Man Admits Killing To Woman in 2023 Cathedral City Christmas Day DUI Wreck
An unlicensed motorist who killed a woman and injuredthree others in a driving under the influence collision in Cathedral City onChristmas Day pleaded guilty today to DUI gross vehicular manslaughter. Angel Gabriel Torres Hernandez of Cathedral City admitted the felonycount, along with a sentence-enhancing great...
Riverside County wildfire grows to nearly 1,100 acres, with evacuation orders and warnings in...
A fire that started as two separate wildfires before they merged continue to grow overnight in the community of Aguanga, keeping evacuation orders and warnings in place in southern Riverside County.
Anza brush fire triggered by lightning burns about 5 acres
A lightning strike fire on the east end of Anza Thursday triggered a roughly five-acre brush fire that crews partially contained within an hour thanks to the quick work of Cal Fire aircraft.
Former OC deputy gets probation after pleading guilty to attacking girlfriend
SANTA ANA – A 32-year-old former Orange County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty Thursday to attacking his girlfriend and was immediately sentenced to three years of informal probation. Kyle Edward Pickard accepted a plea deal from prosecutors and admitted three misdemeanor counts of battery, criminal threats and false...
Southern California deputies recover partially assembled improvised explosives
A 38-year-old man was arrested after deputies in Riverside County found him in possession of dozens of illegal firearms, bomb-making materials and ammunition, authorities announced Thursday. In a news release, officials with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said that Brandon Edwards, a resident of...
Inflation rose the highest in these Southern California metro areas
Using the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a new study has found how inflation impacts people in different parts of California. In its latest report , the federal agency put the year-over-year headline inflation rate at 2.7% as of June 2025, which is the highest since February, and up from 2.4%...
This Charming Restaurant In California Has Fish And Chips Known Throughout The State
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come wrapped in the most unassuming packages, and Union Jack Fish & Chips in Fountain Valley is the golden-battered proof of this delicious truth. You might drive past this modest storefront in a Fountain Valley strip mall a hundred times without giving it a...
Corona Organizes `Good Trouble Lives On’ Rally
A rally will be held in Corona Thursday as part of the “Good Trouble Lives On” national day of nonviolent action on the fifth anniversary of the death of Rep. John Lewis. The 10 a.m. rally at Rimpau Park is organized by Service Employees International Local 2015, which bills itself as the largest union in California,...
No Real Change at Rivco Animal Services, Critics Say: Rescue Groups Sound Alarm Over...
Hopes were high when Mary Martin took over as Director of Riverside County Animal Services, with many expecting meaningful reform after years of criticism aimed at the department’s previous leadership. But according to animal welfare advocate Dan Bolton, those hopes have been dashed.Speaking recently on a local radio...
Riverside County Animal Shelters Declare Emergency as Dog Capacity Hits 240%
Riverside County Animal Services is sounding the alarm this morning, declaring a state of emergency as dog capacity in county shelters surges to 240% for the month of July. Officials say the overcrowding is straining resources and creating an urgent need for help from the community.To relieve pressure, adoption fees...
