SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $35,000 sold in Southland
The SuperLotto Plus jackpot rolled over once again. No ticket from last night’s draw had all six winning digits. However, one lucky ticket did come close, missing the jackpot by the Mega Ball number. That ticket was sold in Los Angeles County and is worth $35,224!. The lucky ticket...
Second in-custody death reported within days at West Valley Detention Center
CALIFORNIA — Authorities are investigating a second in-custody death at the West Valley Detention Center within the past week. On Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at about 2:59 p.m., deputies and jail medical staff responded to a medical emergency involving an inmate inside the facility.
Warm Temperatures Return to RivCo Next Week
A warming trend is expected next week that will see temperatures climb into the mid-80s in western Riverside County and the low-90s in the eastern area by Friday. Sunday highs were expected to reach the mid-70s in downtown Riverside, Temecula and Hemet, while the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs were expected to...
Hernandez Set to Appear in Court on Monday
COACHELLA — The embattled mayor of Coachella, Steven Hernandez, is scheduled to appear in court Monday for a pre-trial readiness conference according to Molly Smith, public information officer for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. A trial readiness conference is held right before trial to determine if...
Orange County city to require workers at self-checkout lanes
Grocery stores in yet another Southern California city will be required to staff their self-checkout kiosks in a move aimed at protecting jobs and curbing retail theft. The Costa Mesa City Council this week adopted an ordinance similar to one approved by Long Beach in June. It requires at least one employee to...
Five Arrested in Multi-Agency Cargo Theft Investigation; 84 Stolen Chassis Recovered
During the searches, investigators impounded 84 stolen container chassis and seized 11 tractors, 25 vehicles, six all-terrain vehicles and two heavy-duty forklifts. Five people were arrested Wednesday after law enforcement agencies executed search warrants in Los Angeles and Riverside counties as part of an ongoing...
SoCal history: Islamic Society of Orange County turns 50
ISOC, the largest Muslim community center in Southern California, serves more than 10,000 followers throughout the area. This year it turns 50.
Los Angeles man killed in Riverside County hit-and-run crash, deputies say
Deputies say that a 22-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in the crash early Saturday morning near Van Buren Boulevard and Jurupa Road.
Chaffee Highlights Innovative Community Policing Program in Presentation to Fullerton City Council
Doug Chaffee, Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, delivered a presentation to the Fullerton City Council on February 17, 2026, outlining the origins, progress, and future of a behavioral health-focused community policing program in the city. Chaffee traced the program’s roots back nearly a decade to...
FBI says remains found near Salton Sea are missing 17-year-old Riverside County girl
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
