L.A. County man with warrants arrested in Irvine on drug, theft and fraud charges
On Saturday, a police officer arrested Pedro Gabriel Garza, 33, of Lakewood, for narcotics warrants. according to the Irvine Police Department. Since Garza was on lifetime parole, with search and seizure, the officers checked his phone and found evidence of narcotics and stolen property sales. Since the IPD police...
Ontario woman killed in crash on I-10 near Cabazon
An Ontario woman killed in a crash involving a big rig just after midnight. California Highway Patrol is investigating. Traffic is clear now as Weekend one of Coachella kicks off. The post Ontario woman killed in crash on I-10 near Cabazon appeared first on KESQ .
Dock, Dine, and Drink: Newport Harbor
Newport Harbor, with its sun-drenched waters and vibrant maritime culture, has long been a magnet for boaters, sailors, and those in search of the perfect coastal escape. For boaters lucky enough to spend a day cruising in Newport, the harbor offers a smorgasbord of opportunities for those who are seeking transient...
Ramen Spot in Laguna Hills Closed After Failing Health Inspection
On April 8, the Orange County Health Care Agency conducted routine food safety inspections in several restaurants across Orange County. Sushi Ramen was asked to stop its food operations based on rodent activity and other violations. The Japanese restaurant will be inspected again on April 29. Please note that the...
5 accused of defrauding California of $24M in tobacco tax revenue
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Five people have been indicted by a Sacramento County grand jury on charges of selling tobacco without a license and committing tax fraud that allegedly cost California over $24 million in lost revenue. The 118-count indictment includes charges of conspiracy, illegal tobacco sales, filing false...
California bank offering grant up to $32,099 in downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyers
CALIFORNIA – FHLBank San Francisco announced, April 9, that it will provide $12 million for its 2025 Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) Program. Low- and moderate-income families and individuals can apply for a WISH grant up to $32,099 to help achieve homeownership.
California heat wave: Record-breaking temperatures expected in these regions
Highs up to 25 degrees above normal are forecast through Friday in parts of Southern California, Nevada and Idaho.
Briefing Room: Front license plates are required in California
It is my understanding that all vehicles, in California, are required to have a front license plate, and that there is a $200 fine for not displaying one. It is also obvious that police officers are not enforcing this statute since about 15% of vehicles, by my own count, do not have one.
One year in, California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is lifting boats...
One year has passed since 400,000 California workers at fast food chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell began earning $20 per hour — a special minimum wage that’s thrilled employees and unions but remains vehemently opposed by the restaurant industry, which argues the higher pay has come at a cost of thousands of jobs.
Inmates at California Institution for Men in Chino graduate with job certifications
For the past year, 29-year-old Enrique Garza has been training to become a commercial diver inside the walls of the California Institution for Men in Chino. "I never completed anything in my life. This is the first thing that I could complete, and I had the time to do it," he said. Garza was one of 23 incarcerated...