Pair Accused of Stealing Thousands From Home-Improvement Stores Stopped in Upland Parking Lot
A pair accused of hitting home-improvement stores across two Southern California counties made it as far as Upland before police say their run ended in a parking lot. The Upland Police Department said the two ... Read more
Record year at PSP brings billions in Coachella Valley economy
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)—Palm Springs International Airport generated an estimated $2.55 billion in regional economic activity in 2025, according to a new airport-commissioned study released this week. The study found the airport supported 16,598 jobs and generated about $871 million in labor income across Riverside
Train Robbers Set CA Freight Car on Fire
Robbers set ablaze a BNSF train as it traveled through Riverside early Thursday, Sept. 17, forcing the engineer to stop and allowing the thieves to swoop in and burglarize freight cars, according to the freight carrier and Riverside Fire Department. It’s part of a growing trend of increasingly bold train...
Helicopter mechanic remembers pilot who died in helicopter crash
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – "He's a really great person, really friendly, really appreciable." That's how Pablo Perez, a helicopter mechanic, remembered George Marciniw. Marciniw was the pilot flying NewsChopper4 when it crashed on Tuesday. Marciniw, reporter Eliana Romero, and a pedestrian on the ground, Edy Guiti
La Quinta restaurant fails inspection due to food temperature issue
While most Coachella Valley restaurants passed Riverside County health inspections this past week, one was downgraded, according to reports. Palm Tree Palace in La Quinta received a "B" grade during its most recent inspection due to a number of violations, such as improper hot and cold food holding temperatures, lack o
Pregnant Woman Reportedly Jumps From Second Floor During Riverside Fire
Five people were hospitalized, including a firefighter, after a second-story apartment fire early Thursday morning in Downtown Riverside. The fire was reported around 2:15 a.m. on September 17, 2026, at 3460 5th Street. Riverside City Fire and AMR responded after multiple reports of an apartment fire with people still
Riverside County shelters offer reduced adoption fees through September 30
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County Animal Services (RCDAS) is joining BISSELL Pet Foundation’s nationwide Empty the Shelters adoption event, offering reduced adoption fees through September 30. During the event, cats and dogs can be adopted for $70 or less. All adopted pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated a
Mexican National, Girlfriend Charged with Allegedly Forging Judge’s Signature
A Mexican national and his girlfriend allegedly forged a federal judge’s signature on a document connected with their lawsuit against Riverside County, resulting in charges against the pair, federal prosecutors said Friday. Alan David Cadena, 43, and Laycee Shyann Sprouse, 34, of Riverside are charged with misuse of ju
Riverside Couple Accused of Forging Judge’s Signature to Get Their Kids Back
A Riverside County couple is facing federal charges after prosecutors accused them of submitting a court order with a forged federal judge’s signature in an effort to regain custody of their four children. Alan David Cadena, 43, and his girlfriend, Laycee Shyann Sprouse, 34, were arrested this week and remained in fede
Canyon Lake Silver Alert Called Off After Missing Person Is Found
A Silver Alert for a missing person in Canyon Lake has been deactivated after the subject was located, the California Highway Patrol announced Friday. The subject was last seen near Klamath Court and Vacation Drive inside the gated Riverside County community. The alert was posted by CHP - Alerts. ,...

















