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Ensnared Bobcat's Tragic End Prompts Stern RivCo Reminder
An adult male bobcat became stuck in an illegal steel-jawed trap in an unincorporated area of Hemet.

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An adult male bobcat became stuck in an illegal steel-jawed trap in an unincorporated area of Hemet.

The three-day festival will take place at its traditional location, Lake Skinner Regional Park/Recreation Area in Winchester.
The incident was reported at 2:48 a.m. Thursday in the 41800 block of 5th Street, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.
The holiday fundraiser titled “The Gift of Love and Laughter” features Bill Marx and Cash Baxter.
The agency reported it is seeing an increase in phone scams targeting residents countywide, with"tens of thousands of dollars" ripped off.
The agency reported it is seeing an increase in phone scams targeting residents countywide, with"tens of thousands of dollars" ripped off.
A public workshop was held by the city and more discussion is expected.
Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are a once-a-year chance for everyone to practice "drop, cover, and hold on."
Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are a once-a-year chance for everyone to practice "drop, cover, and hold on."
Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are a once-a-year chance for everyone to practice "drop, cover, and hold on."
Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are a once-a-year chance for everyone to practice "drop, cover, and hold on."
Mrs. Griffin wants to create "a welcoming environment where kids can feel like they are a part of something special."
Senate Bill 46 outlines standards for programs for convicted offenders and requires education and treatment for drug diversion.
The teardowns on S. Main Street are needed to make way for a new City Hall expansion, according to the city.
The images were found during a law enforcement search Friday at the South Center Street home of 23-year-old Rylan Meier.
The three-day festival that runs Oct. 13-15 features 70 fine artists, entertainment and food.
Submissions for a young playwrights festival will be accepted through March 31 from students enrolled in any Riverside County school.
The free Oct. 21 fair will feature entertainment and health education.
The heavy metal Power Trip Festival in Indio is expected to draw upward of 50,000 fans. The Joshua Tree Music Festival is also underway.
Breakfast Republic in Palm Desert donated 100% of Sept. sales from its one-of-a-kind pancakes to The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert.