Wrongful death suit alleges boyfriend murdered Dia Abrams on her Idyllwild ranch
SAN DIEGO — A new wrongful death lawsuit filed in Riverside County Superior Court alleges that the longtime boyfriend of missing Mountain Center ranch owner Lydia “Dia” Abrams intentionally killed her and should be barred from inheriting proceeds from her multimillion‑dollar estate. Crisara Abrams, Dia’s adult...
Man arrested for armed robbery at Jack in the Box
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, at approximately 6:34 p.m., Banning Police officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Jack in the Box located at 6350 W. Ramsey Street in Banning. Officers contacted staff who reported that a white male adult in his 30s, with tattoos on his face, entered the store and displayed a...
Orange County supervisors criticized for pay raise after bribery scandal
The Orange County Grand Jury released a report blasting the O.C. Board of Supervisors on Monday, calling their decision to raise their salaries 25% in the wake of a scandal dubbed “A Breach of Public Trust in Orange County,” a phrase that also titled the report. The salary increase was approved in June, just days […]
Southern California police department warns holiday shoplifters to stay away
A Southern California police department has a warning for any Christmas Grinches planning to visit its shopping centers this week. “If your last-minute holiday shoplifting plans involve Irvine, strongly reconsider,” the Irvine Police Department posted Monday. “We have extra officers at our retail centers, and the...
100-year-old toymaker draws large crowd to Garden Grove workshop, sells out of toys
A 100-year-old toymaker in Orange County drew a large crowd to his workshop over the weekend and sold out all his hand-made toys.
Southern California Flood Watch Warning in Effect Ahead of Christmas Storm
A Flood Watch is in effect across much of Southern California ahead of a powerful late-December storm expected to peak during the Christmas travel window, with forecasters warning that heavy rainfall could trigger urban flooding, rapid runoff, and mud-and-debris flows—especially near recent burn scars. The National...
Riverside County Gas Prices Fall Again, Hit Lowest Level Since June 2021
Gas prices in Riverside County continued their downward trend today, falling for the 34th time in the past 35 days. The average price for a gallon of self-serve regular dropped eight-tenths of a cent to $4.194, the lowest level since June 2021.According to AAA and the Oil Price Information Service, local gas prices...
The easiest way to fly to LA might be through this growing airport
One Southern California airport is quietly becoming an easy alternative to LAX.
Riverside County approves more than $156M in construction contracts for major transportation projects
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) has approved more than $156 million in construction contracts for two major transportation projects aimed at improving safety and mobility across the region. The projects include the Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway and Phase II of the State Route 60/Potrero...
An illegal gun was seized when a suspect in a stolen car was arrested...
The graveyard crew located an occupied stolen vehicle in the area of W. Garden Grove and Lewis last week, according to the Orange Police Department. After arresting the driver, they located an unregistered loaded handgun in the center console. The suspect was booked at Orange County Jail for numerous charges.
