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Giant Battery Storage Facility Under Construction in Southwest Riverside County
One of the largest battery storage facilities in the nation is nearing completion on the site of a former natural gas-fired power plant in Menifee in southwest Riverside County. When all phases are complete next year, the facility will be able to store enough power to keep 680,000 homes supplied...
Man Dies in Crash Following Police Chase in MoVal
A man riding in a car that crashed while the driver was fleeing from California Highway Patrol officers Thursday in Moreno Valley was killed, while two other passengers were seriously injured. The pursuit began just after 1 a.m. at Perris and Sunnymead boulevards, according to CHP Officer Javier Navarro. He...
LGBTQ+ students are considering suicide. In some districts, seeking help at school doesn't feel like an option
A warning to our listeners: This next story includes a discussion of suicide. A rising number of high school students have seriously considered suicide, according to CDC data. This week, KPBS is looking at mental health in schools. Reporter Katie Hyson says students facing higher risk — LGBTQ+ youth — also face higher barriers to help.
Local student receives much-deserved scholarship for work with special needs choir he founded
Dante Marzett was surprised during a recent practice with his Temecula choir. He received a much-deserved gift: Edison International provided him with a $50,000 college scholarship.
Riverside Deputies Arrest Suspect in Temescal Valley Carjacking and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
A routine Wednesday evening in Temescal Valley spiraled into a life-threatening scenario when a knife-wielding man attempted a brazen carjacking. Riverside Sheriff's Deputies swiftly responded to a distress call at around 8:23 p.m. and rushed to the 8900 block of Cajalco Road, where they managed to thwart an ongoing attack.
Man Who Caused Deadly Head-on Collision in Winchester Headed to Prison
A 55-year-old man who killed a motorist in a driving under the influence head-on collision in Winchester was bound for state prison Monday to serve a 10-year term behind bars after pleading guilty to felony charges. Ernest “Sniper” Lugo of Westminster admitted one count each of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter...
Man Who Led Cops on Chase That Ended With Collision Admits Felony Charges
A probationer who led Murrieta police on a pursuit earlier this month through the city in a stolen vehicle that crashed at an intersection, injuring eight people, pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony charges. Ricardo Avila Perez, 31, of Perris admitted eluding law enforcement resulting in great bodily injury and driving...
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