Corona man arrested for coastal O.C. road rage incident involving cyclists
On 3/21/26 at 11:00 a.m., a road rage incident occurred in the city of Newport Beach between cyclists and a blue BMW sedan, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. The NBPD traffic division opened an investigation into the incident and began conducting interviews and reviewing relevant video evidence. On...
Southern California Kaiser Permanente workers ratify new contract
A coalition of six Southern California unions representing more than 4,000 Kaiser Permanente frontline health care workers ratified a new contract that includes wage increases, pension protections and safeguards against artificial intelligence. United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) officials announced that the...
VIDEO: Crews hoist stranded hiker to safety in Orange County
A stranded hiker was rescued from the Orange County backcountry earlier this week. The Orange County Fire Authority posted video of the rescue mission on social media, explaining that one of their air units was dispatched to Black Star Canyon, located in eastern O.C., this past Tuesday for a stranded male hiker.
The Sign of Trouble: Signs, Support, and Sensitivities
Alright, let’s talk about how a piece of plastic on a stick can cause such a headache. A few nights ago, a viewer named Greg reached out with a totally fair question: he’d been seeing these Manny Perez campaign signs all over the Valley that proudly proclaim "Firefighters Support Manny." But here’s the rub—it doesn’t...
O.C. beach shut down when a Great White shark targeted a surfer
On Thursday at 1:15 p.m., Newport Beach Fire Department Lifeguards confirmed the sighting of an approximately 8-foot great white shark circling a surfer off 35th Street in West Newport. The following precautions were immediately put in effect:. Water cleared one mile east and west of the last known location; minimum...
🚨 Sheriff’s Office Urges Sober Driving for 4/20 Celebrations
With April 20 (4/20) approaching, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is reminding everyone in Perris and across the county to celebrate responsibly and never drive under the influence of drugs. Even though marijuana use is legal in California, driving while impaired remains illegal and dangerous.
‘That Was Not Good’: United Jet, Military Helicopter Almost Collide
A United Airlines jet triggered a midair collision alert while passing dangerously close to a military helicopter near Southern California, prompting federal investigators to determine the severity of the situation. A United Airlines jet triggered a midair collision alert while passing dangerously close to a military...
Living comfortably costs the most in these Californian cities
Bay Area and Orange County cities topped the list of U.S. cities with the highest salaries needed to live comfortably, according to a new study.
🚨 Two Arrested in Jail Narcotics Smuggling Investigation
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carley Crofts (29, Hemet) and Miguel Armenta (49, Murrieta) on March 27, 2026, after an investigation into narcotics being smuggled into the Cois Byrd Detention Center through the mail. Search warrants were served at homes in Hemet and Murrieta, where evidence was seized.
Excessive Penalties: A Case Involving a $5,000 Cathedral City Short-Term Rental Fine Could Lead...
A pair of related cases currently before the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of Riverside County may set a statewide legal precedent regarding the ability of cities to set high penalty fees for code violations. The city of Cathedral City is appealing a decision by Riverside County Superior Court...
