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The pair spent about four hours in the water after their kayak overturned before calling for help, the Coast Guard said.
Heavy machinery moved onto the 35-acre Hawthorne Plaza site after years of stalled redevelopment plans and legal battles.
The former teacher is suing the district, claiming she was fired because of political posts she made outside of work.
The suspect is accused of forcing three people to the floor at gunpoint before shooting them multiple times inside an apartment, police say.
The shooting happened in broad daylight in front of a Stater Bros. store, police said.
Firefighters are battling the blaze near Dehesa and Red Gum roads.
The man was charged Monday with a felony count of false imprisonment effected by menace, violence, fraud or deceit.
Police said the Aug. 9 shooting was not random, but no suspect information or motive has been released.
Guests will be welcomed with complimentary champagne and treated to a Texas-style BBQ Dinner, freshly prepared at the outdoor pavilion.
Officials said when surveillance data shows an increased risk of disease transmission, the district conducts mosquito control treatments.
The free three-day event will feature traditional dancing, music, food and vendors.
Murrieta's City Council approved a letter to SDG&E, showing it stands with neighboring Temecula in opposition to the 190-foot-tall towers.
On Saturday, authorities seized the vehicle believed to have been involved in the deadly collision.
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