Mini Cooper Engulfed in Flames on I-10 Off-Ramp
At approximately 11:27pm on March 7th, 2026, California Highway Patrol officers and San Bernardino County Fire crews responded to a reported vehicle fire on the westbound 10 Freeway off-ramp to Cedar Avenue in Bloomington. Upon arrival, firefighters located a Mini Cooper fully engulfed in flames and blocking the...
California girl who disappeared in 2020 is found in North Carolina, authorities say
A young girl who was believed to have been kidnapped from Southern California six years ago has been found safe in North Carolina, authorities said Tuesday. The girl, now 11, was taken into protective custody after authorities discovered that she was enrolled in Washington County schools under an alias, the local...
Coroner identifies woman struck and killed by car in Palm Desert
The Riverside County coroner's office has identified the pedestrian who died in Palm Desert earlier this month after being struck by a car . The collision occurred around 7:40 a.m. March 3 near the intersection of Portola Avenue and Retreat Circle, with deputies responding to a report of a crash involving a vehicle...
1 dead, child hospitalized after rollover crash on Riverside County highway
One of the drivers, a 27-year-old woman, was killed in the crash. Two others, including an 11-year-old child, were airlifted to a nearby hospital.
DA reviewing possible charges after dog attack in Beaumont
Beaumont, Calif. (KESQ) — The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing possible charges after a woman was attacked by multiple small dogs last month in Beaumont, resulting in one of the dogs being fatally injured. The attack happened on Feb. 27. Police responded to reports of aggressive dogs that were...
Riverside wants to fire three cops for claiming they are disabled, attorney says
Under federal law, to get a 100% disability rating — which each of the officers obtained — a veteran doesn't have to be fully disabled, their attorney said.
2 Southern California brothers arrested in $5.8 million insurance fraud scheme
Two brothers who own Southern California towing companies were arrested for their alleged roles in a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme. Mark Hassan, 46, of Corona Del Mar, and Ahmed Hassan, 35, of Walnut, were taken into custody on March 11 on multiple counts of felony insurance fraud, according to the Los...
Police Searching for Daredevil Motorcyclist After High-Speed Freeway Escape in Southern California
Pasadena, California — Authorities are searching for a motorcyclist who fled police during a dangerous high-speed incident on a Southern California freeway, leaving officers trying to identify the suspect after he escaped. The rider is accused of recklessly weaving through traffic while evading Pasadena police,...
Casa Vega’s footprint ‘nearly doubles’ as the permanent Ray Vega Patio debuts
Southern California has a bounty of venues that have oodles of indoor character, those cozy dens of plush and velvety lushness. There are also notable regional venues that feel particularly outdoorsy, thanks to breezy spaces that are open and bright. Casa Vega has always been on the "cozy den" end...
The Offspring, Duran Duran, James Taylor to headline California’s ‘BeachLife Festival’ 2026
Southern California’s beloved waterfront music celebration is set to make waves once again. The BeachLife Festival will take over Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach from May 1–3, 2026, bringing together an eclectic mix of legendary acts and contemporary favorites for three days of live music, art, and coastal-inspired...
