Most Inland Empire residents say they’re struggling, UC Riverside study finds
CALIFORNIA — A pair of recent UC Riverside surveys reveal that a majority of residents in the Inland Empire report they are struggling to get by, with economic and social stress widely felt across the region.
California Dog Left Behind By Moving Car Looks So Sad It Melts Rescuers’ Hearts
He found himself alone on the side of the road, confused and terrified, unable to grasp what had just taken place. All he could do was watch as his owner’s car grew smaller in the distance, disappearing from view. Why are they leaving me here? Are they coming back?...
Outbursts by Katie Porter threaten gubernatorial ambitions
Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) had a narrow edge in polls in the 2026 gubernatorial race. But recent videos that have emerged of her cursing at a staff member and growing prickly during a television news interview have prompted renewed concerns about her temperament.
New study unearths details about hidden threat in drinking water: ‘We’re in a different...
The University of California, Irvine published a study on individuals living in Orange County, California, between 2000 and 2019. New study unearths details about hidden threat in drinking water: 'We're in a different world now' first appeared on The Cool Down .
$14.1M National ‘Food as Medicine’ Effort Helps 15,000 Inland Empire Residents
A new national report from Feeding America® spotlights Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino (FARSB) as one of many food banks across the country delivering innovative solutions at the intersection of hunger and health through their “Food as Medicine” program. The three-year initiative, made possible by a $14.1...
Riverside Couple Donates 5-Acre Estate, 6,300-Sq-Ft Home and Botanical Garden to CBU
A Riverside couple has donated almost five acres with a 6,300-square-foot home and a flourishing botanical garden to California Baptist University. The property, located just blocks from CBU, includes a house, barn, pool and pickleball/tennis court. The donation from Frank and Lucy Heyming represents a $5.3 million...
The Erasure of Gianni Trieste
The Third Street railroad underpass will unclog a vital artery into Downtown, eliminating a bottleneck that has frustrated thousands of drivers for decades. When complete, traffic will flow seamlessly beneath the tracks near the 91 freeway, and most people will only remember that they used to have to wait for trains...
Family pleads for help finding missing man who vanished after Highway 74 crash
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - Jennifer Fagan is pleading for help finding her brother. She said her brother, Casey Fagan a 54-year-old man living in La Quinta for a couple months, disappeared after crashing his car along Highway 74 last week. She said a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RSO) spokesperson told her...
Helicopter Crashes In California Injures 5, Video Shows
A helicopter crash in Huntington Beach injured 5 people and the crash was captured on video.
Chocolate Bash Franchise Expands with Three New Southern California Locations
Chocolate Bash Franchising LLC has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to open three new locations in Southern California. Entrepreneurs Mohamad Ghacham, Mohamed Husseini Saab, and Ali Ghacham will bring the brand’s signature crepes, waffles, and chocolate-dipped treats to Anaheim, Downey, and Hollywood. The...
