Father detained by ICE while working at Anaheim car wash, family says
A family is doing everything they can to get their father out of federal custody. "He is the most hardworking man I've ever known," his daughter said.
Brush fire threatens homes in Laguna Beach
Evacuations were ordered Monday afternoon as firefighters battled a brush fire that burned near homes in Laguna Beach. The Rancho Fire was first reported at about 2:15 p.m. in a wooded ravine near homes on La Mirada Street, Katella Street, Summit Drive and Baja Street. Sky5 live footage showed helicopters and...
Man accused in fireworks-related death of girl, 8, in Orange County identified
A Buena Park man arrested in connection with the fireworks-related death of an 8-year-old girl on the Fourth of July has been identified. Officers with the Buena Park Police Department responded to the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle at around 9:45 p.m. and saw terrified family members carrying the victim, later...
Report Reveals Highest Paid on Riverside County Government Payroll
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The 10 highest paid officials in Riverside County government last year were working in public safety and public health, according to a report released last Wednesday by the California Controller’s Office. The agency published its 2024 “Government Compensation in California” analysis, showing how...
Former Jail Commander Sues Riverside County Sheriff Over Alleged Retaliation
A former Riverside County jail commander is suing Sheriff Chad Bianco and top officials, alleging she was fired in retaliation for reporting civil rights violations and misconduct within county jails.Victoria Flores, a 30-year veteran of the department and former commander at the Robert Presley Detention Center,...
Law enforcement agencies release Fourth of July citation numbers
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Law enforcement agencies across the Coachella Valley are reporting firework citations after Independence Day celebrations. Indio In Indio, Sergeant Abraham Plata, Indio Police Department, said officers issued multiple citations for illegal fireworks. "We ended up with 26 people who were cited...
Horseback officers track down man who vandalized local police department building
Officers on horseback tracked down and helped detain a man who the Fullerton Police Department says was vandalizing their headquarters. The incident took place “over the weekend,” according to a social media post from Fullerton police; a specific date and time were not disclosed. “Over the weekend, a male suspect...
Illegal fireworks trigger 80 fires in Bakersfield
Illegal fireworks sparked 80 fires across Bakersfield on the Fourth of July, with crews responding to one every five minutes.
8-Year-Old Jasmine Nguyen Dies After Illegal Fireworks Explosion in Anaheim; One Arrested
An 8-year-old girl identified as Jasmine Nguyen has died from severe burn injuries sustained in an illegal fireworks explosion during Fourth of July celebrations in Anaheim, authorities confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred in the Buena Park neighborhood, where fireworks are banned under California state law....
Suspect who vandalized a police station in north O.C. caught by officers on horseback
Over the weekend, a male suspect decided to vandalize the police department, according to the Fullerton Police Department. That turned out to not exactly be a smart move—especially with so much extra horsepower on duty during the 4th of July weekend. The FPD’s Mounted Unit and motor officers quickly...
