Man Accused Of Threatening Temecula School Staff Due For Arraignment

He was being held in lieu of $70,000 bail at Byrd Detention Center.

San Diego Woman Who Stabbed Wife 23 Times Sentenced To Prison

This was not the first time Yolanda Marodi had killed a spouse, having fatally stabbed her husband in San Bernardino County in 2000.

Riverside County Approves $32M Purchase of New Body Cameras For Sheriff's Deputies

The purchasing agreement with Scottsdale, Arizona-based Axon Enterprise Inc. calls for the company to supply 2,086 cameras.

CHP Announces Labor Day Weekend Crackdown Across Riverside County

The CHP's Labor Day holiday enforcement period will begin at 6:01 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and continue through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7.

Criminal Threats In Temecula Lead To Arrest Of 61-Year-Old San Diego County Man: RSO

Investigators identified the suspect as Louis George White Jr. of Warner Springs.

Free Senior Citizen Driving Class Planned For Temecula, Taught By CHP: What To Know

The Age Well, Drive Smart presentation will review how vision, reaction time, and medications can affect drivers aged 65 and older.

Temecula Man Arrested After Flock Camera Cut Down And Stolen: Sheriff

The allegedly stolen property was recovered and will be returned to Flock Safety, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Convicted Sex Offender Accused Of Molesting 2 In Temecula To Stand Trial

The defendant is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Smith Correctional Facility.

Brush Fire Near Highway 371 In Riverside County Scorches 10 Acres

The brush fire threatened several properties before Cal Fire aircraft slowed its advance.

2 Brush Fires In RivCo Break Out Amid Heat Advisory Wednesday

Two vegetation fires sent black smoke into the sky in both Temecula and the Badlands of Moreno Valley. Here's what happened.

Injury Crash East Of Temecula Blocks Roadway For Hours

A Subaru and a semitruck collided in Sage, east of Temecula, injuring at least one person.

Campaign Underway To Save The Lives Of Southern California Schoolchildren

The campaign will run through the end of August, with English- and Spanish-language digital and audio messages.

Conflict Of Interest Concerns Help Advance Bill To Split Riverside County Sheriff, Coroner Offices

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco opposes SB-1379 and has called the legislation politically motivated.

Taffle Fire 80% Contained, 77 Acres Scorched

The blaze was reported at 12:40 p.m. Friday about six miles southeast of Hemet.

RivCo Man Accused Of Selling Marijuana Vape Pens To Minors In Temecula Area Arrested: Sheriff

Authorities said deputies found a stolen firearm, cocaine packaged for sale and marijuana products after executing search warrants.

Temecula Wine Country Fire Doused

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Over 2,000 Pounds Of Illegal Fireworks Seized During July 4 Weekend In Riverside County

There was a 22% jump in the number of citations issued — 212 this past July 4 weekend, as opposed to 172 in 2025, according to the county.

Brush Fire Between Temecula, Palm Desert Halted

Smoke from the Thursday fire, burning off Highway 371 between Burnt Valley Road and Highway 74, was seen for miles around.

From Orbit To Foothills: How CA Is Deploying New Tech To Catch Wildfires In Minutes

With high-severity fires up thirtyfold in recent decades, local and state officials are using technology to save lives and property.

Ex-Firefighter Who Served In Temecula Seeks Jail Release Following Rape Charges

His position with Cal Fire, which has long contracted with the county to provide fire protection services, was terminated in May.

Temecula Man Released From Custody Following Theft Investigation

Aleve Fakhoury, 22, of Temecula, and Stephen Gaytan, 39, of Perris, were taken into custody in Lake Elsinore.

Brush Fire Scorches 3 Acres Near Temecula: Cal Fire

The fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. near Sharp Road and Valley Drive, just south of Highway 371, fire officials said.

Brush Fire Chars Nearly 3 Acres In Avocado Grove Near Temecula

Firefighters responded to the blaze and encountered flames moving at a slow rate downhill through the grove next to a house.

Case Proceeds Against Temecula Martial Arts Instructor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girls

The defendant remains held on $1 million bail at the Byrd Detention Center.

Riverside County Sheriff's Department To Undergo Oversight

An ad-hoc committee will be formed to increase scrutiny on the department led by Sheriff Chad Bianco.

Prosecuting Some Sex Crimes Just Got Easier In CA, And Riverside County Is Onboard

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2147, a new law that strengthens California's ability to prosecute certain sexual offenses.

Crews Make Progress On Brush Fire Burning East Of Temecula

The fire was reported at 5:35 p.m. Monday at Sage Road and Wilson Valley Road, about 20 miles east of Temecula.

Riverside County Board Of Supervisors Appear Ready For Oversight Of Sheriff's Department

The idea has been floated for years. This time could be different.

I-15 Traffic Incidents: Truck Aflame, Truck Bed In Lanes Near Temecula

Thursday afternoon, CHP asked drivers to be on the lookout for these dangerous incidents on the I-15 near Temecula.

'A Miracle': Pregnant Woman Escapes Serious Injury When Metal Bar Smashes Through Her Windshield On I-15

The woman, who is pregnant with twins, was nearing Temecula's Winchester Road when the bar penetrated her windshield and struck her abdomen.

Smell Smoke In Southwest Riverside County? Here's Why

A fire burning in Camp Pendleton is sending drift smoke into the Temecula Valley. Here's what to know.

Lake Skinner-Area Fire Halted At Under 4 Acres: Cal Fire

Bulldozer crews were able to establish tentative containment lines by midnight.

See Illegal Fireworks In Temecula? Here's How To Report Them

We know you're excited about America's 250th Birthday Celebration, but the Sheriff asks everyone to refrain from igniting illegal fireworks.

Temecula Martial Arts Instructor Charged In Multiple Sexual Assaults

The 62-year-old instructor was charged with nearly a dozen sexual assaults against three victims.

4 Flee Temecula House Fire, Red Cross Called To The Scene

Early Friday, a fire broke out at a home near Overland Trail in Temecula.

Temecula Earns CA Wildfire Prep Designation As Fire Season Heats Up

Nine cities were added to California’s Fire Risk Reduction Community List, which may help with future grant funding and wildfire resilience.

Motorist Airlifted From Anza Crash

The crash was reported at Terwilliger and Ramsey roads.

Temecula Good Samaritan, Nurse, Killed Helping Another After I-15 Crash

"Her last act was something she loved doing." Nereida 'Nery' Hernandez died one week ago while helping crash victims, according to the CHP.

Cal Fire Aerial Firefighting Training Planned June 17 Near Temecula

The Night Aerial Firefighting Exercise (NAFE) is slated from an hour after sunset Wednesday up to midnight.

Temecula DUI Checkpoint: 675 Cars Screened, 13 Citations, No DUI Arrests

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said 13 citations were issued and one vehicle was towed during the June 12 checkpoint.