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Temecula's Spring Rod Run roaring through Old Town this weekend

The 2010 Spring Rod Run continues through 8:30 tonight; Saturday the event runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cars entered into competition will be judged during the event; winners will be announced on Saturday.

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Gov. takes action, Sex Offender Management Board to review John Albert Gardner III case

``We must learn from what happened in this case to make sure the public is protected from sexual predators,'' the governor said.

Hemet teen pleads not guilty to murdering acquaintance

Campos is being held on $2 million bail, but prosecutor Sam Kaloustian said he opposes bail for the defendant. Campos was ordered back to court April 16 for a felony settlement conference.

Menifee mayor assures the city is in a 'very good state'

"Some cities around us are struggling with their budget. As far as Menifee is concerned, we not only have millions in reserve in our reserve fund, we are balanced in our budget. We are not firing here -- we are hiring.”

Lake Elsinore teachers plead against impasse

“This could be disastrous…the mood, the movement and the effect on students. For the sake of the district, its employees and its students, come back to the table.”

AP: Records show Lake Elsinore man accused of teen's killing violated parole in 2007

Had John Albert Gardner III been returned to prison in 2007 he would have been evaluated for commitment to a state mental hospital as a sexually violent predator. He also would have qualified for wearing an electronic tracking device for the rest of his life.

Hemet investigators focus on building case following arrest of couple in Mexico

Lt. Duane Wisehart said investigators are spending their time since the arrest of Jose Manuel Campos and Felicia Sharp putting together their case.

Wildomar City Council considers further discussion on medical marijuana

“These collectives are not going away. I think we should really look at this issue. I would like to make it [Wildomar Patients Compassionate Group] a model in the county, in the state.”

Murrieta/Temecula PTAs speak out against cuts to education

The public is invited to take part in the rally, which will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. March 18 in the parking lot of Chaparral High School in Temecula.

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