Riverside County approves more than $156M in construction contracts for major transportation projects
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) has approved more than $156 million in construction contracts for two major transportation projects aimed at improving safety and mobility across the region. The projects include the Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway and Phase II of the State Route 60/Potrero...
Developers selected for affordable housing on surplus state land in Inland Empire
Three nonprofit housing developers have been selected to build more than 300 affordable homes in Fontana and San Bernardino as part of California’s Surplus Land Initiative, state officials announced. Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, Homes & Hope and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services were chosen for...
Rejected Twice, the Norco Cowgirls Have Now Earned Their Place in 12 Rose Parades
The Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team applied to the Rose Parade twice. The Tournament of Roses rejected them both times. Mychon Bowen, the team’s founder, applied a third time anyway. And that was the charm. “The third time, we were selected,” said Bowen. That was 2013. On New...
Motorcyclist Critically Hurt after Crashing into Semi Tractor-Trailer on I-15
FONTANA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) The California Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crashing into a semi tractor-trailer on northbound Interstate 15 Saturday late afternoon. The crash was reported around 4:24pm on December 20, 2025, on the northbound lanes of...
‘You can’t dispute ash’: Eaton Fire survivors battle invisible damage
Nearly a year after California’s Eaton Fire, some survivors say their homes look untouched but are contaminated by toxic smoke and ash. As Southern California Edison faces scrutiny over the fire’s cause, families are weighing settlement offers against the mounting costs of cleanup and long-term health risks.
Flood Watch in place for the Inland Empire for Tuesday Night through Friday due...
CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) Southern California Weather Force Meteorologists issued the Flood Watch that probably turn into an Advisory for communities of the Inland Empire, Apple and Lucerne Valleys and in the San Bernardino Mountains. The Atmospheric River (Pineapple Express) weather system is expected to...
Leaders join forces to call for improvements to I-15 through high desert
"Coalition for Our Future" launches an 18-month feasibility study to find ways to improve safety, travel times along I-15 corridor between Las Vegas and Southern California.
Updated: Flood Forecast for California
The yellow area has a moderate risk of flash flooding while the red area has a higher risk. This includes Interstate 80 between Sacramento and Reno. Yellow indicates a moderate risk of flash flooding as the rain threat shifts south. Wednesday 4am to Thursdays (Christmas) 4am. We have a high...
Los Angeles County prepares for heavy rain coming this week
Those living in vulnerable places, including burn scar areas, are doing everything they can to prepare for heavy rain and potential flooding this week.
Feds Arrest 16 Mexican Mafia-Linked Gang Members in Southern California Crackdown
Los Angeles County, California – Federal authorities have arrested 16 alleged gang members and associates tied to a violent Mexican Mafia-linked street gang, following a multi-year investigation into shootings, kidnappings, illegal firearms trafficking, and large-scale drug distribution across the San Gabriel Valley....

















