Nearly 3,000 Chaffey College students graduate
The largest graduating class in the history of Chaffey College celebrated completing thousands of degrees and certificates at Toyota Arena in Ontario on May 21. For the 2,942 members of the class of 2026, it was a happy milestone to experience before transferring to four- year universities or entering the workforce. Ar
RivCo Opens Applications for New Audit Committee
Riverside County residents interested in digging deeper into how county government works and whether all policies and protocols are effective in assuring operations are meeting the public’s expectations are invited to apply for seats on the new Audit Committee. Applications are being accepted until July 1 and will be..
California bicyclist crashes into bear while cruising downhill near popular lake
An evening bike ride turned scary after a cyclist cruising downhill came around a turn and crashed headlong into an unsuspecting bear in the road near Pinecrest Lake.
O.C. Uber customer says driver asleep in Tesla on 405 Freeway
An Orange County rideshare customer captured cellphone footage of his Uber driver seemingly asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla traveling along the 405 Freeway earlier this year. The incident, according to the customer who reached out to KTLA, occurred March 24 while he was on a ride to Costa Mesa just before 7:30 p.m.
Joybound receives 25 kittens displaced from Orange County emergency
In response to a recent emergency in Orange County involving an imminent chemical explosion threat and the evacuation of tens of thousands of households within a 1-mile radius, animal welfare organizations, including Joybound People & Pets, coordinated the safe transfer of animals to support public safety operations. T
California Woman Faces Court Hearing After Toddler’s Drowning in Makeshift Bathtub
An Orange County woman is scheduled to appear in court in connection with the drowning death of her young child, a tragic case that has drawn widespread attention across Southern California. Prosecutors allege that the child drowned while using a plastic storage bin that had been converted into a makeshift bathtub insi
Orange County mother charged with murdering her two-year-old son
Melissa Lynn Beisel, 41, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life after being charged with the murder of her two-year-old toddler, Aidan. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced the felony charges following a monthslong investigation that shifted the cause of death from an accidental drowning to a ho
Deaths, Crashes, Arrests: Orange County Grapples With E-bikes
Electric bicycles, which have become a popular way for kids and adults to get around town, are resulting in deaths, injuries and arrests in Orange County as state and local leaders grapple with updated rules for the electric wheeled vehicles. Many e-bike supporters point to the devices’ ability to curb...
Deputies called after O.C. e-bike teens allegedly cause chaos inside Walmart
Two juvenile males reportedly fled a Walmart in Orange County after being seen on video riding e-bikes down store aisles. The June 7 incident occurred at a Foothill Ranch Walmart at 26502 Towne Center Drive, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to KTLA. Deputies were called after receiving reports that the
Downtown Indio Revitalization Highlighted at Victoria’s Bar and Grill Anniversary Celebration
INDIO, California — Local business leaders, community members, and city officials gathered in downtown Indio for a special milestone celebration as the city and Indio Business Connect hosted a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the third anniversary of Victoria's Bar and Grill. The event served as a public r

















