2025 at 5:09 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Lake Elsinore's Sheriff's Station lobby was damaged after a car slammed into the building Monday CA — The Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station abruptly closed Monday morning after a vehicle slammed into the station intentionally overnight was later arrested on Lake Street in Lake Elsinore and booked on felony vandalism charges on suspicion of driving his car into the station's lobby He was being held on $10,000 bail at the Southwest Detention Center and was slated to appear in court on Wednesday at Murrieta's Southwest Justice Center had slammed into the station's lobby at 333 Limited Avenue in Lake Elsinore Officers located the vehicle and identified the driver approximately three hours later The Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station’s lobby was temporarily closed due to the damage and is expected to reopen Tuesday," according to Sgt Patrol and station operations were not affected by the incident Police services would remain unaffected through the night and 911 and the non-emergency line 951-776-1099 remained functional This branch of the sheriff's department serves Canyon Lake and the unincorporated cities of La Cresta Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Layos at 951–245–3000 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951–776–1099 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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The Lake Elsinore Storm struggled on the road after winning over 60% of their games at home last season many expected more of what 2024 brought when the team arrived for their first home game of the year The past did not prove indicative of the future The Storm fell to the Modesto Nuts by a final score of 8-4 The game did not start as cataclysmically as it ended Kash Mayfield had his first professional start after being drafted in the first round by the San Diego Padres in 2024 but he was able to strike out six batters in three innings of work He did not allow a single hit and only walked one batter The Storm were able to grab a lead when Kasen Wells singled in Colton Vincent in the bottom of the second inning the Storm's pitching did not continue Mayfield's dominance after he exited the game Johan Moreno came in and immediately gave up a home run to Felnin Celesten He would go on to give up three total runs in the fourth inning and the Storm would never get closer than two runs for the rest of the game the Storm got on the board again in the fifth inning who has an OPS of 1.289 through the first four games launched a double to centerfield to bring him home Sean Barnett then hit a single to bring the score to 5-3 He would score the Storm's final two runs after launching a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning This was only the second professional home run of his career BOX SCORE Early home runs put the Fresno Grizzlies (6-7) in a hole they couldn’t dig out of during a 19-6 loss to the Lake Elsinore Storm (4-9) Friday night at Chukchansi Park in Downtown Fresno Jackson Cox got into trouble in the first after two walks and a hit batter Alex McCoy capitalized on the first pitch he saw belting a grand slam over the wall in left center The Grizzlies got one back when Kelvin Hidalgo singled and stole second to start the first Roynier Hernandez singled through the right side to score Hidalgo Lake Elsinore took advantage of more walks in the second Sean Barnett ripped a three-run homer to extend the lead to 7-1 The Storm put two more on the board in the third inning using a pair of doubles and a single to push the advantage to 9-1 Fresno responded against Miguel Mendez as Kevin Fitzer drew a walk to start the third inning Yeiker Reyes singled down the left field line and then Hidalgo drove in in Fitzer with a single The Grizzlies loaded the bases on a pair of walks with Tommy Hopfe forcing in a run The Grizzlies pulled within five when Hidalgo doubled in Alan Espinal in the fourth But Lake Elsinore strung together responses in the fifth and sixth getting those three runs back to reset their eight-run lead at 12-4 Fresno still put up some good at bats in the bottom of the ninth as Yeiker Reyes tripled to start the inning and Hidalgo drove him in Hopfe added an RBI double to tack on one more run for the Grizzlies Hernandez extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the loss Hidalgo had his best game as a member of the Grizzlies Austin Becker worked one scoreless inning of relief in the eighth Fresno continues its series with Lake Elsinore Saturday night with first pitch beginning at 6:50pm Bryan Balzer will start for the Storm against the Grizzlies’ Bryan Mena The Fresno Grizzlies are a proud affiliate of the Colorado Rockies organization the Grizzlies held several California League season records including most attended game and highest overall attendance a year-round venue that hosts numerous special events 2025 at 1:31 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Elsinore fault is one of the largest seismic lines in Southern California but historically it has been "one of the quietest," according to the SoCal Earthquake Data Center CA — While most Californians are familiar with notorious faults like the San Andreas experts say far fewer know about the Elsinore Fault Zone — the source of Monday’s 5.2 magnitude earthquake the Elsinore fault is part of a larger seismic area that experts fear more Southlanders should know about The Elsinore fault is one of the largest seismic lines in Southern California but historically it has been "one of the quietest," according to the SoCal Earthquake Data Center It runs from Imperial County to the southwestern reaches of Riverside County greatly affecting communities like Lake Elsinore and Temecula The fault also runs through Julian in San Diego County where Monday's earthquake struck just after 10 a.m. rattling communities from San Diego to Los Angeles and places in between where the fault splits into other segments While the Laguna Salada fault — a southeastern extension of the Elsinore Fault Zone — ruptured in a magnitude 7 quake in 1892 the main trace of the Elsinore has only recorded one historical event stronger than Monday’s 5.2: a magnitude 6 earthquake in 1910 near Temescal Valley which caused little damage and left no known surface rupture the fault has been "quiet" for quite some time but that dormancy is not one to be underestimated The fault line is capable of unleashing a magnitude 7.8 earthquake seismologist Lucy Jones told the Los Angeles Times The Elsinore fault is one of the major risks in Southern California,” Jones told the newspaper Geological Survey published a hypothetical scenario of a 7.8 earthquake erupting along the Elsinore fault zone that could bring "violent shaking" to Southern California An earthquake of this size has not occurred in modern memory The Southland's last 7.8 temblor struck in 1857 along the San Andreas Monday's quake was a reminder of the long-dormant Elsinore fault's capabilities and the risk of the Big One warned the Times of the risk of a Big One erupting along the Elsinore fault zone “There’s some risk that it could be the next one,” she said but we have this whole suite of active faults that are accumulating strain.” 2025 at 7:42 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The original closure extended from Railroad Canyon Road and Grape Street through Railroad Canyon Road and Tassel Way in a crash believed to have involved an off-duty firefighter CA — An off-duty firefighter is believed to have been killed in a Lake Elsinore Railroad Canyon crash Tuesday Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Department deputies arrived at Railroad Canyon Road and Church Street regarding a collision involving a single motorcyclist deputies located the collision and the motorcyclist in the roadway." The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene The victim's identity has yet to be released and the cause of the collision remains under investigation. deputies announced a road closure in both directions at Railroad Canyon Road Little has been released about the incident CHP dispatch stated a traffic break would be initiated along Newport Road due to a procession for the crash victim the Lake Elsinore road closure would extend from Railroad Canyon Road and Grape Street through Railroad Canyon Road and Tassel Way for much of Tuesday Sections of Newport at Scott Road were also closed intermittently throughout the day 2025 at 8:10 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Kenyelo Centeno-Guzman (Riverside County Sheriff's Dept.)LAKE ELSINORE