Riverside County DA requests Banning records dating to 2018
The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has requested years of financial and administrative records from the City of Banning concerning its electric utility, including documents detailing how utility revenues have been transferred, allocated and spent since 2018. Mayor Richard Royce disclosed the request in his
Coroner IDs Man Struck by Commuter Train in Jurupa Valley
A pedestrian struck and killed by a commuter train in Jurupa Valley was confirmed Wednesday to be a 39-year-old resident of the city. Joseph Crain was fatally injured just before 8 p.m. Monday on the Union Pacific Railroad line near Van Buren Boulevard and 56th Street, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office
Three Arrested in Joint Retail Theft Enforcement Operation in Hemet
HEMET, CA — Local law enforcement officers arrested three individuals during a targeted undercover operation aimed at suppressing retail crime on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The enforcement action was executed by the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Unit in collaboration with investigators from t
Inland Empire Community Advocates Demand Greater Oversight, Clearer Enforcement on Warehouse Rule Amid Air...
Following a series of legislative advancements meant to curb freight and logistics pollution, community advocates remain steadfast. They are calling for stronger enforcement, public participation and coordination among government agencies as the South Coast Air Quality Management District implements its warehouse emiss
13-year-old on e-bike killed by fleeing burglary suspect in Southern California
A 13-year-old boy riding an electric bike was killed when a fleeing burglary suspect ran a red light and struck him during a police pursuit in Riverside County, authorities said. The incident began around 4:54 p.m. Monday when Menifee police responded to a reported burglary in progress in the 27000 block of Hemingway C
Southern California city treasurer charged in corruption investigation
The treasurer for the City of Beaumont is facing multiple felony charges following a public corruption investigation, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Prosecutors said Anup “AJ” Patel, 39, provided false information on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) return forms regarding a motel he ope
Coyote sightings surge in Central OC: police issue safety warning
Coyote sightings are increasing across Central Orange County as young pups disperse from their dens and establish new territories. The Westminster Police issued a public safety reminder yesterday urging residents to secure food sources, protect pets, and report concerning behavior. Coyote Presence and Diet Trends in Or
Thieves steal $50K bronze Jesus statue from Santa Ana church
Police are searching for two thieves accused of cutting down and stealing a $50,000 bronze statue of Jesus from a Catholic church in Orange County. The theft occurred around 2 a.m. Aug. 30 at Christ Our Savior Catholic Church, located at 2000 W. Alton Ave. in Santa Ana, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Highlights from Connect Industrial West 2026 (VIDEO)
The recent Connect Industrial West 2026 in-person event in Irvine brought in industry leaders for candid discussions of topics ranging from development to dealmaking. If you missed the event, we’ve collected some of the highlights for you. In the video below, you will hear insights on the rise of...
Riverside County Supervisors Respond to Grand Jury Trial Report
Riverside County supervisors are responding to a grand jury report that raised concerns about how the county’s five jails are being operated.The grand jury is calling for independent oversight, a five-year plan and more publicly available data on jail incidents.That includes information on in-custody deaths, use of for

















