Woman dies after medical emergency at San Bernardino County jail
Authorities are investigating the death of a 43-year-old woman who suffered a medical emergency while in custody at a San Bernardino County detention facility, officials announced Wednesday. Deputies at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga were alerted to the emergency around 10:54 p.m. Monday,...
Man swept away in Cajon Pass flash flood in San Bernardino found dead
The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. at Keenbrook Road and Cajon Boulevard, just off the 15 Freeway in San Bernardino. As rescuers were attempting to reach the man, the truck shifted, and the man was swept away.
Tornado Possible as Severe Thunderstorm Warning Covers Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena and Long...
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — A dangerous severe thunderstorm is sweeping across the Los Angeles metro area, prompting a warning that includes the possibility of a tornado and wind gusts exceeding 70 mph. Radar imagery shows a powerful line of storms pushing inland from the Pacific, with the heaviest cores stretching...
Mom who contributed to baby son’s fentanyl-related death sentenced to prison
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - A Jurupa Valley woman partly responsible for her 1-year-old son's ingestion of a deadly dose of fentanyl was bound for state prison today to serve a sentence of 12 years, four months behind bars after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and another felony. Sandy Alyssa Acuna, 25,...
Union Pacific Railroad Police clear homeless encampments along tracks from Monterey Road to Bob...
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif (KESQ) Union Pacific Railroad Police led an operation Wednesday to clear homeless encampments along railroad property stretching from Monterey Road to Bob Hope Drive, citing safety concerns after multiple small fires in the past week. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assisted during the...
CVUSD to cut $25.4M more amid deficits; new layoffs expected
Coachella Valley Unified School District will cut $25.4 million more from its budget over the next three years under a newly approved plan aimed at maintaining the district’s financial solvency . The board’s decision at its Feb. 12 meeting came shortly after midnight the next day in a narrow 4-3 vote. Trustees Joey...
Earthquake rocks San Bernardino and Riverside counties
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck on Tuesday, nearly 2 miles south of Banning in Riverside County. The earthquake occurred just before 11 a.m. and south of Interstate 10, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was felt mainly in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. There were no reports of...
How are California’s orange highway stripes affecting speed, merging, and lane choices?
Why California’s orange stripes make drivers slow down. You’re cruising down the freeway when something looks different. The lane lines ahead aren’t just white or yellow anymore. In parts of Southern California, you may see bright orange and white stripes running side by side. These stripes are...
Driver swept away crossing flooded road in Cajon Pass
A powerful storm struck Southern California overnight. A driver was swept away crossing floodwaters in the Cajon Pass, officials said. He has yet to be located as search efforts continue. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - Rescue crews haven't been able to find a driver that was swept away by floodwaters...
Flood advisory for Riverside County until 2:54 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Riverside County and nearby areas in Southwest California. The advisory remains in effect until 2:54 PM PST on February 16 due to heavy rainfall causing flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