CA — A 19-year-old Lake Elsinore resident is jailed in lieu of $1 million bail following his arrest last week in connection with alleged gang-related shootings that left two people wounded Kenyelo Centeno-Guzman was taken into custody at approximately noon on Thursday following a Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station investigation that began five days earlier deputies were called to the 600 block of W deputies found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds deputies were notified about an additional victim who was at a local hospital being treated for a gunshot wound An update on the medical condition of the victims the incidents were related and possibly gang-related Investigators arrested Centeno-Guzman after a search warrant was served at an apartment on W The search allegedly turned up a stolen firearm Centeno-Guzman was booked into Southwest Detention Center on suspicion of attempted murder and presenting false identification to a peace officer Formal charges were expected to be filed by Tuesday of Lake Elsinore was also arrested at the same apartment during the March 27 search warrant service and was booked into county jail on suspicion of evidence tampering and willfully delaying/obstructing a peace officer She was released from custody the same day in lieu of $35,000 bail It's unclear how she is related to Kenyelo Centeno-Guzman 2025 at 6:41 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Investigator J Adams with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-1777 or Investigator Zaborowski with the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station at 951-791–3400 CA — A shooting Monday night in Lake Elsinore left one man dead and another jailed on suspicion of murder The fatal shooting was reported at approximately 11 p.m at a residence in the 100 block of North Poe Street they found 37-year-old Marcus Bryant of Hemet on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Despite life-saving measures by first responders During the initial investigation by Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit several people were detained at the crime scene and later interviewed at the nearby Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station The investigators' questioning led to the arrest of 39-year-old George Eddie Steven Thompson of Lake Elsinore He is being held at the Southwest Detention Center in French Valley Jail records for Thompson were unavailable Tuesday night but the sheriff's department said he was booked on suspicion of murder and a felony weapon enhancement What led investigators to Thompson is unclear and the sheriff's department did not disclose a possible motive for the shooting An investigation into the violence is continuing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Investigator J Adams with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-1777 or Investigator Zaborowski with the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station at 951-791–3400 2025 at 10:25 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Riverside County Fire Department firefighters arrived at the home on Ralph Road Sunday CA — A Lake Elsinore home caught fire Sunday afternoon according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department The fire began in the 100 block of South Ralph Road at about 5:15 p.m. drawing fire crews immediately to the scene according to Cal Fire spokesperson Maggie Cline De La Rosa where firefighters managed to douse the blaze about an hour later Southern California Edison repair crews were also called in The residents were home at the time of the fire there was no request for Red Cross assistance "The cause of the blaze remains under investigation The fire caused an estimated $300,000 in property damage at the residence." 2025 at 3:02 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Ryan Spandrio died on Tuesday after crashing his motorcycle in Lake Elsinore (San Bernardino County Fire Department)LAKE ELSINORE CA — San Bernardino County is mourning a firefighter who died in a motorcycle accident in Lake Elsinore on Tuesday was off duty when he was involved in the crash by Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Department deputies Deputies arrived at Railroad Canyon Road and Church Street on Tuesday when they found the county firefighter "in the roadway," where he was pronounced dead at the scene "It is with a heavy heart that we report the tragic loss of our Firefighter Ryan Spandrio," the San Bernardino County Fire Department wrote on Instagram Wednesday Spandrio was a member of Fire Station 224 in San Bernardino He was described as "a true public servant who demonstrated compassion and a commitment to the community" by the department The Lake Elsinore father was mourned with a procession of law enforcement officers and firefighters after his death as he was escorted to the Riverside County coroner's office Funeral details have not yet been released Spandrio leaves behind his wife and two children 2025 at 4:49 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}It's a wild night on Wednesday at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium ballpark (Photo Credit: Ashley Ludwig)LAKE ELSINORE CA — The minor league ballpark Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium planned its first "Wildlife Wednesday" game of the 2025 California League season Wednesday evening and gerbil" welcome with the purchase of a $1 ticket and waiver signed at the ticket office Lake Elsinore Diamond can refuse or remove any dangerous or disruptive animals brought into the ballpark The team announced that every pet owner is responsible for the safety and cleanliness of their accompanying pet The game will also be the first of the season for "Omaha the Bat Dog," who will be retrieving bats at at games held in the ballbpark nearly every Wednesday and Saturday game at Lake Elsinore Diamond "Omaha is a 2-year-old golden retriever/flat-coated retriever/white Swiss shepherd mix adopted from Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue," according to a stadium spokesperson "He is beginning his second season as a bat-retrieving dog." The San Diego Padres have announced the 2025 coaching staff for the Lake Elsinore Storm. The 2025 season begins on Tuesday, April 8th with a full series against the Modesto Nuts he was the pitching coach for the AZL Padres he shared his excitement for the 2025 season: “I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity to lead the Storm and work with such a talented group of young players The Lake Elsinore community has such a rich baseball tradition Our coaching staff looks forward to working alongside the fans the players to make this season one to remember Together we will strive for excellence and continue to build a winning culture in Lake Elsinore..” Longtime MiLB pitcher, Yorman Bazardo, spent 10 years in the Minor Leagues where he accrued an ERA of 3.91 across 1,112 innings. He spent several seasons as a coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates before joining the Padres Jerry Downs joined the San Diego Padres in March of 2023 as a Minor League Baseball Coach. Before becoming a coach, he spent six seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization as a player Greg Starbuck is beginning his second season in the Padres organization he worked as a college baseball coach at Elon University Strength Coach: Mark "Boom" Spadaveccia Mark Spadaveccia returns for his third season with the Lake Elsinore Storm. He worked as the Strength Coach last season and in his 14th year in professional baseball. This will be his fifth season with the San Diego Padres. Before joining the Storm Coaching Staff in 2023, he was with the San Antonio Missions for two seasons He has a Science Degree from Marquette University and graduated with a Sports Science Degree from Florida State University After becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer from UC San Diego, Yuki Matsuzawa joined the Padres organization in May of 2023. In 2024, he spent time with the El Paso Chihuahuas A Biomechanics Graduate Assistant at Point Loma Nazarene University Wilson Okazaki is a Performance Anaylst from San Diego Tyler Jones returns as the Video Coordinator for the Lake Elsinore Storm after spending his first season as Coordinator last year in Lake Elsinore CA — Big hair and big riffs are landing in Lake Elsinore this spring and Great White — will perform at the "Rhythm by the Lake" concert scheduled on May 31 at Launch Pointe RV Resort (32040 Riverside Dr .) Slaughter will follow; Great White closes out the show "Rhythm by the Lake is more than a concert — it’s an intimate concert experience This year [unleash] the night and your hair with these timeless bands," said Launch Pointe RV Resort General Manager Beau Davis "We’re bringing the best of 80s rock to Lake Elsinore for a night of music Dust off your leather jackets and join us!" The event is expected to draw hundreds to the outdoor resort on Lake Elsinore's shore Tickets are available online at www.launch-pointe.com (All sales are final; no refunds unless canceled by the organizer.) Parking is included with tickets Purchasers of general admission tickets are advised to bring a blanket or low-back chair for lawn seating Those who buy preferred and reserved seating tickets will have assigned chairs "in prime viewing areas," according to event organizers and meet-and-greet opportunities are also available No outside food or beverages will be allowed in. Find additional details here "Tickets are selling fast for this epic throwback — secure yours now and don’t miss the rock revival of the year!" organizers said 2025 at 2:22 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A felon accused of fatally shooting an acquaintance while possibly mishandling a firearm in a Lake Elsinore home was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter and other offenses (Shutterstock)LAKE ELSINORE CA — A felon accused of fatally shooting an acquaintance while possibly mishandling a firearm in a Lake Elsinore home was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter and other offenses George Eddie Steven Thompson of Lake Elsinore was arrested Tuesday following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation at a residence in the 100 block of North Poe Street Thompson was charged with being a felon in possession of a gun and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a firearm in the commission of a felony who is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Byrd Detention Center was slated to make his initial court appearance Thursday afternoon at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta there was unspecified activity at the Poe Street property involving Thompson and other parties among whom was 37-year-old Marcus Bryant of Hemet the defendant produced a handgun and allegedly opened fire The exact circumstances were not disclosed and patrol deputies converged on the location moments later The victim was pronounced dead at the scene Thompson and the other individuals present were detained for questioning culminating in the defendant being taken into custody without incident in the predawn hours Tuesday Thompson has a separate case pending in Riverside County Superior Court for alleged driving under the influence His prior convictions were in another jurisdiction and not listed in court records The Valley News is made up of local residents dedicated to keeping our communities up-to-date with local issues Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Before the final chapter of the 2024 season is written MiLB has announced the official schedule for the 2025 Lake Elsinore Storm 2025 has far fewer games played in July (2024: 15 2025: 9) and far more played in April & August (2024: 20 2025: 28) the Storm faced the Los Angeles Dodgers affiliates (Rancho Cucamonga Quakes) at home 15 times and 30 times overall they will face that same organization just nine times at home and 24 times overall This has created a far more balanced home schedule as they will play every team in the California League between six and 15 times at home They will begin their season on the road in Rancho Cucamonga for a three-game series before their first home game on Tuesday The Storm will celebrate Independence Day from Monday July 3rd next season with home games against the Inland Empire 66ers Their final home game of the year will be just one day earlier than their final home game in 2024 The Storm will finish the regular season on the road against the Inland Empire 66ers for the second consecutive year You can download and print the 2025 Schedule Here 2025 at 4:14 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lake Elsinore station deputies asked residents to avoid the intersection of Lincoln and Terra Cotta streets to Etienne Street during the police activity CA —One person was found with a fatal gunshot wound near a Lake Elsinore park Tuesday deputies arrived at Lincoln Street and Terra Cotta Street in Lake Elsinore on reports of a suspicious person Deputies swarmed the scene and asked residents to avoid the intersection of Lincoln and Terra Cotta streets to Etienne Street during the police activity deputies located a male subject who already sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound," she said It was believed the gunshot was self-inflicted "The man was pronounced deceased at the scene," she said and his identity was not immediately released This incident is being investigated as a suicide and is ongoing The Lake Elsinore Storm needed just one win to return to the California League Championship Series and they ended up needing just two runs to do so The Storm played in front of over 1,300 fans as they beat the Visalia Rawhide by a final score of The Storm played in front of over 1,300 fans as they beat the Visalia Rawhide by a final score of 2-1 This win pushes them to the Championship Series with Game One set to be played at The Lake Elsinore Diamond on Sunday It took just over two and a half hours to finalize this conclusion It began with the Storm starting pitching and tonight's starter was the ideal choice for a closeout home game Miguel Mendez was excellent in nearly every regular season home start this year His 2.61 ERA in 10 games and 38 innings is far superior to his 4.95 road ERA He had allowed four home runs on the road this season but not a single ballyard leaver at The Diamond of Lake Elsinore He had an opponent batting average of .187 at home with 43 strikeouts This was the player you wanted on the mound in this situation He got through a scoreless first-inning but the Rawhide also saw two men reach base Kai Roberts led the bottom of the same frame as he has in most games since August 6th He then got on base as he has in most games since August 6th He then proceeded to steal a base which he had done 14 times in those 24 games since August 6th This set up a runner in scoring position with no outs After a walk and a throwing error on a pick-off attempt the kind of mistake you force other teams to make when you have Kai's speed Ryan Jackson lifted a ball into left field which was just far enough to bring him home Miguel Mendez cruised through the next two frames before trouble reared its head in the fourth inning a throwing error put Angel Ortiz on first base A subsequent single and throwing error put the tying run at third base A walk loaded the bases before a sacrifice fly tied the game Mendez would strike out the final batter of the frame Mendez would ultimately end with five innings pitched he flirted with an attempt to get through a sixth he left two men on base and Kleiber Olmedo as his reliever Druw Jones would be caught stealing third base taking a man out of scoring position and drastically lowering the stress levels inside The Diamond Olmedo would induce a lineout and strike out the next batter he saw This lockdown performance would prove fortuitous as in the bottom of the sixth inning Braedon Karpahios would send an opposite-field homer over the left field wall This proved to be the winning run and much of the dugout would spill out to near home plate as Karpathios celebrated Olmedo would keep the clamps on Visalia for two more innings before Tyson Neighbors was selected as the closer tonight Neighbors induced a lineout before allowing a free pass he needed just four more pitches to get the next two outs and the Storm celebrated on the pitcher's mound as they had become the California League's South Divison Champions They will now face the Modesto Nuts as they are two wins away from a second California League Championship in three seasons The first game of this series will be played in Lake Elsinore on Sunday at 1:15 PM The post-game recaps are Presented by The Valley News which is made up of local residents dedicated to keeping our local communities up-to-date on important issues since 2001. 