Arrest made in deadly Southern California crash that killed 25-year-old motorcyclist
A 52-year-old Riverside County man was arrested in connection with a deadly crash earlier this year, authorities announced. The fatal Jan. 12 collision occurred just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of Moreno Beach Drive and Auto Mall Drive in Moreno Valley, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in a news...
Train crash near Salton Sea derails 20 cars; no one injured
(This story was updated with new information.) Crews were still cleaning up Thursday, March 19, from a train collision near the Salton Sea the night before that derailed about 20 train cars. Firefighters remained on scene at midday Thursday as Union Pacific crews continued cleanup efforts. Highway 111 was still...
Man charged in Desert Hot Springs homicide
(This article has been updated to reflect that Espinoza was actually charged with 1st Degree Murder. In our earlier version the District Attorney's Office reported it was 2nd degree) DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Charges have been filed in connection with a homicide in Desert Hot Springs. The Riverside County...
Shooting investigation on W. Sixth St in Corona
On March 17, 2026, around 4:00 p.m., Corona Police officers responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of W. Sixth St. An adult male victim was found with a gunshot wound and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies uncover gift card fraud worth millions
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -Riverside County Investigators uncover a major gift card fraud operation in the Coachella Valley. According to the Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a report of gift card fraud occurring at a business in the Valley on March 16th. During the investigation deputies identified...
1 dead, 2 critically injured in three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore
A deadly three-vehicle crash in Lake Elsinore late Sunday night left one person dead and two others critically injured, authorities confirmed. The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. near Highway 74 and Trellis Lane, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responding to the scene described it as...
Nearly 2 dozen donkeys attacked in Reche Canyon in IE; advocates believe attacks are...
Animal advocates are growing increasingly concerned about the number of donkeys being attacked near Moreno Valley. Photos show burros with gruesome injuries to their ears, faces and tails.
“Suspicious death” of 23-year-old Riverside County woman under investigation
Detectives are investigating the "suspicious death" of a 23-year-old woman who died after a fight with a family member on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Fiery crash in Jurupa Valley sends 2 drivers to hospital after multi-car collision
A serious fiery crash at a busy intersection in Jurupa Valley left two people hospitalized Tuesday afternoon, according to emergency officials. The collision occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Jurupa Road, prompting a response from the Riverside County Fire Department. Fire crews...
Audit Finds `Compliance Concerns’ at Val Verde Unified
A comprehensive audit of the Val Verde Unified School District in Perris that was prompted by actions connected to an overseas education program uncovered “serious compliance concerns,” according to findings published Wednesday. “Our responsibility is to safeguard the integrity of public education and ensure that...

















