Across California|News|
Fall Allergy Forecast: These Allergens Will Be Worst In CA
Weed pollen is expected to be a widespread problem and could linger into October.
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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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What It Takes To Be Middle Class In CA: New Studies Show Why It's So Hard To Get By
Pew Research Center data showed a 10 percent drop in American middle-class households from 1971 to 2023.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Authorities Ask For Public's Help Locating Missing 33-Year-Old Man Last Seen In RivCo
The man was last seen in the Cabazon area on Aug. 11, 2026, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Banning Mayor Announces City Is 'Cash Poor,' 74 Jobs Could Be Eliminated
Royce said the city collects about $942 per person in general fund operating revenues compared to nearby cities that collect about $1,430.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Officials Seeking Applications For Beaumont Youth Council Ahead Of Aug. 25 Deadline
Students who become a member will serve as an advisory board to the Beaumont City Council, share their ideas, and help the local youth.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Workers Complete First Phase Of Pavement Project On Murrieta Road In Menifee
The project is expected to continue for several more months.
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Across California|News|
Lettuce Linked To Parasitic Outbreak May Have Reached CA Restaurants, FDA Now Says
The FDA expanded the lists of states that where lettuce linked to a widespread cyclospora outbreak may have also been sold.
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Across California|News|
Eagle Nesting With Shadow Likely To Become New Mate Following Jackie's Death: Report
KD1, also known as Kaydee, arrived at Jackie's nest, which she shared with Shadow since 2018, the same day her death was announced.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured: Sheriff
Deputies responded to the scene and learned the victims were driven to a fire station after the shooting.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
First 2 Detections Of West Nile Virus During Mosquito Season Confirmed In Riverside County: Officials
One person in Riverside County has been infected with West Nile Virus so far this year.
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Temecula, CA|News|
Brush Fire Near Highway 371 In Riverside County Scorches 10 Acres
The brush fire threatened several properties before Cal Fire aircraft slowed its advance.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Sun City Library Seeking Published Writers For 2026 Local Author Fair In Menifee
Sponsored by Friends of the Sun City Library, this year's Local Author Fair will take place Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Southbound 15 Freeway Ramps To Close Nightly For Construction In Wildomar Starting Aug. 20
Motorists were advised to take the Bundy Canyon Road or Clinton Keith Road interchanges during the closure.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Nightly Closures Of Highway 74 Near Lake Elsinore To Resume Aug. 24: Caltrans
The $96.1 million project is expected to relieve existing and future traffic congestion along the busy corridor.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
New Neighborhood Healthcare Clinic Receives Green Light From Menifee Planning Commission
Neighborhood Healthcare currently operates a smaller clinic in Menifee on Cherry Hills Boulevard near the site of the new facility.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
West Nile Virus Activity Prompts Mosquito Control Operation In Riverside County Starting Aug.20
Officials said when surveillance data shows an increased risk of disease transmission, the district conducts mosquito control treatments.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Traffic Delays Expected On Highway 74 In RivCo As Crews Install 'No Passing' Signs On Aug. 22: Caltrans
The California Highway Patrol will be present to assist with traffic control and the protection of Caltrans work crews.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
New Tommy's Express Car Wash Location Comes To Lake Elsinore
The facility also includes free self-serve interior vacuum stations and mat washers.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Menifee Police Search For Driver Who Fatally Struck 15-Year-Old Boy Riding Electric Motor Bike
On Saturday, authorities seized the vehicle believed to have been involved in the deadly collision.
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Across California|News|
Brain-Swelling Disease Blamed For Recent Deaths In CA As Cases Surge Nationwide
In California, at least 30 people have been infected with the disease in 14 counties so far this year, health officials say.
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