Riverside’s Hidden Fort: The Story of Fort Chittenden on Mt. Rubidoux
Late in 2023, the Friends of Mt. Rubidoux produced and premiered the documentary "Keeping the Watch," a history of the mountain that looms over the city of Riverside, the film can be viewed at mt-rubidoux.org. That phrase can also be used to describe the fort on Mt. Rubidoux, which "guards" the city.
1,000+ packaging manufacturing layoffs announced in October
A variety of packaging companies in October announced planned layoffs and closures at U.S. sites. Once carried out, these changes are slated to affect more than 1,000 employees. Dart Container Corp. will permanently close a manufacturing site in Corona, California, by the end of February, according to an Oct. 1...
Average RivCo Gas Price Back on the Rise
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Monday for the fifth consecutive day, increasing 1.3 cents to $4.641. The average price has increased 13.4 cents over the past five days, including 1.6 cents Sunday and 7.6 cents Friday, its largest increase since Sept. 29, 2023,...
Riverside’s Mission Inn co-owner dies at 88
Duane Roberts purchased the iconic hotel and spa in 1992.
The Forgotten 1900s Grocery Store That Helped Pioneer Self-Service Shopping In California
Plenty of grocery chains have closed over the years, but one vintage 1900s brand, now defunct, is responsible for revolutionizing the way we shop for food.
Dispute Over Sentence for Jake Haro in Baby Emmanuel’s Death
Jake Haro faces sentencing today for the murder of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. The prosecution seeks 31 years, while the defense argues for 15 years to life. Emmanuel's body remains missing, and his mother, Rebecca Haro, faces related charges.
Driverless freight trains on Southern California rails? This L.A. startup is already testing them
Parallel Systems, a Los Angeles-based company that launched in 2020, is developing an autonomous, battery-powered train to move freight.
Big delays at LAX and San Diego airport amid air traffic control staffing shortage
Delays of nearly 1½ hours were anticipated for flights heading to LAX between 8 and 10 p.m. In San Diego, delays of 1 hour, 20 minutes were expected between 9 and 10 p.m.
Southern California, Inland Empire Weather: Fall No-Burn Order Issued for Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Riverside, CA – Residents across the Inland Empire and Orange County will need to keep their fireplaces dark Monday as a mandatory wood-burning ban goes into effect under a South Coast Air Quality...
Murder suspect arrested after returning to north O.C. crime scene
On October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of McCormack Lane regarding a welfare check, according to the Placentia Police Department. Upon arrival, an adult female shooting victim was located in the backyard of the residence and pronounced deceased at the scene....
