Riverside County cracking down on carpool lane cheaters
Transportation officials have seen it all when it comes to carpool lane cheaters: Mannequins in the front passenger seat, dressing up the car seat with a hat and jacket, a baby carrier in the car. While it's tempting for drivers to slide onto wide-open HOV lanes during heavy traffic, Riverside...
Kaiser pharmacy workers to end 3-day strike
DOWNEY — More than 3,000 pharmacy and lab employees Thursday will end their three-day targeted unfair labor practice strike against Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California and Bakersfield. "Our strength and solidarity this week proved we are prepared to escalate again if Kaiser refuses to respect...
5 Best New Restaurants in Orange, California that People Swear By
Orange has become one of Orange County’s most charming food hubs, especially around the historic plaza (“The Circle”). Vintage buildings now house modern bistros, craft‑cocktail spots, and creative comfort‑food kitchens. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants capture the vibe. 1. Haven Craft...
DUI and CDL Checkpoint set for Feb. 26 in coastal Orange County
Police officers will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on the history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of...
OC Protester’s Head Injury Prompts First Lawsuit Against Local Police Over Immigration Rally Clash
Peaceful Participant Caught in Crossfire (Image Credits: Sbsun.com) Santa Ana, Orange County — A 41-year-old accountant sustained lasting brain damage from a deputy’s less-than-lethal projectile during a heated anti-ICE demonstration, fueling a civil rights suit against two law enforcement agencies. Peaceful...
California Traveler Spots A Motionless Dog On Metro Stairs And Refuses To Walk Past...
As a traveler got ready to catch a train at a California metro station, an odd sight on the stairs made them pause. A tarp was laid out across the steps, and on top of it rested a small figure that didn’t seem to move at all. Concerned, the...
Riverside Council Reviews Proposed City Projects For 2026
The city of Riverside is planning to prioritize the construction of three new affordable housing projects, test an artificial intelligence-powered police report writing system and complete the construction of a new Eastside neighborhood library by the end of 2026. Those are just a few of the dozens of projects...
Restoring scorched SoCal ballpark where Hollywood classic was filmed could cost $100 million
City leaders are debating what to do with the iconic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which gained fame as a filming location in "A League of Their Own" and was destroyed in a 2024 fire, since restoration could cost $100 million.
Riverside County Fair and Date Festival set to open Thursday
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) –It’s that time of the year again: the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is back, with three weekends of fun. for our friends and our families, from February 12th through March 1st!. The Fair runs from February 12th through March 1st. This year’s...
Santa Ana River Trail Phase III celebrates with ribbon-cutting
The Santa Ana River Trail (SART) completion of Phase III will be celebrated. Regional Parks along with Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe and Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. will celebrate the completion of the SART Phase III with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

















