2 California medical staffers accused of assaulting ICE agent during arrest
Riverside, California – Two employees at a San Bernardino County surgery center are facing federal charges after allegedly
2 earthquakes strike Riverside County just seconds apart: USGS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A pair of earthquakes - both preliminary 3.1 magnitude - struck Riverside County on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. What we know: — The first quake was reported at 11:28 a.m. about three miles north of Cabazon. It had a recorded depth of 10.7 km.
Man ejected from Knott’s Berry Farm for alleged racial slur loses job
A man who was reportedly caught on camera calling someone at Knott’s Berry Farm a racial slur and later allegedly being involved in a physical altercation appears to have lost his job at the Riverside County water district. The incident, according to reporting from The Orange County Register, unfolded on July 12....
Orange County wants Andrew Do to repay $10 million, much more than prosecutors seek
Prosecutors are requesting closer to $880,000 as restitution for a corruption scandal in which the former O.C. politician will soon report to prison.
All lanes reopened on 91 Freeway in Yorba Linda after crash involving jackknifed semitrailer
A crash involving a jackknifed semitrailer forced the hourslong closure of all westbound lanes on the 91 Freeway in Yorba Linda.
Citizen oversight of Riverside County sheriff proposed amid scandal
Correction: This story has been updated after a clarification to the motion's formatting. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors will discuss this week whether to establish a civilian board and an inspector general to oversee the sheriff's department amid mounting jail deaths, civil suits and allegations of...
Officials aim to curb algal blooms in Lake Elsinore with new regulations
The new rules for Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake upstream include stricter limits on common pollutants.
Struggling to Fund Aid for OC Families Impacted by ICE Sweeps
Orange County elected officials looking to support families impacted by sweeps are wrestling with where exactly to pull the money from, how much to spend and whether they should dip in their rainy day funds. It comes as many cities across the county grapple with tight budgets – often using...
City OKs Library Capital Improvement Plan
The Laguna Beach City Council approved a new Library Capital Improvement Plan, developed with Orange County, during its recent council meeting. The plan details four “near-term” improvements at Laguna Beach Library, totaling $750,000. The four improvements, selected based on direction from Orange County and shared...
Construction wrapping up at UC Riverside student housing complex ahead of Fall semester
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on UC Riverside’s new student housing complex project in advance of its opening next month. Major construction of North District Phase 2 is mostly complete, with work expected to wrap up soon. The project, which includes 429 apartment-style units and 1,568 new...