2025 at 10:15 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}From left to right Jonathan Juarez and Alberto Garcia are suspects in a shooting that left one man injured (Riverside County Sheriff's Department)LAKE ELSINORE CA — Three Lake Elsinore men and one teenager have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder shooting that left a man injured in December During an investigation conducted by the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station deputies said they learned the four were part of a local street gang 20 and an unnamed 17-year-old — all Lake Elsinore residents — were arrested recently after warrants were served in February The three men have been booked on conspiracy and attempted murder charges Officials said gang-related enhancements will be sought for the case the department received a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon The man told police he was walking home from a local convenience store when he heard gunfire and realized he had been shot That's when the station's special enforcement team along with the Region 4 Gang Task Force assumed the investigation The law enforcement teams said Friday that they have "a zero-tolerance stance on all gang-related crime and it will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." Anyone with additional information on the case was urged to contact Deputy Tickel at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at 951–245–3300 2025 at 3:31 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Close,Up,On,Pile,Of,Mixed,Electronic,Waste,,Old,Broken (Shutterstock)LAKE ELSINORE CA — A community clean-up event was planned for all residents of Lake Elsinore All are invited to clean out bulky items for the community cleanup on Saturday at Parking Lot C at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium A valid ID and the below event notice is required to enter The city will not accept the items below at this event: Bulky Item Drop-Off: Please be prepared to unload your vehicle All items must be placed inside the provided containers and children and pets must remain inside the vehicle On Friday night I covered the Lake Elsinore Storm’s 8-6 loss to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes I spoke to their friendly pitching coach Pete Zamora A laid back guy who is always generous with his time and discussions with me Zamora was pleased to give an interview to me Q: As far as you’re concerned, how do think Adrian Morejon is feeling at the moment I know the injuries have probably been tough — So where do you and the rest of the coaching staff feel like he’s at right now you know it’s just making sure everything’s okay and it’s something pitchers get all the time He’ll head back to Arizona and get some rehab there and from what I hear he looks to be throwing a little in instructional league There’s nothing I’m too worried about He’s got a smile on his face knowing that after all the results everything’s fine He understands what he has to do when he is throwing and as he gets older I mean — mechanics are gonna be quite a big part and he knows that I think everyone is just happy that it’s not serious [Morejon’s injury].” Q: How would you describe the pitching of Michel Baez and was it always a case of him being able to move up to Double-A this season A: “I thought the picture was for him to start here We thought he was good enough to pitch in Double-A and facts are facts that his mechanics were off when he showed up here and he still was able to give us some quality starts There were some mechanical flaws — some bad habits that maybe came back into play Once we fixed those bad habits and he was able to repeat the good stuff So he pieced together about four or five straight outings where we were like Q: Is there something that, maybe guys like Bryan Mitchell or Carter Capps when he was here His locker was next to Chris Paddack and he learned a ton from him and the most important thing is your routine everyday and what you show up with everyday to become a big leaguer is to bust your ass everyday You’re going to have some good outings and bad outings but it doesn’t change what you’re doing everyday work-wise Reggie learned a lot from him [Chris Paddack].” It was a very enlightening conversation with Zamora in which I learned a good amount about the character of the players whom he has coached this season He clearly knows a lot about baseball and how to approach the game as a player every day In the bullpen before games he is largely observant yet includes very specific information to his pitchers when necessary He is working with some very talented pitchers that have thrown for the team and he seems to have a strong understanding of what is making them successful or not and Zamora is always a nice guy who clearly connects well with people When we’re dealing with something as specific and sometimes delicate as pitching can be it’s highly important to have someone like Zamora around to guide the young arms A sophomore at Willamette University in Oregon Conrad is majoring in Spanish but is also a writing center assistant for other students at Willamette He has been a Padres die-hard his whole life and hopes to bring comprehensible statistical analysis to the site "A new operator has signed a lease to reopen Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park Details to follow," Lake Elsinore City Councilman Bob Magee shared Feb Patch has reached out to the city for more information The park at 20700 Cereal Street has been shuttered since November The operators at the time shared on social media that the closure followed "a lawsuit from a tragic accident that occurred in June — the property owner has terminated our agreement as they are being brought into it as well." Nine-year-old Brooke Carlton of Vista died June 2 at a local hospital following a same-day crash at the park According to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station Brooke was riding an electric motorbike at the park and was struck by another juvenile who was also riding an off-road motorbike Brooke was unconscious when first responders arrived at the scene The other child involved in the crash was treated at the scene for minor injuries In the days following the park's closure, a lawyer representing the Carlton family told CBS they had not filed any lawsuit against the park and the Lake Elsinore facility has been home to other fatal crashes In June 2012, Charles Wayt, 71, of Show Low, Arizona was pronounced dead at Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar after falling from his motorcycle at the park Despite the dangers, enthusiasts have long reveled in Lake Elsinore's off-road history The iconic 1971 Bruce Brown documentary film "On Any Sunday" was filmed in the city as part of the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix race coverage The movie — which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature — chronicled off-road motorcycle racing along with Malcolm Smith and many other famous riders from the late 1960s and early 1970s "On Any Sunday" left a lasting impression on the city and millions of moviegoers 2025 at 10:36 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}On April 5 residents can take advantage of a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at 512 North Langstaff St CA — Do you have old or unused paint thinners expired medications or pesticides that you need to purge from your home Thanks to Riverside County of Waste Resources you can dispose of them for free on April 5 in Lake Elsinore residents can take advantage of a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at the Public Works Yard at 512 N Langstaff St Here are some of the items that will be accepted: 2025 at 3:51 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}St and if you're looking for a lively Irish pub Southwest Riverside County has a lot to offer and if you're looking for a lively Irish pub The holiday celebrating the foremost patron saint of Ireland but plenty of bars are likely to keep their doors open late From festive parades to green beer specials there's plenty of events and happenings planned across the county for St And while there will be plenty of drinking opportunities local authorities are urging revelers to imbibe safely and to plan ahead by coordinating a sober driver or by using a rideshare app like Uber As far as Irish pubs go, check out O'Hara's Rock & Roll Tavern in Lake Elsinore and The Shamrock Irish Pub in nearby Murrieta Here are several other bars in Southwest Riverside County to check out on Monday: Tavern Grille The Hive Wildomar CJ’S Sports Grill & Turf Club You can also check out these events happening this weekend and Monday: Riverside St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl (March 15) The Three Stags Irish Pub and Restaurant Brunch Bunch (March 17) St Patrick’s Day Reception at the Banning Art Gallery (March 15) Killarney's 20th Anniversary St. Patrick's Day Festival (March 17) 2025 at 12:09 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Michael