See Your Assessed Property Value: 2026 Data Finalized In Riverside County

The 2026 assessed values for individual properties are now available for review.

Sen. Seyarto Named '2026 State Elected Official Of The Year' By Riverside Sheriffs' Association

Seyarto represents California's 32nd Senate District, which includes cities in Southwest Riverside County.

Murrieta Public Library Closed Through Aug. 2, Upgrades Underway

The library, located at 8 Town Square, will reopen on Monday, Aug. 3.

Man Who Jumped To His Death Off 215 Freeway ID'd As 57-Year-Old Riverside Resident

His lifeless body was found at Saturday in the landscaped area of eastbound state Route 60, just east of the northbound Interstate 215.

Is It Harder To Find Work In The Inland Empire? Jobless Rate Rises in June

See the areas of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties with the highest unemployment.

Concerts, Nature, Family Fun: 5 Things To Do Around Murrieta This Weekend

A free summer concert, an ’80s party and family activities are planned around Murrieta July 17-19.

Murrieta Launches Its First E-Sports League For Adults

The city said the Adult E-Sports League provides residents with an "organized and engaging recreational experience."

New Jersey Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Murrieta Resident Appears In Court

Gekeith McDuffie, 37, of Jersey City, was arrested July 2 following an investigation by the Murrieta Police Department.

Late Traffic Stop Yields Couple Trouble In Murrieta: Police Find Drugs, Weapons And More

Murrieta's social media has the city talking again. This time? A solid night for proactive policing, a bad night for 'criming in Murrtown.'

Home Sales Spike In June As Prices Decrease In Riverside County

After reaching an all-time high in May, CA's median home price eased in June but remains above the $900,000 for the third month in a row.

Murrieta Fire & Rescue's Emergency Communications Team Earns New Accreditation

The accreditation status is determined by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

2 Historic Hot Springs Resorts In Southwest Riverside County Receive National Recognition

They were selected as the top-two geothermal wellness destinations in the country.

Higher Tax Bills OK'd For Riverside County Property Owners Who Don't Clear Weeds

The added amounts, which range from a low of $20,393 to a high of $44,705 per owner, stem from activity in calendar year 2025.

Temecula-Based Southwest Traders Opening Massive Menifee Headquarters

"Southwest Traders expects to begin operations from its Menifee headquarters facility in Fall 2026," according to the city of Menifee.

Serious E-Bike Injuries Quadruple In Riverside County, Many Involve Children

The age groups most likely to be involved in e-bike crashes range from 10 to 24 years.

2 Dogs Found Dead Following Winchester Fire

The blaze was reported at 8:27 a.m. Monday in the 30700 block of Eucalyptus Road, according to the fire department.

Asphalt Repair Begins On Whitewood Road In Murrieta

About 100 trees were removed to make way for the repair project.

Volcano Fire Reaches 70 Percent Containment, Evacuation Warnings Remain

The Volcano Fire erupted in the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve early this week.

Murrieta Fire & Rescue Adds New State-Of-The-Art Extraction Tool

The machinery was funded by California Office of Traffic Safety.

Diamond Valley Lake Blaze Scorches Over 60 Acres

Firefighters from Hemet and Cal Fire rushed to the scene of the blaze that ignited Thursday afternoon to battle from the air and the ground.

RivCo Marital Arts Instructor Accused Of Child Molestation Heads To Court

The Temecula man is being held on $1 million bail and is charged with nine counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old.

Volcano Fire Near Murrieta Reaches 60% Containment, 144 Acres Burned

Crews strengthened containment lines and hit interior hotspots within the perimeter overnight. Thursday, they continue mop-up operations.

New Jersey Man Charged In Fatal Southwest RivCo Apartment Stabbing

The Jersey City resident will answer to murder charges in the fatal stabbing at the Waterstone Apartments.

Volcano Fire Near Murrieta Scorches 130 Acres, Containment Grows

People remain evacuated in one neighborhood near the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve above Murrieta.

See Map: Most Evacuation Orders Downgraded To 'Warnings' For Brush Fire Burning Near Murrieta

The blaze, dubbed the Volcano Fire, was reported just before 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Victim Dies Following Murrieta Apartment Complex Stabbing

A Jersey City man was arrested in the case, but formal court charges against him were still pending Tuesday.

Website Security for Local Small Businesses: What You Actually Need to Know

Automated bots probe every small-business website, every hour. The good news: a handful of basics stops most of them.

Menifee Driver Charged In Fatal Crash Is Sought By Authorities

Fernando Velasquez Acosta, 43, of Menifee, allegedly killed Carol Omo Aba of Perris in May 2025. He's now at large.

Traffic Chaos Along 15 And 91 Freeways: $50M In Federal Grants Aim To Fix It

Lake Elsinore Mayor Bob Magee called the investment "transformative" for Southwest Riverside County.

Suspect In Murrieta Apartment Complex Stabbing Remains Jailed

Gekeith McDuffie, 37, of Jersey City, New Jersey, was being held on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Murrieta Crash Draws Large Emergency Response, Prompts Road Closures

The collision occurred in the area of Eastbound Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Northbound Margarita Road.

Mulligan's Fundraiser Underway To Benefit SWR Boys & Girls Club

The fundraiser lasts through July 10. Here's how you can turn your fun into funds for the Southwest Riverside County nonprofit.

RivCo Police Cruiser Slams Into Two Vehicles

Two Menifee police officers and at least two other people were hospitalized after a patrol vehicle collided with two civilian vehicles.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Murrieta For 2026

Happy 250th anniversary, America! Here is your guide to fireworks, parades and celebrations of the day in Murrieta.

Murrieta Fire & Rescue Announces Renewed Safety Rating

The city has renewed its designation as a Fire Risk Reduction Community through the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Husband Eyed As Suspect In MoVal Wife's Homicide: Sheriff

The suspect allegedly told 911 operators that his wife fell unconscious, but Tianah Govan was pronounced dead at the scene.

City Of Murrieta's Payroll Exceeded $65 Million In 2025, State Records Show

The number of city employees on the payroll last year stood at 531.

View Riverside County's Highest Paid Workers In 2025: CA State Controller's Report

The analysis shows how taxpayer funds are spent on government wages.

Driver Slams Into Southwest RivCo Pet Food Store Business

Customers in the Albertson's Shopping Center saw a car ram through the local Natural Pet Food and Supplies business.

Murrieta Tennis Club Shines With New Owners, New Courts

When Mitch and Carolyn Mitchell took over, they knew the facility's nine courts were in serious need of repair. They stepped up.