Riverside CA

MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) - A jury is likely to be seated tomorrow for the mental competency trial of a man accused of ambushing and killing a 30-year-old Riverside County sheriff's deputy responding to a domestic violence call. Jesse Ceazar Navarro of Lake Elsinore is charged with murder of a peace officer,...

A 43-year-old Northern California man accused of gunning down a Hemet resident more than 20 years ago and leaving his body along a hiking path in the San Bernardino National Forest was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder and other offenses. James Robert Landi of San Mateo was arrested last week...

Families in Southern California are suing Roblox, claiming the platform exposed their children to predators. A Los Angeles mother alleges her daughter met a predator on Roblox, while another family in Riverside reports a similar incident.

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Three young men accused of opening fire on a crowded Thermal home, firing numerous rounds in a drive-by attack that continued even after sheriff's deputies arrived to investigate, were charged today with multiple counts of attempted murder and other offenses. Eric Orozco Diaz, Guillermo...

A miniature horse in California has been dubbed a “miracle” after she survived a 15-foot drop down a well that turned out to be a whopping 60 feet deep in total. Various first responder organizations banded together last year to rescue Butter — who had a happy ending despite her dramatic fall. At the time,...

A 47-year-old Southern California man has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in Colorado last week, authorities said. The victim was discovered Friday morning in southern Pueblo County, prompting an investigation by the Pueblo County...

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.