Murrieta City Manager Kim Summers Announces Retirement

She will step down at the end of the year, and her retirement will become official on Jan. 10.

Fake Bills, Prize Offerings: New CA Law By RivCo Leader Bites Back

"Mail solicitations have started looking like bills and official state mail, confusing many consumers. This especially affects our seniors."

Fake Bills, Prize Offerings: New CA Law Helps Protect Consumers

"Mail solicitations have started looking like bills and official state mail, confusing many consumers. This especially affects our seniors."

Murrieta's Massive 64-Acre 'Triangle' Proposal Gets Revival

The long-planned entertainment-retail destination is eyed for vacant land bordered by the 15 and 215 freeways and Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

Pay Hike Approved For RivCo's Elected Officials

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday formally approved double-digit pay hikes for themselves and five other county elected officials.

Convicted Felon Donald Trump Still Garners Support Among RivCo's GOP

When November rolls around, voters will decide between a convicted criminal and an unpopular incumbent.

'Financial Pressure' Builds As RivCo Supes Seek To Pad County Coffers

The Executive Office's 2023-24 third-quarter budget report is among the top items on the board's agenda with discretionary revenue at$1.2 B.

New DMV Office Opening In Murrieta

The DMV's first-of-its-kind "Express" office opens May 16 at 27890 Clinton Keith Road.

Community Invited To Murrieta 'State Of The City' Address

Mayor Lori Stone will deliver the address on May 9 at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort Conference Center. ​The event is free to attend.

1,298 People Owed Money By County Of Riverside; See If You Are

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are owed. Check the list below to see if the county owes you.

Huge Swaths Of Public Lands In California Newly Eyed For Conservation

It's anticipated that President Biden will make announcements in the coming days/weeks that could impact residents across the Golden State.

387 New Apartments Planned On Vacant Murrieta Lot; Public Can Weigh In

The units would be housed in 15 three-story buildings.

Families Of Inmates Who Die In RivCo Jails Left With Questions

Death reports can take as much as 18 months to reach family of in-custody decedents, according to some complainants.

Daylight Saving Time Happens March 10, 2024; CA Bill Aims To Dump DST

​If you're in the "ditch the switch" camp, a California Senate bill introduced last month offers remote hope. Same with a federal push.

Real-Time Results: Murrieta Primary Election 2024

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

RivCo's Waste Hauler Management Reviewed In County-Wide Audit

A 15-page audit cited concerns about contracts, revenue reporting and even a failure of weekly reliable service that residents pay for.

Southern California Wine Industry Touted In Washington DC

Congress is being made aware of the "resilience, achievement and prosperity of the Southern California wine industry."

RivCo's Unfunded Pension Gap At $3.66 B: CalPERS Retirees Take Note

The amounts to fund workers' nest eggs in CalPERS will rise over the next 5 years according to a pension advisory review committee report.

RivCo's Midyear Fiscal Position 'Stable' Due To Higher Revenue

Midyear financial data suggests a "modest overall increase in projected General Fund discretionary revenue," the executive office says.

U.S. Secretary Of Energy Visiting Menifee, Temecula During CA Trip

​Granholm's Golden State trip begins Monday, Feb. 26.

Murrieta Ballot Drop-Off Spots Now Open For Presidential Primary, 2024

Find your nearest ballot drop-off box, hours of collection, and voting locations in and around Murrieta.

Murrieta Lifts Ban On Medicinal Cannabis Delivery, Businesses

Murrieta must allow access to medicinal cannabis, per state law. On Tuesday, City Council voted 5-0 to come into compliance.

Murrieta Council Agrees To Aid Wildomar With Homelessness, Services

Wildomar and Murrieta will "erase the border" during a 6-month pilot program of street outreach, emergency shelter, and case management.

Murrieta March 2024 Voter Guide: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More

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

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching For March 5 Primary Election

February 20 is the final day Riverside County residents can register to vote for the upcoming March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.

Up To $100,000 Offered For Qualified First-Time Homebuyers In Menifee

The money can be used for down payments and closing costs.

RivCo Supes Nix Plan To Manually Tally Double The Amount Required

Doubling the tally after the March 5 primary would have cost the county an additional $360,000 more than what was budgeted.

1.3 Million Vote-By-Mail Ballots Sent Out In Riverside County

The ballots for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election are on their way to registered voters. Here's what to know.

Jet Traffic Increases Over Riverside County

Multiple units are participating in a "readiness exercise" at March Air Reserve Base.

Nicotine Use In Kids: Murrieta Gets State Funding To Combat It

With the grant, Murrieta police and the school district are slated to collaborate on ways to keep local kids from using tobacco products.

New Murrieta Mayor, Lori Stone, Takes The Gavel For 2024

Outgoing mayor Dr. Lisa DeForest thanked the citizens, law enforcement, and firefighters for making the city among the safest in the nation.

Mandated Counting Of Homeless Residents Changes In Riverside County

The county's change is inline with federal requirements.

City Of Murrieta's 2024 Project Priorities Set For Discussion

An 8 a.m. public workshop is scheduled Thursday.

PR Firm Hired To Bolster Staffing In RivCo's Probation Department

Chino Hills-based TOC Public Relations was tapped — without seeking competitive bids — to help with recruitment and retention.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Sets Date For Special Election To Replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy

Meanwhile, the election to win McCarthy's seat for a full term in November will already be underway, with a primary set for March 5.

Murrieta Announces 'City Hall Citizens Academy' For Local Residents

The free program will showcase the inner workings of City Hall to the community.

Food Benefits Being Stolen From People In Need: RivCo Issues Update

Victims should report their losses before Feb. 29, 2024, to receive retroactive replacement benefits, county officials said.

City Of Murrieta Named A 'Top Workplace' In Inland Empire

The confidential survey of more than 230 city employees measured 15 culture drivers, officials said.

Childhood Drowning Prevention Gets Funding Boost In Southwest RivCo

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has allocated $60,000 to increase water safety in the Third District.

Gierson Ranch Next To Old Town Murrieta OK'd For 107 New Homes, ADUs

The property is the site of a ranch that dates back to the 1800s. Structures will remain but 107 new homes — 78 with ADUs — are planned.