Pedestrian Fatally Struck Walking Along Beaumont Street
A 39-year-old pedestrian walking along a Beaumont street was fatally struck by a car, but there were no obvious signs of a crime, authorities said Thursday. Awoke Ayalew of Moreno Valley was fatally hit just after 4 a.m. Wednesday on East First Street, less than a half-block east of Michigan Avenue, according to the Be
Playa Baby is quietly serving some of OC’s best fish tacos — from a...
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Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Sale Offers $500k Bonus For First Grade I Win
Fasig-Tipton, in partnership with the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA), will offer a $500,000 bonus tied to this year's California Fall Yearlings Sale, the auction company said via a Thursday press release. The bonus will be awarded to the first sale graduate that wins a Grade I race in the...
Six Orange County Animal Shelters launch July 4th pet safety campaign
As families across Southern California prepare to celebrate Independence Day, six major Orange County animal shelters are joining forces to issue a critical warning to pet owners. While humans look forward to the colorful fireworks, BBQ food, and festive gatherings, the loud noises and unfamiliar activities make this h
Desert Hot Springs Resident Arrested on Online Child Exploitation Charges Following Search Warrant Execution
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA – On June 16, 2026, detectives and patrol officers from the Desert Hot Springs Police Department executed a search warrant in the 9500 block of San Rafael Drive. The operation was part of an investigation into online child exploitation conducted by detectives assigned to the Riverside County Chil
Moreno Valley Resident Arrested for Felony Vandalism After Search Warrant Seizes Graffiti Evidence
RIVERSIDE, CA – On June 8, 2026, the Riverside Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team received a report regarding a vandalism incident that occurred approximately one week prior near Mission Inn Avenue and University Avenue. An unidentified male subject was reported to have spray-painted graffiti on s
Demands For Compensation Over Chemical Tank Emergency Increase in Orange County
Demands for GKN Aerospace leaders to reimburse residents for their faulty chemical tank that nearly exploded in May and forced about 50,000 residents to evacuate their homes are increasing in Orange County after a $3 million relief fund quickly closed. Westminster officials are demanding compensation and accountability
Jury Convicts Duo of Killing Carjack Victim in Mead Valley
Two felons who stole pickup trucks and gunned down one of the theft victims when he confronted them on a Mead Valley road were both convicted of first-degree murder and other charges, court records showed Thursday. A Riverside jury deliberated about five days before returning with unanimous verdicts late Wednesday...
RivCo Authorities Enforce “If You Light It, We’ll Write It” Anti-Fireworks Campaign
Enforcement of Riverside County’s annual “If You Light It, We’ll Write It” campaign will continue Thursday, with authorities warning that people caught using, buying or supplying illegal fireworks may face fines and criminal penalties. The message refers to citations violators may face if caught breaking Ordinance...
Retail theft ringleader gets 16 years for smash-and-grab heists at SoCal jewelry shops
A man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for leading an organized retail theft ring behind smash-and-grab heists at high-end jewelry stores across Southern California, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday. Rodney Allen Flynt Jr. and his accomplices struck more than 14 stores in Orange, Riversi
