Family euthanize beloved dog after being shot by officers in Santa Ana
A distraught family in Orange County is demanding answers after they say their dog was shot multiple times by police officers last month. The owner of the dog says officers were responding to the home for a family dispute on July 30 when an officer shot their dog, Max, at least three times.
Shooting in Coachella kills one adolescent, two others in critical condition
An apparent shooting early Saturday morning in Coachella left one person dead and two others critically injured, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded at 3:45 a.m. to a home in the 49-000 block of Corte Molino after receiving a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. They...
Oil spill traced to vessel docked in Newport Harbor
NEWPORT BEACH — An oil spill off Newport Beach has been traced back to a vessel docked at Newport Harbor, authorities said Sunday. An oil sheen was first spotted at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the water at Newport Harbor, according to Carrie Braun, director of public affairs and community engagement for the Orange...
County Shelters celebrate pup turned movie-star with month long adoption event
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ)-- Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) launches Unleash Your Superpower- Adopt a Hero event following the popularization of Krypto, Superman's loyal canine companion, who was inspired by a real-life RCDAS shelter dog. Ozu, the real-life inspiration for Superman's four-legged...
Man in Critical Condition After Orange County Shooting, Investigation Underway Near Orange Blossom Trail
A man in his 30s was discovered wounded by gunfire yesterday in Orange County, sparking an ongoing investigation by local law enforcement officials. The Orange County Sheriff's Office reported a call on the 4000 block of Norwich Road, where the incident was first noted. Following the shooting, the victim was swiftly...
Capistrano, CA – Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-5 S/Alicia Pkwy
Capistrano, CA (August 2, 2025) – A two-vehicle collision involving a white Penske box truck and a white Toyota RAV4 resulted in injuries on the southbound lanes of I-5 near Alicia Parkway on Friday, August 1. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the crash occurred at the gore...
Oak Fire at 46 acres with 20% containment near Live Oak Canyon
ORDWAY, Calif. (KESQ) -- Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Live Oak Canyon in the Community of Ordway. The Oak Fire currently stands at 46 acres with 20% containment and a moderate rate of spread. Cal Fire Riverside officials say the blaze began shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday at Live Oak Canyon Road and ...
UCR’s freshman class is its highest ever
UC Riverside is pretty popular these days. The university will welcome 71,069 first-year and transfer students at the start of the upcoming fall semester, by far the most in its 71-year history, according to a statement on the school’s website. The previous record was set one year ago, when...
Toys, telescopes and bike repair kits: There’s a new ‘library of things’ to check...
For years, Irvine residents have complained about outdated library facilities under Orange County leadership. Now, the city is taking back control.
Vehicles to Serve as `Mobile Service Centers’ for Probationers, Parolees
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Parolees and probationers in Riverside County who are homeless or otherwise unable to find readily available transportation to make court dates or check in with their assigned agents now have the option of utilizing “mobile service centers” provided by the Department of Probation. “Reliable...