Vandalism at Radio Tower Causes Regional Police Radio Disruption
UPDATE: The Riverside County Sheriff's Department confirming they have not been affected, and that the vandalism occurred near Thousand Palms. Palm Springs and Indio police departments are also confirming no impact. Vandalism at a radio tower near Thousand Palms is disrupting police radio service for the Cathedral...
Murder-suicide threat involving toddler in Southern California prompts SWAT rescue
SWAT officers in San Bernardino County saved a toddler after a man threatened to kill the child and himself after a discussion with girl’s mother about ending their relationship late last week. The harrowing ordeal, according to a news release posted by the Upland Police Department, occurred around 12 p.m. on Jan....
California Home Prices Drop in 14 of 16 Metros in December
California home prices declined in 88% of the state’s major metro areas based on Zillow’s December year-over-year data, with 14 of 16 regions posting a drop from a year earlier. In the Los Angeles–Orange County area, home values were down 1% from a year earlier. The decline was...
Group of residents sue Riverside County over Thermal Ranch project
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - A group of Coachella Valley residents has filed a lawsuit against Riverside County to prevent the Thermal Ranch project, the Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability announced on Tuesday. The Thermal Ranch project is a massive 619-acre development centered around a 231-acre luxury...
Corona residents upset by video of animal control officers using force on dog
Some Corona residents say a video shows animal control officers using unnecessary force while removing a dog from a gated area near a youth center. Corona Animal Services & Enforcement disputes those claims, saying the dog was behaving aggressively and was transported safely and uninjured to the shelter. A resident...
2nd significant quake in 2 days shakes Riverside–San Bernardino line
Another earthquake with a magnitude above 4.0 struck along the Riverside–San Bernardino County line overnight. Wednesday’s magnitude 4.2 quake hit at 12:30 a.m. about 12 miles northeast of Indio at a depth of roughly 2.5 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No injuries or damage were reported. The quake...
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help to Identify Calimesa Armed Robbery Suspect
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in capturing an armed robbery suspect believed to be responsible for a crime in Calimesa last month. According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, the incident took place on December 4, 2025, when deputies were alerted to the robbery at...
Former OC assistant fire chief faces child molestation charges in San Diego County
VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — A former Orange County Fire Authority assistant fire chief is on trial in San Diego County, accused of multiple sex crimes against children. Phil Johnson, 60, worked in the fire service for decades. According to a 2019 Yorba Linda City Council meeting, Johnson began working...
CVUSD bus driver placed on administrative leave after allegations involving student
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella Valley Unified School District placed a bus driver on administrative leave after allegations involving a student. The district released a statement on Tuesday, which reads, "The District confirms that it is aware of allegations involving a District Bus Driver and a student. Upon...
Mother Accused of Killing Infant Son Emmanuel Haro Due in Riverside Court Today
Rebecca Haro, the mother accused of murdering her infant son Emmanuel Haro and falsely reporting him as kidnapped, is due in Riverside court this morning for a felony settlement conference.The case dates back to August, when Rebecca and her husband Jake Haro reported Emmanuel as kidnapped in Yucaipa. Rebecca told...
