⚠️ CVUSD to Reduce 44 Teaching and Management Positions by 2026
The Coachella Valley Unified School District Board approved Resolution No. 2026-32 on March 5, 2026, to reduce or discontinue certain teaching and management positions at the end of the 2025–2026 school year.
Moreno Valley Mall reopens after critical fire safety violations
The Moreno Valley Mall in Riverside County has been cleared to reopen after being shut down last month over multiple Life Safety and Fire Protection violations, city officials announced Thursday. “I know this closure created real challenges for many small businesses, employees, and families who depend on the mall,...
2 arrested after man found shot to death in downtown Riverside
Two suspects were arrested for murder after a man was found shot to death in downtown Riverside. The suspects were identified as Timothy Carroll, 32, and Jamie Estevez, 49, according to the Riverside Police Department. On Feb. 6, officers responded to a shooting near Main and 14th Streets just after 5 a.m. Police...
This California Smokehouse Is A Must-Visit For Anyone Who Loves Proper Brisket
Tucked away in an industrial corner of Anaheim, California, Blake’s Place has been quietly earning its reputation as one of Orange County’s best barbecue spots since 1996. If you’ve ever craved brisket with a real smoke ring, a thick bark, and meat so tender it practically falls apart, this is the place.
Winds expected to batter SoCal through weekend, threatening to bring down power lines, trees
Gusty winds swept through Southern California on Thursday, but a potentially stronger Santa Ana wind event is possible starting as early as Friday morning.
Target and Walmart among stores facing checkout change as shoppers ditch carts & walk...
MAJOR retailers including Walmart and Target could soon be forced to roll out self-checkout changes under a proposed law. The new ordinance comes into play as store bosses battle to stop theft and customer frustration at the checkouts. In recent months, a couple of cities in Southern California have started...
This Latina Mom Built a Quesadilla Stand to Help Her Son With Autism Build...
Parents of children with autism often struggle with not knowing how to prepare their children to face the world. But what if the world isn’t something to “face,” and instead a place where our kids can learn their own strengths?. That’s the story of Bree Juan, who...
🚨 Jury Convicts Pine Bush Man for Walden Police Station Damage
On March 5, 2026, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Anthony Vanriper, age 43, from Pine Bush, was found guilty on all charges after a jury trial in Orange County Court. The charges included Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct.
Storm to kick up Santa Ana winds in Southern California by week’s end
A storm forming high in the atmosphere over the Southwest will bring Santa Ana winds to Southern California from Friday into Saturday. Spotty power outages are possible with some wildfire risk. A storm developing high in the atmosphere will take shape over the southwestern United States and send strong winds...
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office seeking help in missing woman case
Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 34-year-old woman last seen in Idyllwild. Jennifer Sue Stoltzfus was last spotted on Friday, Feb. 27, in the 5200 block of Sugar Pine Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. Stoltzfus was described as a 5-foot-10-inch-tall woman...

















