Texas 19-year-old mysteriously vanishes on Christmas Eve. Family in SoCal seeks answers
Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old Texas college student with ties to Southern California, vanished on Christmas Eve.
Inmate Awaiting Trial Dies in Banning Jail Cell; Authorities Cite No Foul Play
A 46-year-old inmate awaiting trial on arson and related charges was found dead in his jail cell early Monday at a Riverside County detention facility in Banning, authorities said.Quadir Rafi Boykin of Menifee was discovered unconscious shortly before 1 a.m. inside his cell at the Smith Correctional Facility,...
Man dies in custody at Riverside County jail
A 46-year-old man died on Monday while in custody at Riverside County jail, the sheriff's department said. Deputies found Quadir Boykin, 46, of Menifee, unresponsive in a housing unit cell at 12:40 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said. Corrections staff, jail medical personnel and...
Southern California city cancels New Year’s Eve bash due to approaching storm
The likelihood of heavy rain has prompted one Southern California city to cancel its New Year’s Eve celebration. Fullerton announced Monday that First Night, an event planned for downtown, has been canceled. “We know this is disappointing and appreciate the community’s understanding as we prioritize safety,” the...
Semi Hauling Double Trailers Crash, Redlands, CA
On December 23rd, 2025, at 12:40 PM, Redlands FD, CHP, and AMR responded to a traffic collision on the Eastbound 10 Freeway, Just East of the 210 Interchange. Units arrived at the scene and located a semi truck hauling double trailers and a small sedan that had crashed. The crash...
Back to Back 2.5 Magnitude Earthquakes Hit Southern California
Two earthquakes struck Southern California in the past two days, both estimated at 2.5 magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first earthquake struck near Santa Rosa Island in the Santa Barbara Channel on Sunday, December 28. USGS reports at 3:44 p.m. the quake struck at...
Prayers Pouring In After 16 People Are In ‘Horrific’ U.S. Highway Crash
Prayers are pouring in after 16 people were in a "horrific" U.S. highway crash this morning. At least one person is dead, 10 people are hospitalized and a total of 16 people needed to be evaluated by medical personnel following the crash, which took place in Southern California. "At least one ...
Southern California braces for more heavy rain — here’s the timeline
Enjoy the sunshine early this week — it won’t last. With the ground still saturated from the last week’s atmospheric river, another Pacific storm is headed for Southern California, promising significant rainfall. Rain will begin Tuesday evening along the Central Coast and gradually shift eastward, according to the...
Inmate Found Dead at Banning Correctional Facility; Investigation Ongoing
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, 46-year-old Quadir Boykin of Menifee was found unresponsive inside a housing unit cell earlier this morning.Correctional deputies, jail medical...
Celebrate National Bacon Day on Dec. 30 with a one cent burger at Wendy’s
Wendy’s is selling its Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for one cent on Tuesday, December 30. This offer is available at participating locations, including those in Southern California, in celebration of National Bacon Day. How to get the deal. To take advantage of the 1-cent cheeseburger offer, you must redeem it...
