Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Human Remains Found At SoCal Nudist Ranch, Investigation Continues
Michael Royce Sparks, 62, was arrested at Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort on suspicion of killing an elderly couple at the facility.

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.
Michael Royce Sparks, 62, was arrested at Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort on suspicion of killing an elderly couple at the facility.

The grim discovery was made at about 10:34 p.m. Wednesday by deputies after reports of shots fired in the 84900 block of Calle Rojo.
The checkpoint is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, to 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31.
The operation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, in unincorporated Southwest Riverside County.
Alcohol, cannabis, illegal narcotics, some prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can interfere with driving, officials warned.
Several people told deputies they were targeted by a shooter, though no one was wounded.
The Menifee woman has a history of making criminal threats, court records show.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the two-vehicle crash, according to the CHP.
The crash was reported on the westbound side of the highway near Vista Point.
The suspect(s) who gunned down 16-year-old Joseph Aroz in front of his family's home remains at large.
Danielle Rosalie Rico, who would now be 41 years old, vanished Aug. 21, 2022, from the Hemet area.
Meanwhile, a $5 million ticket was recently sold in Temecula. That holder came forward.
Another winning ticket worth $2,151,945 was sold earlier this year at a Cathedral City Stater Bros. The unclaimed ticket expires Sept. 1.
The crash was reported at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the 43000 block of Monterey Avenue.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
If you haven't visited Lake Elsinore's Main Street recently, Le Rendez-Vous Cafe might be a good reason to make the trek.
Four new toll lanes — two on each side of the freeway — are set to open Thursday and are designed to relieve traffic congestion inland.
Four new toll lanes — two on each side of the freeway — are set to open Thursday morning, and are designed to relieve traffic congestion.