Palm Desert, CA|News|
Trump's Planned Military Parade, VA Cuts, Draw Ire In Coachella Valley
The Democrats of the Desert Club, a grassroots political organization, is holding two protests against the administration.
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|
'Critical Overcrowding' Reported At Riverside County Animal Shelters
The county's Department of Animal Services reports that shelter capacity is over 220% across all its locations.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Thunderstorms Expected To Roll Through Riverside County
"These storms could arrive by Tuesday afternoon, but more likely by the evening hours and overnight," the National Weather Service said.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned In Wildomar
The weekend checkpoint will be staffed by deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Brush Fire Shuts Down Jefferson Avenue In Murrieta
The non-injury blaze erupted in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Guava Street.
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Temecula|News|
Oh Whoops, Riverside County In Crosshairs Of Trump Administration
A document naming Riverside County a "sanctuary jurisdiction" has now disappeared from the Department of Homeland Security website.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Body Found In Inland Empire Wash Identified As Fresno Resident
A suspect was arrested in the case.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Menifee Driver Arrested In Fatal 215 Freeway Crash
"The driver of the Ford fled the scene southbound on I-215 without rendering any aid to the female pedestrian," the CHP reported.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Menifee Buys 398 Acres To Preserve As Permanent Public Open Space
The hills above Menifee tower over the city and will not be developed, according to officials.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Nearly 2,000 Graduate In College Of The Desert's Class Of 2025
The graduates represented 29 countries and earned a combined total of 2,183 degrees and certificates, according to campus officials.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Border Patrol K-9 Sniffs Out 113 Pounds Of Meth Near Indio: CBP
An American man was arrested.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
7 Years Later, Lake Elsinore Killing Remains Unsolved
The sheriff's department issued another public plea in the hope that someone has information that will lead to justice.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Canyon Lake Hit-And-Run Injures 2 Women In Golf Cart: RSO
The suspected hit-and-run driver was found and arrested two days later. She is a Canyon Lake resident, the sheriff's department reported.
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Temecula|News|
Molestation Allegations Lodged Against Temecula Teacher
The elementary school teacher was booked on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, and child molestation.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Buried Body Found Near Colorado River ID'd As IE Woman, Arrest Made
Jared Winer, 44, will be extradited from Arizona to California to face a murder charge in the death of 43-year-old Tyna Castillo.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Missing 86-Year-Old Grandmother Found Dead In Mojave Desert
Her body was discovered six days after she went missing. The cause and manner of death are under investigation.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Riverside County Makes 'No-Kill' Commitment For Its Animal Shelters
The county Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday to adopt a resolution that pledges a no-kill mission.
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Temecula|News|
Temecula Valley High School Teacher Gets Big Surprise, Honor
Approximately 200 educators and students marched to Ziba Mayar's classroom on Tuesday to share the news.
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Temecula|News|
Crews Make Progress On 126-Acre Fire East Of Temecula
Two firefighters were injured, and one outbuilding was destroyed.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Meet College Of The Desert's New Superintendent
The college leader was tapped after an extensive nationwide search.
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