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  6/10/10  

SIMPSON PARK CLOSING FOR FIRE SEASON

 
 
 

Simpson Park in southeast Hemet will be closing on June 14.  The park, popular to hikers, mountain bikers and outdoor.. More...

 
 
 
  5/9/10  

HEMET POLICE EXPLORER SCOUTS TRAIN AT PRIMETIME MMA STUDIO ~ Teens Prepare for National Competitions, Career, & Life

 
 
 

Last month, local business owner, Billy Martinez, invited the Hemet Police Explorers for a workout. Billy is the owner .. More...

 
 
 
  5/4/10  

CINCO DE MAYO DUI PATROLS

 
 
 

AVOID the 30 DUI Taskforce Patrols for Cinco de Mayo Designate a Driver before the Party Begins Riverside, California .. More...

 
 
 
  4/22/10  

APRIL 20 OPERATIONS PRESS RELEASE - UPDATE

 
 
 

The attached list includes the names and booking charges for the 23 persons arrested in the operation conducted .... More...

 
 
 
  4/20/10  

APRIL 20 OPERATIONS PRESS RELEASE

 
 
 

This morning the Hemet Police Department - in cooperation with Federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies, .... More...

 
 
 
  3/25/10   LOST CAT SCAM  
 
 

The Hemet Police Department would like to warn residents about a burglar who is using a unique ruse to gain entry into private residences...... More...

 
     
 
  3/25/10   Hemet Police Welcomes New Volunteers ~ Class # 36 to Graduate 23 New Volunteers  
 
 

The Hemet Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming graduation of its 36th Basic Volunteer Academy..... More...

 
     
 
  3/23/10   **REWARD**  $200,000 DOLLARS  
 
 

In cooperation with the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, The State of California, The Federal Bureau of Investigation..... More...

 
     
 
  3/5/10   CITY COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE  
 
 

At approximately 8:30 a.m the members of the Hemet City Council were notified that a possible threat to public safety occurred on Sanderson Avenue...... More...

 
     
 
  2/11/10   RAILROAD SAFETY REMINDER  
 
 

The Hemet Police Department would like to remind the public that parking on or near a railroad track could result in...... More...

 
     
 
  1/21/10   FLORIDA AVENUE FIRE
 
      Hemet Fire Department  
      On Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 4:07 PM, the Hemet Fire Department was dispatched to the corner of Carmelita/Florida ...  more  
     
 
 
11/11/09
  HEMET OBSERVES VETERAN'S DAY
 
      Office of the City Manager - CBS 2 VIDEO  
      The City of Hemet Celebrates Veteran's Day with a memorial, music, food and fun. ...  more  
     
 
 
11/10/09
  ELDER SCAM
 
      Hemet Police Department and CBS 2 VIDEO  
      On 11-10-09 at 1631 hours, Hemet Police Department Officers responded to a reported burglary. ...  more  
     
 
 
9/16/09
  HEMET POLICE REQUESTING PUBLIC HELP LOCATING HISTORICAL PHOTOS
 
      Hemet Police Department  
      The Hemet Police Department is attempting to locate photographs of all the former Police Chiefs. . ...  more  
     
 
 
8/20/09
  HEMET POLICE "GO LIVE" WITH INTERNET BASED CRIME FIGHTING TOOLS.
 
      Hemet Police Department  
      The Hemet Police Department rolled out two new internet-based programs this week that will help them fight crime and...  more  
     
 
 
8/20/09
  HEMET RESIDENTS GET SNAPSHOT OF AREA CRIME ONLINE
 
      Office of the City Manager - CBS 2 VIDEO  
      An online crime tracker is allowing residents in Hemet to get a snapshot of crime in their area and also file police reports online....  more  
     
 
 
8/13/09
  HEMET INSTALLS CAMERAS TO CATCH RED LIGHT RUNNERS
 
      Office of the City Manager - CBS 2 VIDEO  
      Red light runners could face up to $446 in fines and points on your driving record...  more  
     
 
 
7/28/09
  HEMET CITY LEADERS TO CRACK DOWN ON GRAFFITI
 
      Office of the City Manager - CBS 2 VIDEO  
      Hemet city leaders, who are fed up with graffiti planned to hand out rewards to those who turned in taggers....  more  
     
 
 
7/21/09
  HEMET FIRE CAPTAIN VOLUNTEERS TIME TO TEACH CPR
 
      Cheif Matt Shobert  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Hemet Fire Captain Primo Reynoso has been teaching CPR to residents and business....      More...
 
     
 
 
7/14/09
  HEMET CITY COUNCIL APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER NAKAMURA
 
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Hemet City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Brian S. Nakamura to the position of City Manager....      More...
 
     
 
 
7/14/09
  CITY HALL, COVELL & SIMPSON CENTER NOW CLOSED EVERY FRIDAY
 
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Due to the severe financial crisis, three City buildings will now be shut down every Friday....      More...
 
     
 
 
7/9/09
  POLICE TO CONDUCT D.U.I. CHECKPOINT
 
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA -The Hemet Police Department Traffic Bureau will be conducting a D.U.I. and drivers license checkpoint ....      More...
 
     
 
 
7/7/09
  POLICE ISSUE WARNING ABOUT A SCAM
 
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA -Over the last week, at least three City of Hemet residents have been victimized by burglars preying ....      More...
 
     
 
 
7/6/09
  LIBRARY LITERACY STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
 
      Hemet Public Library  
 
 
Hemet, CA -Hemet Public Library Adult Literacy Services is proud to announce that Laurie Heber, Margaret Mares and Fumiko Netsu have graduated - More...
 
