Cities Offer Sandbags and Emergency Alerts Ahead of Rain
As rain moves into the region, local cities are stepping up efforts to help residents prepare for potential flooding and storm-related impacts. One of the most common and effective resources being offered is free sandbags, which can be used to help divert water away from homes and businesses. Officials say residents...
Orange County post office temporarily closed due to inclement weather
The Trabuco Canyon Post Office in Orange County has temporarily closed due to inclement weather, officials announced Wednesday. Limited road access led to the temporary closure of the post office, located at 30595 Trabuco Canyon Road. Residents who use the Trabuco Canyon Post Office can visit the Trabuco Canyon...
Tornado warning issued for several San Gabriel Valley cities
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Wednesday for six cities in the San Gabriel Valley, as a major winter storm drenches Southern California. The tornado warning was in effect from 10:20 until 10:45 a.m. for Alhambra, Pasadena, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, El Monte and Temple City. “Flying debris...
California residents ordered to evacuate on Christmas Eve as rare storm approaches
The San Bernardino County Sheriff has ordered Wrightwood residents to evacuate after heavy rain has sparked flash flooding and mudslides in the area.
Man arrested for allegedly biting officer, firing gun after barging into Fountain Valley police...
A suspect was arrested for allegedly biting an officer and firing a police gun after barging into the Fountain Valley Police Department’s lobby. The suspect was identified as Walter Corea Sanchez, 29, of Fountain Valley, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. On Dec. 19, Sanchez entered the...
Newsom declares state of emergency in San Diego due to December storms
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several California counties, including San Diego, due to heavy storms that have increased the risk of flooding and landslides, and has pre-deployed emergency response resources across the state.
CHP Steps Up Holiday Traffic Enforcement
The California Highway Patrol has issued a local alert ahead of the Christmas holiday, warning drivers that increased enforcement will be in effect across the state. The annual holiday enforcement period begins Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and runs through late Thursday night, with all available CHP officers on patrol....
More Orange County Kids Are Homeless and Hungry This Christmas
Ahead of Christmas, the number of kids in Orange County struggling to get fed and have a place to sleep continued growing. Orange County’s 31st annual Condition of Children report found more kids are homeless, with over 30,000 students in OC without a reliable place to live – the highest that statistic has been in...
CHP’s Christmas enforcement campaign starts Wednesday night
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Drive safe, sober, and obey the speed limit during the upcoming Christmas holiday or face consequences, the California Highway Patrol warned today. The agency will initiate its annual Christmastime ``holiday enforcement period'' at 6 p.m. Wednesday, when all available officers will deploy...
Indio Homicide Suspect Arrested in Coachella Four Days After Fatal Shooting
A suspect is now in custody following a fatal shooting in Indio last week.The Riverside County Gang Impact Team arrested 41-year-old Gabriel Salazar on Saturday morning in the area of Avenue 51 and Filmore Street in Coachella. The shooting occurred on December 16 in the 47000 block of Bluejay Street. According to...

















