6 arrested in bust operation targeting Southern California auto theft crime group
Six suspects were arrested during a bust operation targeting a sprawling auto theft crime group in Southern California. In December 2024, the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) task force began investigating the Long Beach Performance organization, whose alleged criminal activities spanned Riverside, San...
Newsom expands CHP Crime Suppression Teams in San Bernardino
Building on positive outcomes that have reduced crime in the city, Governor Gavin Newsom is expanding deployment of the California Highway Patrol in San Bernardino. The officers will work hand-in-hand with city officials and local law enforcement to saturate high-crime areas, target repeat offenders, and seize...
South California set to face heat blast as wildfire risk hits extreme levels
The National Weather Service issued multiple heat advisories across Southern California, with temperatures expected to remain near 107 degrees on Tuesday
Missing Baby Emmanuel’s Father, Jake Haro Speaks From Behind Bars
In an interview with the Southern California News Group, missing baby Emmanuel Haro's father, Jake Haro, speaks from behind bars and insists that he's innocent and has been 'completely cooperative.' (9/2/25)
CCW Permits Surge During Sheriff Bianco Terms
RIVERSIDE — The number of CCW permits issued in Riverside County has skyrocketed since Sheriff Chad Bianco was elected in 2018. He’s simply giving the people what they want, Bianco said. Through the end of 2018, 3,400 concealed carry permits had been issued, according to Bianco. Today, more...
AG Bonta Secures Felony Prison Sentences for Three Individuals Involved in Theft of High-Performance...
September 2, 2025 - OAKLAND – Last Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of three. people involved in 13 different vehicle thefts or attempted vehicle thefts throughout California. Between July 2023 and March 2024, Jesse Venegas, Nathan Olivas, and Christopher Anderson participated in...
Woman, 2 horses killed in Riverside County crash
A woman and two horses were killed in a crash in Riverside County overnight.
Heat Wave May Give Way to Thunderstorms, Flooding
LOS ANGELES - A blistering late summer heat wave will bake Southern California for one more day before coming to an end Tuesday evening. Heat advisories remain in effect until 6 p.m. for most of Los Angeles County and much of Orange County, according to the National Weather Service. Most communities can expect highs...
Costa Mesa to Consider Opposing Deportation Sweeps on Two Fronts
Another Orange County city is looking to intervene or lend support to a lawsuit challenging how federal immigration sweeps are being conducted in Southern California while also considering creating a legal defense fund to help protect residents in court from being deported. Officials in Santa Ana, Anaheim, Irvine and...
Southern California beachgoers see dangerous Labor Day currents, powerful waves
The National Weather Service warned beachgoers of choppy seas, gusty, erratic winds and the potential for cloud-to-sea lightning.
