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Powerful windstorm expected to blow through Southern California, Cajon Pass area

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Victorville Daily Press on MSN.com

A powerful windstorm with gusts reaching 75 mph or more is expected to blow through Southern California this week.  A high wind watch has been issued from Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night,

Santa Ana windstorm could affect power for 409,000 Southern California residents

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CBS Los Angeles on MSN.com

Southern California Edison, one of the major electricity providers, could shut off power to more than 409,000 residents amid a major Santa Ana windstorm this week.

California sheriff is Trump's blue-state ally

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NBC News

Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco says he feels "very good" about President-elect Trump winning the election and calls Democrats' agenda "pro criminal." In the past, Bianco was a member of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers and tells NBC's David Noriega he would be willing to help the Trump administration with deportations.

Fire Crews Ramp Up For Intense Winds This Week In Riverside County

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Patch on MSN.com

Cal Fire released a statement Monday indicating engine and hand crews are transferring to the region from stations in Northern California.

Man dies in violent solo-car crash on I-215 in Riverside

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CBS Los Angeles on MSN.com

Investigators say that the main apparently lost control of his car while crossing lanes, eventually slamming into the sound wall and flipping his vehicle.

16-Year-Old Arrested In Riverside County Man's Death

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Patch on MSN.com

After more than a month of investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, a 16-year-old juvenile was arrested in the death of a 19-year-old Riverside man. The male juvenile from Fontana was taken into custody on Jan.

High wind warning affecting Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County Mountains Tuesday and Wednesday, says the NWS

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Sacramento Bee

On Monday at 1:39 p.m. a high wind warning was issued by the NWS San Diego CA valid from Tuesday 4 p.m. until Wednesday 6 p.m.

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San Diego

California Drought: Map Shows 'Abnormally Dry' Conditions Set to Fuel Fires

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MSN

The drought map highlights significant disparities across the state. While Northern California and parts of the Bay Area received recent

Breaking: Buren Fire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 5

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Sacramento Bee

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:53 p.m. in Riverside County. Buren Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

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Riverside County , California

Breaking: Agua38 Fire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 5

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Sacramento Bee

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:28 p.m. in Riverside County. Agua38 Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

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Riverside County , California

'Abnormally dry': Map shows where California drought is the worst

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SFGATE on MSN.com

Despite recent rounds of winter rain and powerful waves that pummeled the coastline, most of California is continuing to bake under a deep drought.

Why drought and a big wind event spell fire trouble for Southern California

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The Washington Post on MSN.com

The strongest Santa Ana winds of the season could bring a fire threat this week to Southern California, which hasn’t seen significant rain for nearly nine months.

Riverside County Man Arrested for Murder After Calling to Report a Shooting Inside Temecula Home

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Sierra Sun Times

Based on the circumstances, the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Harris was later arrested and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for murder. There are no known additional suspects in this incident.

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Riverside County , California , Temecula , California

Breaking: Mayberry Fire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 4

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Sacramento Bee

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:04 p.m. in Riverside County. Mayberry Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

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Riverside County , California

UPDATE: High wind watch affecting Southern California from Tuesday to Thursday, according to the NWS

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Sacramento Bee

On Saturday at 12:38 p.m. the NWS San Diego CA issued a high wind watch valid from Tuesday 10 p.m. until Thursday 4 a.m. The watch is for San Diego County Inland Valleys, Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County Mountains.

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Southern California , San Diego

Breaking: Fragrant Fire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 4

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Sacramento Bee

First discovered: 1:48 p.m. Jan. 4 A new wildfire was reported today at 1:48 p.m. in Riverside County. Fragrant Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

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Riverside County , California

The holidays aren’t over yet. The Three Kings are stepping up in Southern California

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Press-Telegram

The Epiphany – or Three Kings Day – is Monday, Jan. 6, and it’s getting bigger in the Latino community and beyond.

High wind watch affecting Southern California from Tuesday to Thursday, according to the NWS

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Sacramento Bee

On Saturday at 12:38 p.m. the NWS San Diego CA issued a high wind watch valid from Tuesday 10 p.m. until Thursday 4 a.m. The watch is for San Diego County Inland Valleys, Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County Mountains.

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Southern California , San Diego

UNLV Swim Teams Ready for Double Dual in California

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Sports Illustrated

The UNLV men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will travel to Riverside, California, today for a double dual meet against Cal Baptist and UC Santa Barbara

Matarranz, UC Riverside Highlanders to host Hanson and the UC Irvine Anteaters

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MSN

UC Irvine Anteaters (8-4, 2-0 Big West) at UC Riverside Highlanders (6-7, 2-1 Big West) Riverside, California; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UC Riverside takes on UC Irvine in a matchup of Big West teams.

