Proposed bill seeks to separate Riverside County Sheriff and Coroner’s offices
Newly proposed state legislation seeks to separate the Riverside County Sheriff's and Coroner's offices in order to eliminate potential conflicts of interest regarding in-custody death investigations. Sheriff Chad Bianco says the move could impact more than 600 jobs.
Foster parent accused of abusing girls may have targeted others
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - A Riverside man who allegedly molested four girls when they resided with him as foster children may have abused numerous other children, officials said, prompting investigators today to ask anyone with information to come forward. Edward Sepulveda, 68, was arrested last month following a nearly year-l
Top Things to Do in O.C. This Week: August 19th through 25th
The Music of ABBA: Arrival From Sweden, “Phantom of the Opera”, plus more things to do in O.C. this week. The Swedish ABBA cover band Arrival From Sweden will perform many of ABBA’s hits live with the Pacific Symphony. The lineup of songs includes “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” and more. Arrival From Sw
Major DUI enforcement operation set in coastal OC ahead of Labor Day weekend
With Labor Day approaching and summer crowds still packing the coast, the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) is increasing DUI enforcement beginning August 19, 2026, and continuing through September 7, 2026. The department’s message is direct: impaired driving remains one of the most preventable causes of death
Santa Ana Police seek couple accused of stealing $10,000 in designer glasses
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects who allegedly stole more than 25 pairs of designer glasses valued at over $10,000 from the LensCrafters at 3370 S. Bristol Street. Surveillance footage shows the pair browsing frames, trying on glasses, and concealing merchandise in their...
Measles case confirmed in Orange County; exposure warnings issued
The person visited places in Anaheim, Orange and Fountain Valley on Aug. 11 and 14.
The Roggin Report-08-18 -2026
There are two big problems facing the Coachella Valley in this edition of the Roggin Report, and neither one has an easy answer: what do we do about illegal dumping, and who has to give up water as the Colorado River continues to shrink?In Desert Hot Springs, a resident says roughly 50 acres next to his mobile home par
Norco residents voice opposition to SoCal Edison power line project
Norco residents and city leaders are voicing their opposition to a Southern California Edison power line project that would bring miles of overhead power lines to the region.
Elderly Irvine resident struck and killed in crosswalk; driver under investigation
A devastating vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in Irvine has tragically turned fatal. On August 17, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to a major traffic accident at the intersection of Yale Avenue and Meadowood. According to preliminary reports from the Irvine Police Dep
Teen survives Utah off-road crash and vows to return to dance
Brooklyn Mallett survived a serious off-road vehicle accident in Utah that left her with severe burns. Despite 16 painful operations, she remains determined to return to her dance team. Her family credits quick-thinking fathers on the trip and community support for helping her recovery. Fifteen-year-old Brooklyn Mallet

















