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Fausto Atilano, 61, of Temecula is facing 14 felony counts stemming from a state investigation. On Tuesday, his cannabis proposal was OK'd.
Brian Ray Gonzales would have turned 20 on July 6.
The victim remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition following the hit-and-run crash on the Ramona Expressway.
The recommended slowdowns follow a state-mandated "Engineering and Traffic Survey."
The alleged attack occurred over the weekend at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe.
The crash was reported at about 3:18 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Dracaea Avenue and Indian Street in Moreno Valley.
California Highway Patrol officers determined the victim was struck intentionally, and turned the investigation over to sheriff's deputies.
The alleged attack occurred over the weekend at Ironwood State Prison.
"Bye Bye Birdie" runs at Palm Canyon Theatre July 5-14.
Firefighters were making access in difficult terrain.
Video taken at the scene shows a large inflatable container capturing the dripping fuel.
A free online class scheduled June 26 is aimed at helping county residents learn the basics of recycling.
Kimberly Higgins, 51, of Hemet was pronounced dead shortly before 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar.
"Unfortunately, one dog perished at the scene and animal control was requested," the fire department said.
The Murrieta crash just off Interstate 15 was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. Sunday. The coroner publicly identified the victim on Monday.
Alexander Ravy Vanny, 33, was taken into custody at his workplace — the Hemet's Sheriff's Station — shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Ernesto Lopez Jr. led a chase from Beaumont that resulted in his arrest at the intersection of Florida and Acacia avenues in Hemet.
The achievement marked a first-of-its-kind partnership with the University of California and the state prison system.
CHP officers shut down the westbound 60 slow lane leading to the 60/15 interchange while a preliminary investigation was conducted.
The final certified results for the June 4, 2024, TVUSD, Trustee Area 4, Special Recall Election were posted Thursday night.
