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  • Moreno Valley Councilman Marcelo Co is seen in this photo.
  • A Moreno Valley city councilman, already under investigation in a corruption probe, was arrested for welfare fraud.
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  • A street car at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris is seen.
  • With a $237,000 Caltrans grant, Riverside is looking to go green by potentially bringing back street cars.
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  • Smoke from the so-called Silver Fire is seen in Riverside County.
  • Fire crews in Riverside County say the Silver Fire is 100 percent contained after scorching more than 20,000 acres.
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  • Full containment on the fire burning near Cabazon is expected by Sunday, August 11, 2013.
  • Full containment on the Silver Fire burning near Cabazon south of Banning was expected sometime Sunday, fire officials said.
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  • Damage from the Silver Fire is seen in  this Aug. 9, 2013 photo.
  • Some mandatory evacuations have been lifted as firefighters make steady progress on the Silver Fire near Cabazon.
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  • A brush fire was reported in Santa Clarita Friday afternoon, August 9, 2013.
  • Firefighters remain on scene of a brush fire that broke out in Bee Canyon near Santa Clarita on Friday afternoon.
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  • The Silver Fire continues to burn near Cabazon on Aug. 9, 2013.
  • Some mandatory evacuations were lifted Friday evening as firefighters make progress on the Silver Fire near Cabazon.
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  • Damage from the Silver Fire is seen in  this Aug. 9, 2013 photo.
  • In the Twin pines neighborhood outside Banning, residents returned Friday to assess the fire damage.
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  • Fire engines are shown near the Silver Fire near Cabazon in this Aug. 9, 2013 photo.
  • Firefighters are facing wind and rugged terrain as they try to get the upper hand on the Silver Fire near Cabazon.
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  • A structure goes up in flames as a wildfire burns south of Banning near Highway 243 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
  • A wildfire broke out near Banning Wednesday, forcing evacuations in the area and the closure of Highway 243.
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  • The Silver Fire burns near Cabazon in this August 2013 photo.
  • Firefighters are facing high winds as they try to get the upper hand on the Silver Fire near Cabazon Friday.
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  • The Silver Fire approached the windmills off the 10 Freeway near Palm Springs on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Crews are warning residents as wind-driven flames from the Silver Fire near Cabazon continue to move overnight.
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  • The Silver Fire approached the windmills off the 10 Freeway near Palm Springs on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Crews are warning residents as wind-driven flames from the Silver Fire near Cabazon continue to move overnight.
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  • The Silver Fire continues to burn near Cabazon on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Firefighters are still trying to gain control of the Silver Fire near Cabazon, which has forced new evacuations.
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  • The Silver Fire continues to burn near Cabazon on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Firefighters are still trying to gain control of the Silver Fire near Cabazon, which has forced new evacuations.
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  • A structure goes up in flames as a wildfire burns south of Banning near Highway 243 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
  • A man was planning to get married this weekend, but his home has been destroyed by the Silver Fire.
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  • The Silver Fire continues to burn toward Cabazon on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Evacuations remain in effect due to the Silver Fire raging out of control near Cabazon.
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  • The Silver Fire continues to burn toward Cabazon on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Winds are expected to hinder efforts from firefighters who are on the scene of the Silver Fire near Cabazon.
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  • The Silver Fire continues to burn toward Cabazon on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Crews battling the Silver Fire have set backfires to keep the massive fire from spreading.
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  • The Silver Fire continues to burn toward Cabazon on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Temps are expected to rise and winds are expected to pick up, which could slow progress in stopping the Silver Fire.
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  • Intense flames are seen as a wildfire burns south of Banning near Highway 243 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
  • A wildfire broke out near Banning Wednesday, forcing evacuations in the area and the closure of Highway 243.
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  • A structure goes up in flames as a wildfire burns south of Banning near Highway 243 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
  • A wildfire burning near Banning Wednesday has destroyed at least 15 structures, including some homes.
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  • Intense flames are seen as a wildfire burns south of Banning near Highway 243 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
  • A wildfire broke out near Banning Wednesday, forcing evacuations in the area and the closure of Highway 243.
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  • Firefighters battle the Falls Fire in the Cleveland National Forest in Riverside County on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 photo.
  • The Falls Fire near Lake Elsinore was 78 percent contained Wednesday, and all evacuation orders are lifted.
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  • A structure goes up in flames as a wildfire burns south of Banning near Highway 243 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
  • A wildfire broke out near Banning Wednesday, forcing evacuations in the area and the closure of Highway 243.
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  • A structure goes up in flames as a wildfire burns south of Banning near Highway 243 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
  • A wildfire broke out near Banning Wednesday, forcing evacuations in the area and the closure of Highway 243.
