LA influencer Mia Ventura arrested again over new theft allegations
Social media influencer Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, was re-arrested Tuesday night in Beverly Hills regarding a separate Riverside County theft allegation and court order violation. Lavie faces six felony counts for allegedly using dating apps to target and burglarize wealthy victims she met online across Los
I-10 Ramp Closures, Roadwork to Cause Delays Near Mt. Vernon Avenue in Colton
Motorists should expect lane closures, overnight ramp shutdowns and traffic delays in Colton near Interstate 10 and Mt. Vernon Avenue as construction continues through Friday, July 31. Crews are conducting drainage, shoring, paving and pile-driving work along the I-10 corridor. Daytime shoring work is taking place behi
Riverside County’s taxable properties rise
Riverside County’s taxable properties increased in 2025, a trend generally considered to be a sign of a healthy economy. The county’s 2026 assessment role totaled $484 billion, a 5.2 percent increase from the previous year, according to a statement on the county’s website. Released July 21, the...
Deadly crash on eastbound 60 Freeway in Riverside prompts full closure of all lanes
The circumstances surrounding the crash are unknown. Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Riverside County man dies nearly three weeks after Hemet shooting
The shooting victim, a 36-year-old Hemet man, died 19 days after he was shot. The suspect, who was already in custody, is now expected to face murder charges.
BNSF’s BIG project hits environmental speed bump: Analysis
You have to wonder if the Central Pacific would still be chiseling its way through Sierra granite if it had to contend with today’s environmental regulations when it began building the western segment of the transcontinental railroad back in 1863. A case in point is BNSF Railway’s proposed 4,500-acre Barstow Internatio
Man shot by sheriff’s deputies after body found in car trunk in Chino Hills
At least two people are dead after sheriff's deputies opened fire in a quiet Chino Hills neighborhood following the discovery of a body inside the trunk of a car.
Southern California heat advisory ends Monday, but 122-degree desert highs loom by Saturday
"Hotter than normal conditions will continue for the foreseeable future."
Council approves Ventana Shopping Center
The Fontana City Council approved amendments to the Ventana Specific Plan to allow for a 98,783-square-foot shopping center near the southwest corner of Duncan Canyon Road and John Previti Avenue. The approval clears the way for the commercial center while amending the Ventana Specific Plan to allow gas stations and dr
IECF Policy Summit to Bring 600 Inland Empire Leaders to Riverside
More than 600 nonprofit representatives, policymakers, funders and civic leaders are expected to gather in Riverside for the Inland Empire Community Foundation’s annual Policy & Philanthropy Summit on Aug. 6. The event, titled “All Together,” will be held at the Riverside Convention Center and focus on the policies, pa

















