Judge Denies Alleged Assailant’s Request to Fire Lawyer
A judge Friday denied a Jurupa Valley man’s request to dismiss his attorney and instead scheduled a date for trial proceedings, stemming from allegations that he severely beat his girlfriend with a tire iron and snatched their year-old son. Armando Julio Alvarez Ramirez, 46, is charged with attempted murder,...
County Fire Suspends Open Burn Permits and Closes Access to Recreation Areas
RIVERSIDE – Open burning of material will be banned in Riverside County as of Friday, the fire chief announced Wednesday. “Warming temperatures and strong winds are rapidly drying out the annual grasses and vegetation throughout Riverside County, which creates a dense layer of dry fuel, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires,” according to a statement from the Riverside County Fire Department.
20 SoCal Students Earn Scholarships in Honor of Gigi Bryant’s Birthday
In honor of what would have been Gianna Bryant’s 20th birthday on Friday, May 1, the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation gave 20 student athletes across Los Angeles and Orange County scholarships. “Today, May 1st, marks what would have been Gianna Bryant’s 20th birthday. In Gigi’s honor, we...
Riverside Officials, Latino Network Begin Outreach To Discuss Future Of Cesar Chavez Monument, Building
The city of Riverside and the Riverside Latino Network this week have started the community feedback process regarding the future of a memorial statue and community center dedicated to late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. “We have been actively working on this issue and want our decision to align with...
California Rescuers Shocked After Finding 46 Cats Inside Apartment In Hoarding Nightmare
In Orange County, California, animal welfare officials recently uncovered a deeply troubling case of animal hoarding. Inside a small apartment, they discovered 46 cats and kittens living in overcrowded, unsafe, and unsanitary conditions. The situation came to light after concerned neighbors reported worries about the animals’ welfare. When officers...
OC veteran, 81, dies weeks after being struck by teen on e-motorcycle
Ed Ashman, an 81-year-old retired Marine Corps captain and substitute teacher, has passed away following a hit-and-run collision involving a 14-year-old on an electric motorcycle. The suspect’s mother, Tommi Jo Mejer, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly ignoring police warnings and initially lying to investigators about owning the high-powered vehicle....
Driver Loses Control on Highway 74; Plunges to Death Down Hillside
A 23-year-old motorist killed in a rollover crash along the Ortega (74) Highway west of Lake Elsinore may have lost control on a bend in the road, the California Highway Patrol said Friday. Isaac Barboza of Menifee was fatally injured at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday on the westbound side of the...
Burger chain is coming to Corona
A vacant drive-thru restaurant in Corona is the future site of Troys Burgers. The 2,230-square-foot building at 4330 Green River Road, formerly occupied by a Copperlocks Grill, sold recently for $2.4 million, according to Progressive Real Estate Partners in Rancho Cucamonga. Progressive represented the seller in the transaction. Details about...
90-year-old TSA officer surprised with birthday party at airport
Lawrence Santucci has been working at John Wayne Airport since 2008.
81-year-old veteran, teacher dies after he was hit by teen on E-motorcycle
An 81-year-old Vietnam War veteran who was hospitalized after he was stuck by a teen riding an E-motorcycle has died, the Orange County District Attorney said Friday. Ed Ashman, who flew combat missions in the Vietnam War, died Thursday afternoon after being hit by the E-motorcycle as he was walking home from his job as a substitute teacher at El...
