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On September 23, 2020, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Investigations Bureau began an investigation into allegations of child abuse and child molestation. After a month-long investigation, and based on evidence collected and analyzed, the suspect was identified as Jesus Alfredo Mejia, a 33-year-old resident of Moreno Valley.

Southern California Edison said 4,775 customers in Riverside County could have their power shut off on Monday due to a forecast of strong winds that will elevate fire danger.

he California Women’s Party, which plans to qualify for the 2024 primary election, has created a “Humanity-First” platform which will focus on supporting attainable home ownership, universal pre-kindergarten access, a clean energy plan, and paid family leave, among other priorities, in a vocal demonstration of members’ displeasure with the current two-party system’s handling of issues that traditionally affect many women and families.

Out of an abundance of caution amid rising COVID-19 cases in Riverside County, Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) and the MSJC Foundation have canceled its Cruz-In at the College Campus community drive-in movie series that began Oct. 2 at the college's Menifee Valley Campus.

The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program recently recognized seven local high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school activities, athletics and community service. Students were nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their home, school and community.