140,000 waiting for affordable housing; Riverside County closes list
The need for affordable housing in Riverside County is now so great that there's not only a waiting list for subsidized housing, but no one can even get on that list any longer. The county has stopped accepting new applications for housing assistance programs, including Section 8, as staff works through more than...
Rich Californians flock to Las Vegas housing market as lawmakers consider wealth tax
High-net-worth Californians are increasingly setting their sights on Las Vegas to reduce their tax burden, with Los Angeles' median home prices at $1 million compared with Las Vegas' $465,000.
California Highway Patrol San Gorgonio Pass DUI Checkpoint
The California Highway Patrol (CHP), San Gorgonio Pass Area, announces a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Sobriety Checkpoint to be held on Friday, Feb. 13, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County. The checkpoint will be operational from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The sobriety checkpoint will be staffed by...
Valentine’s pet adoption events across Orange County
Valentine's pet adoption events across Orange County. Six Orange County animal shelters are joining together this Valentine's Day weekend to help people find adoptable pets. Visitors can adopt, foster, or donate to support local animals in need.
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...

















