Cooling Centers Open As Heat Wave Blasts Riverside County

A heatwave expected to last over 1 week has residents wondering how to stay cool. Where will you beat the heat? Find your cool center here.

Nearly 1,000 Murrieta Residents Without Power At Start Of Heatwave

A planned power outage left much of southwest Murrieta without power Monday.

Murrieta Gas Prices Drop Again: Find The Cheapest Gas Near You

For 52 days, gas prices have fallen in Murrieta and Riverside County. We searched to find you the cheapest gas in your town.

Educators In Murrieta Get Free Dunkin' Coffee Sept. 1

On Thursday, educators throughout California will be treated to a free coffee, courtesy of Dunkin'.

Free Household Hazardous-Waste Collection Event Scheduled In Murrieta

The free event — open to all RivCo residents — is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Murrieta City Hall parking lot.

Murrieta Students Receive Books, Backpacks From Author's Donation

A children's book author filled backpacks & shared her stories with Southwest Riverside County kids, through Community Outreach Ministry.

Murrieta Summer Movies In The Park: What's Playing This Weekend

Family fun in August: See a free movie in the park.

Is A TikTok Trend Responsible For More Car Thefts?

The instructional video reportedly shows how to jump-start the cars with a USB cable.

Murrieta Gas Prices Drop Below $5 Per Gallon As Prices Decline

The annual price of unleaded gasoline dropped to its lowest since March 7, AAA reports. Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Murrieta.

Murrieta Church Hands Out Backpacks 4 Life At Community Safety Event

Murrieta businesses, first responders donated time and safety information at the Greater Works Church Backpack 4 Life event.

Building Monsoons Over Idyllwild: Patch Photo Of The Week

Idyllwild resident Chris Johnston shared these billowing clouds building this week. Share your photos with Patch.

PHOTOS: Community Celebrates Murrieta Police Department's 30th Year

On Monday night, the Murrieta Police Department held an open house to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Hundreds turned out.

Community Hasn't Forgotten Riverside Police Officer Ryan Bonaminio

He died in the line of duty more than a decade ago, but it's hoped that an ongoing public tribute to him can bring positivity to others.

Murrieta Police Department Invites Community To Celebrate Its 30 Years

A free open house will be held on August 1 to celebrate the Murrieta Police Department's 30 years of serving the community.

Murrieta Residents Invited To Apply For Unique Climate Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for the ​California Climate Action Corps Fellowship, and the Inland Empire is a target area.

Murrieta Veterans Who Didn't Get High School Diploma Can Do So Now

The county Office of Education's "Operation Recognition" is open to veterans of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Gaggle Of Geese Cause Murrieta Traffic Jam: Photo Of The Week

What's a driver to do? Do geese have the right of way? Patch's favorite photo of the week, thanks to reader Brionna Graves.

Murrieta Gas Prices Drop For The 25th Day: Cheapest Gas Near You

Even with the falling prices of fuel, Riverside County's gas prices are still over $1.83 more than one year ago.

Watch AGT/Sesame Street Juggler Michael Rayner In Murrieta Wednesday

Want to get the kids out of the house and away from their devices? head over to the Murrieta Town Square to watch Michael Rayner in action.

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Murrieta

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Murrieta and Riverside County.

Historic Murrieta Memorial Stone Smashed By Road Crews

The large boulder was destroyed last month by construction crews working on the Clinton Keith Road Extension Project.

Fireworks Near Me: Murrieta's July 4th 2022

See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events near Murrieta and around Riverside County.

Murrieta Ranks Among Top 20 Safest Cities In The U.S. For Families

Safewise released its 2022 report on the safest cities to raise a family in the United States. See where Murrieta ranks.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Murrieta

Your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades & other celebrations in and around RivCo, plus Murrieta's display June 25.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 In Inland Empire

Your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades & other celebrations in and around Riverside & San Bernardino counties.

Murrieta Gas Prices Drop Slightly, Relief In Sight For Summer Drivers?

Where is the last place you bought fuel and how much did it cost? Local drivers are feeling pain at the pump even as the cost of gas lowers.

Tiny Houses For Homeless Coming To Riverside County

The six Pallet Homes were purchased through a Riverside County emergency services grant and will be placed at Valley Restart Shelter.

Riverside County Gas Price Sets Record For 16th Consecutive Day

On average, Riverside County residents are paying 51 cents more per gallon of gas than they were a month ago.

Foster Parent Recruitment Event Scheduled Saturday In Murrieta

A DPSS statement said that on any given day, there are about 4,000 children in Riverside County available to be placed.

Murrieta Gas Prices Soar As Summer Arrives

The look on drivers' faces at the pump ranges from disbelief to anger as gas prices top $6 a gallon and keep creeping higher in Murrieta.

Bus Ridership Continues Upward Climb

RTA boardings up 65 percent compared to last year

Southland Nonprofit Hosts Private Support Group For Mass Shooting Survivors

"The fact that it was young children involved in this made it especially brutal, and folks are really kind of slowing down," said Thompson.

Murrieta Innovation Center presents Evening of Innovation

A Showcase of Life Sciences Start-Ups

Find Murrieta's Cheapest Gas This Weekend As RivCo Prices Rise

Gas prices have jumped across Riverside County yet again.

Residents Can Now Search A Statewide Map Of 1,400 Food Banks, Pantries

To find a nearby location, residents can enter their address into the site and set a radius.

Free Comic Book Day Comes To Murrieta Location This Weekend

Over 2,000 stores around the country will take part in Free Comic Book Day on Saturday. Which stores in Murrieta are participating?

Major Trash Clean-Up Event Planned For French Valley

Residents of French Valley are gathering this month to clean up the community. Here's how to lend a hand.

Community Room To Be Dedicated To Winchester Leader

The room inside the Francis Domenigoni Community Center will be named in honor of Dirk Meredith during a ceremony on May 12.

Cheapest Gas In Murrieta: Where To Fill Up Without Breaking The Bank

Gasoline prices are rising again, making it harder for families to stay on budget. What are some things you are doing to afford to fill up?

Mother’s Day 2022 Gifts: What Do Murrieta Moms Really Want?

Mother's Day falls on May 8 in 2022.