Erickson was last seen in Lake Elsinore Thursday morning (Riverside County Sheriff's Department)LAKE ELSINORE CA — Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station deputies are seeking an at-risk missing person Thursday on the 15000 block of Zieglinde Drive in Lake Elsinore and a navy blue baseball cap," deputies said please get in touch with the Sheriff's Department dispatch at 800-950-2444 No other information was immediately available 2025 at 1:53 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(City of Lake Elsinore Photo)LAKE ELSINORE CA—As Lake Elsinore transforms its downtown the city reminds residents that now is the perfect time to support local businesses The City of Lake Elsinore's downtown is transforming thanks to Rediscover Downtown a city spokesperson said on the project's website seven open and future projects will ultimately enhance the downtown corridor "These civic improvements aim to improve the city's infrastructure fostering a stronger community and boosting local businesses while preserving downtown's historic charm and character," the city said Lake Elsinore has invested $67.5 million in the city's future and beautiful downtown that residents and visitors will enjoy for years." The city frequently shows the status of those updates online as they shape the future of downtown "The transformation of Lake Elsinore's downtown is underway and we want you to be a part of it!" The Rediscover Downtown project promises to revitalize the city and was recently announced in a social media release 6 and will continue until at least mid-February "The city has full roadway closures along N Main Street between Heald Street and Limited Street This will be implemented so crews can safely begin construction at several local street intersections "Work activity will include roadway demolition and minor concrete operations for decorative intersection and crosswalk enhancements "Detour routes will vary based on the intersection and will include Graham Ave Construction work will proceed sequentially at each intersection along N Main St to ensure timely and efficient progress The first intersection scheduled for work is Peck St "Rediscover Downtown is bringing new life to our city with exciting projects that will enhance our streets Future projects include the Lake Elsinore Library Main Street Landscape and Aesthetic Improvements Projects and Main Street Interchange Landscape projects Stay informed about the future of downtown! Check out our website for the latest updates at www.RediscoverDowntownLE.com 2025 at 7:24 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}With few exceptions e-bikes would be prohibited on sidewalks and trails CA — The Board of Supervisors Tuesday tentatively approved an ordinance restricting where electric bicycles can be operated generally prohibiting them from being driven on pedestrian walkways along sidewalks or on nature and equestrian trails in unincorporated communities throughout Riverside County The E-Bike Safety Ordinance was drafted at the request of Supervisor Chuck Washington who first raised the issue of potential conflicts with e-bikes back in September "I've personally witnessed instances of unsafe behavior by riders and those around them," Washington said ahead of the 5-0 vote Tuesday riders have a responsibility to ensure the bikes are used safely and responsibly." which is slated to be formally approved after a second reading on May 6 replicates similar ordinances passed in municipalities and other counties statewide It classifies e-bikes as pedal-driven motorized two-wheelers that generally rely on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for power which kicks in when riders have reached speeds of at least 20 mph aiding the bicyclists in gaining and maintaining momentum along with Supervisors Manuel Perez and Karen Spiegel all observed that the bikes are becoming more and more popular "I see them coming up and down Highway 74," Perez said Washington's initial concern was over the bikes' growing presence on Temecula Valley Wine Country trails as well as outdoor recreational sites favored by horse enthusiasts the ordinance would apply to unincorporated areas countywide signage must be posted on sidewalks and trails notifying entrants of the county prohibition Some usage would be allowed on sidewalks where there are no designated bicycle paths along roadways The only requirement would be that e-bikers obey all traffic laws and ensure safe passage to avoid conflicts with pedestrians Similar restrictions already apply to mopeds and other motor-driven cycles Violators could be issued citations carrying fines of $100 to $500 depending on the number of infractions that occur in a year's time 2025 at 1:22 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}While the holiday's original roots were meant to honor the United States' inaugural president George Washington the federal holiday was expanded to observe Abraham Lincoln and all U.S Presidents' Day is a day of reprieve and rest as banks schools and some employers (including Patch) offer a day off While the holiday's original roots were meant to honor the United States' inaugural president George Washington Several students across six different Riverside County school districts — including Lake Elsinore USD — were even lucky enough to have Lincoln's birthday (Feb to enjoy both Valentine's Day off and a long weekend READ MORE: George Washington Had 2 Birthdays, More To Know About Presidents Day the holiday has become a huge shopping day While federal institutions and public offices are often closed Locally, those with time off often flock to the county's wine country in Temecula or to the desert, where The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a popular destination, announced it will extend hours on Presidents' Day camping and other recreation will be available for Presidents Day in Mount San Jacinto State Park And the March Field Air Museum will be open for extended hours on Monday featuring dozens of aircraft on display andmultiple exhibits with a range of artifacts from the first years of powered flight to the Space Age State parks are also expected to be open on Monday It's important to know what will be closed this coming Presidents' Day on Feb Don't see your district? Check the district calendar compilation here 2025 at 6:03 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Vincent Edward Gonzales (Riverside County Sheriff's Dept.)LAKE ELSINORE CA — A murder charge is expected to be filed this week against a Lake Elsinore man who is accused of killing a teen boy nearly 18 years ago was arrested by sheriff's deputies on Cypress Circle in Lake Elsinore just after 11 a.m The arrest location is a residential street in the Alberhill Ranch community Gonzales is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at Riverside's Robert Presley Detention Center He was booked on suspicion of murder and vandalism and is due in court Wednesday Gonzales's arrest came as part of an investigation that began two decades ago sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call about shots fired in a dirt field in the 23000 block of Sunnymead Boulevard in Moreno Valley later identified as 15-year-old Clyvaughn Mallet The child was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of gunshot wounds the case went cold without an arrest," the sheriff's department said investigators with the sheriff department's Central Homicide Unit were tasked with reviewing cold homicide investigations Among the cases they took up was the Clyvaughn Mallet file and the investigation was reopened," according to Tuesday's arrest announcement The sheriff's department did not disclose what led investigators to Gonzales who would have been 19 at the time of the slaying In the days following Clyvaughn's killing, the news outlet Black Voice News chronicled the violence and "a pack of men" were seen fleeing the scene The boy was "walking to the store when he saw a bunch of guys in a car," BVN reported "He ran the other way to get to a relative’s house and tried to jump over a fence but was pulled down stomped and beaten and then shot in the back of the head." The news outlet reported that Clyvaughn was a Moreno Valley resident who attended Creekside Elementary School and was a 9th grader and football player at Moreno Valley High School before being transferred to Bayside Community Day School The sheriff's department did not disclose a possible motive for the killing and it's unclear whether the suspect and victim knew each other Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call Investigator Dan Brown of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 