APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the citrus greening (Huanglongbing; HLB) quarantined area in California. APHIS is adding one square mile to the Santa Paula quarantined area in Ventura County, which impacts
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy struck by vehicle in Murrieta
MURRIETA (CNS) - A Riverside County sheriff's deputy was struck by a vehicle today in Murrieta and hospitalized in unknown condition. The crash was reported at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Winchester and Murrieta Hot Springs roads, according to Sgt. Robert Martinez of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
OC Man Gets 30 Years for $270M Medi-Cal Fraud Scheme
An Orange County man was sentenced to 30 years behind bars Wednesday for his role in a health care fraud scheme in which nearly $270 million in bogus claims were submitted to Medi-Cal for expensive prescription drugs that were not medically necessary and, in many instances, not provided at all.
Average Southland Gas Prices Continue to Rise
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Wednesday for the 22nd consecutive day, increasing 1.2 cents to $5.924, its highest amount since June 6. The average price has risen 28.2 cents over the past 22 days, including six-tenths of a cent Tuesday,...
Ontario Elementary Principal Arrested in Costa Mesa Over Alleged Plan to Meet Minor
A veteran Inland Empire school administrator was arrested in Costa Mesa a little past midnight on August 17 on suspicion of arranging to meet a minor for lewd purposes, according to officials. Jason Kaylor, 45, was principal of Vineyard STEAM Academy in Ontario at the time of his arrest, and as of September 8 the Orang
SoCal faces rising flood threat as surf keeps pounding coast
Southern California is still dealing with the fallout of a storm that technically never made landfall. Days after Hurricane Marie weakened into a tropical system far offshore, coastal communities are facing a stubborn flood threat that shows no sign of easing on its own. How the flood threat took hold...
City Hall Selling 2882 Mission Inn Ave. for $1 to Build 10 Affordable Homes
Riverside will sell 2882 Mission Inn Ave. for $1 to Grapevine Development to build 10 income-restricted apartments for 50-60% AMI.
Two Men Arrested After Alleged Copper Theft at Coachella Rite Aid
Two men are behind bars after Riverside County sheriff's deputies say they were caught stealing copper from a business in Coachella.According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a reported burglary Sunday night near Avenue 51 and Cesar Chavez Street. Authorities say two suspects were see
Riverside Arrests 17 Individuals Occupying Encampment at Fairmount Park
Four City of Riverside public agencies coordinated an enforcement operation, leading to the arrest of 17 individuals at a Fairmount Park encampment near downtown Riverside Sept. 2. The 17 individuals were taken into custody by Riverside Police Department for various violations, including illegal camping, outstanding wa
19 Year Old Marine Dies After Drowning At Cherry Lake
Groveland, CA—A 19-year-old active-duty Marine died Saturday after drowning while swimming at Cherry Lake, according to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received a report of the drowning at about 2:39 p.m. on September 5, with CPR reportedly already in progress. The Sheriff’s Office said Josue Gonzalez of