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  • Fire trucks are shown in the Cleveland National Forest, the scene of a wildfire that burned into its second day on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013.
  • The Falls Fire near Lake Elsinore continued to smolder Tuesday but all evacuation orders had been lifted by the evening.
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  • Fire trucks are shown in the Cleveland National Forest, the scene of a wildfire that burned into its second day on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013.
  • The Falls Fire near Lake Elsinore continues to smolder as firefighters try to get the upper hand on the blaze.
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  • Fire trucks are shown in the Cleveland National Forest, the scene of a wildfire that burned into its second day on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013.
  • The Falls Fire near Lake Elsinore continues to smolder as firefighters try to get the upper hand on the blaze.
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  • Firefighters battle the Falls Fire in the Cleveland National Forest in Riverside County on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 photo.
  • The Falls Fire in Morrell Canyon continues to smolder as firefighters try to get the upper hand on the blaze.
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  • A map indicates the 5700 block of Picker Street in Riverside, where a 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013.
  • Riverside police are asking for the public's help to find a sexual predator who assaulted a 21-year-old woman.
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  • A fire burning south of Beaumont is seen Sunday, Aug. 3, 2013.
  • Crews have contained a brush fire that broke out Sunday south of Beaumont near Mount David.
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  • Riverside County sheriffs deputies found a marmoset monkey during a drug bust in Thousand Palms on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013.
  • Riverside County sheriff's deputies found a diaper-wearing monkey during a drug bust in Thousand Palms on Friday.
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  • The brush fire in Riverside County burns on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • The fire that has been burning in the San Bernardino National Forest for over two weeks was fully contained Tuesday.
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  • Isaac Jenkins, 18, of Eastvale is seen in this booking photo taken by the Riverside County Sheriffs Department on Monday, July 29, 2013.
  • An Eastvale man is behind bars after he allegedly broke into a home and attempted a sexual assault early Monday morning.
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  • Justin Smith, 29, is seen in a Riverside courtroom on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Smith is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Darlene Flynn, 58, in Menifee on Monday, July 22, 2013.
  • A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, who was known for her record shoe collection, appeared briefly in court Thursday.
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  • Justin Smith, 29, (left) was arrested on suspicion of killing his girlfriend Darlene Flynn, 58, (right) in Menifee, investigators said.
  • A Menifee woman known for her collection of shoes and shoe-related items was murdered and her boyfriend has been arrested.
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  • A helicopter drops water on the Mountain Fire burning in Riverside County.
  • The Mountain Fire in Riverside County has burned more than 27,000 acres and is 25 percent contained.
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  • A helicopter makes a water drop on the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild on Sunday, July 21, 2013.
  • With the help of the weather, crews continue to make progress Sunday in the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild.
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  • Smoke from the Mountain Fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
  • Firefighters continue to make progress on the Mountain Fire, burning near Idyllwild in Riverside County.
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  • A helicopter makes a water drop on the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild on Sunday, July 21, 2013.
  • Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted for residents in Idyllwild and Fern Valley as firefighters make progress.
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  • A wildfire dubbed the Mountain Fire is seen burning in Riverside County on Friday July 19, 2013.
  • Firefighters continue to make progress on the Mountain Fire, burning near Idyllwild in Riverside County.
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  • Rainfall is seen in Idyllwild on Monday, July 22, 2013.
  • Firefighters got a much needed break in the weather Monday, allowing them to get a handle on the Mountain Fire.
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  • Smoke from the Mountain Fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
  • The Mountain Fire in Riverside County has burned more than 27,000 acres and is 25 percent contained.
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  • A firefighting aircraft is seen above a brush fire burning in Riverside County on Friday July 19, 2013.
  • A state of emergency has been declared in Riverside County as firefighters struggle to subdue a major wildfire.
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  • Smoke from the brush fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • The wildfire burning in Riverside County has grown to 22,800 acres. Thousands of residents been evacuated.
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  • Crews fight the Mountain Fire in Riverside County from the air on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
  • The wildfire burning in Riverside County has grown to 22,800 acres. Thousands of residents been evacuated.
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  • Smoke from the brush fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • Thousands of residents been evacuated in Riverside County as the massive Mountain Fire grows to 22,800 acres.
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  • Flames from the brush fire burning in Riverside County are seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • Thousands of residents been evacuated in Riverside County as the massive Mountain Fire grows to 22,800 acres.
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  • Charred trucks are seen after the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild tore through on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
  • More evacuations were issued for communities in the path of the Mountain Fire, which has burned 19,400 acres near Idyllwild.
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