Suspects Arrested for Attempted Murder  2025 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that in December of 2024 Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station patrol deputies responded to a call for service regarding an assault with a deadly weapon Deputies located the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg The victim stated he was walking home from a local convenience store when he heard a gunshot and realized he was struck by gunfire The Lake Elsinore Station’s Special Enforcement Team with the assistance of Region 4 Gang Task Force During the investigation it was learned a local street gang conspired and ultimately committed the assault numerous search warrants were served resulting in the arrests of all four suspects involved in the incident A 17-year-old male resident of Lake Elsinore (not pictured) was arrested and booked on attempted murder was arrested and booked for conspiracy and attempted murder Region 4 Gang Task Force will be seeking gang related enhancements for this incident The Lake Elsinore Station and the Region 4 Gang Task Force have a zero-tolerance stance on all gang related crime and it will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law Anyone with further information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Tickel at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at 951-245-3300 Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Jarrod Meissen Source & photos: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office 2024 at 3:59 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}New funding for Riverside County will provide direct housing assistance for 100 homeless people and cover the cost of interim shelter Gavin Newsom's order for local governments to "urgently" address homeless encampments Riverside County has received $12.6 million in state funding to assist those living along the Murrieta Creek Trail "We are honored to receive this award from the state," a spokesperson from the County of Riverside Housing Workforce Solutions told Patch The funding will provide direct housing assistance for 100 people and cover the cost of interim shelter To ensure that those displaced from encampments get wraparound care such as case management the funding will also go toward building a new multidisciplinary team of various county departments Two other encampment resolution funding awards went toward addressing the Santa Ana and San Jacinto Riverbeds The county says more than 80% of people served in the past have remained housed for more than three years The Inland Empire was collectively awarded some $34 million to help clear encampments on the heels of Newsom's executive order for encampments to be cleared across the state Newsom awarded $131 million for two dozen cities and counties to address encampments with stricter measures "We’re supporting local communities’ efforts to get people out of encampments and connected with care and housing across the state," Newsom said earlier this month "The state has committed more than $27 billion to help local governments tackle the homelessness crisis — and we want to see $27 billion worth of results." Here's how the state funding was distributed in the Inland Empire: The news comes as the city of Riverside passed a local ordinance on Tuesday outlawing encampments in most public spaces The proposal for the ordinance came after the U.S Supreme Court decided on June 28 that local governments could arrest people camping or sleeping on public property — even if there weren't enough shelter beds available for them "We have enough research to know that we cannot criminalize our way out of the crisis We have enough experience to know what happens when we sweep encampments and tag tents in our city," said Dr READ MORE: Riverside Outlaws Homeless Encampments Near Schools, Parks 2025 at 11:05 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A 34-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing baby formula from a retail store in Lake Elsinore CA — A 34-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing baby formula from a retail store in Lake Elsinore 13 at a store in the 18200 block of Collier Avenue An employee told the Riverside County Sheriff's Department via an online report that a female suspect was inside the store selecting various cans of baby formula and concealing them inside a tote bag she assaulted the employee by pushing him aside and exited the store without paying for the items," the sheriff's department said Deputies identified the suspect as Zurikka Herron of Lake Elsinore They detained Herron after conducting a traffic stop Tuesday and she was later booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on suspicion of robbery Herron was released Wednesday on $30,000 bail Anyone with information regarding the alleged theft was asked to contact Deputy Noel at the sheriff's Lake Elsinore station at 951-245-3300 Game One is for the Fans as Lake Elsinore Storm Announce Free "Open House" Seating for Game One of the California League Championship Series The Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres Single-A affiliate) secured the Southern Division championship with last night's victory over their Southern division rivals the Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks Single-A affiliate) The Lake Elsinore Storm will now move on to the California League Championship Series with Game One scheduled at The Diamond of Lake Elsinore on Sunday In the pursuit of uniting the community in a day of celebration the team will offer free tickets to the first 3,000 fans in attendance on Sunday with first-come-first-serve seating 500 free hot dogs generously donated by Shamrock Foods “We are providing free tickets for Sunday’s League Championship Game 1 to bring the community together at Diamond Stadium of Lake Elsinore,” said Storm co-owner The Storm expect an exciting game on and off the field with the World's Greatest Emcee "Kaz" and Thunder the Big Green Dog (two-time mascot of the year winner) but it is even more amazing when there are 3,000 other Storm fans cheering on their hometown team People can also help by choosing to support Thunder Cares Thunder Cares is the LE Storm’s non-profit arm that targets the diverse needs of Southwest Riverside County “When a resident in Southwest Riverside County uses the words ‘Lake Elsinore Storm,’ it means ‘community,’” said Lake Elsinore City Council Member Tim Sheridan “The Storm are such an integral and extraordinary part of the Southwest Riverside County community the words themselves ‘Lake Elsinore Storm’ and ‘community’ have become synonymous in our region," he said "The Lake Elsinore Storm has a longstanding history of embracing our community during difficult times because the community has supported US for the past 30 years We know this has been a difficult week for many of our biggest supporters but it would not be possible without the support of the city of Lake Elsinore and our amazing owners with all GA seats available but be mindful of the "reserved" signs for the season ticket holders The Oscar Tortola Group Diamond Taproom (restaurant on the 3rd base line) will open at 10:00a to catch the early NFL games with wings and pizza before the gates open 2025 at 2:48 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Martin Ancamil was arrested in 2023 following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation CA — Jury selection got underway Thursday for the trial of a 37-year-old Argentine national accused of sexually assaulting a Lake Elsinore girl multiple times over a nearly six-year span Martin Ancamil was arrested in 2023 following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation Ancamil is charged with four counts of forcible lewd acts on a minor three counts of sexual penetration by force or fear two counts of assault with intent to commit mayhem and one count of forced oral copulation of a child Pretrial motions in the matter wrapped up Wednesday and Superior Court Judge Johnnetta Anderson ordered several panels of prospective jurors to the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta Thursday for screening as to their availability and qualifications The defendant is being held on $5 million bail at the Byrd Detention Center According to a sheriff's bail-setting declaration filed soon after Ancamil was taken into custody identified in court documents only as "M.L.," informed her family and others in early July 2023 that the defendant had sexually abused her beginning when she was 9 years old The allegations were immediately reported to sheriff's investigators Court records