SoCal Gardeners’ Federation Celebrates New Year, Strength in Its Community Roots
MONTEBELLO.–More than 75 guests and members were on hand as the Southern California Gardeners’ Federation held its 71st officers installation and New Year’s luncheon on Feb. 1. The midday gathering took place in one of the sun-kissed banquet rooms at the Quiet Cannon, and featured speeches,...
The Verdict Is In: Notre Dame High School Wins 44th Annual Riverside County Mock...
RIVERSIDE – Future legal stars from local Riverside-area high schools concluded seven rounds of courtroom drama and competition with Notre Dame High School defeating Martin Luther King High School in the final round of the 44th Annual Riverside County Mock Trial Competition on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the...
Prime Healthcare acquires another hospital
Prime Healthcare Foundation in Ontario has added a hospital to its portfolio. Central Maine Healthcare is the 21st hospital in the nationwide health system, according to a statement released by Prime Healthcare Feb. 16. The transaction includes one medical center, two hospitals, a community center, a cancer care...
E-newspaper for Feb. 21, 2026
The latest e-newspaper of The Orange County Tribune is out. The Tribune serves Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Stanton and Westminster in Orange County, California. We are a non-partisan news organization which covers local and national news, arts and living and sports. Published Wednesdays and Saturdays. For a free...
Pacific Symphony Celebrates Year of the Horse at Lunar New Year Concert February 21
Pacific Symphony invites audiences to welcome the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year with a vibrant evening of music and dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. The orchestra’s annual celebration returns to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall with a dynamic program that blends Eastern and Western traditions...
Warm Temperatures Return to RivCo Next Week
A warming trend is expected next week that will see temperatures climb into the mid-80s in western Riverside County and the low-90s in the eastern area by Friday. Sunday highs were expected to reach the mid-70s in downtown Riverside, Temecula and Hemet, while the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs were expected to...
Mustang Locker: A Hidden Resource for Students
At Yorba Linda High School, Mustangs take pride in helping one another, and the Mustang Locker is one example of that spirit in action. It is open to all students for free, provides gently used clothing, including T-shirts in various colors and styles, dresses, sweaters, scarves, pajamas, bags, hats, shorts, jeans,...
RivCo Authorities Release Double Homicide Suspect
A 43-year-old Mecca resident suspected of fatally shooting two men in Thermal has been exonerated and released from custody, authorities announced Friday. Alberto Tomas Padron was arrested at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 on suspicion of fatally shooting 50-year-old Oscar Romero Castro and a 47-year-old man...
Hernandez Set to Appear in Court on Monday
COACHELLA — The embattled mayor of Coachella, Steven Hernandez, is scheduled to appear in court Monday for a pre-trial readiness conference according to Molly Smith, public information officer for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. A trial readiness conference is held right before trial to determine if...
Five Arrested in Multi-Agency Cargo Theft Investigation; 84 Stolen Chassis Recovered
During the searches, investigators impounded 84 stolen container chassis and seized 11 tractors, 25 vehicles, six all-terrain vehicles and two heavy-duty forklifts. Five people were arrested Wednesday after law enforcement agencies executed search warrants in Los Angeles and Riverside counties as part of an ongoing...
