OC Officials Propose $253M Budget Cuts
Orange County officials Wednesday released a proposed $10.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, down from the current year’s $10.8 billion spending plan. The general fund budget, which offers the most flexibility, is projected at $5.2 billion, down from the current fiscal year’s $5.4 billion. The remainder of the b
Disney sued over facial recognition at parks
A California woman is suing the Walt Disney Co. over allegations that the use of facial recognition technology at theme park entrances violates consumer privacy laws.
Anaheim woman killed in domestic violence shooting as advocates warn of growing crisis
A woman was shot and killed in Anaheim, and police say her boyfriend later opened fire on neighboring homes before being taken into custody. Domestic violence advocates say the Anaheim killing is part of a troubling string of deadly cases across Southern California in the past week. Friends and neighbors...
Southern California jeweler accused of stealing $1.5 million from customers through Rolex watch scam
A Southern California jeweler allegedly stole nearly $1.5 million from customers through a fraud scheme involving Rolex watch sales. Nelson Andres Holdo is accused of scamming 22 victims in Orange and Los Angeles counties from 2021 to 2026, according to the California Attorney General’s Office. Prosecutors said Holdo s
Riverside Police Seek Information and Identity of Victim in Juvenile Assault Investigation
RIVERSIDE, CA – The Riverside Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a female juvenile victim and gather additional information regarding an assault reported last month in the downtown area. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at approximately 3:13 p.m. Officers responded to a call fo
Drones Halt Air Firefight at Bain Fire in Riverside County
Drones disrupted firefighting efforts at the Bain fire in Riverside County, grounding aircraft temporarily. The fire has burned 1,375 acres with 25% containment.
Katie Porter says community college is California’s crown that holds the jewels
As California’s gubernatorial race heats up, Katie Porter has taken a stance that many students at Orange Coast College agree with: community colleges are the crown that holds the jewels of California’s college system. Porter, who has served in Congress for California’s 45th and 47th districts, respectively, visited...
Wildfire Leads to Surge of Dogs in One County Shelter, Adopters Needed
SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KESQ) - A fire in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley prompted the evacuation of impounded pets at the Western Riverside County Animal Shelter, with all of them going to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, which is extremely overcrowded, leading to requests today for the public to conside
RAW: CA: BAIN FIRE/PEOPLE PASS BUCKETS OF WATER TO EACH OTHER
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Rescue Crews Extricate Trapped Victim After Riverside Crash
At approximately 12:21 a.m. on May 16, 2026, emergency crews responded to a major two-vehicle collision near Arlington Avenue and Tyler Street in Riverside. Responding firefighters located two heavily damaged vehicles, multiple injured occupants, and one trapped victim who required extrication from the wreckage. Additi
