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Pinyon Pines, California
Country United States
State California
County Riverside
Time zone PST
 • Summer (DST) PDT
ZIP code
92561
Area code(s) 760

Pinyon Pines is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, California.

Geography

It is located in a small valley between the San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa Mountains, north of State Route 74. It takes its name from the Pinyon pine (Pinus monophylla) trees native to the area. Pinyon Pines sits at an elevation of approximately 4000 feet.

Government

Pinyon Pines is in:

  • California's 25th congressional district, currently represented by House Representative Raul Ruiz.
  • California's 28th State Senate district, currently represented by State Senator Jeff Stone.
  • California's 71st State Assembly district, currently represented by Assemblymember Randy Voepel.
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