Countdown NYE will return to NOS Event Center for two-day festival in 2026
Countdown NYE returns to ring in 2027 for two nights in SoCal—double the chaos, double the bass, and extremely limited bedtime. The aliens got their travel plans in order already, and yes—they’ve booked for a two-night stay. Countdown NYE officially returns to the NOS Event Center for its 2026 edition, expanding back into a two-day celebration set to take place...
‘Ruthless predator’ plankton may hold clues to SoCal’s glowing red tides: USCD study
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have identified a microscopic “ruthless predator” that could reshape how researchers understand Southern California’s glowing red tides. In a study published last month in the Journal of Phycology, researchers examined Polykrikos kofoidii, a little-known species of plankton that hunts and consumes […]
SpaceX Rocket Launch Seen Over Vista
At approximately 8:25 p.m. on April 22, 2026, a SpaceX rocket launch was visible from North Vista and across much of Southern California. The rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, creating a bright streak across the evening sky as it traveled into orbit. Residents across the region reported seeing...
Southern California man found guilty of murdering girlfriend, her sister and brother-in-law
A Southern California man was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder in a triple shooting that killed his girlfriend, her twin sister and her brother-in-law. Eric Otto White, 63, was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder on April 30 in the deaths of Kavina Madison Brooks, 39, Kavona Kimberly Brooks-Lee, 39, and […]
How This TINY Mom-and-Pop Burger Spot Became LEGENDARY in Colton, CA
Open Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM–9:30 PM | Sun, 9:30 AM–8:30 PM. Tucked along West Valley Boulevard in Colton, CA, P&G Burgers has been serving up flame-broiled magic since 1996. 🍔. Started by a Greek immigrant family with big dreams and even bigger flavors, this family-owned gem has quietly...
2 arrested in scheme reselling stolen Home Depot tools at SoCal swap meet
Authorities announced Friday the arrest of two suspects in connection with the sale of stolen tools taken from Home Depot stores across Southern California, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigators. According to the Southern Division’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force, the suspects were identified as purchasers of stolen...
Otori Sushi Plans Second Location for Late Summer
Voted as “Top 3 Sushi & Japanese Restaurant” by the Community Awards 2025, Otori Sushi is slated to open its second location in Riverside County. The Asian concept called Otori Sushi & Handroll may debut at 40101 Monterey Ave #G2, Rancho Mirage, during August, according to owner Jinho Choi.
Harrah’s SoCal To Award $250K in ‘All-In 4 Change’ Grants
FUNNER, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California has announced the return of its “All-In 4 Change” charitable program, now in its 11th year. The program will again distribute $250,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across Southern California. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 15 and will be hosted by Mario Lopez. The application period opens May 1, 2026.
Riverside Unified’s STEM High School Project ‘In Limbo,’ Documents Show
A senior Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) administrator told its science and technology academy’s board of directors a proposed $134 million high school expansion project has been stalled since last June, according to documents obtained by The Riverside Record. According to minutes from a January 21 meeting of the...
Riverside Cops Axed In Fight Over Disabled‑Vet Plates On Their Own Cars
Three Riverside police officers have been fired over the disabled-veteran license plates on their personal cars, escalating a long-simmering internal fight into a full-blown showdown involving suspensions, a lawsuit, and closed-door City Council talks. The officers - Timothy Popplewell, Richard Cranford, and Raymond Olivares - are military veterans with 100%...
