OC Man Gets 30 Years for $270M Medi-Cal Fraud Scheme
An Orange County man was sentenced to 30 years behind bars Wednesday for his role in a health care fraud scheme in which nearly $270 million in bogus claims were submitted to Medi-Cal for expensive prescription drugs that were not medically necessary and, in many instances, not provided at all.
Average Southland Gas Prices Continue to Rise
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Wednesday for the 22nd consecutive day, increasing 1.2 cents to $5.924, its highest amount since June 6. The average price has risen 28.2 cents over the past 22 days, including six-tenths of a cent Tuesday,...
Ontario Elementary Principal Arrested in Costa Mesa Over Alleged Plan to Meet Minor
A veteran Inland Empire school administrator was arrested in Costa Mesa a little past midnight on August 17 on suspicion of arranging to meet a minor for lewd purposes, according to officials. Jason Kaylor, 45, was principal of Vineyard STEAM Academy in Ontario at the time of his arrest, and as of September 8 the Orang
March Field Air Museum to Mark 9/11’s 25th Anniversary With Bell-Tolling Ceremony
March Field Air Museum will hold a public remembrance ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in the museum's Heritage Garden. The event brings together dignitaries, veterans and first responders for a morning of remarks, music and silence, offering...
Cortez named COO of Kaiser Permanente Ontario
Wendy A. Cortez has been named chief operating officer at Kaiser Permanente Ontario. Cortez will oversee medical center operations and work with physicians, nurses to improve performance and produce quality outcomes, according to a statement released by the health care provider. She is scheduled to begin her new positi
Riverside family seeks answers after hit-and-run crash leaves 15-year-old girl critically injured
A Riverside family is pleading for information after a 15-year-old girl was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash while walking home from school last Friday.
The Blue Box Cafe Is Bringing Breakfast at Tiffany’s to South Coast Plaza
Tiffany & Co. and chef Daniel Boulud bring the Blue Box Café experience to Orange County with breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. South Coast Plaza is getting a taste of New York luxury. Tiffany & Co. and Chef Daniel Boulud have announced the opening of Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud, a new dining destination connected
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for San Diego and Riverside Counties in California as Storm...
MURRIETA, CA — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of San Diego and Riverside Counties in California, including the communities of Murrieta, Temecula, and Wildomar, remaining in effect until 6:15 PM PDT. The National Weather Service confirmed the storm is capable of producing damaging winds up to 60
SoCal faces rising flood threat as surf keeps pounding coast
Southern California is still dealing with the fallout of a storm that technically never made landfall. Days after Hurricane Marie weakened into a tropical system far offshore, coastal communities are facing a stubborn flood threat that shows no sign of easing on its own. How the flood threat took hold...
City Hall Selling 2882 Mission Inn Ave. for $1 to Build 10 Affordable Homes
Riverside will sell 2882 Mission Inn Ave. for $1 to Grapevine Development to build 10 income-restricted apartments for 50-60% AMI.
