council will discuss a measure to purchase a new police vehicle during this week's council session.
'I felt like someone sucker punched me,' owner Brittany Fuller said when her pride fence was vandalized yet again.
At its peak, 500 people were on hand at Perris Street, waving banners and voicing their displeasure. Later, six people were arrested.
Here's how this group of Station 73 firefighters saved an Altadena woman's home amid the firestorm that demolished neighborhoods.
Temperatures are dropping, and snow is predicted for high mountain elevations. Here's your local forecast.
