Animal found along San Diego coastline may gain protection as endangered species
The California Fish and Game Commission has voted to list the Pacific pocket mouse as a candidate under the California Endangered Species Act, providing temporary protections while a yearlong review is conducted to determine whether permanent listing is warranted.
Police responded after an armed man was seen near the O.C. Pageant of the...
At approximately 5:06 p.m. yesterday, police officers were dispatched to a subject seen with a rifle in the hills behind the Pageant of the Masters facility, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department. Multiple officers and two drones were utilized to track the subject. He was ultimately contacted at his...
Riverside County investigators seeking help finding teenage boy’s killer
Naythan Vasquez, 16, was fatally shot on May 9, 2025. Since then, investigators have been unable to identify and arrest his killer.
Man arrested for attempted homicide in Riverside County
A man was arrested for attempted homicide after a victim was found with a gunshot wound in Riverside County. The suspect was identified as Jesse Romero, 27, of Palm Springs, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. On Sept. 27, deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon near Bob Hope Drive and...
County Changes Animal Shelters’ Operating Hours to Encourage Pet Adoptions
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Three of Riverside County’s four public animal shelters expanded their hours of operation last Thursday and will maintain the longer schedules for the foreseeable future in an ongoing effort to encourage adoptions of dogs and cats. “Every change we make is about making it easier...
Costco Launches October 2025 Clearance Event: Deep Discounts on Top Brands
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Costco is drawing crowds across Southern California with its October 2025 clearance event, offering impressive discounts of 50% to 85% on popular brands at select locations such as Eastvale, Rancho Cucamonga, and Burbank. Shoppers can find standout deals...
Helicopter crash in Southern California leaves at least 5 people hospitalized
A helicopter crash in Southern California on Saturday left five people hospitalized, including two aboard the aircraft and three others on the ground.
3 arrested after police find over $4,000 worth of stolen merchandise in Orange County
Three suspects were arrested after police found over $4,000 worth of stolen merchandise in Irvine. The suspects were identified as Dayana Rosa Hernandez, 55, of Los Angeles, Luz Dary Soto, 52, of Los Angeles, and Michel Rivera Taborda, 20, of Anaheim, according to the Irvine Police Department. On Oct. 6, security...
Gas prices relatively steady despite local refinery blaze
After a fire last week that halted operations at one of California’s largest oil refineries and prompted expectations of higher pump prices, higher fuel inventories have stabilized the the average cost of a gallon of gas. Experts indicated this week that the Oct. 2 fire at Chevron’s El Segundo...
Off-duty Orange County sheriff’s deputy fatally shoots allegedly armed man in Riverside County
It happened Friday night near Santiago Peak, according to Riverside County deputies.

















