Orange County Leaders Address Homelessness in Response to Grand Jury Report
In a firm response to the recent Orange County Grand Jury report titled “Homelessness: Is Orange County Moving in the Right Direction?”, Orange County Supervisors reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that all residents have access to safe and secure housing. During a recent meeting, Supervisor Katrina Foley...
19-year-old man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Desert Hot Springs
Update 12/30/25 A 19-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested in connection with the shooting, police said. Jail records show he was arrested Tuesday morning in Lancaster. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. The man killed was identified as Francisco Lemus, 34, of Riverside County. Original Report...
Los Angeles County robbery becomes homicide after victim’s death months later
A robbery and assault in Long Beach in April has been reclassified as a homicide after the victim died months later. Jose Eduardo Viveros, 73, was attacked on April 20 in the 800 block of Elm Avenue as he tried to enter his home, the Long Beach Police Department said in a news release. Viveros […]
Legal claim filed in police shooting that killed 19-year-old Anaheim man
The family of an Anaheim teen who was shot and killed by Anaheim police on his front porch earlier this month is taking legal action against the city and police department. The family of 19-year-old Alberto Arzola announced the filing of a claim, typically a precursor to a lawsuit, in the Dec. 6 fatal shooting in the...
Southern California braces for multi-day rainstorm
San Diego, California – Southern California’s brief calm is over. Santa Ana winds continued to whip across the
Riverside County woman arrested for burglarizing a garage in Irvine
Recently, a suspect walked into an open garage on Sandpiper and treated it like a garage sale, according to the Irvine Police Department. The resident encountered a female suspect walking out of his garage with an armload of stolen property. The suspect fled, but you know how this ends. After...
Man Found Deceased at San Jacinto Intersection After Ejection from Vehicle, Authorities Investigate Cause
A tragic event unfolded early Sunday morning when an adult male was found unresponsive in the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Old Mountain Avenue in San Jacinto. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to the scene at approximately 1:24...
Missing man found alive on Highway 74 after weeks-long disappearance
Daniel Hernandez, age 27, who was last seen Dec. 22 up Highway 74, has been found according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Shortly before 1:20 p.m., Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area of Indian Canyon Trail and Highway 74 after hearing reports of an injured man. The rescue team was...
Clerk beaten and bloodied after asking man to leave Southern California store
A convenience store clerk was beaten and bloodied after asking a customer to leave in Rancho Cucamonga over the weekend, authorities said. The incident was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. Sunday at a store on the 12900 block of Arrow Route, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. “The...
Felon dies in custody, circumstances under investigation
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) - A 46-year-old felon awaiting trial on arson and other charges died in his jail cell in Banning today, but authorities said there was no indication of foul play. Quadir Rafi Boykin of Menifee was discovered by correctional deputies unconscious in his cell at the Smith Correctional Facility...
