Ballot Boxes Open In Lake Elsinore: Find Yours

Here’s a list of ballot boxes in Lake Elsinore, where you can cast your votes for the Nov. 5 election.

'Election Observer Tours' Get Underway In Riverside County

"Election Observer Tours" start Oct. 8 and thereafter will be held every Tuesday and Thursday until Nov. 5, according to officials.

Newsom Gives RivCo $13M To Clear Homeless Encampments

Of 18 local governments approved for the latest round of state funding, Riverside County is receiving the second-largest share of the pie.

Lake Elsinore-Wildomar Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot

As the 2024 election nears, here’s what to know about your ballot in Lake Elsinore and Wildomar.

NAACP Branch 1034 hosts City Council Candidates Forum

Candidates from seven Southwest Riverside cities attend

Airport Fire Assistance Center Opens Thursday In Elsinore

Earlier this week, the Board of Supervisors approved an emergency declaration connected to the wildfire.

Meet 41st Congressional District Candidate Will Rollins

In the Q&A below, Rollins offers his view on issues that are top-of-mind for many voters in the district.

NAACP Branch 1034 Hosts Congressional Candidate Will Rollins

Congressional Candidate Forum for District 41, representing Sun City/Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Corona, Norco and Canyon Lake.

NAACP Provides Opportunities to Hear from Local Candidates

Public is invited to three events for city council and congressional candidates

NAACP Branch 1034 Holds City Council Candidates Forum

All residents of Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Norco and Perris invited to attend.

'Next Generation Of Air Tankers' To Be Based In Riverside County

The aircraft will be stationed at March Air Reserve Base, one of six candidate locations that were under consideration by the USAF.

$9.2 Billion Budget For FY 2024-25 Approved In Riverside County

The budget for the upcoming fiscal year that starts July 1 represents an 11% increase over the 2023-24 spending plan.

Chino Passes Ordinance To Implement Overnight Curfew On City Property

On top of banning loitering, the ordinance was also enacted in hopes of curbing illegal activity on city property as well.

Animal Abusers Banned From Owning Guns Under CA Proposal

The 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Act​ out of Riverside imposes a 10-year firearms ban on those convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

Lake Elsinore, Wildomar To Pay More For Sheriff's Deputies

"This kind of increase is not unusual with increases in pensions, wages and other costs," Supervisor Kevin Jeffries said.

Ugly Chapter Of CA Resort City's History Felt 6 Decades Later

The city announced several steps it is taking to right the wrong that happened to families of color who lived in Palm Springs Section 14.

RivCo Lawmaker Seeks To End California's 'Sanctuary State' Policies

Assemblyman Bill Essayli wants local law enforcement agencies to comply with ICE detainers.

Lake Elsinore Boy's Death Prompts Bill For 'Extreme Heat' Legislation

The family of 12-year-old Yahushua Johnson is supporting the new California bill that would impose heat regulations on all school districts.

Property Tax Bills Due April 10 In Riverside County

The grace period to pay the second and final installment ends on April 10.

RivCo Lawmaker Says CA Assembly Proposal 'Danger To California'

A Riverside County lawmaker in the state Assembly blasted the proposal, calling it a danger to Californians on Monday.

670 Acres Of Riverside County Open Space Set Aside For Conservation

B Canyon will now continue to provide much-needed habitat and connections for mountain lions and other wildlife, officials said.

Ken Calvert, Will Rollins Headed For Another November Showdown

Calvert (R-Corona) holds the 41st Congressional District in Riverside County. Rollins, a Democrat, aims to flip it.

Real-Time Results: Lake Elsinore, Wildomar Primary Election 2024

Polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Patch is following ballot counting in real time.

IE Megachurch Pastor Under Fire, Will The IRS Even Care?

Pastor Jack Hibbs told his Calvary Chapel Chino Hills congregation he will likely be investigated by the IRS.

Grocery Store Mega-Merger Will Drive CA Food Prices Up: Feds

Opponents say the deal creates a harmful monopoly. Albertsons and Kroger claim the merger fends off giant retailers like Amazon and Walmart.

Lake Elsinore, Wildomar Ballot Drop-Off Spots For March Primary 2024

Find your nearest ballot drop-off box, hours, and voting locations in and around Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, and Canyon Lake through March 5.

Lake Elsinore, Wildomar March 2024 Voter Guide: What's On The Ballot

Election day is March 5 but early voting has been underway since Feb. 24.

20-Acre Wildomar Park Proposal: Community Meeting Scheduled

The park is proposed on vacant land east of Palomar Street, south of Gierson Avenue and southeast of Pasadena Street.

Construction Company With RivCo, SD Offices Sued By State

The lawsuit alleges West Coast Drywall & Company, Inc., also known as West Coast Drywall & Paint, is ripping off its workers.

Homelessness In Riverside County: Feds Annouce $15.8M In Funding

The local award is part of $601.4 million in federal funding to tackle California's homelessness.

Old Walmart Building In Lake Elsinore To House New Boat Dealership

The long-vacant 126,661-square-foot building at 31700 Grape Street will have a tenant.

$2.21M OK'd To Assess RivCo's Law Enforcement Training Center

The money is expected to be used to evaluate how best to proceed with modernizing the Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center in Riverside.

Supes Review Possible PR Agency Hire For RivCo Department Of Probation

The Department of Probation requests $180,000 to contract an outside public relations firm to better retain and hire personnel.

18 New CA Gun Laws That Take Effect In 2024 And Beyond

In response to firearm violence, state lawmakers have worked to impose more gun laws. Here's a rundown of what to expect in 2024 and beyond.

Lake Elsinore Algae Blooms Under Attack By 'Nanobubble Technology'

The technology is part of a $2 million restoration effort initiated by the Lake Elsinore City Council.

Art Tinoco Appointed To Serve As RivCo Registrar Of Voters

The appointment makes permanent the position that Tinoco has held in an interim role for the last two months.

Riverside County Coroner's Office Structure In Question: Supervisors

The supes will review the prospective pros and cons of separating the coroner's office from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Battery Energy Storage Facility Proposed For Wildomar, Near Murrieta

The Chiquito Battery Storage Facility is slated for a 2.83-acre area near the northeast corner of Clinton Keith Road and Grand Avenue.

4 Southwest Riverside County Men Convicted In Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A jury found the four — from Lake Elsinore, Menifee and Temecula — guilty of various felony and misdemeanor crimes tied to the 2021 attack.

Tree Believed To Be CA's Oldest Threatened By Housing Development

The Palmer's oak above Jurupa Valley — affectionately named the Jurupa Oak — is believed to be among the oldest of Earth's living plants.