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Have YOU felt any of these quakes? Caltech and the USGS say not to be concerned about it signaling something larger to come.
Have YOU felt any of these quakes? Caltech and the USGS say not to be concerned about it signaling something larger to come.
UPDATED: A total of six vehicles were involved in the crash and the man accused of causing the wreck has been identified.
Did you feel the quake?
UPDATED: The fire was first reported around 1:30 p.m. Monday. Drivers are urged to steer clear.
UPDATED: Reports from the scene indicate two people were possibly hurt.
The community is invited to a vigil planned for Lily Kelly Harrison and her two friends.
County officials are warning motorists of nearly two months of closures on the roadway.
Fire officials say the blaze ripped through a Murrieta home early Monday morning.
The California Highway Patrol arrested a 19-year-old man in connection to the deadly weekend crash near Temecula.
The California Highway Patrol arrested a 19-year-old man in connection to the deadly weekend crash near Temecula.
Staycationing, meaning vacationing from home, is a budget- and time-saver. But a new report shows some cities are better than others.
Watch some of the highlights of the emotional announcement here!
This public information from Beaumont police is accurate as of May 31, 2019. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions.
Police say the officer detained the woman until Beaumont PD arrived and took her into custody.
Mmmm, you'll get hungry just reading about this one!
The blind and autistic musical savant is being credited with putting on one of the "most emotional moments in AGT history."
The Mead Valley crash was reported early Thursday.
Beaumont police are asking for the public's help finding a man who eluded authorities on Wednesday night.
UPDATED: Police say one person is in custody in connection to the incident, while another remains at large.
