August heat pushes Southern California 20 degrees above average
Southern California is entering the hottest stretch of its prolonged August warmup Wednesday, with temperatures climbing as much as 20 degrees above average and some communities potentially reaching 112 degrees. KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said Wednesday and Thursday will be the two hottest days of the stretch, al
Jessica McCormack Opens at South Coast Plaza
Head to the London-based diamond jewelry brand’s first West Coast boutique at South Coast Plaza. Jessica McCormack’s 1,600-square-foot space marks the brand’s second location in the U.S. and brings its signature antique-meets-modern aesthetic to Orange County. Designed with British residential architects, the intimate
Jury awards $13.5M verdict in Riverside County jail death case
The family of Richard Matus Jr. says they feel vindicated by the verdict, but hopes to see more oversight of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department going forward.
Driver Trapped After Box Truck Slams Into Tree
A driver was hospitalized after a box truck overturned and became wedged against a tree Monday afternoon in Riverside. At approximately 1:06 p.m. on August 24, 2026, firefighters responded to the area of Pierce Street and Riverwalk Parkway following reports of a traffic collision requiring an extrication. Crews arrived
Federal jury finds Sheriff’s personnel liable in inmate’s fentanyl death
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - A federal jury today found that the Riverside County Sheriff's Department bore some responsibility for the death of a 29-year-old Beaumont man who suffered fentanyl poisoning in jail while awaiting trial for attempted murder, recommending that the dead man's family receive millions for their
Police arrest 34‑year‑old suspect after surveillance video of market burglary goes viral
The Anaheim Police announced the arrest of 34‑year‑old Makatapu Paea, identified as one of the suspects involved in the August 11 commercial burglary at La Reina Market on N. East Street. Surveillance footage captured two individuals inside the business during the break‑in, and once the video was shared...
Santa Ana road rage suspect arrested; police seize five firearms
Santa Ana Police reported that a road‑rage incident last week resulted in the arrest of a suspect who allegedly brandished a firearm at a victim during a confrontation on the roadway. Officers located the suspect shortly afterward and confirmed he was armed at the time of the encounter. Following...
One Fast-Growing California Pizza Brand Has Opened in Anaheim
Pizza Guys has opened a new location in Anaheim. The opening marks the brand’s continued expansion across Orange County. Locally owned and operated, the restaurant offers Anaheim residents another destination for handcrafted pizza, wings, and sandwiches. Anaheim Welcomes a New Pizza Guys Location. Pizza Guys opened a n
2 juveniles injured in Riverside crash involving e-bikes; investigation underway
An investigation is underway in Riverside after two juveniles were struck and injured in crash involving electric bikes.
Shuttered California plant stores 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste in canisters not built...
After decades of stalled federal action, a permanent disposal site still has not been created.

