     
 
 
7/6/09
  BE CREATIVE AND EXPRESS YOURSELF @ YOUR LIBRARY
 
      Hemet Public Library  
 
 
Hemet, CA -Children and teens are invited to the Hemet Public Library for this year’s summer reading programs - More...
 
     
 
 
6/29/09
  HEMET POLICE TO CONDUCT DRIVERS LICENSE CHECKPOINT
 
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA -During the last week of June, 2009 Officers from the Hemet Police Department’s Traffic Bureau will be focusing...      More...
 
     
 
 
6/11/09
  SIMPSON PARK CLOSURE
 
      Hemet Fire Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Simpson Park is once again slated for closure effective June 15, 2009. Fire season is here and this closure...      More...
 
     
 
 
6/8/09
  MAYOR RECIEVES THANK YOU NOTE & PHOTOS FROM ADOPTED "WOLFPACK" IN IRAQ
 
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Mayor Eric McBride received the following Thank You letter from our adopted Marine "Wolfpack" in Iraq.       More...
 
     
 
 
5/20/09
  HEMET PD RECEIVES COMMUNITY DONATIONS FOR K9
 
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA -On Wednesday, 05-20-09, the Hemet Police Department was presented a check from local residents to aid the department’s canine program. The K9 program was down to one police dog after ...     More.
 
     
 
 
5/19/09
  HEMET CRUSHES SAN JACINTO IN ANNUAL SOFTBALL CHALLENGE!
 
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA -Congratulations to the City of Hemet softball team! The Hemet crew thrashed the City of San Jacinto ...     More.
 
     
 
 
5/19/09
  COUNCIL THANKS OUTGOING COMMISSION MEMBERS  
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA -The Hemet City Council recently recognized outgoing City Commissioners, Bob Youngbluth...     More.
 
     
 
 
5/19/09
  OFFICERS HONORED FOR SUPPORTING REDLANDS BIKE CLASSIC
 
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - The Beaumont Police Department wished to formally thank the City of Hemet and the Hemet Police .   More.
 
     
 
 
5/19/09
  OFFICERS RECEIVE GOLDEN BEAR AWARD
 
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - At the City Council meeting of May 12, 2009, Police Chief Richard Dana and the City Council.....   More.
 
     
 
 
5/18/09
  HEMET ELKS RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW K9
 
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - On May 23, 2009, beginning at 2 PM, they will be having a BBQ with all the fixings, and things to do for the kids.....   More.
 
     
 
 
5/13/09
  "WOLFPACK" PHOTOS FROM IRAQ  
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Photos of an approaching sandstorm and it's aftermant sent to us from our Wolfpack in Iraq.....   More.
 
     
 
 
5/12/09
  HEMET POLICE AND FIRE RECEIVE PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION FROM CCUW  
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - At the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 12, Central County United Way's Vice President, .....   More.
 
     
 
 
5/12/09
  CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH RECEIVES VOLUNTEERISM AWARD  
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Community Christian Church (CCC) was presented a plaque of thanks for their continued volunteerism .....   More.
 
     
 
 
5/11/09
  HEMET POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES 100 YEAR PATCH DESIGN CONTEST  
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - AThe Hemet Police Department will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2010.....   More.
 
     
 
 
4/30/09
  FIRE SEASON ARRIVES!  
      Hemet Fire Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA -The vegetation Fire Season in the Hemet area started with a vengeance today. Hemet Fire crews .....   More.
 
     
 
         
 
4/30/09
  HEMET LIBRARY HONORS VOLUNTEERS  
      Hemet Public Library  
 
 
Hemet, CA - More than 120 library volunteers were honored at the annual "Thank you Volunteers" luncheon that was held at.....   More.
 
     
 
         
 
4/29/09
  CITIZEN HELPS HEMET POLICE CAPTURE ROBBERY SUSPECT  
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - On Wednesday, at about 3:30 p.m. a 17 year old male juvenile was arrested for strong arm robbery....   More.
 
     
 
         
 
4/29/09
  SWINE FLU INFORMATION  
      Hemet Fire Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised their alert status from Phase 3 to Phase 5.....   More.
 
     
 
         
 
4/29/09
  POLICE VOLUNTEER FLEET EXPANSION!  
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - The Hemet Police Department is proudly supported by a group of citizen volunteers that donate their time to assist the city’s officers every day.....   More.
 
     
 
         
 
4/29/09
  CITY OF HEMET WELCOMES BED BATH & BEYOND!  
      Office of the City Manager  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Bed, Bath & Beyond has come to Hemet!! Store Manager John Carrillo joined his staff, Mayor Eric McBride....   More.
 
     
 
         
 
4/28/09
  CITY OF HEMET BUILDING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECTS  
      Building & Safety Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - The City of Hemet Building Department has received a plan check submittal for the expansion of the ....   More.
 
     
 
         
 
4/29/09
  FIRE SEASON 2009  
      Hemet Fire Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - Winter rains brought a beautiful spring flower season. This new vegetation is now drying and will soon "spark" ....   More.
 
     
 
         
 
4/16/09
  ARMED ROBBERY DETERMINED TO BE A HOAX  
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - On Saturday April 5, 2009, at approximately 9:00a.m., Hemet P.D. dispatch received a 911 call of an armed....   More.
 
     
 
     
 
4/16/09
  SUSPECTED CHILD MOLESTER ARRESTED  
      Hemet Police Department  
 
 
Hemet, CA - On Tuesday April 14, 2009, at approximately 9:50 a.m., a woman called 911 and reported that her husband....   More.
 
     
 
     
 
4/14/09
  CITY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS  
      From the Office of the City Manager;  
 
 
Hemet, CA -In appreciation of their valued years of service to the City of Hemet, the City Council presented....   More.
 
     
 
         

Office of the City Manager

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Monday thru Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. except holidays
City Hall, Simpson Center & Covell Building closed Friday

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