Major appliance retailer abruptly shuts down all Southern California stores
CALIFORNIA — In a sudden move, Howard's Appliances — a nearly 80-year-old appliance chain, has closed all its retail locations in Souther California, leaving employees and customers scrambling with little warning.
Howard’s Abrupt Shutdown: 70-Year Appliance Empire Crumbles Overnight
Howard’s Appliance Corp., a fixture in Southern California’s home goods sector since 1946, shuttered all its stores on December 6, 2025, catching employees, suppliers and customers off guard. The chain, which operated at least eight locations including La Habra, Tustin, Covina, Westminster, Long Beach, Laguna Hills...
Costco Unveils Deep December Discounts on Bestselling Items Across Southern California
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. This December, Costco shoppers in Southern California can enjoy substantial savings as the retailer launches impressive clearance deals on a wide variety of popular products. At locations including Eastvale, La Habra, and City of Industry, discounts range...
Comic shop burglary in Southern California puts cat rescue at risk
Cats & Comics Rescue, a downtown Upland shop that relies on the sale of comic books and collectibles to support the care of dozens of rescue cats, is recovering from a break-in that occurred early Friday morning. Surveillance footage shows a suspect shattering the front entrance around 5 a.m. and heading directly for...
Riverside County investigators make arrest in 2004 cold case murder
The two-decade investigation began on March 21, 2004, when 18-year-old Hemet man Reynaldo Burts was found dead in the hills near Idyllwild.
Three Poly Grads Turn Holiday Window Painting Into Year-Round Business
Three Riverside City College students are turning their high school art skills into a window painting venture, bringing hand-painted holiday scenes to homes across the city. Ariel, Jewell and Felicity—all Poly High graduates—launched Raincross Window Painting three years ago after their former teacher, Kim Marlowe...
Father dies saving son’s life amid kayaking accident on Southern California lake
A 54-year-old father is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of his 7-year-old son after a boating accident in Riverside County that left him dead. In a news release, officials at California State Parks said peace officers responded at around 4:15 p.m. Saturday to reports of “screaming and persons in...
Thermal man arrested for shooting at Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - One person is in custody after Riverside County Sheriff's say he shot at deputies in Thermal Friday night. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff's Station responded to calls for a shooting at a building in the 88000 block of Avenue 70 in Thermal shortly before 10 p.m. Friday. While deputies...
Driver killed after car crashes into pole, bursts into flames in Riverside County
A driver was killed early Sunday morning after an all-electric vehicle crashed into a streetlight pole and burst into flames in Riverside County, authorities said. The crash happened in the city of Menifee around 12:26 a.m., when officers responded to the area of Lindenberger Road and Scott Road after a witness...
Donkeys: An unexpected icon of the Inland Empire
EDITOR’S NOTE: This photo essay by Photography Editor Roman Davison first appeared in the Nov. 20, 2025 print edition of Viewpoints. We are now publishing this creative piece online for our readers. Notably, the New York Times released a photo essay on Dec. 6 featuring the same wild donkeys in Moreno Valley. While...
