Murrieta News

A Temecula man who stabbed and slashed a jogger in an unprovoked attack that nearly ended the woman's life is slated to be sentenced today in Riverside County Superior Court.

Vista Murrieta finished atop the Southwestern League and made it into CIF Division 1AA quarterfinals before losing to Brea Olinda, 63-59.

A former Menifee high school girls' basketball coach accused of engaging in sex acts with a student is slated to be arraigned on felony and misdemeanor charges.

A Murrieta jury began its second day of deliberations Thursday in the trial of an ex-con accused of beating a homeless man to death with a rock during a confrontation at a Lake Elsinore transient camp.

Five years ago, BloodtypeG's first appearance on stage as a full band was at a special memorial concert with a group of 10 musicians who came together on the fly for a good cause.

Kaiser Permanente and Murrieta officials are taking the initial steps to create an environmental impact report for a potential medical complex here at Interstate 215 and Keller Road.

Through March 30. The Ethnic Studies Program and the Cross Cultural Series in partnership with Biblioteca San Joaquin Murrieta Library directed by Richard Soto will display the "Bracero Guest Workers and Women Workers of 1942-64 Exhibition" in the Multicultural Enrichment Center, Room 101 at Woodland Community College.

A man accused of nearly killing a Homeland resident in a drive-by shooting was charged today with attempted murder.

Cecilia Ros Murrieta eases a cork out of a tall bottle with a silhouette of a woman wearing pinup-style victory rolls on its label.

Colton Gerhart, Ruben Ornelas and Alex Jaques all had 2 hits in the contest and sophomore Chance Hroch picked up the win by hurling 5 complete innings where he only gave up 2 hits, walked 1 and had 3 strike outs on the day.

Jury selection got underway today for the trial of a former Vista Murrieta High School band instructor accused of making sexual advances to a 15-year-old student and showing him pornography.

The following was submitted for publication by the Murrieta Police Department, on behalf of Chief Sean Hadden: Safe Alternatives for Everyone, S.A.F.E. is a non-profit that is a partner with the Murrieta and Temecula Police Departments.

People wait in line at the DMV in Temecula, March,11, 2014. The DMV in Temecula is closing for extensive renovation that will take months to complete.

Construction has officially begun on a new Murrieta community that will house and provide care for local seniors.

Murrieta police and firefighters this week will be simulating a mass casualty operation where rescuers work to stop a rampaging gunman while trying to save as many lives as possible.

The following was submitted for publication by The Creative Bar: Local Branding Agency, The Creative Bar, was honored with 5 awards this weekend at the American Advertising Awards in Riverside, CA.

Visitors take in the view at the big vernal pool at the Santa Rosa Plateau in Murrieta, March,08, 2014.

I've been trying for several weeks to find out why there has been a delay in the closure of the U.S. Border Patrol's Riverside station and the transfer of agents to the Murrieta office.

Cindy Helmstead sits in her 1958 Buick Riviera Super. The new Murrieta resident is taking the car to her first Temecula Rod Run this weekend.

Five separate weekend fires at one property in the Winchester area just outside Murrieta are under investigation today, authorities said.