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Large Housing Development West Of Old Town Temecula Moving Forward
This week, the Temecula Planning Commission will review three proposed communities that are part of the 270-acre Altair Specific Plan.

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This week, the Temecula Planning Commission will review three proposed communities that are part of the 270-acre Altair Specific Plan.

There was no indication that the alleged incidents were related.
After Mary Marshall's annual river rafting trip with friends turned tragic, authorities issued safety warnings.
Miguel Angel Espino was sent to prison in February. He had no prior documented criminal history in Riverside County.
Joshua Frank Swart, 41, was pronounced dead less than four hours after his arrest.
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DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired-driving-related crashes, the sheriff's department said.
The discovery was made over the weekend at Bear Creek Resort at Big Bear Lake.
Banning residents Viviana Maldonado Moron and Angel De Jesus Barreras are sought in the death of 33-year-old Banning resident Ivan Topete.
Murrieta police have additional staffing at Warm Springs Middle School and other Murrieta schools as necessary.
The Thompson Middle School teacher is scheduled for arraignment Aug. 23. He remains jailed at Southwest Detention Center on $1 million bail.
For motorists moving between Murrieta and Temecula, Jackson Avenue is often used as an alternative to Interstates 15 and 215.
The local resident was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lonnie Will Hinton III is accused of first-degree murder and other offenses in the stabbing death of Walmart employee Jessica Morales.
Her alleged killer is due to appear in court Aug. 22.
At least six quakes were recorded.
Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez awarded several community organizations, including the BUSD, at the annual State of the 5th District.
The investigation began after Redlands police received two cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.