Palm Desert, CA|News|
Extreme Smog Advisory Issued For Coachella Valley, 120 Temps Forecast
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the advisory that is in effect July 14-18.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
- Temecula, CA
Toni McAllister has more than 25 years of journalism experience and has been on editorial staffs with a number of national and local media outlets. She has been published thousands of times and has even authored a few books along the way. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking, tennis, cycling, swimming and spending time with her horses. She is a graduate of Cal State Long Beach with bachelor's degree in journalism. Reach her at toni.mcallister@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Fatal Crash Involving Semi Shuts Down SR-62 In Joshua Tree
The wreck was reported at Rotary Way.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
City Council Member Responds To Allegations Of Misdemeanor Child Abuse
Brian Eugene Hawkins acknowledged the seriousness of the charges and said "he is fully committed to cooperating with the legal process."
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
10-Acre Brush Fire Halted West Of Murrieta, Near Santa Rosa Plateau
The blaze was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m. and an air attack was initiated. Nearby communities include La Cresta, Tenaja and others.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
30 Horses Turned Loose During Brush Fire Near Lake Elsinore
Riverside County animal services was called to help corral the equines that were turned loose in order to save them from the flames.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Brush Fire Destroys Vehicles, Outbuildings Near 215 Freeway
As of 2 p.m., freeway traffic was slow in the area.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Rep. Raul Ruiz Now Accepting Fall 2023 Internship Applications
College students in the 25th Congressional District — which includes the Pass Area and much of the Coachella Valley — are invited to apply.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Temecula’s 16th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition Kicks Off
Canvas submissions must be stamped between July 28 and August 10 to qualify for judging.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Morongo Filling Up To 60 Positions During July 18 Hiring Fair
The job fair will include possible on-the-spot offers for several departments.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Mayor Zak Schwank Hosting Special TEDxTemecula Salon
The 90-minute July 20 get-together will feature video presentations of two TED Talks handpicked by the mayor.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Learn About Beaumont Police Dept. During 10-Week 'Citizens Academy'
There is no cost to attend the program.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
'He Heard A Faint Meow': Murrieta PD Cops Rescue 3 Kittens
Several kittens were trapped inside a piece of heavy equipment near police headquarters. A detective and an officer saved them.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
14 People Displaced By 3 Separate Fires In Palm Desert, Indio
The blazes occurred over a 24-hour period and were not related.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Teen Shot Dead, 3 People Wounded At Indio House Party
As of Monday, no suspects were in custody, according to police.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Excessive Speed Blamed In Murrieta Tesla Crash That Killed 3: PD
The fiery wreck occurred Saturday night in the Alta Murrieta Elementary School parking lot on Whitewood Road.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
'Extremely High Demand' For US Passports Prompts RivCo USPS Events
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting "a blizzard" of passport fairs to meet the high demand.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Advance Passes For Stagecoach Festival 2024 Go On Sale July 14
Sales of the passes for the April 26-28, 2024, festival in Indio begin at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, and will continue for 48 hours.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
2 Separate Fiery Crashes Kill 9 People In Murrieta Area Over Weekend
A fatal vehicle crash at Alta Murrieta Elementary School added to a plane crash death toll in the Murrieta area.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Wolf Creek Drive Safety, Sommers Bend Expansion: 5 Things In Temecula
Here are five things happening in Temecula this week, July 10-16.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Attacking Senior Women In Moreno Valley
Alex Loany Soza allegedly tried to sexually assault one of the women. In total, he is facing four felony counts.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
