Sacramento, CA|News|
Teen Cannabis Use Increased After CA Legalization: Study
The rate of cannabis use among teens began to decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
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Corey Washington has covered news in California since 2001 for several publications and media outlets. He is passionate about community news and enterprise journalism. He is also an author and avid reader. He can be reached at Corey.Washington@Patch.com.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Video: Shark Chases Surfer, Ushering In CA's Shark Summer
Unusually warm waters in the Pacific Ocean earlier this year have been attributed to more shark activity along California's coastal areas.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Enforcement Sweep In RivCo Leads To 50 Arrests: Sheriff
Authorities said several of the arrests on Wednesday included felons in possession of illegal weapons.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Firefighter BBQ To Be Held May 2 In Lake Elsinore
The first 1,000 people to show up to the event will receive a free hot dog, chips, and water, city officials said.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
'Breezin Through Beaumont' 5K Race Kicks Off May 16
Officials said there will be rolling street closures and no-parking zones throughout the course.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Coming To Riverside County May 8
The checkpoint will be held between 6 p.m. and midnight, authorities said.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
2 Men From Texas Arrested, Accused Of Robbery In RivCo: Sheriff
The two robbery suspects were found in Gardena and taken into custody on Thursday, authorities said.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Man Missing For Weeks Found: CHP
CHP issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on March 5.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Second RivCo Blaze Erupts Near Site Of Earlier Brush Fire, Chars 7 Acres: Cal Fire
Officials said the blaze could expand to 100 acres if not slowed down within a short period.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Menifee Man Killed In Rollover Crash Near Lake Elsinore: CHP
For unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the northern roadway edge and overturned down the embankment, authorities said.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Lakers G League Team Moves To Palm Desert, Renamed Coachella Valley Lakers
The Coachella Valley Lakers will play home games of the 2026-27 season at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Deputies To Patrol For DUI In Palm Desert On Cinco De Mayo: Sheriff
The deputies will be patrolling the Coachella Valley, including Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells, authorities said.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Inmate Dies While Receiving Medical Treatment: Sheriff
The man was admitted to a hospital in Moreno Valley for long-term treatment of an existing diagnosed illness in January, authorities said.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Phase 2 Of Major Interchange Improvement Project Begins In Beaumont
Phase One was completed in 2019 and focused mainly on expanding and resurfacing Potrero Boulevard around the project.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Motorist Killed In Rollover Crash On Highway 74 Near Lake Elsinore
Both sides of Highway 74 were temporarily shut down shortly before 3 p.m.
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Across California|News|
El Niño Summer Forecast: How Hot And Stormy Will It Be In CA?
Forecasters are predicting building heat, rounds of severe weather and shifting regional patterns across the U.S. this summer.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near Lake Mathews In RivCo
The blaze was reported just before Noon near Cajalco and Wood roads.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Oakley's Star-Spangled Color Run Returns To Beaumont July 3
The first 250 registered participants in the race will receive finisher's medals, organizers said.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Man Killed In Early-Morning RivCo Crash Identified: Sheriff
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a vehicle that collided with a light pole, authorities said.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Opening Arguments Set In Trial Of RivCo Man Accused Of Shooting Girl In Passing Car
The defendant is being held in lieu of $2 million bail at the Benoit Detention Center.
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