Motorcyclist Dies in Woodcrest Collision
A 35-year-old motorcyclist fatally injured in a collision triggered when an SUV turned in front of him at a Woodcrest intersection was identified Friday. Brent Hoquist of Corona was killed just after 5 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer...
Headlines Across OC as County Judge Resigns Amid Federal Fraud Charges
An Orange County Superior Court Judge agreed to plead guilty to federal fraud charges and voluntarily resigned his seat on the bench this week after U.S. prosecutors alleged he worked with a controversial doctor to defraud the worker’s compensation program. In a separate court matter, Orange County Animal Care...
Southern California In-N-Outs hit by counterfeit cash scam
A Flying Dutchman and a separate order of French fries are among the evidence Glendale police shared from their investigation into an alleged counterfeit money scheme that targeted about a dozen In-N-Out Burger locations in Southern California. Auriona Lewis, 24, and Tatiyanna Foster, 26, both of Long Beach, face...
Riverside County Supervisors to Consider Online Auction of Nearly 1,000 Tax-Defaulted Properties
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is set to consider approval next week for the sale of nearly 1,000 tax-defaulted properties across the county through an online auction scheduled for April.The Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector is requesting authorization to place 946 properties on the auction block using...
Significant Winds Move into SoCal, with Santa Anas Expected Thru Weekend
Gusty winds and a significant wind event started to blow in Southern California Thursday with strongest winds across the mountains but gusty conditions will extend across the coasts and valleys, particularly of Los Angeles
Corona Moves Forward With North Mall Redevelopment Project
The Corona City Council Wednesday took another step forward in the redevelopment of the North Mall as a mixed-use project, approving a $1.48 million amended contract with SVA Architects for architectural services, starting the entitlement process and directing staff to pursue an exemption to the Surplus Land Act....
Candlelight Vigil and Protests Held in Honor of Renee Good
A rally organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) took place in Orange County today, part of a series of nationwide protests addressing the tragic killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent in Minneapolis. “Justice for Renee,” reflecting a growing movement...
Nothing Bundt Cakes Coming to Jurupa Valley
Nothing Bundt Cakes is preparing to open a new bakery in the Inland Empire, expanding its footprint with a location at the Shops of Jurupa Valley. According to the company’s website, an outpost is “coming soon” to 4176 Pyrite St., Building 10, within the retail complex. The...
Even more Cal State campuses will automatically admit eligible students under a new state...
Originally published Dec. 24, 2025. What’s good for Riverside County is good for the whole state: After a pilot to automatically admit high school students into the California State University system in the Inland Empire county took off last fall, lawmakers this year passed a law to greenlight a similar program...
Riverside County to get over $1M in settlement of suit against Verizon Wireless
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Settlement of a civil suit against Verizon Wireless stemming from alleged environmental violations will net Riverside County more than $1 million in penalties and fees, it was announced today. According to the District Attorney's Office, a lawsuit filed following a years-long...
