Menifee Police Urge Parents To Discuss Safe Driving During Teen Driver Safety Week

The campaign aims to raise awareness of teen driving risks and encourage families to build safer habits before they get behind the wheel.

Smoke From Raging Wildfire May Affect Southwest RivCo As Wind Shifts: What To Know

The Henderson Fire has burned more than 1,400 acres since it erupted Thursday, according to Cal Fire.

Menifee Police Receive $160K Grant For Traffic Enforcement, Safety Education

The funding will support driving under the influence checkpoints and patrols targeting suspected impaired drivers and more, police said

Murrieta Fire & Rescue, Water District To Upgrade Fire Hydrants For Wildfire Preparedness

The project will upgrade 16 existing fire hydrants in the coming weeks, the agency said.

Murrieta Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Earns Internationally Recognized Credential

Battalion Chief Eric Ackerman is one of just 2,390 fire service professionals worldwide to hold the credential.

San Jacinto Motorist DiesAfter Single Car Collision

Riverside County Sheriff's officials said the motorist died a short time later at a regional trauma center.

CA Halts Early Release Of Some Elderly Inmates Convicted Of Serious Sexual Offenses

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that reforms California's Elderly Parole Program.

RivCo Fire Stations To Host Oct. 10 Open Houses For Fire Prevention Week

Tour stations, meet firefighters and learn about fire safety and safe charging practices during open houses across Riverside County.

Menifee DUI Checkpoint Results In 6 Arrests, 11 Citations

Seven vehicles were also impounded during the operation, police said.

On-Duty Death Of CHP Officer Draws Tributes From Local Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol Motorcycle Officer Brian Liles' death was the first line-of-duty loss for the CHP since 2020.

Details Released In Crash That Injured Murrieta Police Officer

The 34-year-old officer was on duty and was assisting with an investigation, according to the CHP.

Murrieta Residents Surveyed For Riverside County Hazard Mitigation Plan

There are 40 jurisdictions involved in the five-year update of the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

30 Citations Issued During Distracted Driving Operation In Menifee

The operation was held from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday.

Harsher Punishment In Some Sexual Assault Cases Being Praised By Riverside County DA's Office

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on the legislation over the weekend.

Inmate Sentenced Out Of Riverside County Implicated In Deadly Prison Attack

He is one of five inmates being investigated in the attack that left 31-year-old Rene B. Lopez dead.

RivCo Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor In Murrieta Arrested: Sheriff

He was arrested after an investigator posed as a minor during an online undercover operation, authorities said.

RivCo Fatal Crash: Woman Dies When Car Strikes Light Pole

An early-morning crash on Friday led to the death of a Hemet-area driver.

DUI And Driver's License Checkpoint To Be Held In Menifee On Sept. 26

Menifee police said impaired driving is not just from alcohol and can include some prescriptions.

Firefighters Battle Blaze In Menifee, 7 Acres Charred: Cal Fire

Fire officials said multiple engines were responding to the scene.

$28.7M Vehicle Facility Planned At Murrieta Border Patrol Station

The secure maintenance facility will replace a rented commercial garage that Border Patrol has used since 1997.

Jury Selection Underway At Southwest Justice Center In Fatal DUI Collision Trial

The jury is being selected this week for a DUI multi-car collision from 2023 that left a young man dead and his brother severely injured.

Memorial Set Up For 13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck In Menifee; Temecula Woman Arrested After Pursuit

The pursuit began after an officer responded to a report of a burglary in progress, police said.

Menifee Police To Conduct DUI Patrol Operation On Thursday

Motorists suspected of driving impaired and charged with DUI face up to $13,500 in fines and penalties.

Menifee City Council Candidate Charged With Election Fraud

He is scheduled to be arraigned on Oct. 23 at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

73-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Murrieta: Police

Police said dense fog was present in the area during the time of the collision.

2 People Extricated From Vehicle After 2-Vehicle Crash In Menifee

Responding firefighters reported that the vehicles sustained major damage and two occupants were trapped inside one of the vehicles.

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Hit-And-Run Crash Injuring Deputy In Murrieta

The deputy suffered major injuries and was rushed to Inland Valley Hospital.

Menifee Police To Conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement On Sept. 18

State law prohibits motorists from holding a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle.

Southwest RivCO Deputy Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver, Suspect Arrested: CHP

A Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputy conducting a traffic stop was struck and injured Wednesday by a hit-and-run driver.

Feds Move To Seize Hemet Ranch Allegedly Tied To Wanted Drug Cartel Boss

Juan Carlos Valencia González is one of the DEA's most wanted fugitives. There is $25 million bounty on him.

Feather Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Murrieta: CHP

The missing teen is believed to be on foot, according to the CHP.

Menifee Police To Conduct DUI Patrol Operation On Labor Day

Motorists were advised to arrange a ride if they plan on drinking or designate a sober driver when going out.

Trench Collapses In Riverside County, Construction Worker Seriously Injured

"The patient was transported by ground ambulance to a local trauma center with serious injuries," according to the fire department.

Free New Online Driving Simulation Program Launches For Young Motorists

The California Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans released "The Road Ahead."

Authorities ID Menifee Man Killed In MoVal Crash; 3 Others Critically Injured

Authorities said it remains unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.

Murrieta DUI Checkpoint On Aug. 21 Results In 1 Arrest, 39 Citations

Police said 1,151 vehicles were screened during the checkpoint operation.

After I-215 Crash That Killed Her Teen Passenger, Woman Booked Into County Jail

The 29-year-old driver was booked on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

DUI Blamed In Interstate 215 Crash That Killed Teen: CHP

Details about the fatal weekend crash were released Monday by the California Highway Patrol.

DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday In Murrieta: What To Know

Friday, drivers should be aware that police will be out in force checking for intoxicated drivers.

Vehicle Seized In Menifee Hit-And-Run That Killed Teen Boy

No arrests were immediately announced.