When and where to expect monsoon showers for the Central Valley as temps surge
Sunday was an unusual summer day for much of Central and Southern California, bringing clouds and even sparse rain showers across much of the state as a monsoon was full steam ahead. The North American monsoon – a weather pattern that invites tropical moisture into the region during the summer months – doesn’t always m
Muggy air and afternoon storm chances return to the desert
Good morning Coachella Valley! If the air feels thick as you're walking out the door this morning, you're not imagining it, we're tracking a surge of monsoonal moisture and building high pressure which will provide scattered shower and storm chances along with elevated heat index values through week. Building high...
Driver Nods Off on Highway, Truck Ends Up on Its Roof
If you’ve ever driven Ortega Highway (SR-74) between Lake Elsinore and San Juan Capistrano, you know it’s not the kind of road where you want your eyelids getting heavy. It’s twisty, it’s narrow in places, ... Read more
Avantus secures US$525 million financing for 184MW solar-plus-storage in California
Independent power producer (IPP) Avantus has closed a US$525 million financing package for its Aratina 2 solar-plus-storage project in Southern California, US. Currently under construction in eastern Kern County, the project will provide 184MW of solar PV and 452MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) to the Califo
Extreme heat, humidity and chance of thunderstorms raise fire concerns across SoCal
Triple-digit heat and sticky humidity are slamming Southern California and there is a chance for thunderstorms in some areas on Monday.
As Southern California rents naturally soften, Santa Ana doubles down on rent control
The City of Santa Ana has officially announced the maximum allowable rent increase under its Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (Ordinance No. NS-3027). Starting September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, landlords can increase rent by a maximum of 2.87% for qualifying residential units and mobilehom
Motorcyclist Hits 130 MPH Through California Traffic Before Making the Most Unexpected Pit Stop
There are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, but treating Southern California freeways like your own personal MotoGP circuit probably shouldn’t be one of them. It’s also a great way to discover ... Read more
Humidity remains elevated as monsoonal moisture funnels through the valley
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures have eased, but humidity remains prominent as monsoonal moisture works its way through Southern California. The high-pressure system over the Four Corners region continues to work its way northeast. This and a deepening offshore trough is funneling the monsoonal moisture int
Moreno Valley Roofing Firm Launches Residential and Commercial Maintenance Plan
New Maintenance Plan Brings Proactive Roof Repair to Moreno Valley Property Owners. Moreno Valley, United States - July 12, 2026 / J & R Elite Roofing /. J & R Elite Roofing has introduced a structured preventative maintenance program for residential and commercial property owners in Moreno Valley, California. The prog
Portillo is San Bernardino’s new EDD
Luis Portillo has been appointed San Bernardino’s economic development director. Portillo has spent more than 20 years working in economic development, regional partnerships, public policy and corporate affairs, according to a statement on the city’s website. He began working in San Bernardino July 6. “Luis brings a re
