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After ratepayers received January's shockingly high gas bills, Rep. Raul Ruiz is asking questions of Southern California Gas Company.
The brand's iconic "California surfer-girl" doll turns 52 this year.
"Southwest to west winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph are likely through early Saturday morning," the NWS reported.
The driver hit a tree and died at the scene.
In February, the Palm Springs Police Department reached out to 340 unsheltered people living in the city. Here's what happened.
More than 200 projects from 356 students will shine at the 2023 Riverside County National History Day competition.
Residents can drop off household hazardous waste free of charge from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Indio Water Authority/Corporate Yard.
The event will showcase a self-assessment approach used by the FBI and other organizations for preventing campus shootings.
Two cases were announced this week in Southwest Riverside County, including the French Valley-Murrieta-Temecula area and Hemet.
No arrests were announced in the case.
Cajairah Jae Friase, 22, disappeared Feb. 23.
De Aztlan's longtime work fighting for social justice, specifically on behalf of farmworkers, earned her the nod.
The sheriff's department reported Tuesday night that the arrestee was identified as "one of the suspects" sought in the killing.
The ideal volunteer enjoys meeting people, likes to learn new things and is passionate about the environment.
MeTVfm 103.1 debuts March 8 on Coachella Valley airwaves.
Written exams and physical agility testing will be administered during the March 11 event.
The two 18-year-olds allegedly sold to minors using a mobile delivery service, identified through social media as "AtomicClouds."
Advocates For Faith & Freedom announced the lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of the nonprofit, Our Watch. Both are based out of Murrieta.
The fatal wreck happened shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday on the eastbound 91, just east of Interstate 15, according to the California Highway P
The city is looking to get some Interstate 15 exposure.
