O.C. beach shut down when a Great White shark targeted a surfer
On Thursday at 1:15 p.m., Newport Beach Fire Department Lifeguards confirmed the sighting of an approximately 8-foot great white shark circling a surfer off 35th Street in West Newport. The following precautions were immediately put in effect:. Water cleared one mile east and west of the last known location; minimum...
🚨 Sheriff’s Office Urges Sober Driving for 4/20 Celebrations
With April 20 (4/20) approaching, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is reminding everyone in Perris and across the county to celebrate responsibly and never drive under the influence of drugs. Even though marijuana use is legal in California, driving while impaired remains illegal and dangerous.
‘That Was Not Good’: United Jet, Military Helicopter Almost Collide
A United Airlines jet triggered a midair collision alert while passing dangerously close to a military helicopter near Southern California, prompting federal investigators to determine the severity of the situation. A United Airlines jet triggered a midair collision alert while passing dangerously close to a military...
Living comfortably costs the most in these Californian cities
Bay Area and Orange County cities topped the list of U.S. cities with the highest salaries needed to live comfortably, according to a new study.
🚨 Two Arrested in Jail Narcotics Smuggling Investigation
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carley Crofts (29, Hemet) and Miguel Armenta (49, Murrieta) on March 27, 2026, after an investigation into narcotics being smuggled into the Cois Byrd Detention Center through the mail. Search warrants were served at homes in Hemet and Murrieta, where evidence was seized.
Excessive Penalties: A Case Involving a $5,000 Cathedral City Short-Term Rental Fine Could Lead...
A pair of related cases currently before the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of Riverside County may set a statewide legal precedent regarding the ability of cities to set high penalty fees for code violations. The city of Cathedral City is appealing a decision by Riverside County Superior Court...
Stolen LEGO sets, Hot Wheels worth $10,000 recovered in Southern California bust
A 37-year-old man in Riverside County was taken into custody in connection with an organized retail theft ring and being in possession of approximately $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise. In a news release, officials with the Hemet Police Department said detectives identified Hugo Omar Sanchez-Sanchez as a suspect...
A donkey ‘serial killer’ is on the loose in Calif.’s Inland Empire
Over 20 donkeys have been attacked in one Inland Empire community in the past year.
California Mother Missing After Trip to Tijuana, Police Say Circumstances Are ‘Very Suspicious’
Police say 21-year-old Yasmin Gonzalez Benitez's disappearance is out of character
Average Riverside County Gas Prices Continue to Rise
The run of increases to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County was extended Friday to 58 in 59 days, but barely, rising two-tenths of a cent to $5.815. The average price has increased $1.674 during the run, including eight-tenths of a cent on...
