Suspect Accused of Deputy Calhoun Murder Ordered to Trial
MURRIETA (CNS) – A man accused of ambushing and killing a 30-year-old Riverside County sheriff’s deputy in Lake Elsinore must stand trial for capital murder and other offenses, a judge ruled Friday. Jesse Ceazar Navarro, 45, of Lake Elsinore allegedly killed Deputy Darnell Calhoun in 2023. Following a...
Former executives of alcohol distributor indicted in alleged bribery and obstruction scheme
Five former California executives of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits have been charged in a federal indictment accusing them of participating in a long-running bribery and obstruction scheme aimed at influencing wine placement in grocery stores. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of...
VIDEO: CHP officer spotted riding in towed cruiser on Riverside County freeway
Here’s something you don’t usually see during your everyday commute. The CHP said it is investigating after a video surfaced of an officer riding in a cruiser that was being towed on a Riverside County freeway. According to the woman who took the video, it happened on the westbound 60 Freeway around 4:10 p.m. on […]
Three O.C. burglars in a stolen vehicle were arrested and now face meth charges...
On Tuesday, just before noon, Orange County Sheriff FLOCK cameras alerted deputies to a stolen vehicle connected to a burglary in the city of Irvine according to San Clemente Police Services. Deputies quickly responded and, with assistance from the OCSD helicopter Duke, they located the vehicle at a storage facility...
Former Laguna Niguel Resident Sentenced for Threatening to Kill Judge Who Presided Over His...
A former Orange County resident was sentenced today to 87 months in federal prison for threatening to kill a superior court judge who had presided over his family law case. Byrom Zuniga Sanchez, 34, formerly of Laguna Niguel, but whose most recent residence was in Mexico, was sentenced by United States District Judge...
RivC Rescue Teams Save Five Dozen Dogs from Fire-Damaged Home
More than five dozen dogs rescued from an East Hemet home heavily damaged by fire were placed at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, where officials Friday said they can now be formally adopted or taken home as foster pets. “This type of large-scale rescue requires all of our teams...
Riverside Police Department planning to fire 3 officers for having “disabled veteran” license plates
Three officers have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Riverside Police Department after they were told they were being fired for having disabled veteran license plates on their personal cars. The three officers, all military veterans, received a 100% disability rating from the VA. The department is claiming...
What Riverside County’s 180-day stabilization plan means for Blythe’s Palo Verde Hospital
BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) - After Palo Verde Healthcare District's approval of Riverside County's 180-day stabilization plan, Blythe officials say the difference is already noticeable. PVHD approved the plan in February, setting the stage for a county strike team, led by Riverside University Health, to lead...
Hyundai U.S. eVTOL subsidiary lays off almost 80 percent of staff
Hyundai's U.S.-based electric air taxi subsidiary, Supernal, laid off a majority of its staff on Feb. 27. A spokesperson stated that the company laid off a total of 296 people, which is about 80% of its workforce. Supernal has retained a skeleton crew of about 70 to 80 people to continue operations, according to the...
More than 60 Dogs Rescued from House Fire near Hemet.
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services rescued over 60 dogs from a house fire in unincorporated Riverside County and transported them to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus where they are now available for adoption to the public. The department is operating in sustained critical overcapacity for dogs,...

















