Ghost Towns Near Riverside California
You’ll find several fascinating ghost towns within 90 minutes of Riverside, each preserving different chapters of California’s mining history. Calico Ghost Town, a restored 1880s silver mining settlement, offers the most developed visitor experience with original buildings and tours. Eagle Mountain, a 1948 company...
Riverside County Reaches Settlement With Verizon Over Hazardous Materials Violations at Cell Towers
A settlement has been reached between Riverside County and Verizon Wireless following an investigation into hazardous materials violations at communication tower sites across Southern California.According to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, the violations involved the improper oversight of hazardous...
Riverside County veteran hospitalized in Philippines amid dispute over medical bills
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) A Riverside County veteran, Charles Hunter, remains hospitalized in the Philippines, where his family says a dispute over medical bills is preventing him from returning home for continued care. The veteran became critically ill while visiting the Philippines, suffering what relatives describe...
California Credit Union Foundation offers scholarships to SoCal students
The California Credit Union Foundation is accepting applications from college-bound students in Southern California for the 2026 Student Scholarship Program. The foundation awards $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize local students who demonstrate academic achievement and are actively involved in their...
Memorial Service Later This Month for Fallen Perris Based Firefighter Danny Cook
TEMECULA (CNS) – A memorial service honoring a Riverside County Fire Department firefighter who collapsed and died while on duty will be held two weeks from Tuesday in Temecula, where family and associates will gather in person, and the public is invited to take part via an internet livestream.
Cocaine dealer who was arrested, bailed out the next day gets caught again with more drugs, guns
A man described by authorities as a known cocaine dealer operating in southwest Riverside County was arrested and charged with three felonies as part of an ongoing investigation, but he bailed out the next day and was eventually found with more drugs, guns and stolen property. The Murrieta Police Department said...
Video: Southern California ICE protest turns violent amid nationwide uproar
KTLA sought comment from the Department of Homeland Security prior to publication, but did not receive a response. This story will be updated when officials provide a statement. A protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity turned violent in Orange County Friday night. Preliminary reports indicate...
California Just Banned 18-Wheelers from Residential Streets Statewide
For years, families in California’s Inland Empire have lived with rumbling trucks outside their windows, diesel fumes drifting into backyards, and potholes that never seem to get fixed. Starting January 1, 2026, that changes. A new state law forces big rigs onto designated routes and off neighborhood streets, giving...
SoCal braces for dangerous winds with urgent warnings issued after weeks of brutal winter...
In contrast to January of last year, there is no risk of fire. The earth is now saturated from the recent rainfall, which greatly reduces the risk of fire, but this wetness also poses a new concern. A high wind warning is in effect until Saturday afternoon in Southern California...
Man steals $1,700 worth of caviar from Orange County grocery store
Police are searching for a man who stole around $1,700 worth of caviar from a Whole Foods market in Irvine. Irvine police said the man entered the grocery store and, to avoid suspicion, pretended to browse alongside other customers. He grabbed a basket and placed several items inside. On Jan. 8, police provided...

















