Orange County Builds HeloPod Near Aliso Viejo for Faster Refills
Orange County fire helicopters are getting a new place to "gas up" on water in the canyons above Aliso Viejo, where a high-capacity HeloPod cistern is being installed to speed up wildfire attacks near neighborhoods. The metal dip tank will hold roughly 3,700 gallons and is expected to shave key minutes off each refill
Verona Fire burning at ‘dangerous rate’ in Riverside County, evacuations ordered
A fast-moving wildfire named the Verona Fire has scorched an estimated 175 acres near Homeland in Riverside County after breaking out Tuesday afternoon. Mandatory evacuation orders and voluntary warnings are active for multiple specific zones as fire officials warn the blaze is spreading at a dangerous rate. Fire agenc
Two wildfires burn in Riverside County as Bain Fire explodes past 800 acres
Bain Fire tops 800 acres near Riverside, forcing evacuations as Verona Fire also burns in Riverside County.
Pedestrian Killed On 215 Freeway In Riverside
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on May 14, 2026, emergency crews responded to a reported vehicle versus pedestrian collision on the southbound 215 Freeway near Blaine Street in Riverside. Responding paramedics located the pedestrian deceased at the scene. According to investigators, the driver reported traveling in the HOV
Live updates: Crews battle multiple wildfires across Southern California
Firefighters from across Southern California are battling several wildfires that have forced hundreds of people from their homes and, in some cases, destroyed structures. In Riverside County, crews are working to contain the Bain and Verona wildfires. The Bain Fire erupted in Jurupa Valley near Limonite Avenue and Bain
Crews battle brush fire burning structures in Riverside County
Crews are battling a brush fire that was seen burning several structures in Riverside County on Tuesday. The Bain Fire was first reported around 11:22 at Limonite Avenue and Bain Street in Jurupa Valley, near the Santa Ana River bottom, according to Cal Fire. Multiple resources are on the scene of the fire, which has [
First 5 Orange County connects hundreds of families to vital resources at a Tustin...
First 5 Orange County hosted a free community event for families with young childrenages 0-5 on Saturday, May 9 at Peppertree Park in Tustin, in partnership with First 5 California, the City of Tustin, CalOptima, and Orange County Social Services Agency. The joint event, titled Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action,
Santa Ana Winds Collide With Southern California Fires Resulting in Decreased Air Quality and...
Southern California has been hit from multiple sides in a combination of fires, reduced air quality, and Santa Ana winds, all of which have fueled one another leading to increased concern for Californians’ health and safety. The Santa Rosa Island Fire, which is now the largest recorded fire on...
Unlicensed juvenile on illegal eMoto busted in unincorporated Santa Ana
Yesterday in unincorporated Santa Ana, a deputy observed a juvenile riding this eMoto on the roadway. The juvenile was stopped and cited for driving without a license, operating an unregistered vehicle, no proof of insurance, and riding without a helmet, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s North Patrol division.
E-bike, e-motorcycle injuries are top reason for OC children’s visits to ER, district attorney...
Injuries involving e-bikes and e-motorcycles are the No. 1 reason for Orange County children visiting emergency rooms, the district attorney said.

















