Woman arrested in brawl that broke out at Southern California house party
A 34-year-old woman in San Bernardino County was arrested for attempted murder after a fight broke out over the weekend at a house party, leaving several people injured, authorities announced. In a news release, officials with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said the violence erupted just before 3...
2.7 earthquake strikes Southern California sending jolt through Los Angeles area
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled the Los Angeles region early Tuesday afternoon, according to U.S. Geological Survey reports.
California ICE raids cause fear in AAPI community
ICE raids across Southern California are not only causing concern among Latinos, but AAPI communities are also worried.
Prosecutor: Deputy behaved like cowboy, had ‘no right’ to take suspect’s life
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - An ex-Riverside County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a wanted man in what he contended was self-defense behaved like a "cowboy," unjustifiably creating a lethal situation, a prosecutor said today, while the defendant's attorney argued the shooting was unavoidable under the circumstances. ...
Riverside County Considers Hiring Freeze in New Budget to Curb Spending
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is expected to approve a provisional budget today for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes a proposed targeted hiring freeze across county government. The measure is intended to control rising payroll costs, which currently make up about half of the county’s total...
Car Strikes Engine, Injuries RivCo Firefighter
A firefighter was injured when a car plowed into his crew’s engine while they were battling a brush fire adjacent to the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway in Riverside, officials said Tuesday. The crash happened just before 6 p.m. Monday on the eastbound 60 near Day Street, according to the...
17-Year-Old Bailey Watterson Killed in Horrific Collision on State Street [Hemet, CA]
17-Year-Old Bailey Watterson Killed in Horrific Collision on State Street [Hemet, CA]. Tragic Crash Kills Two People in Hemet Hemet, CA (June 24, 2025) – 25-year-old Pastel Watterson of Redlands and 17-year-old Bailey Watterson of Riverside were killed after a tragic crash on State Street Sunday evening. According to...
Video shows Corona police bust out window to rescue baby in 110-degree car
The Corona Police Department conducted a high-stakes rescue operation earlier this month, and has a dire warning for parents about the risks of leaving children unattended in hot cars. On June 17, officers responded to a report of baby left alone in a parked vehicle with windows rolled up and the engine off....
Riverside County Launches Annual Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks
Riverside County has launched its annual campaign to crack down on the sale and use of illegal fireworks. The effort began Monday and aims to target suppliers, distributors, and those purchasing banned fireworks throughout the county.Last year’s enforcement resulted in nearly 400 citations and 10 arrests on...
San Bernardino to upgrade streets
San Bernardino will spend $6.2 million to upgrade 14 streets throughout the city. The city council on June 4 approved the project, which will take place in all seven of the city’s council wards, according to a statement released June 18 by the city. The project, which will cover...