Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Rocks Southern California
The temblor was felt across the region.
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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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Community Resource Fair Coming To La Quinta
This community-driven affair aims to bring together an array of essential resources for Coachella Valley residents.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Suicide Of 21-Year-Old Inmate At Riverside County Jail Sparks Lawsuit
Alicia Upton of San Jacinto hung herself in her cell after the sheriff and his staff ignored warning signs, the complaint alleges.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
9 Motorists Snared In Banning DUI Checkpoint
In total, 607 vehicles were stopped during the seven-hour operation.
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Temecula|News|
16 CA Cold Cases: FBI Missing Person Files That Still Haunt
Some of the victims vanished decades ago, others as recently as 2023.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Woman Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle On Murrieta's Nutmeg Street
She was transported to Wildomar's Inland Valley Hospital but succumbed to her injuries Thursday evening, police announced Friday.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Senior Citizen Dies In Inferno East Of Lake Elsinore
Fire officials and the sheriff's department are investigating the incident.
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Temecula|News|
Temecula, Community Mission of Hope Hosting Weeklong Food Drive
The food drive that begins Jan. 15 is being held in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. "Day of Service."
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
NWS Advisory Issued: Cold, Frosty Nights In The Pass Area
Some sensitive crops and flowers could be damaged due to the overnight cold temps that are expected through Friday.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
NWS Advisory Issued: Cold, Frosty Nights In Southwest Riverside County
Some sensitive crops and flowers could be damaged due to the overnight cold temps that are expected through Friday.
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Temecula|News|
Road Runner Sports Opening New Store In Temecula, First In RivCo
Family-operated since 1983, the retailer specializes in fitting runners, walkers and gym-goers in the perfect shoes.
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Temecula|News|
Barbie's 'Dreamhouse' Tour Rolls Into Temecula This Weekend
Though Barbie has, arguably, made women feel bad about themselves since the day she was invented, her fan base is deep.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
New Demonstration Garden To Be Dedicated In Rancho Mirage
The garden includes more than 100 native plants.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Winter Weather Advisory Issued In RivCo Mountains Due To Snow, Wind
The National Weather Service is predicting total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with 8 inches possible near the highest peaks.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Burn Operation Scheduled All Week In San Jacinto Mountains
Drift smoke may be visible from nearby communities but will disperse quickly and is not expected to be a health hazard, authorities said.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Put Worms To Work: Free Composting Class Planned In Riverside County
The free backyard composting class and Make Your Own Worm Bin workshop take place Jan. 6.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
$1.2 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Southern California
The ticket was sold in a small town with a population of less than 1,000.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
$1.2 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Inland Empire
The ticket was sold in a small town with a population of less than 1,000.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Tragedy In Menifee Follows Apparent Mental Health Crisis
Menifee police detectives were investigating events leading to Robert Strauss’s death.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Coroner IDs 26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Lake Elsinore Rollover Crash
The apparent solo-vehicle crash occurred on southbound Lakeshore Drive approximately 300 feet south of Manning Street, the coroner reported.
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