Riverside strengthens global economic ties with Finland
The City of Riverside last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lahti Region Development LADEC, Ltd. (LADEC), a regional development organization in Finland. The non-binding MOU establishes a framework for cooperation in key sectors including sustainability and circular economy, e-mobility, smart city solutions, green building, research and development, and workforce development. It also positions Riverside as a “soft-landing” location...
Inland Walmart stores included in statewide upgrade
Walmart is remodeling 56 of its California stores, including eight in the Inland Empire. The improvements will include better layouts, more advanced technology, and services that will reduce shopping and delivery times to less than an hour for most customers, according to a company statement. “By modernizing our stores, we’re...
Fatal Rollover Crash Tuesday Morning on Southbound 15 Freeway near Jurupa Avenue in Ontario
ONTARIO, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A man was killed Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle rollover crash on southbound Interstate 15 in Ontario. California Highway Patrol officers responded around 4:48am, April 28, 2026, to a crash near the Jurupa Avenue exit. Details about what led up to the collision...
Police in north O.C. recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested the suspects
Police officers located two unrelated stolen vehicles within hours of each other, on Tuesday, according to the Fullerton Police Department. In the first incident, a male driver was safely taken into custody. A short time later, a second stolen vehicle was recovered and a female suspect was taken into custody.
Court Watch: Transportation Costs Delay Probation Compliance in Orange County Hearing
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — During a probation violation hearing April 27, 2026, at Harbor Justice Center, the accused requested additional time to complete required program hours, telling the court he could not appear sooner because he lacked transportation and could not afford the cost until receiving his paycheck. The...
The Planes of Fame Air Museum to Host “Wings, Tracks, and Wheels” Event in...
The Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino, CA, will host its “Wings, Tracks, and Wheels” event on May 2 and 3 at Chino Airport, bringing together historic aircraft, military vehicles, and live demonstrations over two days. The event will include both flying and ground displays, with historic aircraft scheduled to take part in flight demonstrations alongside static exhibits. Dozens of military vehicles are expected...
Gas leak affects 6 buildings, about 40 units in Temecula
Firefighters responded to a gas leak in a Temecula neighborhood Wednesday afternoon that affected dozens of residential units, authorities said. The leak was reported around 1:34 p.m. in the 31100 block of Strawberry Tree Lane, according to CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department. Crews arrived to find a ruptured gas line and requested […]
OCTA to Fully Transition to Wave Payment System on Friday, Ending Use of Paper...
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. OCTA to Fully Transition to Wave Payment System on Friday, Ending Use of Paper Passes. The gradual phase out of magnetic-stripe paper passes takes effect...
A DUI driver was arrested after driving unsafely in coastal Orange County
On April 12, 2026, at 1:58 a.m., a Police officer conducted a traffic stop near West Coast Highway and Balboa Blvd W after observing a vehicle stopped at a green light, making an unsafe turn, and weaving within its lane, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. Following a DUI...
Student with loaded firearm arrested after fleeing Orange County high school
A student who was reportedly found with a loaded firearm was arrested after fleeing the campus of a high school in Westminster. On April 28, a school resource officer at La Quinta High School responded to reports of a student vaping on campus around 10 a.m. The student was found and escorted to the principal’s […]

















