Murrieta, CA|News|
After Catfishing Pre-Teen Girl, Hemet Man Sentenced To Nearly 16 Years
The joint investigation into John Matthew Piecuch, 64, resulted in a 2024 conviction. He was sentenced on Jan. 31.
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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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Temecula|News|
Nearly 150,000 Federal Workers In CA Urged 'To Be Very Cautious'
As a Feb. 6 deadline looms, the future of federal workers in California is unclear.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Coroner IDs Pedestrian Killed In Desert Hot Springs
The crash was reported at approximately 5 a.m. Monday in the Palm Drive area, south of Varner Road, according to police.
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Temecula|News|
White House Rescinds Federal Aid Freeze In CA
A federal aid freeze announced this week by the Trump Administration has been rescinded, multiple sources are reporting Wednesday afternoon.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
No Foul Play Suspected After Body Found Near IE Creek
The coroner’s office is working to identify the deceased and determine his cause of death.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
2 Men Killed In Moreno Valley Crash ID'd By Coroner
The deadly crash was reported at the intersection of Ironwood Avenue and Heacock Street.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Human Skeletal Remains Found In Palm Springs Gorge
Investigators are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
CarMax Plans Nearly 5-Acre Expansion Along Madison Avenue In Murrieta
A CarMax spokesperson said the expansion is expected to begin as soon as possible and could wrap up by year's end.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Ex RivCo Probation Officer Suspected Of Sex With Boy In Juvenile Hall
Cecilia Pulido, 42, of Moreno Valley was released from custody after posting a $10,000 bail bond.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Missing Woman Who Vanished A Month Ago In IE Found Safe
Elle Shay Francis, 27, went missing on Dec. 28.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Eastbound Highway 74 Closed Due To Crash
As of 12:40 p.m., all eastbound lanes were blocked; only one lane was open on the westbound side of the highway.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Feds Unravel Massive Smuggling Scheme; 3 IE Residents Charged
The defendants allegedly conspired to smuggle hundreds of millions of dollars worth of counterfeit goods from China into the U.S.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
'Armed, Dangerous' Corona Man Sought In Riverside County Killing
Jonathan Elijah Amezola of Corona is sought in the Jan. 12 San Jacinto shooting that left one man dead and a boy injured.
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Temecula|News|
Snow, Rain, On Tap For Riverside County: National Weather Service
For the first time in a long while, a cold storm is expected to arrive this weekend, bringing showers and low snow levels.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
CalFresh Recipients Who Lost Power May Qualify For Food Replacement
CalFresh is California's largest food assistance program.
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Temecula|News|
Boy Dies Following Temecula Crash, Murder Charge Filed
Matthew Thomas Jackson, 37, of Temecula was arrested Friday following a lengthy investigation that spanned 8 months.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
19-Year-Old Driver Killed After Smashing Into Parked Semi In Perris
When Riverside County deputies arrived at the scene, they found the young man suffering from major injuries. He died at the scene.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Woman Left To Die In Menifee Field: Police
The 53-year-old woman had injuries "consistent with being struck by a vehicle," according to Menifee police.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
School Principal, Redlands Woman Killed In I-10 Crash
The driver of a white Ford F-150 truck was heading west on the freeway and, for unknown reasons, crossed the center divider.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Federal Protection For Massive Swath Of SoCal Desert Celebrated
Leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the designation of the more than 600,000-acre Chuckwalla National Monument.
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