Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
15 Injured After Bus Carrying Military Personnel Crashes On 15 Freeway
The crash was being investigated as a hit-and-run.
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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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Father, Teen Son Found Dead In Inland Empire Wash
The coroner determined the father died by suicide. The cause of death for the 14-year-old boy is still under investigation.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
Murrieta, Temecula Men Suspected Of Smuggling Drugs From Mexico
The two would "routinely walk across the border into Mexico, conceal narcotics, and return to the United States," authorities said.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Fatal Poe Street Shooting Leads To Lake Elsinore Man's Arrest
Monday night's deadly violence near downtown Lake Elsinore remains under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula|News|
2028 Olympics: Equestrian Competition Still Planned For Temecula Area
Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to add Galway Downs to the "Venues Plan" for equine contests scheduled during the 2028 Games.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Salary Ranges Jump Up For These 47 Riverside County Job Titles
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the increased pay ranges on Tuesday.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Homelessness Spending In Southern California Under Federal Review
"If we discover any federal laws were violated, we will make arrests," said U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, a rising G.O.P. star from RivCo.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
New York Man Stalks, Threatens 'High-Profile' Billionaire: Police
The victim is a known donor to Democratic causes, according to police.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Billionaire Threatened; Children Abducted: Palm Springs Police
A New York man is behind bars following a Palm Springs police investigation into the separate incidents, which ultimately led to Fresno.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
2025 Stagecoach Country Music Festival Sells Out, Waitlist Announced
Stagecoach runs April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, with headliners Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, and dozens of others.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Brandon Riker Announces Congressional Bid To Challenge Rep. Calvert
Republican Congressman Ken Calvert was first elected in 1992 and has since fended off challengers in 16 contests. Can he do it again?
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Baby Ejected From Vehicle During SR-60 Crash, 2 Adults Dead
The crash involving a Tesla was reported around 2 a.m. Monday in the freeway's westbound lanes, east of Reservoir Street.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Large Murrieta Church Plans To Build New Youth Center
The proposed youth center will cater to middle- and high-school-aged church members.
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Temecula|News|
Temecula Residents Plead For Increased Safety Near Busy School
Citizens let their voices be heard, and the city is making a change.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Pedophile's Prison Killing Turns To Violent Cellmate From IE
Justin P. Welsh, 36, and 48-year-old Robert E. Cole shared a cell at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, Calif. Cole is now dead.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Morongo Tribal Historian Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Ernest Siva is a highly respected leader who has devoted his life to documenting and revitalizing the traditions of local tribes.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
18 Years After Boy's Killing, Lake Elsinore Man Arrested
Clyvaughn Mallet was 15 years old when he was killed in the spring of 2007. No arrests were made, and the case went cold.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Hooters Restaurant Chain Files Bankruptcy: What It Means In CA
The complicated bankruptcy filing is designed to keep many locales open.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Coachella, Stagecoach Music Fests: Road Closures Underway In Indio
The Coachella music fest runs April 11-13 and April 18-20; Stagecoach takes place April 25-27. Indio's Empire Polo Club is hosting both.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Some Public Healthcare Services Just Got More Expensive In RivCo
The county and state are also eyeing cuts to public health by the Trump administration.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
