‘Breaking Bad’ actor Dean Norris opens performing arts center in Murrieta
MURRIETA – Dean Norris, a well-known character actor, is opening a performing arts center in Murrieta in July. Norris starred in the iconic series “Breaking Bad,” as well as the CBS Stephen King and...
View ArticleMurrieta Temecula Republican Assembly hosts Debunking Evolution lecture
TEMECULA – Nearly two-thirds of students will reject their faith by the time they’ve finished college, the result of a constant bombardment of secular lessons. A new nonprofit project, “Debunking...
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Six chambers of commerce celebrate with Assistance League of Temecula Valley
The Assistance League of Temecula Valley cuts ribbons from six chambers of commerce, July 11. Cy Rathbun photo/Vogel Photography Six local chambers of commerce – Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake...
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Kim Summers takes the reins in Murrieta
Three weeks in, Kim Summers is settling into her new job as Murrieta city manager. She replaced longtime city leader Rick Dudley, who retired at the end of June. She’s got a lot of experience. But...
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Murrieta votes to implement city council districts
The Murrieta City Council voted July 18 to implement the “yellow” council district draft map. Courtesy image The Murrieta City Council approved a switch to district council elections, July 18. The...
View ArticleMURRIETA: Accused marijuana dealer pleads guilty
MURRIETA – A probationer caught selling marijuana out of his Murrieta home pleaded guilty today to possession of drugs for sale and was immediately sentenced to three years probation. Joshua Scott...
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Summers sworn in as Murrieta city manager
County Supervisor Chuck Washington administers the oath of office for incoming Murrieta City Manager Kim Summers. Washington is a former mayor and councilman in both Murrieta and Temecula. Will Fritz...
View ArticleDistrict Attorney’s Summer Youth Academy comes to Murrieta
RIVERSIDE – The District Attorney’s Law and Leadership Summer Youth Academy for incoming eighth and ninth grade students will be held for the first time at the Murrieta office, Monday, Aug. 7. This...
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Western Municipal Water District considers spinning off part of Murrieta’s...
Former Murrieta County Water District board of directors member Mike Madison addresses attendees at Wednesday night’s Western Municipal Water District meeting, held at the Murrieta Community Center....
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Murrieta police To test GoPro body cameras
Murrieta Police Department Capt. Robert Firmes holds up a GoPro body camera test unit. Will Fritz photo Murrieta Police Department has begun exploring the use of police body cameras, falling in step...
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Murrieta Fire and Rescue graduates 5 new probationary firefighters
Murrieta assistant city clerk administers the oath of office to the newest members of Murrieta’s “fire family.” Will Fritz photo MURRIETA – Murrieta Fire and Rescue celebrated the graduation of five...
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MURRIETA: Couple suspected of severely abusing child
Benjamin Matthew Whitten. Courtesy photo MURRIETA – A Murrieta man and his live-in girlfriend were behind bars today on suspicion of severely abusing his 5-year-old son, who remains in an intensive...
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BREAKING: Couple accused of severely abusing child charged with torture and...
Benjamin Matthew Whitten. Courtesy photo MURRIETA – A Murrieta man and his live-in girlfriend, who are accused of severely abusing his 5-year-old son, were charged today with torture and cruelty to a...
View ArticleMurrieta couple accused of abuse charged with child cruelty and torture
MURRIETA – A Navy sailor and his live-in girlfriend, who are accused of severely abusing his 5-year-old son, were charged Thursday, Aug, 17, with torture and cruelty to a child resulting in great...
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Murrieta Citizen’s Fire Academy fans the flames for students
Members of the 2016 Murrieta Citizen’s Fire Academy learn about ladder truck safety. Joe Fanasalle photo How many firefighters does it take to put out an ordinary kitchen fire? Murrieta Fire Chief...
View ArticleMenifee man suspected of shooting laser into pilot’s eyes
MENIFEE – A Menifee man suspected of flashing a laser into the cockpit of a Riverside County sheriff’s helicopter -temporarily blinding the crew – as well as targeting other aircraft, was arrested...
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MURRIETA: Woman plows into apartment complex, displacing occupants, DUI...
Firefighters work to remove a suspected drunken driver from her vehicle after she plowed into a wall of a Murrieta apartment complex Tuesday, Aug. 22. Joe Fanaselle photo A probationer allegedly...
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BREAKING: Murrieta couple enters ‘not guilty’ plea in child abuse case
A Murrieta couple entered a “not guilty” plea today in the child abuse case against them. Benjamin Matthew Whitten, 33, and his live in girlfriend, Jeryn Christine Johnson, 25, both made their...
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Community comes together for abused 5-year-old boy, couple charged with...
People gather in support at the home of Feno Whitten, 5. He was taken by first responders in Murrieta before his father Benjamin Whitten and live-in-girlfriend Jeryn Johnson were arrested on charges...
View ArticleCity honors Murrieta Police Department for 25 years of service
The Murrieta Police Department’s 25th anniversary was recognized with a proclamation at the Tuesday, Aug. 15, city council meeting. The department – one of the only municipal departments in a sea of...
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