Tillis leads UC Irvine against UC Riverside after 25-point game

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The Washington Post

UC Irvine plays the UC Riverside Highlanders after Devin Tillis scored 25 points in UC Irvine’s 98-89 overtime win against the Cal Poly Mustangs

President Joe Biden to visit eastern Riverside County, could announce new national monument

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Los Angeles Daily News

The waning days of President Joe Biden ’s administration will include a visit to the eastern Coachella Valley on Tuesday, Jan. 7, amid reports that he plans to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument south of Joshua Tree National Park.

Southern California woman fights off brutal kidnapping attempt by former housekeeper in disguise

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Seattle Times

The bizarre episode began on Dec. 18 when Erin Quinn got a text message asking her to pick up toys for a Christmas toy drive.

Drought conditions return to Southern California

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KTLA-TV Los Angeles on MSN.com

Drought conditions are back. The U.S. Drought Monitor this week released a new map showing the entirety of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties are abnormally dry or worse.

Suspected Gang Connection Emerges in California Marijuana Grow Massacre

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MSN

Authorities said they believe the killings were a targeted incident and plan to discuss the investigation at a news conference.

Authorities suspect gang members killed 7 workers at a California marijuana farm in 2020

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The Associated Press on MSN.com

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they suspect gang members of Laotian descent were involved in the 2020 shooting deaths of seven people at an illegal marijuana growing operation in a small, rural Southern California town.

Riverside County authorities seek help to solve 2020 killings of 7 in Aguanga

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NBC Los Angeles

Authorities in Riverside County are seeking help to solve the 2020 murders of seven people who were shot at a suspected illegal marijuana growing operation.

President Biden expected to create 2 new California monuments during LA visit

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KTTV

Biden is reportedly preparing to sign a proclamation that would establish a Chuckwalla National Monument south of Joshua Tree National Park, making drilling, mining and other energy- and industrial-re

Authorities suspect gang members involved in 7 killings at Southern California marijuana grow

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The Associated Press on MSN.com

Authorities say they suspect gang members of Laotian descent were involved in the 2020 shooting deaths of seven people at an illegal marijuana growing operation in a small Southern California community.

Breaking: Theda Fire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 3

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Sacramento Bee

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:26 a.m. in Riverside County. Theda Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

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Riverside County , California

Tillis and UC Irvine host UC Riverside

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Associated Press

UC Irvine hosts the UC Riverside Highlanders after Devin Tillis scored 25 points in UC Irvine's 98-89 overtime win against the Cal Poly Mustangs.

Hanson and the UC Irvine Anteaters take on conference foe UC Riverside

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The Associated Press – Sports on MSN.com

UC Irvine Anteaters (8-4, 2-0 Big West) at UC Riverside Highlanders (6-7, 2-1 Big West) Riverside, California; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Esther Matarranz and UC Riverside host Summah Hanson and UC Irvine in Big West action.

Balanced UC Riverside tops Long Beach State for 3-0 start in Big West

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Orange County Register

Isaiah Moses has a season-high 22 points off the bench and Nate Pickens has season-bests of 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Highlanders earn a 76-60 road win. Devin Askew has 17 points, eight

California woman fights off alleged kidnapper – who turns out to be her former housekeeper in disguise

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MSN

California woman fights off alleged kidnapper – who turns out to be her former housekeeper in disguise - Erin Quinn was attempting to pick up toys for a Christmas toy drive when she was allegedly atta

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California , Christmas , Temecula , California , KTLA

Dine 909: These new restaurants have opened in Redlands, Riverside and San Bernardino

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The San Bernardino Sun

New options include Japanese, Indian and a multi-national fusion restaurant, along with a boba and fried chicken shop.

There’s still time to see and do these 3 seasonal activities in Southern California, before they go away

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MSN

We celebrated the holidays and we welcomed 2025, but even with many festivities behind us there’s still time to have some fun and take in some of the region’s seasonal activities before they go away.

Breaking: Corte Madera Lels Fire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 2

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Sacramento Bee

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:48 a.m. in Riverside County. Corte Madera Lels Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

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Riverside County , California

Southern California wood-burning ban extended through Thursday due to air pollution

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Orange County Register

Affected areas include the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and all of Orange County.

Update: Michael Fire burns 0.3 acres in Riverside County

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Sacramento Bee

Michael Fire initially started today at 4:10 a.m. in Riverside County. It has burned 0.3 acres of private land after being active for less than an hour. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

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Riverside County , California

Hargress and UC Riverside host Long Beach State

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MSN

UC Riverside Highlanders (9-5, 2-0 Big West) at Long Beach State Beach (6-8, 2-0 Big West) Long Beach, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Highlanders -4.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: UC Riverside visits Long Beach State after Barrington Hargress scored 24 points in UC Riverside's 81-79 overtime victory over the Saint Thomas Tommies.

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UC Riverside Highlanders , Long Beach , California