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Michael with the family dogs, Squirt and Rootbeer. (Maggie Avants/SWRNN)

Menifee boy walks to save hearts after surviving rare heart condition

Maggie Avants, SWRNN

In his short life, he has found something bigger to participate in each year -- the American Heart Association’s San Diego Heart Walk. Michael, along with Team Beat It members made up of family, friends and his past and present teachers, plans to walk in this year’s event on Sept. 19.

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Man accused of helping suspect after killing of Hemet teen pleads guilty

By Jose Arballo Jr., SWRNN

Ivan Ruiz entered his plea this week and was sentenced to six months in custody, while given 13 days credit for time he has already served.

    Green SUV impounded during investigation into Norma Lopez killing

    By Jose Arballo Jr. and City News Service, SWRNN

    The owner of the home where the SUV was parked, a 42-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of obstructing a peace officer

      RivCo sheriff's deputy arrested for alleged assault on wife

      Yazmin Alvarez and City News Service, SWRNN

      A Riverside County sheriff's deputy assigned to Moreno Valley was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife.

        Claim: Lake Elsinore killer murdered Chelsea King because of state failures

        Staff, City News Service

        The document filed on behalf of Brent and Kelly King cited John Albert Gardner III's numerous parole violations.

          With 9/11 anniversary nearing, Muslim group releases public service announcements to ease tension

          By Toni McAllister, SWRNN

          Released by the Council on Islamic-American Relations, the three public service announcements feature Muslim 9/11 first responders.

            Authorities: Search warrant served in connection with Norma Lopez case

            Yazmin Alvarez, SWRNN

            Detectives searched a home Tuesday afternoon on Pegasus Way in Moreno Valley and towed a green SUV in connection with the case.

              Man convicted of first-degree murder in Murrieta cemetery killing of teenage girl

              By Jose Arballo Jr., SWRNN

              The jury that convicted Crispin Solorio Garcia of murder deliberated over portions of two days before returning its verdict.

                Valle Vista homicide victim identified as Hemet resident

                By Jose Arballo Jr., SWRNN

                Authorities have identified the man whose body was found in a vehicle in Valle Vista just east of Hemet as 44-year-old Todd Owen Brown.

                   

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                    Ramadan is a special period for area Muslims

                    By Veronica Leyva Eissa, Guest Contributor

                    Observing this month is one of the five pillars in which the religion of Islam is based upon.

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                            T.I. in trouble again: Rapper and wife arrested

                            Staff, City News Service

                            T.I. and wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottlegave arrive at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards held at Paramount Pictures Studio Lot on Sept. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles. The couple is facing possible drug charges following their arrests in West Hollywood for possession of a controlled substance. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

                            Rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka Cottle were facing possible drug charges today following their arrests in West Hollywood for possession of a controlled substance.

                            Arts & Ent.

                            “Snakebit” sweeps the 48 Hour Film Project awards ceremony in Temecula

                            Toni McAllister, SWRNN

                            "Snakebit" director A.J. Audet (left) celebrates with the film's crew during the 48 Hour Film Project awards ceremony Wednesday night at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. (Toni McAllister/SWRNN)

                            During Wednesday night’s ceremony, the Work and Play Productions short, “Snakebit,” garnered the most awards, including Best Film, Best Directing, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography. The film also tied with the GrippNDoerr film, “575,” for Best Writing.

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                            MSJC Eagles to play home game on Vista Murrieta HS football field Saturday

                            Maggie Avants, SWRNN

                            MSJC opens its football season Saturday with a "home" football game at Vista Murrieta in Murrieta.

                            It’s the first of two home games the team will play at Vista Murrieta and the first time in nearly 20 years the college has partnered with a local high school to play two of its home games on a high school football field.