4‑alarm Riverside fire sends smoke billowing into the air, spreads to field
A 4-alarm fire at a pallet yard in Riverside sent huge plumes of smoke into the air and then spread onto a nearby field.
California Dining Gems Expand to Las Vegas: The Hat Leads with Pastrami Glory
The Hat Ventures Beyond Borders (Image Credits: Flickr) Las Vegas – The city’s culinary landscape is evolving as iconic Southern California eateries prepare to open their doors in the valley. Longtime favorites like The Hat, known for resisting out-of-state growth for decades, now signal a larger trend of Golden...
Extreme heat watch for Riverside County Mountains
An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for the Riverside County Mountains starting Thursday morning, March 15, through Friday evening. Temperatures are expected to reach 85 to 95 degrees below 5500 ft elevation, which is 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Kern Magazine founder aims to include Cherokee stories from southern California
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Led and published by Cherokee Nation citizen Kathleen Hokit, Kern Magazine spotlights life in Kern County, California, sharing stories that reflect the people, businesses, arts and culture that shape the county’s communities. Kern Magazine, a digital-first publication, officially launched Jan. 1...
Riverside man shoots parent to death before turning gun on himself, sheriff’s office says
A man shot one of his parents to death before committing suicide at a home on the 20900 block of Verta Street in Mead Valley Saturday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the home for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at 9:52 p.m. At the […]
California’s Best-Kept Steakhouse Secret Serves Exceptional Cuts
Some food secrets were meant to be shared. This one almost wasn’t. Because in a state known for farmers’ markets, coastal cafés, and beautifully plated everything, you wouldn’t immediately expect one of the most memorable meals to revolve around a seriously good steak. Yet somehow, tucked...
Gas prices continue to rise across SoCal
LOS ANGELES – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 3.5 cents Sunday to $5.597, its highest amount since Oct. 20, 2023. The average price has risen 24 of the past 25 days, increasing 97.8 cents, including 10.3 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil...
Silver Alert issued for missing 70-year-old woman last seen in Thousand Palms
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a 70-year-old woman who was reported missing Sunday afternoon in Riverside County. Laurel Cline was last seen around 3 p.m. near Thousand Palm Canyons Road and Ramon Road in Thousand Palms, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office....
Packed and Gone: The Rise and Fall of Strachan Fruit Company
The early history of Riverside was closely tied to the citrus industry. By 1882, there were more than 250,000 citrus trees in Riverside. By 1895, the citrus industry had made Riverside the wealthiest city in the country per capita. Many of the early Riversiders entered this thriving citrus industry. One...
5 Smart Upgrades Commercial Property Owners Are Making To Keep Buildings Competitive
PROPERTY UPGRADES - Commercial buildings have entered a new era where the smallest maintenance decisions can influence long-term property value. Owners used to treat upkeep as a reactive task, something that happened when systems failed or surfaces wore down. Today the conversation looks very different. Tenants...
