CHP’s Christmas enforcement campaign starts Wednesday night
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Drive safe, sober, and obey the speed limit during the upcoming Christmas holiday or face consequences, the California Highway Patrol warned today. The agency will initiate its annual Christmastime ``holiday enforcement period'' at 6 p.m. Wednesday, when all available officers will deploy...
Indio Homicide Suspect Arrested in Coachella Four Days After Fatal Shooting
A suspect is now in custody following a fatal shooting in Indio last week.The Riverside County Gang Impact Team arrested 41-year-old Gabriel Salazar on Saturday morning in the area of Avenue 51 and Filmore Street in Coachella. The shooting occurred on December 16 in the 47000 block of Bluejay Street. According to...
Fallen Guardians: Southern California’s Law Enforcement Tragedies in 2025
A Solemn Tally of Sacrifice (Image Credits: Sbsun.com) Southern California – As the year drew to a close, communities across the region reflected on the profound losses suffered by law enforcement agencies. A Solemn Tally of Sacrifice The year 2025 marked a heartbreaking chapter for officers serving in Southern...
Flash flood, thunderstorm alerts in effect for California amid heavy rain, storms
Potential impacts include the threat of widespread roadway flooding.
Even more Cal State campuses will automatically admit eligible students under a new state...
California State University last year launched a pilot program to attract more students to the university system and to steer some to campuses that have been struggling with enrollment declines.
RivCo Animal Services reports major lifesaving gains in latest quarterly report
Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS), along with Outcomes for Pets Consulting Group, released its data from January through September 2025 for the county-wide animal sheltering system. RCDAS Q3 Report_Jan-Sep_12.22Download The data covers an important period in the...
Rare ‘High Risk’ Flood Threat For Southern California As Atmospheric Rivers Target The State...
After flooding rain the past few days, a more dangerous flood threat looms for California through Friday. Here's the latest forecast.
Pilot uninjured after plane crashes over Ortega Highway in Riverside County
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
Two arrested for stealing $80k horse from Riverside County ranch, deputies say
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Californians prepare for atmospheric river and I-5 travel ahead of the holiday rush
In just hours, the holiday travel rush will be in full swing, as an atmospheric river makes its way toward Central and Southern California.

















