The Grappler: a new tool designed to help police stop and prevent vehicle pursuits
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A thump, screeching tires, and a stop. That's the future of bringing pursuits to an end – or preventing them altogether – and it's all thanks to a new tool being rolled out by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The department said it began testing the Grappler system last March. It ...
County Supervisors Continue Debating How to Hold Electeds Accountable
Nearly two years after the FBI raided former Supervisor Andrew Do’s home as part of an investigation that saw him go to prison for accepting bribes and rerouting millions of dollars, his former colleagues are still wrestling with how to make sure no one else picks up where he left off.
⚖️ COVID-19 Procedures for Orange County Juvenile Court
If you have a Juvenile Court hearing scheduled in Orange County and are feeling sick or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days, you should not appear in person. Instead, contact your attorney to discuss remote appearance options. If you don’t have an attorney, call the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office...
OC Supervisors ask how corruption went undetected in Andrew Do scandal
Orange County Supervisors say they are trying to understand the extent of the corruption that took place under former Supervisor Andrew Do.
DOJ sues Orange County towing company for auctioning vehicles owned by military members
S&K Towing Inc. is accused of illegally selling or disposing of vehicles, many of which were towed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Why Locals Are OBSESSED With This Italian Spot in Riverside, CA
Mamma Mia in Riverside is the kind of Italian spot locals try once and then start recommending to everyone they know. They fall hard for the big portions, fair prices, and comforting plates of pasta and pizza that keep both families and date‑night couples happy. Guests rave about creamy...
18-year-old shot to death in Riverside County; no arrests
An 18-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday evening in the Riverside County community of Mecca, authorities said. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Thermal Station responded around 7:58 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of Coahuilla Street and 6th Street regarding a report of an assault with a...
1 dead, 4 injured after multi-car crash on 15 Freeway in Lake Elsinore
One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash involving at least five vehicles on the 15 Freeway in Lake Elsinore on Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
9 Taken Into Custody After Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies Seize $7 Million In...
Nine suspects were taken into custody after Los Angeles County sheriff’s detectives seized about $7 million in stolen cargo and approximately $1 million in cash, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. During a multi-agency investigation into organized crime and cargo theft, investigators served 13 search...
Why This POPULAR BBQ Joint Keeps Norco, California Coming Back
You know a BBQ joint is doing something right when locals casually call it their favorite spot in town. At Badlands BBQ, guests rave about slow-smoked meats, quick service, and generous portions that feel like a backyard cookout. The pits run daily, the smoke is steady, and plates arrive piled...

















