Santa Margarita Catholic High School Cross Country Track and Field Athlete Carter Bradford Dies...
A young Cross-Country & Track and Field athlete at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Carter Bradford, passed away in an accident on December 7, 2025. However, the intricate details surrounding his untimely demise remain unknown. Carter Bradford is survived by his parents and brother, Nicholas Bradford, a former...
Two 18-Year-Olds Arrested for Allegedly Opening Fire on Deputies in Thermal
Two 18-year-olds have been arrested on Monday in connection with a shooting involving Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies in Thermal.Authorities say Guillermo Alexander Martinez and Eric Diaz Orozco were booked today on several charges, including attempted murder of a peace officer. Investigators say the shooting...
The Fountain Valley Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Dec. 19
On December 19, 2025, the Fountain Valley Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver license checkpoint on Warner Ave. near Brookhurst St. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI...
Great Oak High School Junior from Temecula Named 2026 Riverside County Teen Poet Laureate
On October 27, 2025, Hayley Foo, a junior at Great Oak High School in the Temecula Valley Unified School District, was named the 2026 Riverside County Teen Poet Laureate. This is the first time in five years that a student from Temecula Valley Unified has received this award. The honor is given by the Riverside...
Family sues Royal Caribbean over death of Riverside County man on cruise
The family of a Riverside County man is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises, alleging the crew made several negligent decisions that contributed to his death on board.
Driver high on laughing gas gets arrested in north Orange County
A resident called the poilce about a suspicious occupied vehicle in their neighborhood, according to the Fullerton Police Department. When the police officers arrived, they contacted a 50-year-old male who wasn’t exactly in the mood to follow directions. Instead of listening, he ignored every command…mostly because...
Vietnamese Seniors Struggle to Afford Life in Orange County
The story was co-published with Nguoi Viet Daily News as part of the 2025 Ethnic Media Collaborative, Healing California. On a cool Wednesday morning, 77-year-old Luong Nguyen steadies himself along the walkway of Giac Ly Temple as volunteers hand out boxes of fresh produce. His wife, Ha Nguyen, stays close–one hand...
Orange County residents raise concerns about offshore drilling plans
Orange County residents packed into a Monday night meeting to learn more about the plan to reopen California's coast for new oil drilling.
Deputies start countywide anti-DUI campaign Friday, continuing to New Year’s
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Beginning Friday and continuing to New Year's Day, Riverside County sheriff's deputies will engage in operations countywide to deter drunken and drug-impaired driving. The department's annual "Winter Mobilization" is slated to run roughly three weeks in multiple locations, relying on...
Mega Millions Ticket Worth $5.1M Sold in Newport Beach
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Newport Beach, matched five numbers, winning over $5.1 million. The prize, one of the largest non-jackpot wins in the state since 2015, was boosted by a 2X multiplier.
