O.C. freelance photographer arrested on suspicion of abusing a minor female
Stanton, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2025) On Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail (SVD) investigators arrested Steven Jourdan Castro, 29, of Chino Hills, following allegations he engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor female between September and November 2025. In...
Riverside Launches App-Based Rewards Pilot Program To Support Local Businesses
Riverside shoppers are now able to earn rewards for shopping or dining at 500 different local shops through Open Rewards, a free mobile app. The Riverside City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the one-year pilot program, run by Bludot Technologies, for a total cost of $55,940. Councilmember Steve Hemenway...
Police Report Undermines ‘Terroristic Threats’ Claim by Stephen Miller’s Wife in Arlington Chalk Incident
Arlington, Virginia— Stephen Miller’s wife Katie Miller confirmed protesters outside her home made what she called “terroristic threats,” but law enforcement records paint a contrasting picture that matters to ongoing debates over protest and safety.
Fontana swap meet to shut down next week, prompting vendors to scramble for options
A Fontana swap meet has announced its plan to shut down next month after more than three decades, forcing dozens of businessowners to pack up and move out in a month. Several vendors inside the Fontana Indoor Swap Meet said that they were notified on Wednesday that the location will close after 32 years.
Redlands Unified removes and restricts contested books from library shelves
The Redlands Unified School District board voted on Tuesday to remove a challenged book from its high school libraries and restrict student access to another book following parent outcry, according to Redlands Daily Facts. In a 3-2 vote, board members voted to remove “Push” by Sapphire, and in a unanimous...
Southern California teen chased, fired gun at another person, Sheriff’s Department says
A Victorville teenager has been arrested for allegedly firing at a person while chasing after them. Trent Wilkerson, 18, was identified by detectives as the shooter in the Dec. 4 attack in the 17000 block of Sequoia Street in Hesperia, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. The person...
Complaints lead to Southern California drug lab bust, 6 arrests
The discovery of a drug lab in a Los Angeles County home late last month led to the arrests of six people who now face multiple charges, authorities said Thursday. Residents had approached Palmdale City Code Enforcement with concerns about suspected street-level drug transactions and use in the area of the 4100 block...
DUI suspected after car veers into high school track team in Southern California
A 27-year-old man accused of driving under the influence when his car struck a group of high school track and field runners in Anaheim on Wednesday has been arrested, police said. Officers responded to reports of a crash involving multiple pedestrians at Harbor Boulevard and North Street just before 3 p.m., according...
Family of skateboarder killed in crash speaks out, urging caution on road
UNINCORPORATED RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) - The family of 20-year-old Juan Mejia is sharing his memory after he was killed in a crash while riding his skateboard in unincorporated Riverside County. Mejia was riding on Mountain View and Dillon Road when he was hit by a car the night of December 5th. California...
Adoption fees waived at RivCo shelters teeming with homeless pets
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Between today and Monday, fee waivers are in effect at all Riverside County animal shelters, where visitors can find a wide variety of homeless pets to take home for the Holidays. "When you adopt a pet, you are also helping us make space in our kennels for the next animals that The post...
