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RivCo Sheriff Promises 'Nothing To Hide' In DOJ Investigation
Public concerns about the Riverside County Sheriff's Department continue to swirl, but the sheriff defends his leadership.

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Public concerns about the Riverside County Sheriff's Department continue to swirl, but the sheriff defends his leadership.

The fatal wreck was reported on Temescal Canyon Road at Foster Road, just south of Weirick Road.
The state probe was announced Thursday and follows more than a dozen county inmate deaths in recent months.
Next week, the Wildomar Planning Commission will discuss the proposed development that's been in limbo for nearly a decade.
CHP Officer Mike Lassig said two vehicles, including one towing a trailer, were stopped on the road and were rear-ended.
Repairs will be underway on Friday, Feb. 24.
The crash was reported at 12:04 p.m. just south of McCall Boulevard.
A six-member team is addressing concerns such as graffiti, vandalism, illegal vending, massage parlor compliance, panhandling and more.
The National Weather Service and Caltrans warned of dangerous conditions.
The Riverside County Transportation Commission is hosting a Feb. 27 open house in an effort to get community feedback about the proposals.
The pooch-friendly park will mark the third of its kind in the city.
The blaze in the 32900 block of Pepper Drive was reported at 6:46 p.m. Tuesday, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.
The victim was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the Lexus he was driving, the CHP reported. He died at the scene.
If approved and built, the 96-unit facility would be located on Hawthorn Street, between Adams and Jefferson avenues.
Single-day tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival that runs May 19-21.
Cold temperatures are expected to smash Riverside County records this week.
California is still the most populous state, and some economic forecasters say population gains could return.
If Temecula voters want term limits, the impact won't be felt for more than a decade.
Police were searching for a suspect(s).
Saturday's trout derby is open to everyone, free for veterans and military, and will benefit local veterans’ organizations.