Copper thief who targeted a senior community in south O.C. arrested
Over the past several days, residents in Laguna Woods Village experienced unexpected water outages and the cause wasn’t a simple plumbing issue. Multiple feet of copper pipe had been stolen, impacting several apartments in the 55+ community, according to Laguna Woods Police Services. Thanks to proactive policing, thorough investigative...
OC cheerleading coach gets over 174 years to life for molesting girls
A 46-year-old Orange County cheerleading coach was sentencedThursday to more than 174 years to life in prison for molesting 10 girls in attacks dating back more than two decades. Erick Joseph Kristianson was convicted in December of 23 felony child sexual assault counts with sentencing enhancements for multiple victims and...
Home sales down, prices up across California
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Home sales declined in California last month while prices went up, according to the California Association of Realtors. Sales of existing, single-family homes totaled 265,320 in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, down 3.5% from February and down 2.5% from March 2025. "March home sales were subdued, as higher mortgage rates The post Home sales down, prices up across California...
Perez to Host Breakfast and Townhall for Veterans
INDIO – All veterans are welcome to join Supervisor V. Manuel Perez for breakfast and a townhall discussion on Friday to share their ideas and needs as well as learn about the latest initiatives for the veterans’ community. The event will be held Friday, April 24 at the...
Founder and Ceo of Duck Sanctuary Anza addresses future
ANZA, Calif. (KESQ) Howard Berkowitz says he is not an animal hoarder. But county records, a string of code violations, and his own words tell a more complicated story. KESQ News Channel 3 spoke exclusively with Berkowitz Tuesday at his current property on Cave Rock Road in Anza where he showed our cameras what he The post Founder and Ceo of Duck Sanctuary Anza...
California: Pechanga Resort Casino awards fifth million-dollar jackpot in less than a year
A Corona, California, woman recently won a $1,011,335 jackpot win after a recent visit to Pechanga Resort Casino on a Dragon Link Panda Magic slot by Aristocrat Gaming. The winner chose to keep her plans private, but her win continues a run of jackpot payouts at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
Aldi shoppers brace for 3 major self-checkout changes under controversial new bill
ALDI shoppers, plus countless others at other retailers, may soon be hit with massive self-checkout changes in a popular county. Anaheim, in Orange County, California, city council members are considering...
Top Graduates From 86 Riverside County Public High Schools Honored at 20th Annual Student...
RIVERSIDE – When Maria Selene Castillo was honored at the Riverside County Office of Education’s Student Academic Awards in 2019 as one of the top graduating students in Riverside County, the recognition activated a sense of pride and belonging in the Desert Mirage High School student when she confidently stepped on campus as a college freshman at the University of Southern California that fall.
Dana Point Harbor Town Hall Highlights Tension Over Slip Fees and Market Rate Debate
A recent town hall meeting at Dana Point Harbor brought together boaters, county officials, and project stakeholders for an update on the harbor’s ongoing revitalization. While the evening began with progress reports on construction, the conversation quickly shifted to a more contentious topic: rising slip fees and how they are determined.
Mexican Mafia: Federal agents raid LA, Orange county gang hubs
Federal agents conducted large-scale raids across LA and Orange counties targeting high-ranking members of the Mexican Mafia criminal organization. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli was on-site as warrants were served near the 605 Freeway, a primary focus of the operation. The operation aims to dismantle international gang networks involved in...

















