COURT WATCH: Unhoused Individual in Distress after Orange County Jail Sentence
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — An unhoused individual showed visible distress in court Tuesday after being sentenced to Orange County jail, highlighting the challenges faced while navigating the criminal justice system during proceedings before Judge Susan M. Lee at the Newport Beach Harbor Justice Center. The accused was in custody...
Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission to Hold Meeting on May 8, 2026
The Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OAAC) will convene for a critical meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:30 am. The meeting will take place in the Main Conference Room at the County Operations Data Center, located at 1400 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705. The agenda...
32nd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night
May 5th 2026: The Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night is this Thursday at the OC Fair & Event Center. The event showcases chefs from across Orange County as they make amazing taco creations for the everyone to try. The event proceeds go an amazing local charity Share Ourselves which...
RSO conducts massive ‘quality of life operation’ in Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - The Riverside County Sheriff's office conducted a "quality of life" operation in Palm Desert on Monday, making 48 arrests on misdemeanor and felony violations. They also issued 26 citations for traffic related offenses. Some residents were concerned by the police presence, and expressed worry for the homeless population in the The post RSO conducts massive ‘quality of life operation’ in...
Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Fire Truck In Riverside
At approximately 2:45 a.m. on May 1, 2026, a vehicle crashed into the rear of a fire truck on the eastbound 91 Freeway offramp at Indiana Avenue in Riverside. Officials say the fire truck had come to a stop at a red light when a red Tesla failed to slow down and collided with the rear of the apparatus.
Riverside bar hosts fundraiser after copper theft causes flooding and temporary shutdown
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
California Woman Sits Down For Brunch With Her Friend But When Her Drink Arrives...
Brunch is supposed to be relaxing. Sadly, that wasn’t the situation for one California woman. Nora Flores, who goes by @nora_flo online, shared a TikTok that’s quickly gained traction after detailing what she describes as a deeply unsettling experience at a Mexican restaurant in Riverside. According to Flores,...
16 Handles Slated To Join San Fernando Valley Amid Entry Into California
Rockwell Allen and his business partner have inked a two-unit deal with upscale frozen yogurt franchise 16 Handles. The company is planning its first expansion into California, with spots heading to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and San Diego. Allen and his team will be bringing the brand to the Los Angeles area, targeting the San Fernando Valley for initial locations.
OC releases sterilized mosquitoes in Mission Viejo to curb ‘Ankle Biter’ population
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) on Tuesday began a weekly release of thousands of X-ray-sterilized non-biting mosquitoes in a Mission Viejo neighborhood in an effort to reduce the number of mosquitoes known as "ankle biters," authorities said. Officials said the release of 50,000 to 100,000 sterilized...
New number, web portal available to report county government fraud, waste
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Riverside County government employees, as well as those who contract with the county for any type of business, with knowledge of "fraud, waste and abuse'' occurring in any agency now have new resources available to anonymously report violations online or via telephone. In a 4-0 vote without comment Tuesday, the county The post New number, web portal available to report...

















