Deputies’ killing of ex-cop during Cook’s Corner mass shooting justified, prosecutors say
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has determined deputies were justified in fatally shooting a former police officer who was in the midst of committing a mass shooting at a Trabuco Canyon bar two years ago. Retired Ventura Police Sgt. John Snowling opened fire inside and outside the Cook’s Corner bar on...
4 found dead of apparent overdoses in Orange County were softball teammates
Four members of the same softball team were found dead from apparent drug overdoses inside a Fullerton apartment, a friend told KTLA. Officers from the Fullerton Police Department were called to the apartment building in the 140 block of Wilshire Avenue just after 11 a.m. Tuesday. “The Fullerton Police Department’s...
CalFresh benefits in jeopardy for millions in Southern California as government shutdown continues
Orange County leaders said if the government isn't funded by Thursday, there will be a delay in CalFresh money distributed from the government to states and eventually individual counties.
Controversial Thermal Ranch Development Faces Pushback from Local Residents Ahead of Key Vote
A proposed luxury development in the Eastern Coachella Valley is drawing strong opposition from residents who say the project threatens their health, environment, and way of life.The Thermal Ranch Club, a multimillion-dollar development planned on a 619-acre site, is set to go before the Riverside County Planning...
Riverside Shooting Suspect Arrested After Fatal Incident in Grocery Store Lot
RIVERSIDE, CA – A shooting incident in a grocery store parking lot on Monday, October 13, 2025, resulted in one fatality and the apprehension of a suspect who remained at the scene. The City of Riverside’s Public Safety Communications Center received multiple calls reporting the incident, located in the 9200 block of...
CSU Expands Direct Admissions Program to All of California
Following the success of its Direct Admissions Pilot Program at Riverside County schools this year, the California State University (CSU) system has announced it is expanding the program statewide, with six additional universities participating. The expansion was made possible by SB 640, which was signed into law by...
Western Gateway Pipeline to reverse flow, bringing fuel to California
CALIFORNIA – Energy companies Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, Inc. unveiled plans on October 20 for a new pipeline system designed to bring fuel from Texas into the western U.S.—including California.
Victorville Man Arrested for Murder in Chino Hills Domestic Violence Incident
CHINO, CA – “DATE: Wednesday, October 08, 2025 / 10:23 p.m. LOCATION: 4000 block of Village Drive, Chino Hills. SUSPECT(S): Vincent Ratliff, 62-years-old, Resident of Victorville. VICTIM(S): Jillian Jones, 44-years-old, Resident of Chino Hills. SUMMARY:. On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 10:23 p.m.,...
Heartbreaking: 5 month old Husky puppy in crowded shelter slated to lose his life
At the Riverside County Animal Control, Dusty’s future is in danger. He has been added to the list for humane euthanasia at anytime; he is just a puppy and is only five-months of age. Dusty –#A1881121. I am a neutered male, 15.80 pounds, white and black Alaskan Husky...
California attorney convicted in 2019 DUI crash that killed trucker
An attorney from California has been convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in the death of a big rig driver on the 22 Freeway in Orange County more than six years ago, officials announced on Tuesday. Lotfullah Sohaib Latif, 33, of Irvine, abandoned his blacked-out disabled Honda after crashing...

















