JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Police Department’s Newest Vehicle Is An Ice Cream Truck
Today, the AWESOME is courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in California. Last week, the department posted on X a picture of their newest crime-fighting vehicle – an ice cream truck. What makes this ice cream truck so special is that it was purchased with money seized from drug dealers. That means they are...
Pregnant German shepherd arrived at shelter as stray gave birth and faces dubious future...
Meet Khatra, a four-year-old German shepherd, who arrived at the Riverside County Animal Control – Riverside Shelter on January 20, 2026. She entered the shelter after she had been found as a stray on Mockingbird Canyon Road. Khatra’s family never came to her rescue, and on January 22, she...
Pet of the Week: Meet Kimi from Riverside County Animal Services
Veronica Perez from Riverside County Animal Services joined us this morning with Kimi, an energetic 13-week-old brown brindle and white Bull Terrier mix looking for her forever home.Kimi (shelter id: A1896699) will be available for FREE adoption today at the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, running...
Riverside County cracking down on carpool lane cheaters
Transportation officials have seen it all when it comes to carpool lane cheaters: Mannequins in the front passenger seat, dressing up the car seat with a hat and jacket, a baby carrier in the car. While it's tempting for drivers to slide onto wide-open HOV lanes during heavy traffic, Riverside...
Kaiser pharmacy workers to end 3-day strike
DOWNEY — More than 3,000 pharmacy and lab employees Thursday will end their three-day targeted unfair labor practice strike against Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California and Bakersfield. "Our strength and solidarity this week proved we are prepared to escalate again if Kaiser refuses to respect...
5 Best New Restaurants in Orange, California that People Swear By
Orange has become one of Orange County’s most charming food hubs, especially around the historic plaza (“The Circle”). Vintage buildings now house modern bistros, craft‑cocktail spots, and creative comfort‑food kitchens. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants capture the vibe. 1. Haven Craft...
DUI and CDL Checkpoint set for Feb. 26 in coastal Orange County
Police officers will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on the history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of...
OC Protester’s Head Injury Prompts First Lawsuit Against Local Police Over Immigration Rally Clash
Peaceful Participant Caught in Crossfire (Image Credits: Sbsun.com) Santa Ana, Orange County — A 41-year-old accountant sustained lasting brain damage from a deputy’s less-than-lethal projectile during a heated anti-ICE demonstration, fueling a civil rights suit against two law enforcement agencies. Peaceful...
California Traveler Spots A Motionless Dog On Metro Stairs And Refuses To Walk Past...
As a traveler got ready to catch a train at a California metro station, an odd sight on the stairs made them pause. A tarp was laid out across the steps, and on top of it rested a small figure that didn’t seem to move at all. Concerned, the...
Riverside Council Reviews Proposed City Projects For 2026
The city of Riverside is planning to prioritize the construction of three new affordable housing projects, test an artificial intelligence-powered police report writing system and complete the construction of a new Eastside neighborhood library by the end of 2026. Those are just a few of the dozens of projects...

















