Palm Desert, CA|News|
Free COVID-19 Testing Offered At UCR Palm Desert Campus
Appointments are required for the self-administered oral swab tests.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
- Pleasanton, CA
Toni McAllister has more than 25 years of journalism experience and has been on editorial staffs with a number of national and local media outlets. She has been published thousands of times and has even authored a few books along the way. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking, tennis, cycling, swimming and spending time with her horses. She is a graduate of Cal State Long Beach with bachelor's degree in journalism. Reach her at toni.mcallister@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
Posting Activity
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Suspected Child Abuser Arrested In Banning
Mark Anthony Aleman, 36, was taken into custody at 1:30 p.m. at Banning Police Department headquarters, according to jail records.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Fugitive Sought In Banning Killing Captured
Jason Anthony Rhine, 43, also known as Jason Valasquez, was taken into custody by Banning police around 3:46 p.m. Wednesday.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Sewage Pump Truck Catches Fire In Winchester
The truck was fully involved in flames.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta Doling Out Additional Relief Funding To Small Businesses
The city will begin reviewing unfunded applications from the previous grant cycle and will re-open applications if needed.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Price Drops On Banning Custom Home
The price was originally listed at $769,500 in November, but Wednesday the seller decreased the asking price by $10,000.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
'European Country Manor' Hits Market In Temecula Wine Country
The estate, situated on 24.81 acres, features vineyards and views of Temecula Wine Country.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
'Old World' Estate Hits Market Under $1M In Murrieta
The 5-acre secluded property is located on the Santa Rosa Plateau.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue Declining In Riverside County
COVID-19 deaths, however, keep mounting.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
2 Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites Open In Temecula
This week, the city provided an update on COVID-19 testing sites.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive In Riverside County
Eligible community members can register beginning at noon Thursday for a limited number of free county-operated vaccination clinics.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
No Foul Play Suspected After Person Found Dead In Lake Elsinore
The incident was reported Wednesday afternoon on Grand Avenue at the Ortega Highway.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Gang Task Force Arrests Banning Woman Suspected Of Drug Dealing
Jane Chavez, 29, remained jailed Wednesday.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
15 Homeless People Arrested By Lake Elsinore Deputies
Photos provided by the sheriff's department show the "zero tolerance/quality of life" operation cleared out homeless encampments.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Palm Desert Doling Out $800K To Restaurants Needing Aid
The city is currently seeking applicants for its Unite Palm Desert Restaurant Recovery program, which offers loans that can be forgiven.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
After Questioning Election, Calvert Pledges To Work With Biden
Congressman Ken Calvert, who represents most of Southwest Riverside County, said the Biden inauguration is rooted in Constitutional values.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
The Living Desert’s Mojave Maxine Emerges From Brumation
Each winter, Mojave Maxine retires to her underground burrow and remains there in a state of brumation, a hibernation-like state.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Riverside County COVID-19 Update: Latest Numbers, Vaccinations
Deaths are mounting as hospitalizations have slowed. Meanwhile, vaccine demand in Riverside County is very high.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Crash Prompts Full Shutdown Of Southbound SR-79 Near Beaumont
All southbound lanes were blocked as of 2:15 p.m. and there was no timetable for reopening.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Retired Murrieta Police K-9 Rocky Passes
"K-9 Rocky was a respected member of the K-9 community and will be missed," the Murrieta Police Department shared.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
