Sacramento, CA|News|
Instant $3,500 Rebate Approved For CA EV Buyers: What To Know
California leads other states with the largest percentage of electric car buyers.
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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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Firefighter Injured In RivCo Blaze That Started At Mobile Home
The blaze spread to a nearby RV and possibly another single-wide trailer on Fircrest Lane, fire officials said.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Power Outage Affects Thousands In Coachella Valley Amid Extreme Heat
As of 5 p.m., roughly 3,700 homes remained without power.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Missing Long Beach Woman Found Dead In IE Desert: Sheriff
The woman was last seen while riding dirt bikes with a friend in Adelanto on July 10, authorities said.
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Temecula, CA|News|
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.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
RivCo Firefighters Contain Blaze Near Warehouse
The fire was reported around 1:35 p.m. in the 64000 block of 19th Avenue.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
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."
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
2-Year-Old IE Boy Killed In Apparent Accidental Shooting: Sheriff
Investigators determined the boy gained access to a firearm hidden between two seat cushions on a couch and shot himself, authorities said.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Beaumont Announces 5 Seats Open For Upcoming Election
The nomination period for incumbents will begin July 13.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Dream Center Of Lake Elsinore To Host 'Back To School Bash' Aug. 8
The organization also accepts donations, including backpacks, school supplies and shoes.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Deadline Extended For Measure AA Committee Applications In Wildomar
The city said appointments to the committee are made at-large and will be voted upon by the city council.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Menifee PD Recover Loaded Gun During 'High-Risk' Traffic Stop
Police said they quickly intercepted the suspect who was accused of threatening to kill someone in Menifee.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta Fire & Rescue's Emergency Communications Team Earns New Accreditation
The accreditation status is determined by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Lake Elsinore Celebrates Motown During Free Lakefront Concert
The free event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at Launch Pointe.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Menifee House Fire Damages Nearby Properties, Collapses Electrical Lines: Cal Fire
Residents at several nearby homes reportedly evacuated voluntarily.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
RivCo Crash Leaves 3 Injured, Prompts Road Closure: CHP
CHP officials said the road closure was expected to be lifted by 5 p.m.
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Across California|News|
DMV Cheating Scandal Explained: Why Thousands May Face License Revocation
The DMV did not elaborate on why their system detected cheating but said that an investigation is ongoing.
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Temecula, CA|News|
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.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Oak Village Valley Construction Work In Beaumont Prompts Street Closure July 19
The commercial development is expected to be completed next year.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Caltrans $5M Bridge Maintenance Project In Banning, Beaumont Near Completion
Construction on the project began in October 2025, according to Caltrans.
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