Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative 2025 at 5:57 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Both Riverside County sheriff's deputies and Beaumont police were on scene CA — A Riverside County Sheriff's Investigation that began in Hemet ended with a large police presence in Beaumont Wednesday afternoon RSO deputies were dispatched to the 26000 block of Columbia Street in Hemet regarding an assault with a deadly weapon deputies located evidence of a shooting," said Lt "One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries." Little else was known about the incident that led sheriff's deputies to Beaumont the police presence seen off Beaumont Avenue and 6th Street was directly related There is no additional information available." Multiple police and sheriff's vehicles arrived in the area at 4:50 p.m. and the Beaumont Avenue road closure between Sixth and Seventh Streets was temporarily blocked from traffic A witness told Patch they saw a man being handcuffed at the location Banning Mini-Mart Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Critically Wounded: Cops Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The supermarket will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the community on Wednesday 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vallarta Supermarkets is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest store of 2025 in Hemet furthering its commitment to serving diverse communities across Southern California As the company marks 40 years of delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service this new location strengthens Vallarta's presence in Riverside County the store will officially open with a Grand Opening Ceremony on March 26 welcoming the community to celebrate this milestone together The new Hemet location will offer the fresh and beloved departments the chain is known for the recently completed 53,140ft² space will be the second location to feature their Sayulita Tap Room. Inspired by the market's signature Mexican lager this full-service bar offers a diverse selection of 24 beers on tap a happy hour menu and a tasty small bites menu Guests can relax in the indoor seating area whether enjoying a quick snack and drink or catching the game on one of several flat-screen TVs a smooth and tropical blend of coconut avocado cream Another must-try is a Chavela with a flavorful mix of their Signature blend offering a unique twist for those seeking something different The various other departments the Hemet location will feature include: known as the Home of the Original Carne Asada™ Customers can find premium cuts like Ranchera—a thinly sliced flank steak available unseasoned or marinated in Vallarta's signature spice blend They have everything needed to bring family and friends together around the grill.Fresh Produce: The freshest produce from local U.S offering a wide selection of certified organic and ethically farmed options at the best prices Vallarta features seasonal Latino favorites along with all of the latest and newest items on the market today we have it all.Guacamole Station: Made to order using 100% Hass avocados and the freshest ingredients guests can personalize their guacamole with the newly added Pico de Gallo Whether customers prefer a classic blend or a bold twist every serving is prepared fresh for the ultimate flavor experience.Sushi: Premium handcrafted sushi rolls made daily with the finest ingredients at our sushi station fresh flavors to customers with its signature aguas frescas served straight from traditional vitroleros Available in a variety of flavors—including horchata and jamaica—these refreshing drinks all have an authentic taste Customers can also enjoy fresh-pressed fruit and vegetable juices boost their wellness with shots of wheatgrass or ginger root.La Fruteria: Choosing from the freshest fruits and ingredients customers can order juicy fruit bowls topped with Tajin lime juice.Cremería: Brings the essence of a traditional Latin American deli to life offering a curated selection of the freshest cremas and an array of authentic cheeses Customers can find favorites like queso fresco and more—perfect for enhancing any dish with rich authentic flavors.Panaderia: Made fresh daily Vallarta offers a variety of Latin American baked goods as well as hand-decorated cakes and signature sweets.Tortilleria: Customers can buy authentic corn and flour tortillas made fresh in-house with the highest quality corn ground with volcanic rock and then cooked to perfection.La Cocina: La Cocina offers the convenience of a ready-made delicious meal for any time of day Choose from a variety of traditional favorites from Mexico and Central America for breakfast Get a "comforting taste of home" for a quick meal or snack before or after you shop.Dulcería: Vallarta's candy section carries a wide array of authentic dulces from Mexico and Central America and has everything needed to make any occasion a celebration – piñatas piggy banks and traditional décor.Florería: For any holiday or occasion customers can browse a wide selection of perfect arrangements from local growers ensuring quality the florería also offers a huge variety of potted plants "This year marks a significant milestone for Vallarta and we're excited to celebrate our legacy and continued growth with the wonderful community of Hemet," said Lizette Gomez "Every new store is an opportunity to provide fresh and a welcoming space for the community to come together—Hemet is no exception." As part