Perris takes first step toward citywide data center ban
Perris took a first step Tuesday toward banning data centers citywide. The move comes as officials weigh concerns about water and energy demand tied to the facilities.
Feds executing search warrant as part of probe into California chemical tank incident
"We're here to get to the bottom of exactly what happened," Bill Essayli said.
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared a catastrophic explosion. The warrant signed by a federal judge last week approved the seiz
OC Grand Jury Questions Why County Supervisors Need Millions of Discretionary Dollars
The day after county supervisors took a straw vote in favor of giving one of their colleagues nearly $4 million in discretionary funds amid a budget deficit, Orange County Grand Jurors are questioning if supervisors have too much discretionary power. The panel also took a hard look at the OC...
Orange County executive arrested in stunning $100M bank fraud scheme
A Newport Beach business executive was arrested following a federal criminal complaint charging him with orchestrating a massive bank fraud scheme that defrauded a financial institution out of nearly $100 million. Mahender Makhijani, a 44-year-old lawful permanent resident from India residing in the affluent community
Sunnyside grad Alezandra Robles signs with new Iowa State wrestling program
Accomplished former Sunnyside High School wrestler Alezandra Robles has signed with Iowa State’s new women’s wrestling program, which is set to start competing in the 2027-28 academic year. Women’s wrestling was added as a program at the Ames, Iowa, school in April, and Robles is part of the...
Nearly 3,000 Chaffey College students graduate
The largest graduating class in the history of Chaffey College celebrated completing thousands of degrees and certificates at Toyota Arena in Ontario on May 21. For the 2,942 members of the class of 2026, it was a happy milestone to experience before transferring to four- year universities or entering the workforce. Ar
RivCo Opens Applications for New Audit Committee
Riverside County residents interested in digging deeper into how county government works and whether all policies and protocols are effective in assuring operations are meeting the public’s expectations are invited to apply for seats on the new Audit Committee. Applications are being accepted until July 1 and will be..
California bicyclist crashes into bear while cruising downhill near popular lake
An evening bike ride turned scary after a cyclist cruising downhill came around a turn and crashed headlong into an unsuspecting bear in the road near Pinecrest Lake.
O.C. Uber customer says driver asleep in Tesla on 405 Freeway
An Orange County rideshare customer captured cellphone footage of his Uber driver seemingly asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla traveling along the 405 Freeway earlier this year. The incident, according to the customer who reached out to KTLA, occurred March 24 while he was on a ride to Costa Mesa just before 7:30 p.m.
