Man Charged with Killing Acquaintance, Burying Him in Cabazon
A 48-year-old man accused of gunning down an acquaintance and burying his remains just south of Interstate 10 in Cabazon was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder and other offenses. Jesse Bruce Kennedy of Cabazon was arrested Saturday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation. Along with mur
Jury awards $13.5M verdict in Riverside County jail death case
The family of Richard Matus Jr. says they feel vindicated by the verdict, but hopes to see more oversight of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department going forward.
Driver Trapped After Box Truck Slams Into Tree
A driver was hospitalized after a box truck overturned and became wedged against a tree Monday afternoon in Riverside. At approximately 1:06 p.m. on August 24, 2026, firefighters responded to the area of Pierce Street and Riverwalk Parkway following reports of a traffic collision requiring an extrication. Crews arrived
Federal jury finds Sheriff’s personnel liable in inmate’s fentanyl death
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - A federal jury today found that the Riverside County Sheriff's Department bore some responsibility for the death of a 29-year-old Beaumont man who suffered fentanyl poisoning in jail while awaiting trial for attempted murder, recommending that the dead man's family receive millions for their
CJUSD’s $27M Deal Requires Opposition Withdrawal to Massive Warehouse Project Next to Zimmerman Elementary
An executed settlement between Colton Joint Unified School District and the developer of the Bloomington Business Park shows CJUSD could receive up to $27 million while retaining ownership of Zimmerman Elementary School, but the agreement also requires the district to withdraw its opposition to the project and commits
Texas Longhorns lose out on an elite offensive lineman to an in-state rival, but...
The Texas Longhorns lost out on elite 2028 offensive tackle Austin Attalah to Texas Tech.
2 suspects arrested for murder after deadly San Bernardino encampment shooting
Two suspects were arrested for murder after a shooting at a San Bernardino encampment left a man dead and a woman hospitalized. Authorities identified the male suspects as Isaac Miguel Martinez, 21, and David Antonio Carrillo, 37, both San Bernardino residents. On Aug. 16, San Bernardino police were called to a shootin
2 juveniles injured in Riverside crash involving e-bikes; investigation underway
An investigation is underway in Riverside after two juveniles were struck and injured in crash involving electric bikes.
Chaffey College welcomes large fall class
Twenty one thousand five hundred students have enrolled for fall classes at Chaffey College, a 14 percent increase during the past three years. The community college has also introduced 20 new credit and non-credit associate’s degree and certificate programs in different academic disciplines, including computer technol
Board Set to OK Continuation of Sheriff’s Public Safety Classes at CoD
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The Board of Supervisors is expected today toauthorize the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to continue providing state-approved courses for the Public Safety Academy at College of the Desert. ``The sheriff's training center continues to provide viable andresourceful training for personnel for th

