of their Grand Opening celebration and appreciation for the Hemet community Vallarta Supermarkets will be donating $7,500 to local charities and schools and giving away reusable grocery bags filled with fresh high-quality groceries to the first 300 customers Vallarta Supermarkets is now just a few taps away! Get your favorite grocery essentials and La Cocina hot, ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door through all major delivery services, including DoorDash From fresh produce to delicious carnitas tacos For more information about Vallarta Supermarkets and the grand opening of its Hemet visit vallartasupermarkets.com or follow @vallarta.supermarkets and/or Sayulita Tap Room @SayulitaTaproom on Instagram Vallarta Supermarkets has been bringing families together over fresh and authentic food Vallarta's mission is to serve the community with respect and pride traditional fresh products for the whole family and vibrant energy of Mexico and Latin America Vallarta counts over 58 stores throughout California (Ventura For media inquiries, please contact:BLND PR[email protected]310-504-0685 one of California's leading Latino-owned grocery chains is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest store in the.. one of California's largest Latino-owned grocery chains proudly announces the grand opening of its newest location in.. Food & Beverages Retail Supermarkets Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: Organize Following an active RN pressure campaign that involved California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) HGMC’s obstetrics department will remain open through at least Jan “Hemet nurses fought hard to protect our patients from KPC Health’s irresponsible and hasty decision to cut obstetrics services,” said Ginny Packham the obstetrics unit will remain open and fully functional during the unpredictable holiday season when we see an increased volume of patients coming in with the flu If HGMC does not reverse its decision to fully close the obstetrics unit then at least nurses and community members will have until Jan 31 of next year to prepare for this scenario We are so relieved to have won this valuable time.” HGMC RNs immediately raised concerns about patient care especially the impact on underserved communities following the hospital’s announcement on Aug 27 that it would close the obstetrics unit they also took their concerns directly to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to comply with regulatory and statutory requirements related to the elimination of acute-care services This only strengthened nurses’ resolve to hold our ground and keep fighting through the 11th hour for the patients who would be abandoned by management’s decision.” KPC Health pushed forward with the closure continuing to force RNs to sign exit paperwork when nurses organized a “march on the boss” to demand the hospital cease and desist the closure of obstetrics services that KPC Health announced HGMC’s obstetrics services would remain open until Jan 2025 and rescinded layoff notices for obstetrics RNs Glisson continued: “Hemet nurses successfully showed KPC Health that they are not above the law We will use this victory to strengthen our ongoing efforts to hold KPC Health accountable to higher standards – not just in Hemet but in all the facilities across Southern California that it owns and operates.” KPC Health owns and operates multiple facilities across Southern California including four acute-care hospitals with nearly 800 beds KPC Health has amassed $10 billion in assets California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and nearly 225,000 RNs nationwide CE courses are free to National Nurses United members See all classes If you’re interested in organizing a union at your facility Contact us See all issues © 2010 - 2025 National Nurses United    |    Privacy Policy Registered nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center (HGMC) in Hemet 17 to protest the hospital’s decision to cut obstetrics services announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).  to cut obstetrics services – effective Oct 31 – will risk outcomes for expecting patients who will now have to travel an additional half hour to an hour to receive specialized obstetrics care For patients who are facing a medical emergency or are unable to access reliable transportation they will have no other option but to receive care at Hemet where there will be no staff with specialized obstetrics training.  “We are deeply concerned that KPC Health and its executives are refusing to consider the needs of our patients who cannot travel to other Riverside County hospitals for care,” said Ginny Packham many of whom have high-risk pregnancies and have not received adequate prenatal care will inevitably go to Hemet’s emergency department HMC’s emergency department staff have not been trained to deliver babies.” What: Hemet Global Medical Center RNs’ informational picket and rally to highlight consequences of shuttering obstetrics servicesWhen: Thursday to 2:00 p.m.Where: Hemet Global Medical Center KPC Health provided written confirmation to Hemet nurses that it would suspend obstetrics services on Aug The notice cited that “the action is required based upon the business needs of the facility.” However amidst a broader development boom in the Inland Empire nurses say the demand for obstetrics services will only increase.  “KPC Health’s decision to close essential obstetrics services comes as more and more people are moving to Hemet to grow and raise their families,” said Sharon Glisson closing obstetrics services drains Hemet of the specialized obstetrics knowledge and expertise that saves lives and improves health outcomes for expecting patients and their growing families the quality of medical care at Hemet will decline.” Nearly thirty obstetrics nurses who live in and near Hemet While they may have the option to work in other units all have specialized training and certifications in labor and delivery and postpartum care which is not transferable to working in other hospital units without additional training.  CNA represents more than 300 nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center.  the diagnostic laboratory formerly known as Mountain View Medical Laboratory is proud to announce the Grand Re-Opening of its flagship Hemet location on Thursday This marks a transformative moment for the lab combining decades of trusted community service with a bold new identity The same dedicated team that has served Hemet and the surrounding area for over 30 years now operates under a renewed vision—empowering providers and patients with deeper insight and a wider array of testing services through Gnosis After 30+ years as Mountain View Medical Laboratory Hemet's trusted lab reopens as Gnosis with expanded services Ribbon Cutting CeremonyTime:  12:00 PMLocation:  Gnosis Lab – Hemet CA 92543In partnership with the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce and guests will join together for an official ribbon cutting to celebrate this milestone Open House & Grand Re-Opening CelebrationTime:  4:00 PM – 7:00 PMLocation:  Gnosis Lab – Hemet CA 92543Attendees are invited to tour our refreshed facility and enjoy light refreshments and networking opportunities "Our roots in Hemet run deep," said Matt Collins we're carrying that legacy forward—offering even more advanced diagnostics and a clearer path for both patients and providers The word Gnosis (pronounced no-sis) comes from the Greek gnōsis meaning 'knowledge,' 'known,' or 'to know.' That definition reflects our mission: to connect the dots—between symptoms and answers This re-opening is about making that knowledge more accessible to those who need it most beginning right here in our community—knowledge delivered through deep insights and experience." Gnosis represents a new era of diagnostics—where accuracy meets empathy With innovations ranging from personalized testing solutions to a streamlined provider portal Gnosis is raising the bar for laboratory excellence in Riverside County and beyond.  Gnosis is a new kind of laboratory dedicated to getting you the right information and other valued business collaborators who want to learn more about how Gnosis is shaping the next generation of laboratory medicine in Hemet To RSVP or learn more, scan the QR code on the invitation or visit  the event link here About GnosisFormerly Mountain View Medical Laboratory, Gnosis is a community-anchored, innovation-driven diagnostic lab offering high-quality, accessible lab services that help patients and providers see clearly, act confidently, and move forward faster. Learn more at www.gnosisdx.com Media Contact:Elizabeth Wood888-539-0525[email protected]  the architects of the fully EVM-compatible Layer-1 Gnosis Chain which provides liquid staking for DeFi natives and institutions on Ethereum and Gnosis Chain Health Care & Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals New Products & Services Registered nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet condemn the suspension of obstetrics services at the hospital announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) today Nurses say the loss of the obstetrics department will likely be dangerous for expectant patients who come to the emergency room in labor The hospital frequently cares for high-risk many of whom are low-income and have not received adequate prenatal care These patients may not be able to travel to another hospital “Closing obstetrics services at our hospital will affect our most vulnerable populations who are already at risk for poor health outcomes," said Ginny Packham a labor and delivery RN in the obstetrics department at Hemet Global Medical Center "Closing this vital community resource will hurt our pregnant patients who will now need to travel much further to get obstetrics care.” Hemet Global will continue to receive these patients but the hospital will not have the experienced obstetrics staff to safely care for them.  The RNs demand that the obstetrics department remain open The department is a critical and irreplaceable resource for Hemet residents Families and patients seeking obstetrics care would be forced to travel an additional 30-60 minutes depending on traffic with any delays potentially jeopardizing the health and safety of both parent and baby California Nurses Association represents nearly 300 nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center.  California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and nearly 225,000 RNs nationwide.  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a sedan in East Hemet on Wednesday morning According to the California Highway Patrol Riverside County sheriff’s officials shut down both sides of the roadway following the crash while authorities conducted an investigation A coroner was called to the scene about 30 minutes later CHP records indicate that one of the involved parties may qualify for citation and release rather than arrest If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. 