Palm Springs Again Leads Riverside County in Reported Hate Crimes, 2024 DOJ Data Shows
A newly released report from the California Department of Justice shows that Palm Springs continues to lead Riverside County in reported hate crime incidents. According to the 2024 data, the city logged 10 cases, representing nearly one-third of the 34 total hate crimes reported across the county.The findings...
Health inspectors find bacteria in desert food truck water samples
Two Coachella Valley mobile food facilities were shut down by Riverside County health inspectors this week, while another locale was investigated, according to reports. The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health received preliminary water testing results from Birrieria La Original and Birrieria Sinaloa,...
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Riverside, police say
A pedestrian died Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Riverside, authorities said. The City of Riverside’s Emergency Dispatch Center received multiple calls around 5:21 p.m. on Dec. 5 reporting a collision between a white sedan and a pedestrian near the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Polk Street....
Driver arrested after Tesla crashes into light pole, hydrant in Orange
A driver was arrested early Saturday morning after a Tesla slammed into a light pole and sheared off a fire hydrant in an Orange neighborhood, sending water gushing across the street, police said. Officers responded to reports of a crash in the 100 block of East Brentwood Street, according to the Orange Police...
Border Patrol seizes $300,000 in heroin smuggled in a car in Interstate 5
Border Patrol agents foiled a major narcotics smuggling attempt this week when they stopped a car on Interstate 5 carrying 72 pounds of heroin. At 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, agents assigned at the San Clemente Border Patrol Station stopped a Chevrolet Cruise and a drug-sniffing dog indicated the presence of narcotics....
Howard’s Appliances closes all stores in Southern California
Howard’s Appliances has abruptly closed all of its Southern California stores, with reportedly little warning to employees The home appliance chain had at least eight locations that were operating before shuttering on Dec. 6, including La Habra, Tustin, Covina, Westminster, Long Beach, Laguna Hills and Alhambra....
Suspect Accused of Fatally Shooting Elsinore Resident Arraigned
A man accused of gunning down a 34-year-old Lake Elsinore resident during a confrontation on the east end of the city pleaded not guilty Friday to first-degree murder and other offenses. Ian Norwood Wentz, 47, of Lake Elsinore was arrested last month after he surrendered to deputies at the Riverside...
Skateboarder in critical condition following crash in La Quinta
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - One Skateboarder is in critical condition after they were hit by a car in La Quinta on Friday night. Around 6 p.m. on Friday, Riverside County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a crash near Highway 111 and La Quinta Drive. Upon arrival, deputies located a collision involving a ...
These Pets at Orange County Animal Care Are Available For Adoption
Cass has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about a month after he was confiscated from a previous owner. According to staff notations, he is a mellow pet that can be shy at first, but loves to explore once he warms up to new people. Cass is currently...
E-Bike crashes surge: What parents should know ahead of holiday purchases
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - With e-bikes topping many kids’ holiday wish lists this year, local law enforcement and prosecutors are issuing warnings to parents about safety requirements, legal responsibilities and the growing number of serious crashes involving young riders. E-bikes are defined under California law...
