1,000+ packaging manufacturing layoffs announced in October
A variety of packaging companies in October announced planned layoffs and closures at U.S. sites. Once carried out, these changes are slated to affect more than 1,000 employees. Dart Container Corp. will permanently close a manufacturing site in Corona, California, by the end of February, according to an Oct. 1...
Average RivCo Gas Price Back on the Rise
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Monday for the fifth consecutive day, increasing 1.3 cents to $4.641. The average price has increased 13.4 cents over the past five days, including 1.6 cents Sunday and 7.6 cents Friday, its largest increase since Sept. 29, 2023,...
Riverside’s Mission Inn co-owner dies at 88
Duane Roberts purchased the iconic hotel and spa in 1992.
The Forgotten 1900s Grocery Store That Helped Pioneer Self-Service Shopping In California
Plenty of grocery chains have closed over the years, but one vintage 1900s brand, now defunct, is responsible for revolutionizing the way we shop for food.
Dispute Over Sentence for Jake Haro in Baby Emmanuel’s Death
Jake Haro faces sentencing today for the murder of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. The prosecution seeks 31 years, while the defense argues for 15 years to life. Emmanuel's body remains missing, and his mother, Rebecca Haro, faces related charges.
ICE Officer Shoots Driver in Ontario, California
ONTARIO, Calif. – A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot a California man early Thursday morning around 6:30 a.m., according to a Mercury News article. The shooting occurred after the driver allegedly reversed his car toward ICE officers, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....
Orange County Restaurants Health Inspection Report October 2025
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted in October 2025 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. In October 2025, the Orange County Health Department conducted routine inspections at several restaurants. Three establishments were cited...
Calmatters: ‘I Don’t Know What We’re Going To Do.’ Californians Fear Loss Of Food...
CALMATTERS: 'I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO.' CALIFORNIANS FEAR LOSS OF FOOD AID AS SHUTDOWN DRAGS ON
3 Common Tools That May Soon Be Banned from Backyards
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Leading the Charge Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Leading the Charge (image credits: wikimedia) The familiar roar of gas-powered leaf blowers has become a divisive soundtrack in American neighborhoods. In January 2024, the State of California banned the sale of new small off-road engine-powered...
The rock band of classical music is performing at a cozy LA spot near...
The musician-led Salastina brings chamber music to L.A. and Orange counties.