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Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 1:07 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The suit filed Friday in Riverside County Superior Court stems from the alleged actions of 33-year-old Miguel Angel Chavez Lopez of Riverside between 2016 and 2018 while he was employed as a mathematics instructor at the high school CA — Eight young women who say they were sexually harassed and inappropriately touched by a former Hemet High School teacher ultimately convicted of felony charges are suing the Hemet Unified School District for what they say was a failure by administrators to protect them from the defendant who is also a named defendant in the civil complaint was arrested in August 2018 following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation He pleaded guilty six months later to oral copulation of a minor and penetration of a minor with a foreign object and was sentenced to 16 months in state prison Most of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit came forward after the criminal case was settled They're listed only by their initials -- "B.B.," "B.K.," "G.S.," "K.M.," "N.M.," "V.N.," "V.R." and "W.N." According to the suit they're all now in their early to mid-20s and reside in Riverside "Miguel Chavez groomed and primed the plaintiffs and other students for abuse by openly complimenting their appearances keeping them in his classroom during break periods massaging their shoulders and brushing his body against theirs," the suit alleges Hemet Unified School District officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment which seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages alleges that Lopez had been investigated for inappropriate contact while employed at Ranch Mirage High School in 2015 yet was still hired by Hemet Unified the following year "Chavez had a documented history of misconduct before his abuse of the plaintiffs," court papers allege "He was investigated for inappropriate behavior at Rancho Mirage High there were multiple `red flags' regarding Chavez's behavior that alerted The attorneys said that instead of administrators and Chavez's supervisors taking steps to protect the plaintiffs the defendant was allowed to "prey upon .. It was unclear why the plaintiffs did not formally accuse Chavez in 2018 Most of them were not named as victims in the original criminal complaint The suit alleges that HUSD and high school staff overseeing the defendant "knew or should have known or suspected that Chavez was acting inappropriately with the plaintiffs and other students .. The attorneys wrote that the school district had "received prior complaints and warnings from students and parents regarding Chavez's improper behavior," but staff did not address the matter No court dates have been set yet in the civil action 2024 at 3:35 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;} A single father and Hemet Water Distribution Operator was killed in a suspected DUI crash on Acacia Avenue near Kirby Street on December 5 family and friends are supporting this single father CA — A single father and Hemet city worker died this month and now family and friends are fundraising for the son he left behind "Derek Holt was a Hemet Water Distribution Operator killed in a suspected DUI crash on Acacia Avenue near Kirby Street on December 5 He was 40 years old, and a single father, according to the GoFundMe established in his name. all contributions will go directly to supporting Derek’s family ensuring they have the assistance they need now and in the years ahead," GoFundMe sponsor T Thus far, the fundraiser has raised nearly $5,000 of the $50,000 they hope to attain for Holt's son and family will be deeply appreciated as we come together to honor his memory and support his loved ones through this unimaginable hardship," Holyoak wrote Thank you for your kindness and generosity." To support the fundraiser, visit Derek Holt's page at www.gofundme.com. City Worker ID'd As Victim Of Hemet Crash, Suspected DUI Driver Arrested Menifee Suspected DUI Driver Held On $50K Bail In Fatal Hemet Crash 2025 at 6:46 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The view from Idyllwild CA — Two brush fires ignited Thursday afternoon in Moreno Valley and Hemet Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department said a brush fire ate through five acres in the area of Reche Canyon Road and High Country Drive in Moreno Valley a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department spokesperson said Multiple resources headed to the scene to battle the blaze both on the ground and from the air according to reports from the scene and resources were diverted to other activity A second fire broke out in the Hemet area just after 4:30 p.m. off Simpson Road and State Street in the foothills on the east end of Hemet That blaze consumed nearly 15 acres before Cal Fire aircraft significantly slowed its advance preventing it from reaching homes in the outlying area The agency said multiple engine crews from the city and engine and hand crews from the Riverside County Fire Department responding to Hemet's mutual aid request were sent to the location and encountered flames moving at a moderate rate in open space Three Cal Fire air tankers and two water-dropping helicopters were summoned to make runs on the fire blunting its progress and enabling ground personnel to get a partial line around it by 5:30 p.m. All aircraft cleared the