Award-Winning Murrieta Rotary Honors Members for Past Year's Service

Rotary Club of Murrieta celebrates an award-winning year while recognizing four Rotarians with special awards.

Pets, People Fill RivCo Evacuation Shelters; Singed Kitty Doing Well

2013-14 Murrieta Rotary Officers, Directors Take Office

Murrieta Karate Instructor Named to Masters Hall of Fame

This is not Darryl Vidal's first brush with fame. In 1984, he was featured in the original "Karate Kid" movie. And in November 2012, he was named a grandmaster (10th-degree black belt) of Kenpo Karate.

What does your Dad Mean to You?

As Father's Day approaches, consider honoring the men most influential in your life by sharing their stories in Local Voices on Murrieta Patch.

Final Journey Together: Murrieta Native to Bike Father's Ashes From SoCal to China

Julian Wong, a 2002 graduate of Murrieta Valley High School, will leave Murrieta, cycle approximately 2,500 miles through the southern United States to Orlando, Fla., before boarding a plane July 30 to Norway.

Mars Curiosity Rover: Inland Man Works Behind Scenes

"Everything worked right and we are there," said Robert Brodkin, whose youngest grandchild recently graduated from Murrieta Valley High School.

Intermittent Closures on 215 Start Monday

On Monday through Thursday nights, one of the two lanes on northbound 215 between Murrieta Hot Springs and Scott roads will be closed from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following day.

Community Honors Fallen Murrieta Soldier

When the homecoming procession for fallen U.S. Army Sgt. Eric E. Williams, 27, of Murrieta, arrived Thursday from Camp Pendleton, it was greeted along Jefferson Avenue by hundreds of community members.

Patriot Guard Leads Solemn Procession for Fallen Army Sgt. Eric Williams

Fort Bragg-based paratrooper killed in Afghanistan arrives at Pendleton for return to Murrieta.

Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Murrieta Army Sgt.

Flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff Monday, July 30, at the state capitol, according to a news release from California Gov. Jerry Brown's office.

Murrieta Girl Named Miss California in Pageant

Maile Montillano won at the June 30 state pageant.

Murrieta Resident Promoted to Sheriff's Captain

Jeffrey Kubel, who lives in Murrieta with his wife, Angie and four daughters, will command Riverside County Sheriff's Court Services West Operations.

Habitat for Humanity Grants Homes in Menifee, Lake Elsinore

Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley has rehabilitated homes for seven families in the Inland Valley, it was announced Wednesday.

Murrieta Boy Welcomed Home After Transplant

Aplastic anemia patient Ricky Martinez returns home to Murrieta sooner than expected after receiving a cord blood transplant to stimulate new stem cell growth.

91-Year-Old Takes Flight of His Life

Robert Blandin, a 91-year-old former pilot, fulfilled a lifelong dream of riding in a stunt plane Thursday at French Valley Airport. The aerobatics ride was a surprise for his upcoming 92nd birthday.

Cinco de Mayo Fun Facts

Here are a few things to know about May 5 and why it's celebrated in Mexico and the United States.

Junior Seau's Loss Felt in Southwest Riverside

Temecula and Murrieta residents share their thoughts on the reported death of Charger great Junior Seau, who at one time owned a restaurant in Temecula.

Leader of Islamic Center Steps Down

Mahmoud Harmoush, who led the congregation as it sought permits to build a mosque in Temecula, will no longer lead the group.

Murrieta Girl Crowned Miss Pre-Teen

Alyssa Avila, a seventh-grader at Thompson Middle School, won her age division at the Miss Pre-Teen San Bernardino Pageant held March 11.

Murrieta Woman Wins Big on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Margaux Maribao of Murrieta is a contestant in an episode that will air at 7 p.m. Friday.

Tour de Murrieta Returns March 9-11

Spectators are welcome to join Saturday, when an expo and kid's race will take place.