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The alleged scheme at Upland's CNC Motors was carried out by Clayton David Thom, 50, and Valerie Jean Tanaka, 61, according to the AG.
The U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector, which patrols LA, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties, released its FY 2023 numbers Wednesday.
The bi-annual guide highlights the many classes, events and programs offered throughout the city of Temecula.
According to the city, the thefts occurred over a three-month period.
The business in the 200 block of E. John Street was shuttered this month.
Irvin Duane Banks, 50, was charged with one count each of robbery and aggravated kidnapping — both felonies.
Sammy Brian Estrada is suspected of providing a lethal dose of fentanyl to a juvenile.
The agents questioned the man and requested to search the trunk of the silver sedan he was driving, according to the USBP.
One firefighter was injured in the battle to contain the blaze that was still threatening more than 2,300 structures.
The Oct. 25 crash near Hemet killed a Murrieta man. A 20-year-old San Diego man later died in a local hospital, RivCo officials said.
Beaten, naked and thrown in a trunk, the victim was driven across the CA desert in darkness. Meghan Gonzalez saved her life.
Public health officials are working closely with university staff to notify an estimated 150 people who may have had contact.
After both people were rescued by helicopter, they were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment.
There was quite a turnout Friday for the remodel celebration, but the Supercenter manager said Walmart's 20 years in Temecula was behind it.
The defendant absconded with the hot cars and sold them to dealers across the country by forging the registration titles, the DA said.
The latest con plays on residents' fears of defunding and/or budget decreases for local police.
The latest con plays on residents' fears of defunding and/or budget decreases for local police.
Residents were asked to shelter in place during the search.
Expect it to be noisier than usual over the next few weeks as SCE conducts equipment inspections overhead.
Beaumont City Council seeks to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission.