area minutes later except for one night-certified firefighting helicopter available for targeted drops Crews were expected to achieve full containment overnight The cause of the fire wasn't immediately known 2024 at 10:10 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Hemet Police arrived at the scene of the crash Thursday CA — A City of Hemet Public Works employee was struck and killed Thursday morning by a suspected DUI driver The Riverside County Coroner's Office identified Derek Holt as the victim killed in the deadly incident emergency officials arrived at the crash scene on Acacia Avenue just west of Kirby Street in Hemet where a passenger vehicle had collided with a City of Hemet Public Works utility truck He was found unresponsive at the scene as a result of the crash "Officers immediately began providing first aid he succumbed to his injuries on the scene," Torres said CHP assumed the investigation and arrested the driver—who remained at the scene—on suspicion of DUIs The driver was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning officers closed a section of Acacia Avenue No further information was immediately available 2025 at 3:53 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Southern California Red Cross assisted the displaced residents CA — Several residents were displaced from their Hemet apartments after a fire broke out in the complex this weekend Saturday at the Vista Gardens apartment complex at 555 E citing Battalion Chief Efrain Vargas of the Hemet Fire Department Responding firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from two units on the first and second floors The units were red-tagged and electricity was shut down in the entire complex due to the fire exposing and damaging electrical lines All 12 units in the complex were affected and all residents were displaced one person suffered from minor smoke inhalation The Southern California Red Cross assisted the displaced residents The cause of the fire was not immediately known 2024 at 2:19 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A woman was found with trauma and "obvious signs of death" on the 25000 block of Minorca Street in Hemet on Wednesday afternoon CA — A woman was found dead in Hemet on Wednesday just before 5 p.m after officers were called to the area to investigate a "suspicious circumstance," police said The woman was found with trauma and "obvious signs of death" on the 25000 block of Minorca Street Responding deputies requested the assitane of the Riverside Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department The release of the woman's name is pending notification of her family or next of kin No arrests were made and the investigation is on going Anyone with information was urged to contact the sheriff's department or submit an anonymous tip here 2024 at 2:12 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The plant closures at 920 West Mayberry Avenue​ in Hemet and 255 S Pepper Avenue​ in Rialto are expected by the end of the year a well-known manufacturer of recreational vehicles announced it is closing its manufacturing facilities in Hemet and Rialto and laying off more than 400 Southern California employees The plant closures at 920 West Mayberry Avenue in Hemet and 255 S Pepper Avenue in Rialto are expected by the end of the year The move marks the RV maker's total manufacturing exit from the Golden State Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway is the parent company of Forest River having acquired the Indiana-based business in 2005 A request for comment was not immediately returned 15 report from RVBusiness states that the decision to close the California manufacturing operations "stems from the rising cost of doing business in the state These increasing costs have made it challenging to maintain a competitive advantage from these facilities." the company has acquired and/or launched other popular RV brands — Coachmen for example — bringing them under the Forest River umbrella While Forest River manufacturing will end in the Golden State the company is reportedly converting its Hemet site into a dedicated service center It's unclear how many employees will staff the facility 15 WARN notices filed with the state of California by Forest River show the company will cease manufacturing at the SoCal facilities on Dec Another 176 employees at the Rialto location are also getting pink slips In a statement this month in RVBusiness promised to continue supporting the company's California customers and dealers "Forest River has a strong commitment to the California retail market and although our manufacturing presence is ending our dedication to our dealers and customers is unwavering," Gaeddert said The opening of the new Hemet service center "ensures that our California RV owners and dealers will have local access to our best-in-class service network." 2024 at 8:58 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Noah Anthony Zapata was arrested and booked into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence CA — A Menifee suspected DUI driver who struck and killed a Hemet Department of Public Works employee was being held Friday in lieu of $50,000 bail was arrested and booked into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence resulting in great bodily injury Read also: City Worker ID'd As Victim Of Hemet Crash, Suspected DUI Driver Arrest Zapata allegedly killed 40-year-old Derek Holt of Hemet on Acacia Avenue according to 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