Farias & Altermatt: Orange County Best ‘Student-Athletes of Character’
Emma Farias and Addison Altermatt, seniors at Brea Olinda High School, have been recognized as Orange County's Student-Athletes of Character by the Orange County Athletic Directors Association (OCADA). The award honors seniors across 76 high schools who demonstrate exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and character....
Deputy Who Transported over 100 Pounds of Fentanyl Pills on Probation
A former Riverside County sheriff's correctional deputy caught carrying more than 100 pounds of fentanyl on Interstate 10 was on probation today after pleading guilty to felony charges. Jorge Alberto Oceguera Rocha, 26, of Banning last week admitted transportation of controlled substances and possession of controlled...
Pregnant teenager dead, newborn child in critical condition after hit-and-run crash in Riverside
A pregnant teenager is dead and her newborn child remains in critical condition after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Riverside, authorities announced Thursday. A 19-year-old man has been arrested. The incident happened around 11:45 p.m. Sunday on Gregg Place, according to the Riverside Police Department....
Pair arrested for stealing catalytic converters in Southern California
Police arrested a man and woman accused of stealing catalytic converters in San Bernardino County early morning Thursday, officials said. The Upland Police Department said in a Facebook post that officers responded at around 4 a.m. to a catalytic converter theft in the 300 block of South Sinclair Avenue. However,...
Lucky California man steps forward to claim $2.3 million Mega Millions jackpot prize
CATHEDRAL CITY, CA – A lucky California man is starting the year with a multi-million-dollar windfall after nearly hitting the Mega Millions jackpot. Jose Hernandez Guerra, who purchased his ticket at an ARCO station in Cathedral City, Riverside County, matched all five numbers in the Sept. 6 drawing, missing only...
Oregon jury finds trucker guilty of manslaughter in crash that killed 7 farmworkers
The Oregon jury unanimously found Lincoln Smith, 54, of California, guilty of manslaughter, but not guilty of driving under the influence.
Southern California community is sliding toward the ocean, NASA data shows: ‘Human life and...
The residential area shifted toward the Pacific Ocean as much as 4 inches — per week — during a four-week period last fall.
New report shows big racial gaps in use of Medi-Cal dental benefits
New report shows what it calls a "dental divide" in the Los Angeles area - finding that only 20% to 25% of people on Medi-Cal actually use their dental benefits. Adult Medi-Cal recipients get one free exam and cleaning, plus covered dental services worth up to $1,800 a year - or more for medically-necessary care.
California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy
One of the biggest myths about renewable energy is that it isn’t reliable. Sure, the sun sets every night and winds calm down, putting solar panels and turbines to sleep. But when those renewables are humming, they’re providing the grid with electricity and charging banks of batteries, which then supply power at night.
California Man Sentenced to Up to 25 Years for Leading Multi-Million Dollar Medicaid Fraud...
New York Attorney General Letitia James has successfully secured a hefty prison sentence for 66-year-old Californian, Imran Shams, for his involvement in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme. According to the Attorney General's office, Shams is to serve eight and one third to twenty-five years in state...
