Education Conference to Begin in Riverside
The 13th annual Excellence Through Education Conference will begin Wednesday in Riverside, bringing educators together for two days of speakers, student performances, wellness activities and networking. The conference will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 Fifth St., under the them
Suspect Arrested Following Hit-and-Run Involving High School Student in Riverside
RIVERSIDE, CA — A 47-year-old Bloomington man was taken into custody following a hit-and-run incident that injured a high school student earlier this month. Riverside Police officers and firefighter-paramedics responded to the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Myrtle Avenue at approximately 3:39 p.m. on Friday, Septe
Testimony Begins in Trial of Man Accused of Murdering Cousin
Prosecution testimony was underway Wednesday in the trial of a 52-year-old man accused of gunning down his cousin just over two decades ago during a dispute at the victim’s house party in Riverside. Luis Contreras is charged with first-degree murder and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a firearm in...
This Week in Ag – September 16
California agriculture is seeing developments across several major commodities this week, from strong almond exports and an expanding citrus quarantine to concerns surrounding avocado production in Mexico. Here are five stories to know in this week’s edition of This Week in Ag. Almond Market Looks Strong Heading Into 2
Riverside County DA requests Banning records dating to 2018
The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has requested years of financial and administrative records from the City of Banning concerning its electric utility, including documents detailing how utility revenues have been transferred, allocated and spent since 2018. Mayor Richard Royce disclosed the request in his
Coroner IDs Man Struck by Commuter Train in Jurupa Valley
A pedestrian struck and killed by a commuter train in Jurupa Valley was confirmed Wednesday to be a 39-year-old resident of the city. Joseph Crain was fatally injured just before 8 p.m. Monday on the Union Pacific Railroad line near Van Buren Boulevard and 56th Street, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office
Three Arrested in Joint Retail Theft Enforcement Operation in Hemet
HEMET, CA — Local law enforcement officers arrested three individuals during a targeted undercover operation aimed at suppressing retail crime on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The enforcement action was executed by the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Unit in collaboration with investigators from t
Inland Empire Community Advocates Demand Greater Oversight, Clearer Enforcement on Warehouse Rule Amid Air...
Following a series of legislative advancements meant to curb freight and logistics pollution, community advocates remain steadfast. They are calling for stronger enforcement, public participation and coordination among government agencies as the South Coast Air Quality Management District implements its warehouse emiss
13-year-old on e-bike killed by fleeing burglary suspect in Southern California
A 13-year-old boy riding an electric bike was killed when a fleeing burglary suspect ran a red light and struck him during a police pursuit in Riverside County, authorities said. The incident began around 4:54 p.m. Monday when Menifee police responded to a reported burglary in progress in the 27000 block of Hemingway C
Southern California city treasurer charged in corruption investigation
The treasurer for the City of Beaumont is facing multiple felony charges following a public corruption investigation, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Prosecutors said Anup “AJ” Patel, 39, provided false information on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) return forms regarding a motel he ope

















