CHP seizes over $600,000 in stolen Home Depot tools in Southern California
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the sale of stolen tools taken from various Home Depot stores across Southern California. Following an extensive investigation by the CHP Southern Division’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force, authorities identified the suspects as buyers of the stolen merchandise. Investigators say the tools were later resold at a […]
Gas leak affects 6 buildings, about 40 units in Temecula
Firefighters responded to a gas leak in a Temecula neighborhood Wednesday afternoon that affected dozens of residential units, authorities said. The leak was reported around 1:34 p.m. in the 31100 block of Strawberry Tree Lane, according to CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department. Crews arrived to find a ruptured gas line and requested […]
Woman dies aboard a Carnival cruise ship near Catalina Island
LOS ANGELES - A woman aboard a Carnival cruise ship off the coast of Southern California died Monday after officials say she fell off her room's balcony and landed on a deck below. The woman, who was not identified, had been traveling with family members, who alerted the crew of...
World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Nears Completion in California, Opening Date Revealed
Game-Changing Wildlife Bridge Could Transform Animal Survival in California. World’s largest wildlife crossing being built over U.S. Route 101. Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing expected to open Dec. 2, 2026. Designed to help animals like mountain lions and coyotes cross safely. $92 million project aims to reconnect fragmented habitats. California...
Southern California school counselor to stand trial in child molestation case involving 15 children
A former Ventura County school counselor who was charged with molesting 15 children will stand trial in the case, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. David Lane Braff, Jr., 42, of Thousand Oaks, is accused of “sexually abusing children over the course of two decades while working with youth in Ventura County and […]
Southwest High Culinary Arts Students Earn Top Honors at Conference
EL CENTRO — Southwest High School proudly announces the outstanding achievements of its Culinary Arts students at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Leadership Conference, held April 24-26, in Riverside. Representing Southwest High School and Region 10, students Ivanna Cota and Zuri Negrete showcased their culinary...
Chiriaco Summit Fire Hydrants to be Replaced
RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved Supervisor V. Manuel Perez’s proposal to allocate $14,000 to assist the Chiriaco Summit Water District with replacement fire hydrants. The Chiriaco Summit Water District is a small special district that serves the community of Chiriaco Summit, located...
Corona parents worry as district considers cutting 7th and 8th grades at 2 CNUSD...
Two elementary schools that include seventh and eighth grade programs in the Corona-Norco Unified School District may soon lose the upper grade levels due to declining enrollment.
Metrolink Cut Service; Budget Pressure Could Mean More Cuts, Fare Increases
Southern California commuter rail operator Metrolink is cutting commuter rail service. Metrolink is facing increased operational costs, and shortfalls in fares and annual county contributions. Advocates are pushing for the state, and L.A. and Orange Counties, to step up to prevent further service cuts. Recently Metrolink has experienced reliability issues...
Fatal Crash on Highway 111 Damages Historic Elephant Car Wash Sign
UPDATE 9:30 a.m.: with details from the Riverside County Sheriff's DepartmentA driver was killed early Tuesday after crashing into a light pole on Highway 111 at Indian Trail in Rancho Mirage, also damaging the historic Elephant Car Wash sign. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department says the crash happened at 2:19 a.m., with deputies arriving to find a single-vehicle collision, with the...
