Broken BB gun used in thwarted Southern California jewelry store robbery
A would-be jewelry store thief is on the run after a thwarted robbery attempt with a broken BB gun inside a Southern California mall late last week, authorities announced. The Feb. 12 incident, according to a news release from the Montclair Police Department, occurred around 7:45 p.m. at Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch...
Lawsuit Against Riverside Transit Agency over Death of Boarder in Preparation
Preparations were underway Tuesday for a lawsuit against the Riverside Transit Agency over the death of a 28-year-old man who was fatally injured while apparently attempting to board an RTA bus as it pulled away from a stop at a Riverside intersection. “Bus operators handle thousands of passengers a day....
Bill Handel: 20,000 AI-Written Emails Stopped A Law
A Washington, D.C.-based company called CiviClick, which bills itself as "the first and best AI-powered grassroots advocacy platform," was behind the campaign.
SCPH Joins CDPH in Urging Vaccination Against Measles
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) joins the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in urging residents to check their immunization status and get vaccinated against measles after local health departments have notified the state of multiple recent cases of measles. “Even...
A carport fire in Tustin was put out before it could spread to apartments
Last night, a detached carport fire in Tustin threatened to spread to nearby apartment homes, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. Due to the rapid actions of our first-arriving crews, the fire was quickly brought under control before it could extend into the residences. No injuries were reported. The...
Woman missing in Mountain Center area found
Update - 2/17/26 - 1:15 pm The woman has been found, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed. Original Report - 2/17/26 - 1pm MOUNTAIN CENTER (CNS) - A search was underway today for a 29-year-old woman whose last known location was not immediately known. Minori Garcia-Arreola was last seen in an unknown...
Preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Riverside County, USGS says
A preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattled Riverside County Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Wind Advisory for Orange County Coastal Feb 16
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Orange County Coastal and nearby areas on Feb 16. The first advisory is in effect from 7 AM to 8 PM PST, and the second from 8 PM Tuesday to 8 AM PST Wednesday. Winds are expected from the south and southwest at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.
Second Female Prosecutor Wins Harassment Lawsuit Against County Over OC District Attorney Conduct
A second female prosecutor won a multimillion dollar judgement today, after a jury found she faced retaliation from Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and other top prosecutors when she reported sexual harassment within his own office. That’s on top of two other women who worked at the DA’s office...
Trail Runners Welcome Spring at Whiting Ranch
Trail runners and hikers are invited to welcome the first full day of spring at the fourth annual Whiting Ranch Trail Races on March 21 at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Trabuco Canyon. Directed by Costa Mesa native Amanda Pennington, the event offers four distance options, including a 6K, 10K,...

















