Several Hemet residents called for reforms in the Hemet Police Department after officers last month fatally shot a 26-year-old city resident and father of two. […]
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Session on veterans resources and benefits is set for Hemet
The office of Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, is hosting a Veterans University event in Hemet on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (File photo by Frank […]
Hemet group plans two fentanyl awareness events
A Hemet-based nonprofit group plans two events to spotlight the dangers of fentanyl. Out of the Ashes Organization has scheduled a Wednesday, Aug. 21, event […]
Hemet’s Harmoneers Chorale invites singers to join group for new season
The Hemet-based Harmoneers Chorale invites singers to join the group for the 2024-25 season. The Harmoneers Chorale, founded in 1977 and directed by Mary Ellen […]
Bodycam video released in fatal police shooting of Hemet man armed with airsoft pistol
Hemet police released body camera footage on Friday, Aug. 2 showing officers shooting a man who was armed with what turned out to be an […]
Longtime Hemet hardware store owner was early city leader
William Horace Mann was a longtime Hemet resident during the community’s early years, and he contributed to its success in many ways. Mann was born […]
Hemet arena invites public to hang out with horses, enjoy coffee
They came to mix with horses — and for a cup of coffee. T.H.E. Center, a riding arena in Hemet, swung open its doors Saturday, […]
Hemet man admits ‘catfishing’ girl, 12, on Roblox for explicit photos of herself and sister, 5
A Hemet man who “catfished” a pre-teen girl online and persuaded her to send him sexually explicit photos of herself and her 5-year-old sister pleaded […]
Hemet student’s tuxedo made of tape wins award
Using tape, a Hemet student crafted a tuxedo that tapped his Mexican heritage — and came close to winning a contest. Mario Casstillon’s charro-style tuxedo […]
Small earthquake strikes near San Jacinto, Hemet
A 2.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded near San Jacinto at 8:12 a.m. Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. There were no reports of damage or injuries. […]