Suspected DUI Driver Arrested After Truck Shears Hydrant, Causes Murrieta Power Outage

The crash destroyed a utility box, sheered a fire hydrant, Friday morning leading to a lengthy road closure and power outage. Here's where.

Don't Make This Your Unlucky Day: RivCo DUI Patrols Planned On Fri. The 13th

Drivers, be advised that the Riverside County Sheriff's Department will be watching for DUI drivers on Friday night. Here's where.

CA College-Athletes Plan Humanitarian Aid Across The Globe

Westmont College Women's Soccer shows its heart, fundraising for a May, 2026 mission trip to Uganda and Kenya to support a women's shelter.

MSJC Menifee Campus Celebrates New $50M STEM Building, Completion Of Measure AA

The new Math and Science Building is the final project funded by the $295 million bond measure.

New Control Tower For French Valley Airport Gets Big Funding Boost

The public-use French Valley Airport in Murrieta is county-owned, and Supervisor Chuck Washington said a new tower is needed.

Coroner ID's RivCo Woman Killed Crossing The Street Over The Weekend

The 53 year old woman was pronounced dead Saturday night.

Murrieta's Restaurant Month In Planning Stages For March Opening Day

Restaurants are invited to take part in this citywide celebration. Which restaurants do you hope will participate in 2026?

Ex-Deputy Who Stalked Former Fiancee, Harassed Volunteer Will Spend 6 Years In State Prison

A Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputy was convicted of stalking, possession of child pornography, and more was sentenced Friday.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Murrieta? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms, big and small, and shows up all around Murrieta. Here's how to help win for local charity.

Testimony to Begin in Trial of Probationer In Deadly Winchester Wreck

Willie Eddie Salazar of Wildomar is accused of killing 32-year-old Sahtarria Anderson of Menifee in 2022.

19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Perris Man: Police

The victim was identified as a 63-year-old man from Perris.

Crash Snarls Morning Rush Hour Traffic In Murrieta

Traffic was backed up to Menifee Wednesday morning.

RivCo Restaurant Health Closures: Chinese Food, Brunch Spots, Sandwich Shops, Food Trucks

Multiple food trucks were dinged for leaky water pipes, while restaurants suffered rodent and cockroach infestations.

Murrieta Father's Killing Was 'Planned With Sophistication, Professionalism': DA

Ignacia Cadaoas Perkins, 40, and James Lawrence Petri, 43, are charged with murder in the death of Aaron Jacob Parr, 30.

RivCo Grant Writers To Keep Seeking Additional Park & Open Space District Funding

RivCo's Park & Open Space District will retain eight professional grant writing firms to submit requests seeking state, federal funds.

I-215 Rollover Crash At Scott Road Draws Emergency Response

Traffic into Murrieta drew to a standstill as emergency response teams arrived.

Murrieta Woman Suspected In The Arbors At California Oaks Murder, 2nd Suspect Will Be Extradited, Police Say

A woman is behind bars awaiting her court appearance in the death of Aaron Parr inside his Murrieta apartment.

RivCo Silver Alert Cancelled After Missing Man Found

A 58-year-old Riverside County man, last seen in Perris on Saturday, was located Monday.

$20K In Stolen Products Recovered In Cross-County Organized Theft Scheme

A cross-county retail theft operation that took place in Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties led to the arrest of three women.

Day 5 Of Kaiser Nurses, Health Care Workers Strike Across Inland Empire

Picket lines went up Monday at hospitals and clinics in Northern California, Central California, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego.

Murrieta Amazon Fresh Store Doors Shut As Shoppers Hope For Whole Foods

Will Murrieta's Amazon Fresh store become a Whole Foods? Time will tell, but residents are hopeful.

Aging Pipeline Repairs Could Disrupt Traffic, Water Service In Murrieta

The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District says residents may experience low water pressure, nose and traffic delays.

Chic-fil-A Is Offering Free Breakfast In Murrieta For Just A Few More Days

Chic-fil-A fans will be able to redeem the reward at locations across Riverside County. Here's what you need to know.

Menifee's 1st Coffee With A Cop Of 2026 Kicks Off Feb. 18

Residents are invited to bring their comments, questions and concerns to Better Buzz next month.

Accused RivCo 'Love Triangle Murder' Suspect Heads To Trial

A Las Vegas man thought to have "gunned down" a RivCo man in an act of vengeance stemming from a love triangle heads to trial for murder.

Murrieta's New North Island Credit Union Opens With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The credit union celebrated its continued return to Riverside County at its opening event.

Coroner IDs Victim Of Fatal Ramona Expressway Crash

A Riverside County woman died as a result of a two-car crash on Tuesday at the Ramona Expressway and Warren Road.

Kaiser Nurses Strike Affects IE Hospitals, Staff, Patients

Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers in the IE joined their counterparts across the state and in Hawaii Tuesday.

Critically Injured Victim Freed From Smashed Vehicle In RivCo Morning Crash

Firefighters used the jaws of life to extract a victim from an early morning crash.

School Bus And Truck Collide In Rural Riverside County

A Ford F-150 and school bus carrying children collided at a Riverside County Intersection Tuesday morning.

$133 Million Construction Project Underway At March Air Reserve Base

The construction work is expected to take about three years to complete.

RivCo Woman Flees Home, 'Majorly Damaged' In Weekend Fire

A fire in Jurupa Valley left a woman seeking Red Cross support.

Menifee Educator Wins 2026 RivCo Certificated Administrator Of The Year

Melinda Conde was surprised at work with the honor and was among six others within the district who were recognized.

Murrieta Firefighters 'Turn Out' For Cancer Research Fundraiser: Drivers Honk, Wave Support

Murrieta Fire & Rescue firefighters in full turnout gear participated in the annual stair climb for cancer research all day Friday.

Murrieta Youth Basketball Program Seeks Volunteer Coaches, Support

The Splash Boyz, a nonprofit organization, serves boys in elementary and middle school, provides young hoopers with opportunities to grow.

Smell Smoke In Southwest RivCo? Here's What's Burning Near Idyllwild

Don't be alarmed, mountain community residents and drivers traveling Highways 74, 243 and Interstate 10. This is a USFS-controlled burn.

Murrieta, Menifee Students Nominated For U.S. Service Academies By Rep. Calvert

Five Menifee students and two Murrieta students are up for appointments to attend "prestigious" military academies.

No Burn Order Issued For Riverside County

Excluding high desert areas, burning wood will be prohibited across much of the Southland amid elevated air pollution in the area.

Last Chance For SoCal Edison Scholarship Applications: Murrieta Seniors With STEM Goals

The Edison International $1.5 million scholarship program selects students pursuing careers in science, tech and math. Here's how to apply.

Murrieta Bridge Reopens After Extended Closure, Water Main Repair

The Calle Del Oso Oro Bridge closed temporarily this week during the water main repair work by Rancho Water.