Cable Thief Now In County Jail Facing Stiff Charges
On Tuesday July 15th, 2025, just before 10 in the morning, deputies in the town of Perris, in Western Riverside County, began investigating the grand theft of fiber optic cables from Nuevo Road and Pico Avenue. Thieves had cut the cables and stolen them, causing internet outages that triggered calls...
Shooting in Coachella kills one adolescent, two others in critical condition
An apparent shooting early Saturday morning in Coachella left one person dead and two others critically injured, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded at 3:45 a.m. to a home in the 49-000 block of Corte Molino after receiving a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. They...
Fire alert as California heatwave to cause triple-digit temperatures
A high-pressure system is set to envelop Southern California, promising a wave of warmth that could push temperatures to scorching new heights.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 3 at 1:15AM MST until August 8 at 8:00PM...
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures. 108 to 118. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE…Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast and southern. * WHEN…From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ Wednesday to 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/. Friday. * IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during.
Adult Great White Shark Spotted Near Santa Monica Pier
A large great white shark estimated at 14-15 feet long was spotted just 50 yards from shore in Santa Monica Bay on Thursday, swimming near an unaware paddleboarder before heading south toward the Santa Monica Pier. Carlos Gauna, who observed and tracked the shark, said the untagged adult great white...
Making a Stand: Anderson .Paak supports VC families impacted by systemic displacement
The Brandon Anderson Foundation — founded by nine-time Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum-selling musician, director, and philanthropist Anderson .Paak — is offering financial support to immigrant farmers and fieldworkers who have been displaced from their homes and separated from their communities due to systemic...
For farms struggling with commercial bee loss, California native plants and bees could be...
Research is showing that California native plants growing next to, say, avocado groves is good for the orchard and for all kinds of pollinators.
California’s Gifford Fire surges to nearly 40,000 acres closing highway, evacuation orders expanded
A nearly 40,000-acre wildfire forced people from their homes in two Southern California counties over the weekend as firefighters worked to contain the blaze in challenging terrain.
The Dreamy Mountain Town In California That Feels Like A Cozy Hallmark Movie Set
Tucked away in the San Bernardino Mountains, just a quick escape from Southern California’s concrete jungle, lies a place where pine-scented air replaces smog and time seems to slow down to a delightful mountain pace. Big Bear Lake isn’t just a destination. It’s a mood, a feeling, a...
Oak Fire at 46 acres with 20% containment near Live Oak Canyon
ORDWAY, Calif. (KESQ) -- Firefighters are battling a grass fire near Live Oak Canyon in the Community of Ordway. The Oak Fire currently stands at 46 acres with 20% containment and a moderate rate of spread. Cal Fire Riverside officials say the blaze began shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday at Live Oak Canyon Road and ...
