Riverside wants to fire three cops for claiming they are disabled, attorney says
Under federal law, to get a 100% disability rating — which each of the officers obtained — a veteran doesn't have to be fully disabled, their attorney said.
2 Southern California brothers arrested in $5.8 million insurance fraud scheme
Two brothers who own Southern California towing companies were arrested for their alleged roles in a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme. Mark Hassan, 46, of Corona Del Mar, and Ahmed Hassan, 35, of Walnut, were taken into custody on March 11 on multiple counts of felony insurance fraud, according to the Los...
Police Searching for Daredevil Motorcyclist After High-Speed Freeway Escape in Southern California
Pasadena, California — Authorities are searching for a motorcyclist who fled police during a dangerous high-speed incident on a Southern California freeway, leaving officers trying to identify the suspect after he escaped. The rider is accused of recklessly weaving through traffic while evading Pasadena police,...
Casa Vega’s footprint ‘nearly doubles’ as the permanent Ray Vega Patio debuts
Southern California has a bounty of venues that have oodles of indoor character, those cozy dens of plush and velvety lushness. There are also notable regional venues that feel particularly outdoorsy, thanks to breezy spaces that are open and bright. Casa Vega has always been on the "cozy den" end...
The Offspring, Duran Duran, James Taylor to headline California’s ‘BeachLife Festival’ 2026
Southern California’s beloved waterfront music celebration is set to make waves once again. The BeachLife Festival will take over Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach from May 1–3, 2026, bringing together an eclectic mix of legendary acts and contemporary favorites for three days of live music, art, and coastal-inspired...
Urgent Warning Expands as Millions Told To Stay Inside
Millions will be at risk of heat illness as temperatures could surge into triple digits, which is more normal for summer.
Deputy charged with shooting fiancée 9 times, prosecutors say
The couple had been planning a destination wedding in Mexico in November 2025.
A Herbalife Cofounder’s $25 Million SoCal Ranch Comes With a Wildlife Sanctuary
Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes? You don’t have to! This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the...
Putting the ‘Lake’ Back in Riverside: Hole Lake Revitalization Project to Begin This Year
Amid Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson's mission to put the "river" back in Riverside, Councilmember Steve Hemenway is starting with a lake - the former reservoir in the southwestern part of the city known as Hole Lake. "Picture this," Hemenway said, excitement creeping into his voice. "You grab a cup of...
Millions warned to stay indoors as brutal March heat hits Southern California
A winter heat wave is headed to parts of Southern California by the end of the week, prompting a heat advisory affecting more than 5 million people in the state
