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Largest Project In Temecula's History Promises I-15 Traffic Relief
The second phase of the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvement project — the largest project in Temecula's history — is getting underway.

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The second phase of the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvement project — the largest project in Temecula's history — is getting underway.

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The process of taking easements for the project from private property owners was set in motion during Tuesday night's City Council meeting.
The 6th annual trials will be held at Murrieta Mesa High School with gates opening at 11 a.m. The event is free to attend.
Deputies will look for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, including some prescription and over-the-counter meds.
The California Highway Patrol is requesting any witnesses to contact the agency's Temecula Area office at 951-506-2000.
The answer is likely yes, but a tentative agreement approved Tuesday means better pay for those who care for seniors and the disabled.
City Council will consider whether to acquire easements on five private parcels. The city says the easements are needed for the widening.
The crash was reported early Saturday afternoon near El Cariso Village.
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The rise of e-commerce brought unprecedented warehouse growth to the Inland Empire: 1 billion square feet and millions more coming.