Riverside to host Black History Month event
Every year, the City of Riverside takes part in the Black History Expo & Parade in Riverside which is an event that honors the legacy and achievements of African Americans in the region and beyond. This parade is one of the oldest and largest events of its kind in Southern California, celebrating 45 years and...
Major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California: ‘Prepare for the worst’
A major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California, raising the specter of damaging landslides and flooding across much of the Southland.
County Taps Experienced Animal Welfare Exec to Head Animal Services Agency
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the appointment of a longtime animal shelter executive to take the top spot at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. In a closed session vote, the board named Mary Martin executive director of the agency, which has been a...
County of Orange adds former Supervisor Andrew Do to civil lawsuit
Former Supervisor Andrew Do has been added as a defendant in Orange County’s lawsuits against Viet America Society and Hand to Hand Relief Organization, two nonprofits it is accusing of embezzling public pandemic funds for personal gain. As the First District supervisor, Do directed millions in discretionary funds...
California Mid State Fair 2025 Announces Star-Studded Summer Entertainment Lineup
The California Mid-State Fair returns to Paso Robles this July with an exciting new theme: “Off To The Races!” The 12-day event brings thrilling carnival rides, live entertainment, competitive exhibits, and mouth-watering food to the Paso Robles Event Center from July 16-27, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable...
LAPD Officer Accused of Killing Teen In Hit-And-Run Had Prior Drunk Driving Offense
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer accused of killing a 19-year-old while under the influence in a fatal hit-and-run, a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office confirmed with L.A. TACO.
Woman Who Drove Drunk, Killed Grandparents, Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
A woman who drove drunk and caused a crash in Carlsbad that killed a Northern California couple was sentenced Friday to nearly a dozen years in state prison. Angela Marie Hays, 29, of Corona, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in connection with the Jan. 13, 2024 crash that killed Jose...
Road chaos during heavy snow at California’s Sierra Nevada
The roads in California’s Sierra Nevada region were buried by heavy snowfall, causing hazardous travel conditions on Feb. 6. One truck was seen spinning out of control before stopping.
Finally we know where toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires could end up
Here are the landfills that could take toxic waste from the L.A. wildfires in the coming weeks — many have not accepted hazardous materials in the past.
Map Shows Where California Homes Are Sliding Into the Ocean
Parts of the Southern California coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes were shifting 4 inches closer to the ocean each week in mid-to-late 2024, NASA found.
