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Jacob’s House continues to impact local community in a positive manner
Jacob’s House offers a place of comfort and a place of hope to help families survive and overcome life’s challenges. Shane Gibson photo Stephanie Lai valleystaff@reedermedia.com Jacob’s House was...
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Two arrested after attempted bank robbery in Murrieta
Brandon Tyler was arrested by Murrieta Police officers after an attempted bank robbery. MURRIETA – Murrieta Police officers arrested two men after they allegedly worked together in an attempt to rob a...
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Brush fire in Murrieta creek bottom quickly contained
Crews cutting containment lines and performing mop up after the fire was knocked down. Murrieta Fire Department photo MURRIETA – Murrieta Firefighters extinguished a small brush fire in a creek bottom...
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Early morning Murrieta collision results in vehicle fire
One of two cars involved in a Murrieta traffic collision was destroyed after it caught fire. Murrieta Fire Department photo MURRIETA – A two-car collision at the intersection of Magnolia Street and...
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Community comes together to discuss unity
Murrieta resident Michelle Jones asks the panel what she can do to keep her children safe during a NAACP and MPD Community Forum held Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Murrieta Public Library. Andrez Imaging...
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Two with extensive criminal histories arrested in stolen vehicle in Murrieta
Lauren James was arrested by Murrieta Police officers after an alert citizen called to report a suspicious vehicle. MURRIETA – A citizen’s 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot...
View ArticleMurrieta Council approves Golden City CFD amendment
An amendment providing a 2 percent Community Facilities District special tax escalating each year for the 30-year length of the bond issue for a Golden City housing development now underway was...
View ArticleMan accused of repeatedly assaulting runaway girl to stand trial
MURRIETA – A man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a runaway girl he kept in a Temecula motel room and successfully eluding deputies twice before he finally surrendered must stand trial on 38...
View ArticleMurrieta Equestrian Park – The History, Part 2 of 3
Sergeant Jay A. Froboese Murrieta Police Department The following is the second part of a three-part article on the history of Murrieta Stud Ranch. This facility is currently called the Murrieta...
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High-speed pursuit from Murrieta to Temecula leads to arrest
Eric Blais was arrested Aug. 10 after a 19-mile pursuit from Murrieta through Temecula. MURRIETA – An early morning family disturbance in the 42000 block of A Street in Murrieta Aug. 10 led to a...
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BREAKING: City settles lawsuit involving former mayor’s alleged inappropriate...
A lawsuit involving Murrieta Councilman Harry Ramos’ alleged sexual misconduct has been settled. Shane Gibson photo. The city of Murrieta has settled a lawsuit with Kathleen Smith, the woman who...
View ArticleFreeway collision causes rush hour road collsure
A Nissan Sentra veered off the east roadway edge of northbound I-215 just past Baxter Road, colliding into a freeway perimeter fence and overturning onto Antelope Road, Tuesday, Aug. 16. The driver,...
View ArticleTwo shot, 1 killed near Santa Rosa Plateau
SANTA ROSA PLATEAU – Two men were shot in the 43800 block of El Calamar Road near Carancho Road, in the unincorporated community of Santa Rosa Tuesday, August 16. One man was killed and the other...
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Local Alumni continuing to make waves across the nation
Gavin Johns, a former Chaparral Puma standout, signs autographs for young fans during a Yavapai College Junior College World Series games this year. Courtesy Photo. The Inland Empire has always been...
View ArticleFBI investigating Murieta police detective who took own life
The body of 55-year-old Detective Jeffery Ullrich, a Murrieta Detective who was allegedly being investigated by the FBI, was found by deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Station...
View ArticleMurrieta plans DUI/Drivers checkpoint for Saturday
Murrieta Police Department is running a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Saturday night Aug. 20, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Every year, more than 10,322 people are killed by drunk drivers in America, with...
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Yogurtland kicks off Nintendo-inspired flavors with free yogurt party
Stephanie Lai Valley News Intern From noon to 11pm on July 16, the Yogurtland on Murrieta Hot Springs Road hosted a Nintendo-themed party. Visitors of all ages – fans of both the video game company and...
View ArticleMurrieta Arts Council to host Art on the Patio event Aug. 24
This Wednesday, Aug. 24, enjoy Art on the Patio. The Murrieta Arts Council (MAC) is presenting this free event, with up to 10 excellent local artists displaying their paintings on the expansive patio...
View ArticlePolice arrest four at DUI Checkpoint
MURRIETA – Murrieta police arrested four people on suspicion of drunken driving at an overnight checkpoint that ended today, Aug. 21. The drunken driving checkpoint started at 7 p.m. Saturday and ended...
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Wild tennis outing nets local athlete a huge win
Murrieta’s Maximilian Wild and his partner Andrew Ton (left) won the boys 16 doubles championship earlier this month in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Courtesy photo. At just 16 years of age, Maximilian Wild of...
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