Riverside CA

LOS ANGELES - A free-roaming wild burro was severely injured after being shot with an arrow. A $24,000 reward is now being offered. A 2-year-old female burro was shot with an arrow off Pigeon Pass Road in Riverside, Donkeyland Rescue said online. Animal rescuers say the arrow was lodged within...

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - A 33-year-old man already in jail has been charged with murder in connection with a homicide one year ago in Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday. Adrian Martinez was charged Friday with the murder of Juan Sanchez, 58, of Coachella. Sanchez was killed in a...

Chief Juan Antonio’s Death in the 1863 Smallpox Catastrophe. Chief Juan Antonio, born as Cooswootna near Mt. San Jacinto in 1783, led the Mountain Cahuilla Band for two decades. He moved his people to Rancho San Bernardino in 1845 to guard settler herds from raiders. When the Irving Gang...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) The parents of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro are scheduled to return to court on Tuesday for a felony settlement conference. Jake and Rebecca Haro have both pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and filing a false police report. Prosecutors allege Emmanuel was abused over time, leading to his...

As Cupid is expected to fully recover from her wound, she will spend the rest of her life at DonkeyLand, the wild burro and donkey sanctuary.

If your idea of a perfect morning includes misty fields, camera-clicking magic, and the slow, dreamy rise of rainbow-colored giants into the sky—this is your moment. There’s something almost surreal about watching a field in wine country transform into a floating rainbow as the sun rises. And no, you're not dreaming—you’re at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic.

Nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, California, there’s a place where wild things roam… and they’re not just hiding in the shade. The Living Desert is a unique blend of zoo, botanical garden, and immersive desert experience that feels like stepping straight into nature’s sun-baked masterpiece. But this isn’t your typical walk around a zoo — this is a full-sensory adventure where you can feed a giraffe, hike winding trails, and get face-to-face with creatures from across the world’s deserts.

Nestled beneath the snow-capped majesty of Mount Shasta, there’s a place where the air smells like calm and the views look like a dream. Mt Shasta Lavender Farms, tucked away on a peaceful stretch of Montague, CA, is the kind of destination that sneaks up on your senses—in the best way possible. One moment, you’re driving through open ranchland; the next, you’re surrounded by rows upon rows of fragrant purple blooms and staring out at one of the most iconic peaks in Northern California.

If you thought animal sanctuaries were all about quiet strolls and peering through fences, think again. Tucked into the high desert landscape of Phelan, California, Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary hides a playful surprise: a miniature railway that chugs right through this fascinating refuge. It’s part safari, part storybook, and totally unexpected.

Tucked into the towering redwoods of Felton, California, Mount Hermon Adventures isn’t your average zipline park—it’s a full-on, heart-thumping, laughter-inducing, Instagram-worthy playground in the sky. If you’ve ever dreamed of flying through the forest or testing your mettle on treetop obstacle courses, this is your golden ticket.