Arrest made after California man scams elderly Baxter County woman out of $71,000
An arrest has been made after a California man scammed a Baxter County woman out of $71,000. The man, 31-year-old Wenyan Song of West Covina, California, is also charged for scamming a victim in Carroll County out of $27,800. Both instances were computer scams, but they were different in nature.
City Of Orange Facing Bankruptcy Without Major Changes, Study Warns
The City of Orange is facing potential bankruptcy in three years unless it increases sales tax, cuts spending, and attracts new businesses, according to a Grant Thornton study. The city could see over $40 million in debt by 2031.
As tsunami threat subsides, LA, OC urged to avoid coastal waters as dangerous currents...
Coastal California north of Santa Barbara remains under a tsunami advistory after a massive quake in eastern Russia on Tuesday.
Wild Donkey’s Suspicious Injuries Spark Investigation
In mid-June 2025, wildlife authorities confirmed at least two wild donkeys (also called burros) were found injured by arrows in separate incidents throughout the Moreno Valley area, sparking concern and outrage across the community . Authorities are continuing a multi-agency investigation involving the Riverside...
Irvine man charged with hate crimes after allegedly attacking two drivers
Orange County prosecutors described the attacks of the two Hispanic men as "hate motivated."
Tsunami waves reach Southern California coast
A small swell gently rocking the boats in Marina del Rey on Wednesday morning was a welcome sight following a tsunami advisory issued in the wake of a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia hours earlier. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in boats and helicopters were seen Tuesday...
Driver Accused of Plowing into Crowd Outside Nightclub Appears in Court
An Orange County man who allegedly drove his car into a crowd outside an East Hollywood nightclub, injuring more than three dozen people earlier this month, made his first court appearance Wednesday, but his arraignment was postponed.
The Milkshakes At This Diner In California Are So Good, You’ll Crave Them All...
Imagine sipping the most divine date shake ever created while gazing out at the endless Pacific Ocean, watching surfers carve through waves below a cliffside that seems designed by nature specifically for enjoying perfect milkshakes. The Crystal Cove Shake Shack in Newport Beach isn’t just any roadside stop – it’s...
Stater Bros., workers’ union to resume contract negotiations Wednesday
Negotiations are scheduled to resume Wednesday between the union representing some 12,000 Stater Bros. workers and the Southern California-based grocery store chain following the announcement of an overwhelming membership vote in favor of authorizing the union bargaining team to call an unfair labor practice strike....
Suspect in critical condition after officer involved shooting in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) - A suspect is in critical condition after an officer involved shooting in Beaumont on Tuesday evening. Just after 6:30 p.m., a deputy assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff's K9 Unit contacted a male motorcyclist on the side of the road near Redlands Boulevard and San Timoteo Canyon Road in...
