Riverside CA

Fontana City Council recently unanimously approved an amendment to the Fontana Municipal Code regarding social hosts who allow the use of illegal fireworks, resulting in a $1,000 fine per violation, up to $10,000 per calendar day. City officials explained that the ordinance is being considered in light of upcoming holidays and celebrations, during which illegal firework use is common, but that the legislation will...

A mountain lion found lying underneath a car in a busy residential area of Escondido was tranquilized Monday. California Department Fish and Wildlife officials responded to a mountain lion sighting near the intersection of Mission Avenue and Grape Street around 1:30 p.m. “Due to the busy urban setting and a growing crowd of onlookers, environmental […]

Three people were arrested after they held an elderly man at gunpoint and forced him to hand over thousands of dollars in Fontana, according to police. The Fontana Police Department is warning the public about a sophisticated crime ring believed to be part of a group out of Colombia. According to the department, the group particularly targets elderly Hispanic people in Southern California and...

The severe heatwave is predicted to reach its peak on Mother's Day, which falls this year on Sunday, May 10

Most Southern California residents know that conserving water matters, but many of us could use clearer guidance on what that actually looks like in a garden. Pasadena Water and Power is offering a hands-on workshop to help, held at Robinson Park Recreation Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, on Thursday, May 7, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

The Inland Empire posted a 5.1 percent unemployment rate in March, essentially unchanged from February and within one percent of the forecast of March 2025, according to a report. Between February and March, non-agricultural employment in Riverside and San Bernardino counties increased by 4,900 jobs, to a total of 1,715,600...

A long-anticipated overhaul of the University Parkway I-215 interchange was formally dedicated Friday, May 1, with officials celebrating the milestone at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the John M. Pfau Library lawn at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB). The $25.6 million venture, spearheaded by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), Caltrans District 8 and the city of San Bernardino, will...

Data from the 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows San Bernardino saw a substantial decline in homelessness over the past year, city officials announced Friday. The Jan. 22 Point-in-Time Count by volunteers and local officials shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in the city has dropped from 1,535 in 2025 to 1,172 — a 23.6% decrease. The number of people living...

A.B. Miller High School has been recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education (CDE), highlighting its commitment to academic achievement and closing achievement gaps. The CDE selects California Distinguished Schools based on data reported on the California Dashboard, recognizing schools that show significant progress...

On April 25, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Beaumont Police Department received multiple reports of gunshots in the area. Responding officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds in the 600 block of Euclid Avenue. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives are actively investigating the...