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The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things in and around our communities. Not only have schools been forced into distance learning, but businesses and organizations must host meetings via Zoom or Webex to keep everyone informed and on task. A paramount adjustment has faced nonprofits that have had to find creative ways to continue to provide unity and support.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of Justice Martin Jenkins (Ret.) for Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court.

The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the reestablishment of in-person benefits services in select locations throughout the country.

On October 6, 2020, about 10:00 a.m., investigators and deputies assigned to the Southwest Station served a search warrant at a residence on the 600 block of Acacia St. in Lake Elsinore in relation to a check fraud and embezzlement investigation. Several evidence items were seized at the location. Nicole Begley was arrested at the residence for grand theft and embezzlement.

On Monday October 5, 2020, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) directed an operation targeting outdoor illegal marijuana cultivations in the unincorporated area of Anza. The operation was supported by members from California Department of Fish and Wildlife.