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1 hr ago | The Press-Enterprise

Pit Bulls: Recent attacks, controls spark debate

A rally to protest legislation against pit bulls as they march downtown Riverside on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

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Related Topix: San Clemente, CA

5 hrs ago | PETA

Emma Roberts and Evan Peters Adopt a Dog

It's a girl for Emma Roberts and Evan Peters ! After the couple adopted a beautiful dog named Audrey Hepburn, PETA sent the trio a basket filled with toys, treats, and our " Always Root for the Underdog " tees.

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Fri May 24, 2013

The Press-Enterprise

EDUCATION: Many southwest Riverside County schools excel in rankings

Students at Margarita Middle School work during class in Temecula on May 15. Margarita has been among the best schools in the state, according to annual school rankings.

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Related Topix: Temecula, CA, Education Etc., Hemet, CA

CBS Local

Ex-Lions WR Titus Young Faces 4 Felonies For Allegedly Trying To Burglarize OC Home

Southern California prosecutors have charged former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young with three new charges for allegedly trying to burglarize a San Clemente home.

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Related Topix: San Clemente, CA, Orange County, CA

Southwest Riverside News Network

Fire Chief: Open burning suspended in Riverside County

Riverside County Fire Chief, John R. Hawkins has implemented a "proclamation suspending open burning in all state and local areas that fall within the Riverside County Fire Department's jurisdiction.

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Related Topix: Hawkins, Chemicals, Fire

CBS Local

Arrest Made In 2011 Murder Of Woman Found In Coachella Corn Field

Authorities Friday said a Mexican citizen remained behind bars in connection with the 2011 murder of a 19-year-old Indio woman whose body was found in a corn field in Coachella.

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Related Topix: Coachella, CA, Indio, CA

Southwest Riverside News Network

Temecula: Water shoots in sky after vehicle shears hydrant

Drivers received free car washes today after a vehicle towing a trailer crashed into a fire hydrant sending a fountain of water into the sky near the Promenade Mall in Temecula.

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Related Topix: Temecula, CA

The Press-Enterprise

Riverside County: Orozco announces run for supervisor

Mark Orozco has made it official - he'll run for a seat on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors next year.

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Related Topix: Beaumont, CA, Banning, CA, Perris, CA, Menifee, CA

The Press-Enterprise

San Jacinto Valley: Dozens arrested in two sweeps

Sixteen people were arrested Thursday, May 23, in the latest gang task force sweep in the San Jacinto Valley, mostly targeting people with parole violation and drug possession warrants.

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Related Topix: Hemet, CA, San Jacinto, CA

The Press-Enterprise

Perris Valley Line: Local lawmakers push to circumvent judge's ruling

A worker stands between railcars at the Metrolink Eastern Maintenance Facility in Colton.

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Related Topix: Colton, CA, Sacramento, CA, Perris, CA

KESQ-TV Palm Desert

Authorities find marijuana farm inside home in Riverside County

An investigation was underway today at a house in Eastvale where an indoor marijuana farm and nearly 1,000 plants were found by a sheriff's Special Enforcement Team serving a search warrant, authorities said.

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The Press-Enterprise

IDYLLWILD: Wildflowers on exhibit at show

Doug Walker, a retired College of the Desert professor of natural resources and entomology, is one of the volunteers who collects for the Idyllwild Nature Center wildflower show this weekend.

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Related Topix: Idyllwild, CA, Entomology, Science, Home Gardening, Home

Thu May 23, 2013

Southwest Riverside News Network

Deputies discover marijuana farm on Norco property

More than 600 marijuana plants were seized in a Norco home that had been converted to a pot-growing operation, authorities said today.

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Related Topix: Norco, CA

Southwest Riverside News Network

Off-duty deputy accused in drunken confrontation with cops charged

An off-duty Riverside County sheriff's deputy who allegedly became confrontational with two California Highway Patrol officers when they arrested him on suspicion of drunken driving will be arraigned next month on misdemeanor charges.

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Related Topix: Winchester, CA

Palo Verde Valley Times

Four-year-old saves family from fire

When Kevin Moran, his fiancee Sonia Rodriguez, and their son, Emilio Moran lay down to sleep on May 13, it was just another Monday night on Warmington St.

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Related Topix: Fire

Southwest Riverside News Network

San Jacinto: Heroin found at residence, suspect arrested

A probationer was arrested today after a narcotics related search warrant was served at a residence in San Jacinto, law enforcement officials have reported.

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Related Topix: San Jacinto, CA

The Press-Enterprise

RIVERSIDE: UCR names new assistant education dean

The University of California, Riverside Graduate School of Education has named a new assistant dean/director of its teacher education program.

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Related Topix: Riverside (Riverside, CA), UC Riverside, Education Etc.

Southwest Riverside News Network

Woman jailed on DUI charges in Palm Desert

Palm Desert police responded to the crash at about 4:30 p.m., Wednesday May 22 to the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and Deep Canyon Road.

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Related Topix: Palm Desert, CA, Indio, CA

The Press-Enterprise

Riverside County: Stone to assessor - " "You're a waffler."

This time it involves Assessor/County Clerk/Recorder Larry Ward, who appeared before supervisors Tuesday, May 21, to talk about a tax-break plan offered by supervisors Kevin Jeffries and John Benoit.

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Southwest Riverside News Network

RivCo water agencies receive almost $500,000 in federal grants

Federal grants totaling just over $426,000 were awarded to a pair of Riverside County water agencies that will use the funds to offset the costs of conservation projects now underway, it was announced today.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought