O.C. street racer wearing ‘Don’t Get Caught’ hoodie caught after a high-speed police pursuit
CHP officers responded to reports of several vehicles performing maneuvers in the parking lot of Tesoro High School, in San Juan Capistrano. When the CHP officers arrived, the drivers fled. A 20-year-old man from San Juan Capistrano, driving a blue Ford Mustang, exceeded 145 mph while trying to escape. With...
Wild Donkey’s Suspicious Injuries Spark Investigation
In mid-June 2025, wildlife authorities confirmed at least two wild donkeys (also called burros) were found injured by arrows in separate incidents throughout the Moreno Valley area, sparking concern and outrage across the community . Authorities are continuing a multi-agency investigation involving the Riverside...
ICE arrests and controversial remarks fuel escalating tensions around immigration in Ontario
Ontario has become a focal point for immigration enforcement activity in the Inland Empire. Controversial comments from the Mayor sparked a public outrage and recent arrests at a surgery clinic and grocery store has some residents accusing city officials of cooperating with ICE.
Landowners who failed to pay for wildfire risk reduction to see fees for clearing...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Hundreds of property owners in unincorporated portions of Riverside County will see fines attached to their tax bills for failing to pay for brush mitigation. The Riverside County Fire Department requested the Board of Supervisors to sign off on cost recovery for the department's Fire...
Irvine man charged with hate crimes after allegedly attacking two drivers
Orange County prosecutors described the attacks of the two Hispanic men as "hate motivated."
Tsunami waves reach Southern California coast
A small swell gently rocking the boats in Marina del Rey on Wednesday morning was a welcome sight following a tsunami advisory issued in the wake of a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia hours earlier. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in boats and helicopters were seen Tuesday...
Driver Accused of Plowing into Crowd Outside Nightclub Appears in Court
An Orange County man who allegedly drove his car into a crowd outside an East Hollywood nightclub, injuring more than three dozen people earlier this month, made his first court appearance Wednesday, but his arraignment was postponed.
The No-Frills Steakhouse In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Ribeye Steak
In Whittier, California, there’s a place where time stands still, ketchup bottles never run empty, and the ribeye steak might just change your life. Steak Corral isn’t trying to impress you with fancy decor or trendy menu items – it’s too busy grilling up what locals whisper (or sometimes shout after a few drinks) is...
RivCo Fire Department gets approval to place fire mitigation charges on property owner’s tax...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ)-- The Riverside County Fire Department's request to attach fire mitigation charges to the tax bills of 450 property owners was approved by the Board of Supervisors early Tuesday morning. In a unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors signed off on the Riverside County Fire Department’s cost...
Stater Bros., workers’ union to resume contract negotiations Wednesday
Negotiations are scheduled to resume Wednesday between the union representing some 12,000 Stater Bros. workers and the Southern California-based grocery store chain following the announcement of an overwhelming membership vote in favor of authorizing the union bargaining team to call an unfair labor practice strike....
