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The Stoneridge Shopping Center was one of the thousands of customers hit by power outages on Tuesday.
The 3.7-magnitude quake was centered near Yucaipa, the U.S.G.S. reports.
The fire was reported in the Hospitality Lane area on Friday evening.
Some will include "date night" specials for two and "featured cocktails" to enjoy.
UPDATE: Police have identified an officer who died in the Saturday evening chopper crash. Another has been hospitalized.
The popular Yucaipa eatery is landing in Beaumont, with big plans for the future.
Police are asking for the public's help finding whomever is responsible for shooting at a truck in a possible case of road rage.
Did YOU feel the temblor?
The Powerball jackpot has been claimed 10 times in California. If you’re No. 11, what will you do with the $630 million jackpot?
An estimated $540 million jackpot is up for grabs in Monday’s Powerball drawing. What would you do with the winnings?
Pills from Merck and Pfizer, which limit the severity of coronavirus illnesses, are expected to clear the FDA by the end of the year.
The Border Patrol agent who is stationed out of the Murrieta USBP office was hospitalized with major injuries.
The brush fire broke out Tuesday afternoon.
Hot and dry winds are expected to hit Southern California this week, threatening to kill power for roughly 98,000 SoCal Edison customers.
Hot and dry winds are expected to hit Southern California this week, threatening to kill power for roughly 98,000 SoCal Edison customers.
Plus, unincorporated areas east of Murrieta fall under a "public safety power shutoff" alert, meaning many could lose power.
Plus, unincorporated areas east of Temecula fall under a "public safety power shutoff" alert, meaning many could lose power.
Plus, much of Banning and Beaumont fall under a "public safety power shutoff" alert from SoCal Edison, meaning many could lose power.