allege the series of assaults occurred from November 2017 to June 2023 "Martin Ancamil put his hand under the girl's pants and underwear," the affidavit alleged "The victim woke up to Ancamil touching her (privates) underneath her clothing has no friends or family here and has an expired (work) visa," the affidavit said deputies tracked him to Cambern Avenue in Lake Elsinore where he was taken into custody without incident on July 10 His specific connection to the victim was not disclosed and authorities couldn't confirm how long he had overstayed his visa He has no documented prior felony or misdemeanor convictions in Riverside County 2025 at 5:44 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}At the groundbreaking were local dignitaries for their leadership in making this milestone possible (City of Lake Elsinore Photo)LAKE ELSINORE CA — The City of Lake Elsinore dug deep last week ceremonially breaking ground for the next chapter of the Lake Elsinore Library "Thursday marked a historic moment as we officially broke ground on the future Lake Elsinore Library and community engagement for years to come," a city spokesperson said over social media news release Though the community anxiously awaits the new building at the corner of Main Street and Sumner Avenue the current library serving the Lake Elsinore community is located at the Outlets It will remain open until the new library is completed sometime in 2026 This state-of-the-art facility is made possible by a $10 million grant awarded to the City through the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program in October 2023 The program aims to support the modernization of library services and enhance community engagement in California’s cities According to Lake Elsinore City Manager Jason Simpson the new library will be 10,000 square feet and serve as a vibrant modern hub designed to meet the diverse needs of Lake Elsinore residents "With support from the California State Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program the City of Lake Elsinore is proud to bring this exciting new facility to the heart of downtown Main Street and endless learning opportunities for all ages "A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers: Mayor Brian Tisdale and County Librarian Barbara Howison for their leadership in making this milestone possible "We are also grateful to the Lake Elsinore City Council and Riverside County Office of Economic Development for bringing this vision to life and investing in our future "We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of this incredible new space with you all soon." Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 2024Authorities seized about $2.9 million worth of psilocybin mushrooms and a handful of firearms after serving a search warrant at a residence in Lake Elsinore (CNS) -- Authorities seized about $2.9 million worth of psilocybin mushrooms and a handful of firearms after serving a search warrant at a residence in Lake Elsinore According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a call from a business regarding a suspicious package in August 2024 of Lake Elsinore as the person who allegedly shipped the package to the business deputies from the department's Lake Elsinore Special Enforcement Team served a search warrant at Arroyo's residence and allegedly found approximately 445 pounds of "vacuum sealed psilocybin mushrooms about 2,805 bags containing psilocybin mushrooms in various stages of growth two semi-automatic rifles (one un-serialized) four semi-automatic handguns (two un-serialized) and two ballistic vests," according to the department Arroyo was booked in the Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on Tuesday night on suspicion of multiple felony drug and weapons offenses Anyone with information about the case was urged to contact Investigator Garcia at the Lake Elsinore station at 951-245-3300 2025 at 5:24 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The cause of the fires remains under investigation CA — Two structure fires broke out Monday afternoon east of Lake Elsinore and the cause of both blazes remains under investigation The fire nearest to Lake Elsinore city limits was in the 26700 block of El Toro Road The non-injury blaze was reported at 2:32 p.m they found a single-story dwelling fully involved in flames according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department It took just over 30 minutes to contain the blaze though firefighters were expected to remain at the incident until about 5 p.m Shortly after the El Toro Road fire broke out in the 22700 block of Cajalco Road in Mead Valley According to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department when crews got to the scene they found a single-family dwelling fully engulfed in flames Firefighters contained the blaze at approximately 3:45 p.m. though crews were expected to remain at the incident until about 6 p.m The fire department reported that one firefighter suffered minor injuries in the Cajalco fire and was being evaluated Southern California Edison was summoned to address the downed power lines There was no indication that the blazes were connected 2025 at 2:13 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on March 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m which is located at the intersection of Main Street and Sumner Avenue in the heart of the City’s historic downtown district CA — They announced that the City of Lake Elsinore is breaking ground on its new library this month The library's relocation to downtown will also revitalize the city’s core attracting more visitors and increasing foot traffic to surrounding businesses the project promises to be a significant catalyst for further growth and economic development in Lake Elsinore The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on March 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m "We are beginning an exciting new chapter in community development with the groundbreaking of the new Lake Elsinore Library," a spokesperson for the city said The new library will span 10,000 square feet and serve as a vibrant Lake Elsinore City Manager Jason Simpson spoke on the project “We are thrilled to bring this transformative project to life The new library will serve as a cornerstone of our community not just for learning but for fostering a sense of connection and opportunity,” Simpson said “This project is a vital step forward for our City,strengthening our downtown area and enhancing the resources we provide to people of all ages.” including a state-of-the-art theater for film screenings and educational programs all designed to support various academic and community activities the new library will allow residents to gather and engage with learning resources that will enrich their lives for years to come 2024 at 1:56 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Find out where to ring in 2025 locally this New Year's Eve Lake Elsinore is gearing up for several vibrant celebrations to ring in the New Year Whether you're drawn to a lively countdown or a more relaxed toast in a romantic setting Riverside County is setting the stage for a memorable transition into 2025 Here is a look at some additional events happening in and around town: If you're looking to make reservations for dinner the following restaurants near Lake Elsinore will be open on New Year's Eve The following bars will also be open on New Year's Eve: The transition from one year to the next is often marked by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” a Scottish folk song whose title roughly translates to “days gone by,” according to Encyclopedia Britannica and History.com The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates back 8,000 years to ancient Babylonians who made promises to return borrowed items and repay debts at the beginning of the new year which was in mid-March when they planted their crops the pagan gods would grant them favor in the coming year Many secular New Year’s resolutions focus on imagining new The failure rate of New Year’s resolutions is about 80 percent but a big one is they’re made out of remorse — for gaining weight for example — and aren’t accompanied by a shift in attitude or a plan for coping with the stress and discomfort that comes with changing a habit or condition The first inning of tonight's game is how many innings have looked since the team was overturned and 8 new position players were brought together over one month ago This set up a dominant win for the Lake Elsinore Storm in game one of the California League Divisional Series over The first inning of tonight's game is how