RivCo Board to Weigh Revisions to Short-Term Rental Ordinance, Lifting Moratorium
The Board of Supervisors is slated Tuesday to consider amendments to Riverside County’s short-term rental ordinance, including strengthening compliance provisions, raising fees for certificates and ending a nearly yearlong moratorium on permits in Thousand Palms and the nearby community of B Bar H Ranch. “The...
PDHS moves to Elite 8 of Riverside County mock trials
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert High School is moving on to the Elite 8 of the Riverside County Mock Trial Competition. On Saturday, PDHS was selected to go on to the Elite 8 competition. The Aztecs will face Martin Luther King High School at the Riverside Hall of Justice on Tuesday, February 10th at The post...
Inside Orange Coast’s Top Doctors Reception 2026
Honored doctors, leading physicians, and esteemed VIPs gathered for an exclusive evening of celebration at the Orange County Museum of Art’s Upper Terrace. January cover doctor Samir Shah, a 2026 Physician of Excellence, joined guests for an immersive culinary and cocktail experience featuring tastings from some of...
City urges residents to ensure they’re vaccinated against measles
With measles outbreaks appearing across the country, Long Beach health officials are urging the public to ensure they’re vaccinated against the highly contagious virus. While there are currently no reported measles cases in Long Beach, there are three recent cases in Los Angeles County and two in Orange County,...
Report exposes new ICE hubs near California schools, clinics — See where
Leaked federal records obtained by WIRED reveal a massive, "urgent" expansion of ICE facilities across California and the U.S. using bypassed procurement rules. In California, at least seven projects are underway in cities such as Los Angeles and Irvine. The full list of over 100 additional planned locations remains...
California city approves $683K drone program for police emergencies
The Santa Ana City Council in Orange County, California, has officially approved a new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, giving police a faster way to respond to emergencies while placing firm limits on how the technology can be used. The program includes the purchase of five drones and...
Early-Morning Shooting Leaves Man Dead at 14th and Main in Riverside
UPDATE – 3 P.M. – ACCORDING TO RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, RYAN RAILSBACK, SUICIDE HAS BEEN RULED OUT AND THE SHOOTING IS BEING INVESTIGATED AS A HOMICIDE. THE VICTIM WAS A MALE IN HIS LATE 20’S AND FOUND SUFFERING FROM GUNSHOT WOUNDS. Just after 5:00...
Hoag Health Receives $30M Gift
Hoag Health has received $30 million from longtime supporters Ron and Sandi Simon for a housing assistance program designed to support nurses and other essential employees across the organization, officials announced Monday. The Simons will provide about $1.25 million annually in housing money for eligible Hoag...
Increase in flea-born typhus reported in Fullerton
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District announced an increased risk of flea-borne typhus in Fullerton as the first human case was reported in January. Orange County Health Care Agency said in an email to the Daily Titan that the number of human cases of flea-borne typhus between 2013 and 2024 ranged...
Notorious dead mall in Westminster is on track for redevelopment
Westminster Mall, a once-popular shopping center that has been desecrated by graffiti and vandalism since it closed last year, is on track for demolition and a revival that would replace the indoor mall with 2,250 housing units, a hotel, shops and stores.
