Man dies in custody after locking himself in McDonald’s bathroom in Riverside
A man died in custody after he locked himself in a McDonald’s restroom in Riverside, officials announced Monday. On Friday, officers with the Riverside Police Department responded to a 6:38 a.m. call from McDonald’s employees, saying that a man had just locked himself inside the bathroom and was not responding....
Hemet man arrested for selling fentanyl, weapons violations after traffic stop
Fourteen firearms were found at the man's home while serving a search warrant, including black-powder rifles, shotguns and an unregistered AR-15 rifle, according to Riverside County deputies.
Temecula Tow Truck Company Owner, Former Cops, Sentenced In Bribery Case
One year after a guilty verdict was handed down, sentencing for the three people involved in a Temecula tow truck bribery scheme was handed down at the Riverside County Hall of Justice. DJ’s Tow truck company, now defunct, owner and operator Cody Close was sentenced to 120 days in jail...
Orange County animal trainer charged after at least 11 dogs died in his care
Kwong (Tony) Chun Sit, 53, faces multiple felony counts of animal cruelty and animal abuse after 11 dogs died while under his care, according to police.
Your SoCal Weather Briefing for Monday, June 23, 2025!
The Coachella Valley will be under totally clear skies today with dew points in the 40s and slightly below-normal high temperatures in the upper-90s. Gusty on-shore winds later today will elevate some dust and dirt. An Air Quality Alert has been posted for the Valley through Tuesday morning.You can expect sunny skies...
I set out to report on the toxins faced by LA’s subsistence pier fishermen....
Every day along the piers and jetties that line the California coast from Malibu to Long Beach, fishermen cast their lines into what is essentially the most beautiful Superfund site in the world. It’s the toxic legacy of the Montrose Chemical Corporation, a company once responsible for 40% of the...
Rehabilitation of downtown San Bernardino theater is underway
A long-planned restoration of the California Theatre of the Performing Arts in San Bernardino has begun. The 1,700-seat downtown landmark shut down this month, and is now undergoing a $6.8 million upgrade, according to city officials. Improvements will include upgrades to the sound system and better lighting. The...
Off-duty sheriff’s deputy shoots, kills murder suspect in Fontana
The now-deceased suspect allegedly shot and killed two people prior to being shot himself by the off-duty officer, police said
Mountain lion found dead in Redlands backyard
REDLANDS, Calif. — A dead mountain lion was discovered Sunday afternoon in the backyard of a Redlands home near Ford Street and Citrus Avenue, raising questions about the animal’s condition and how it ended up in a residential neighborhood. Homeowner Kathy Dawes said she initially noticed nothing unusual...
California Acts: New bill mandates agent ID following June 12 raid outcry
Sacramento, California – California is poised to consider new statewide legislation that would mandate clear identification from agents