many innings have looked since the team was overturned and 8 new position players were brought together over one month ago This set up a dominant win for the Lake Elsinore Storm in game one of the California League Divisional Series over the Visalia Rawhide who was added to the Storm roster on August 6th would bring him home with a double of his own He got on base three times and was brought to Lake Elsinore on July 26th Braedon Karpathios would then come to the plate as one of the rare individuals who has been with the team all season long His single would bring in King and the throw to the plate would go awry striking the Rawhide's starting pitcher in the head This was deemed a serious enough hit for the Visalia training staff to have Wilkin Paredes removed from the ballgame would come in and allow a walk to Ryan Jackson then slammed a double to bring both Jackson and Karpathios home This four-run lead was only the beginning but it spelled the end for the Rawhide The home team would get as close as a two-run deficit but that was quickly erased with a three-run inning in the top of the sixth by the Storm The Lake Elsinore offense was so patient (8 walks) and prolific (13 hits) that they had more mult-run innings (4) than innings where they failed to score a run tonight (3) This was the product of consistently intelligent at bats that forced the Rawhid to use eight different pitchers The Storm offense is now a product of transactional moves made from July 26th to August 20th with many being recent Padres top draft picks The following players were added in this period and how they performed in Game One tonight: · Brandon Butterworth transferred from ACL to Lake Elsinore (1-3 2 R · Brendan Durfee transferred from ACL to Lake Elsinore (2-7 1 RBI) · Jack Costello transferred from ACL to Lake Elsinore (1-6 1 RBI) · Kai Roberts transferred from ACL to Lake Elsinore (2-4 2 R · Ryan Jackson transferred from ACL to Lake Elsinore (2-4 3 R · Sean Barnett transferred from ACL to Lake Elsinore (2-4 1 R The Storm will return to The Diamond as Game Two is scheduled for Thursday Local wildfires are threatening this scheduled time but the Storm have said they will announce a possible change in location or time as we draw closer to gameday if necessary Game Two remains on Thursday with Game Three Lake Elsinore is three wins away from their fifth California League Championship and second in three seasons 2025 at 3:44 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Riverside County Child Exploitation Task Force Hotline at 951-955-5400 CA — A man who served as a night custodian in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District is accused of possessing more than 600 images of child pornography Arrest records show he was booked into county jail and subsequently charged with three felony counts including two counts of lewd/lascivious acts with a child under 14 A criminal complaint filed Monday against Robledo alleges that the lewd acts committed against a young female occurred between January 01 It's unclear whether Robledo is in any way related to the victim Robledo is also charged with one felony count of possession of more than 600 child pornography images he faces a misdemeanor count of destroying evidence Robledo is being held at Banning's Larry D Smith Correctional Facility in lieu of $500,000 bail He was scheduled for arraignment on Monday Following last week's arrest by investigators with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office Ryan Lewis issued a districtwide statement to families which read in part that based on current information from law enforcement "we have not been informed that the alleged offenses occurred on school grounds disciplinary protocols were enforced based on the employee's alleged actions." Robledo had served at the district's Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School on Lost Road Robledo was recently assigned to our campus." The LEUSD leaders stressed that despite the "deeply concerning" events they are committed "to the safety and well-being of every student and staff member" and will continue to partner with law enforcement Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Riverside County Child Exploitation Task Force Hotline at 951-955-5400 2025-05-05T07:41:43-07:00May 5 2025-05-02T09:39:58-07:00May 2 2025-05-02T08:40:53-07:00May 2 2025-05-04T09:32:06-07:00April 30 2025-04-30T17:06:48-07:00April 30 2025 at 11:21 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}How much rain will we get CA — Say farewell to the Santa Ana winds and hello to colder wet winter weather through early next week Humidity returns to the region throughout Friday and Saturday when rain and mountain snow are expected The National Weather Service placed the mountain areas under Winter Storm Watches: The San Bernardino County Mountains from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning and the Riverside County Mountains from Sunday morning through Tuesday morning “A return of onshore flow will spread higher coastal humidity inland beginning later today through the weekend Stronger onshore flow will bring stronger and gusty southwest-to-west winds for the mountains and deserts for Saturday afternoon through Saturday night with gusts to 45 to 55 mph and isolated gusts to 70 mph," the NWS said "Not much has changed with the timing and track of the closed low-pressure system from the north for the weekend into early next week. The center of that closed upper-level low-pressure system is expected to move to near Point Conception late in the day on Sunday then move slowly eastward across southern California on Monday There will be increasing chances for showers on Saturday night into Sunday The snow level will fall to around 4500 feet on Saturday night and around 5000 feet on Sunday your forecast for the next seven days is as follows: Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon SaturdayA slight chance of showers after 10am East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible Sunday NightShowers and possibly a thunderstorm TuesdayA slight chance of showers after 10am 2025 at 10:26 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station investigators say the suspect was using social media applications to advertise and facilitate marijuana and nicotine vape pens to minors CA — Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station is asking for additional information on a resident who allegedly sold marijuana and nicotine products to minors Members of the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station Special Enforcement Team launched an investigation stemming from a December report of "sales of marijuana vape pens to minors," according to a Riverside County Sheriff's Department statement on suspicion of using social media to sell marijuana and nicotine vapes to underage children Perez was detained during a traffic stop at 1 p.m and a search warrant was issued at his residence authorities allegedly found "261 nicotine and marijuana vape products two digital scales and $5,050 in United States currency." Perez was booked into the Southwest Detention Center on suspicion of multiple drug-related offenses including selling marijuana to a minor and selling marijuana without a license he appeared at Southwest Riverside County Court on Friday and is currently not listed in the Riverside County inmate database "The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office takes a hard stance in ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth in the areas we serve Alleged crimes of introducing harmful contraband to our younger generation will be investigated immediately Anyone with further information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Pohlman at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at 951–245–3300 2024 at 11:04 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The annual State of The City Address (Kimberly Olson Harris/Patch)LAKE ELSINORE CA — Want to learn more about what city officials are doing to improve Lake Elsinore All are welcome to attend the ticketed event, which will be hosted by the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce. Admission starts at $100 for one person. Buy tickets here A table for eight can be reserved for $1,000 Manos will share the city's upcoming and ongoing projects and initiatives to improve the city "Learn why we are the ultimate lake destination where all can live build futures and fulfill dreams," the chambers said Those interested in sponsoring the event can call Malyna at 951-245-8848. A sponsorship form can be found here The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m