Hundreds of stray animals turned into SoCal shelters after July Fourth fireworks
As warned by Southern California shelters and animal experts, the incessant fireworks that occurred during the Fourth of July weekend have startled hundreds of pets, prompting them to escape home. NBC Los Angeles reached out to Southern California county and city governments to get the latest data on Monday with...
Four Fresh Places to Check Out in Old Towne Orange
From authentic Italian fare and Thai cuisine to a luxury piercing studio and a unique consignment shop, these new businesses are adding fresh energy to Old Towne Orange. Old Towne is now home to Centro & Storico’s second location, bringing authentic Italian cuisine and the cozy touch of a family-owned operation to the
Vehicle Plows Lake Elsinore Gym
A car plowed into the front entrance of a Lake Elsinore gym Monday, breaking glass but not injuring anyone. The crash was reported at 12:18 p.m. at the Planet Fitness in the 32200 block of Mission Trail, near Malaga Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said...
Woman crashes into IE Planet Fitness gym while suffering medical emergency
Video from inside the gym shows the frantic moments after the crash. A gymgoer was seen using a dumbbell to break a window and get to the driver.
Sheriff’s deputies investigating disappearance of 37-year-old woman last seen in Cathedral City
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is investigating the disappearance of 37-year-old Amy McClintock, who was last seen in the Cathedral City area on June 23. The post Sheriff’s deputies investigating disappearance of 37-year-old woman last seen in Cathedral City appeared first on KESQ .
Gunfire Erupts In Riverside Poly High Parking Lot
A large police investigation unfolded at Riverside Poly High School early Saturday morning after reports of gunfire and a vehicle collision. At approximately 5:05 a.m. on July 5, 2026, Riverside Police officers responded to the school’s parking lot at 5450 Victoria Avenue following reports of a disturbance involving mu
Irvine detectives arrest two suspects linked to regional Lululemon heists
An extensive investigation by the Irvine Police Department has ended a lucrative retail crime spree hitting high-end athletic apparel stores across Southern California. On June 15, 2026, officers at the Irvine Spectrum Center responded to a grand theft at the local Lululemon, where a group of thieves grabbed handfuls o
Cops, California Man Tries To Grab Officer’s Gun During July 4 Chaos In Eagle...
A 36-year-old man from Chino Hills, California, was arrested in Eagle Pass after police say a Fourth of July traffic-control stop escalated when he became combative and allegedly grabbed an officer’s service weapon during the arrest. Authorities say he now faces a state-jail felony and a Class A misdemeanor and is bein
California’s Fourth of July sees looting as mounted police respond
The regional landscape of Southern California during the national 250th anniversary holiday faced severe structural disruptions, with recorded looting, street fights and pyrotechnic fires. In Newport Beach, an aggressive crowd surrounded law enforcement personnel with debris, forcing mounted police units to execute act
Newport Beach Independent Writers Honored at OC Press Club’s Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards
Newport Beach Independent writers won several awards at the annual Orange County Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Awards during the awards dinner on June 17, 2026, at the Anaheim Hills Country Club. Awards were given in a variety of categories for articles and photos published in 2025. Newport Beach...
