Santana: Police Tactics Against Peaceful Protesters in Santa Ana Get a Public Hearing
Santa Ana city officials will take a very public look at what their police department did last June when they fired rubber bullets, projectiles and tear gas at peaceful protesters in downtown voicing opposition to ICE raids. Recently, I joined Daniel Diaz of the Santanero newspaper in publicly calling out...
Local Orange County School District Considers Supporting ICE
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School Board members are considering supporting ICE and other law enforcement agencies on the heels of students walking out of the classroom last week to protest the federal deportation efforts. At the same time, officials are looking to comply with a new state law by considering a...
Chino Hills man, 65, worked as Chinese ‘covert agent’ in Southern California
A 65-year-old San Bernardino County man was sentenced to four years in prison for his role as a covert agent for the People’s Republic of China, federal officials announced Monday. Officials with the United States Attorney’s Los Angeles Office said that between 2022 and January 2024, Yaoning “Mike” Sun, a Chino...
Better Buzz Coffee now open in Santa Ana near Santa Ana College
Better Buzz Coffee is now open in Santa Ana at 1601 N Bristol St., officially launching on January 28, 2026. This new location features a full cafe and a drive-thru, serving the Floral Park and Washington Square communities daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. They celebrated their grand opening...
Tim Ho Wan Revives in Irvine With Ibérico Barbecue Pork and Truffle Mushroom Rice...
The Michelin-recognized dim sum icon is back in action. Tim Ho Wan has quietly reopened in Irvine’s Diamond Jamboree shopping center following a year-long closure and renovation. Founded in Hong Kong in 2009, the Michelin-recognized dim sum chain built its global reputation on affordable, high-quality dishes, most...
‘Nothing short of amazing’: Couple married at Super Bowl 60 shares joy
Weddings are always special, but one couple's vows will go down in pop culture history: They got married during Bad Bunny's halftime show at Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara, and the Grammy Award-winning global superstar even signed their marriage certificate. Super Bowl fans were likely wondering who this lucky couple...
A new era begins for the Riverside County Fair & Date Fest
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival returns this week with a refreshed look, immersive new spaces, and a full lineup of entertainment. The annual event presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino runs from Feb. 12 to March 1 at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. Celebrating the fest’s...
Riverside County child tests positive for measles
The child was not vaccinated and has no recent history of out-of-state or international travel.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by truck on El Paseo
A pedestrian was struck by a white pickup truck and seriously injured the morning of Monday, Feb. 9 at the intersection of El Paseo and Ocotillo Drive in Palm Desert. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded at around 9:44 a.m. to reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. When on scene,...
Bianco visits North State today — Jensen Hall at 5 p.m.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, the man who wants to be California’s next governor, returns to Jensen Hall on the Lassen County Fairgrounds at 5 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 9. The free event is sponsored by Lassen County District 5 Supervisor Jason Ingram and the Cole family. The candidate...
