Coachella man reported missing after release from Kern County prison
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella man has been reported missing after his release from a prison in Kern County, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded July 31 to a report of a missing person along Julia Drive in Coachella after the family of Arturo Reyes Aispuro said they had be
Cheers add up to 16-4 win for Sweetwater Valley
The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One down and two to go. The road to the Little League World Series has suddenly gotten a lot shorter for Sweetwater Little League’s 12-under all-star team. The California District 42 champions raced to their...
Rialto Expands Jail Staffing Under New $4.1 Million Allied Universal Contract
In an effort to keep more police officers on patrol and comply with new state detention requirements, the Rialto City Council approved a five-year, $4.1 million professional service agreement with Allied Universal Security Services. The move required a 2026-27 budget amendment and will increase jail staffing to ensure
MMCC Arranges Financing for Riverside County Self-Storage Property
Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC) arranged $7,380,000 in financing for Beaumont RV and Self Storage, a 49,958-square-foot self-storage property located at 251 W. 1st St. in Beaumont. Chad O’Connor, executive managing director in MMCC’s San Diego office, secured the 10-year financing with a national federal
Average RivCo Gas Prices Increase Slightly
The run of six decreases in seven days to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County totaling 6.6 cents ended Monday with an increase of three-tenths of a cent to $5.548. The run of decreases followed a 19-day streak of increases totaling 37.6 cents,...
Got a Great Classroom Project Idea? This SoCal Grant Could Put $500 Behind It
The California Credit Union Foundation just opened applications for its fall Teacher Grant program, and they’re handing out ten grants of $500 each this September. Think of it as seed money for the kind of creative classroom projects that make students actually look up from their phones. Who Can...
Bend North wins 11-3 against Alaska; stays in tournament
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- Bend North Little League stayed alive in the Little League Northwest Regional on Monday with an 11-3 win over Abbott O'Rabbit Little League from Alaska. Alaska jumped out to an early lead with three runs in the top of the first inning, but Bend North answered...
Perris considers a warehouse tax
Perris voters will decide whether the city should tax warehouses. The Perris Distribution Facilities, Industrial Business and Truck Yards Tax Measure would place a yearly business license tax of 10 cents per square foot on commercial warehouses, according to a statement on the city’s website. If passed, the measure...
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Coachella Valley
Moisture moving through the region brought thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding to parts of Riverside County Monday.A flash flood warning was issued for areas including southeastern Palm Springs and Highway 74 between Anza and Palm Desert.The storms brought increased cloud cover and the potential for heavy ra
Hiker Rescued by Helicopter on Palm Desert Trail
A hiker was rescued by helicopter Monday morning after suffering minor injuries on the Bump and Grind Trail in Palm Desert.According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the male hiker was reported down around 10 a.m. after experiencing weakness while on the popular trail.A rescue helicopter from the Riverside Coun
