Los Angeles|News|
SoCal Braces For Widespread Heat Wave This Week
May Gray will be traded for a brief heat wave this week, with record triple-digit temperatures expected in some areas.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
- Los Angeles, CA
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Pharmacy Chain To Close 200 Stores Across U.S.
Customers in 12 states could soon lose their local pharmacy as this embattled chain shutters locations amid bankruptcy proceedings.
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How Trump's Tax Bill Could Affect Social Security, Seniors
Donald Trump has long promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security — but will his "Big Beautiful Bill" finally make it happen?
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta Family Hosts Fundraiser To Help Save Boy With Rare Condition
A Riverside County fundraiser featuring go-karts and mini golf will support the Purdy family’s effort to save their son.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
DUI Patrols To Ramp Up In Moreno Valley On This Day
Police will search for impaired drivers in a few undisclosed locations during peak hours. What to know.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
RivCo Carnival Opens In Lake Elsinore With Rides, Wrestling & Music
Thousands are expected to attend the family-friendly event through the long weekend.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Senator Accused Of DUI Provides Drug Screen, Denies Charges
The senator says she was involuntarily detained after her vehicle was T-boned near the state capitol.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Lake Elsinore's Population Grew In 2024: What To Know
The Golden State is seeing a post-COVID-era rise in population. Here's how your city grew in 2024.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Banning, Beaumont Populations Saw An Uptick Last Year
The Golden State is seeing a post-COVID-era rise in population. Here's how your city grew in 2024.
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Across America, US|News|
Some Americans Are Getting Stimulus Checks In 2025
Some Americans could still receive stimulus-style payments in 2025 — but only if they live in these states.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
How Palm Desert's Population Grew Last Year
The Golden State is seeing a post-COVID-era rise in population. Here's how your city grew in 2024.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta's Population Saw An Uptick Last Year
The Golden State is seeing a post-COVID-era rise in population. Here's how your city grew in 2024.
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Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula's Population Saw An Uptick Last Year
The Golden State is seeing a post-COVID-era rise in population. Here's how your city grew in 2024.
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Iconic Retail Chain To Shutter Stores Across U.S.
The retailer, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has closed hundreds of stores in recent years.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
2 Campus Supervisors, 1 Student Attacked At RivCo High School: Report
Authorities say family members trespassed onto the campus and initiated a fight.
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Across America, US|News|
What 2 Recent Social Security Changes Could Mean for Your Benefits
Americans could lose half their Social Security check or face new obstacles when applying under recently announced rules.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At RivCo Intersection
After an early morning collision involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle, a man was fatally injured.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Lake Elsinore Renters Must Earn This Much To Keep Up, Report Says
As rent prices outpace income growth, a new Zillow report reveals that many Californians now need six-figure salaries just to afford rent.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
This Is What Your Income Should Be To Rent In Murrieta, Report Says
As rent prices outpace income growth, a new Zillow report reveals that many Californians now need six-figure salaries just to afford rent.
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Temecula, CA|News|
This Is What Your Income Should Be To Rent In Temecula, Report Says
As rent prices outpace income growth, a new Zillow report reveals that many Californians now need six-figure salaries just to afford rent.
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