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A roadside stand in Murrieta where customers can shop for Black Lives Matter merchandise has become a target of vandalism, and the owners says of hate as well. “I’ve been this color all my life so abuse has been from a baby to now,” Esther Grant said. Grant says she opened the stand back in June hoping to promote...

A two-strike felon accused of shooting a man in the head over a missing cellphone in Indio must stand trial on an attempted murder charge, a judge ruled Tuesday. John Kevin Medina, 39, of Indio was arrested three days after the March 14 shooting in the 44700 block of King Street and remains in custody at the Southwest Detention Center…

Hundreds of clergy throughout California, including several in Riverside County, announced plans to openly disregard Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recommended cap on in-person worship services Sunday, welcoming as many parishioners as they desire into houses of worship as part of a declaration of religious liberty. “Restaurants have no stated occupancy limitation but simply require that guests at tables be separated...

A Murrieta church held in-person worship services attended by hundreds of people Sunday in defiance of the state’s coronavirus shutdown order a day before the governor is expected to release reopening guidelines for houses of worship. Pastor Tim Thompson of 412 Church Murrieta told the Riverside Press- Enterprise that the church has held such gatherings since May 3. According to…

A thief who stole $10,000 worth of kids baseball equipment in Murrieta is being sought after being caught on camera. On the NBC4 News May 12, 2020.

One senior facility is providing good news during the coronavirus outbreak. Hetty Chang reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

A pastor in Murrieta is hoping to get a permit and do a drive-in service for Easter. Beverly White reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020.

A Murrieta family is getting help from the kind and caring community surrounding them as their son battles a degenerative disease. Patrick Healy reports March 8, 2020.

In his eight years, Billy Ojeda has taken the helm of a fire engine as an honorary firefighter, piloted a 747 flight simulator, and flown cross country more than 120 times. Certainly an eventful childhood — but also one beset with a degenerative disease. “It’s not very fun,” Billy says matter-of-factly. And yet he and his family, connected with a…

Deputies opened fire on a pursuit driver in Murrieta, killing him after seeing a handgun. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.

A man who led Riverside County sheriff’s deputies on a 10-mile chase Thursday in which he allegedly opened fire and struck law enforcement vehicles, was fatally shot by deputies after being forcibly stopped in Murrieta. The deputy-involved shooting happened about 9:50 a.m. in the 23000 block of Jefferson Avenue, according to a sheriff’s statement. Investigators said that shortly before 9…

A Murrieta waitress and single mom was surprised with a generous tip from a group of realtors, just days before Christmas. Rick Montanez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019.

A waitress was surprised with a generous $100 tip — from more than a dozen people at the table.  “Keep the change, ya filthy animal,” the group said as they handed her the cash, quoting from Christmas favorite “Home Alone.” Thirteen real estate professionals showing up to the French Valley Cafe at 37600 Sky Canyon Dr, each with $100 for…

All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted Friday night a brush fire scorched 2,000 acres and forced hundreds from their homes in southwest Riverside County.

As night fell Thursday on the Tenaja Fire, residents remained worried. Calmer night winds fanned hot spots as firefighters remained vigilant.

A brush fire near Murrieta scorched almost 2,000 Acres and caused hundreds to evacuate. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

It may take years before the land and hiking trails near the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve to grow again after flames from the Tenaja Fire blackened a large stretch of land.

Hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate as a 2,000-acre Tenaja brush fire threatened homes near La Cresta and Murrieta. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

Community gatherings will be held across Southern California Tuesday night as residents get together with police officers, sheriff’s deputies and elected officials as part of the annual National Night Out crime-prevention event.