Newsom declares state of emergency in San Diego due to December storms
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several California counties, including San Diego, due to heavy storms that have increased the risk of flooding and landslides, and has pre-deployed emergency response resources across the state.
The seven most frustrating offenses California drivers commit every day
Driving is hard enough without everybody else making life on the roads hell. Here's our very frustrated guide to driving etiquette in California.
Dangerous storm to flood California, threatening lives and property before Christmas
Flash flooding and mudslide risks continue in Northern California and will rise in Southern California through Christmas Day as heavy snow blocks Sierra Nevada roads. A strengthening storm off the West Coast will bring another atmospheric river, delivering heavy rain across much of California through Christmas Day,...
Thieves Target Agave Leaves in Southern California
In Torrance, thieves are stealing agave leaves, likely for culinary use, amid a growing interest in agave farming. UC Davis expert Samuel Sandoval Solis links the thefts to the "agave rush," driven by the plant's drought tolerance and cultural significance.
CHP’s Christmas enforcement campaign starts Wednesday night
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Drive safe, sober, and obey the speed limit during the upcoming Christmas holiday or face consequences, the California Highway Patrol warned today. The agency will initiate its annual Christmastime ``holiday enforcement period'' at 6 p.m. Wednesday, when all available officers will deploy...
Indio Homicide Suspect Arrested in Coachella Four Days After Fatal Shooting
A suspect is now in custody following a fatal shooting in Indio last week.The Riverside County Gang Impact Team arrested 41-year-old Gabriel Salazar on Saturday morning in the area of Avenue 51 and Filmore Street in Coachella. The shooting occurred on December 16 in the 47000 block of Bluejay Street. According to...
Fallen Guardians: Southern California’s Law Enforcement Tragedies in 2025
A Solemn Tally of Sacrifice (Image Credits: Sbsun.com) Southern California – As the year drew to a close, communities across the region reflected on the profound losses suffered by law enforcement agencies. A Solemn Tally of Sacrifice The year 2025 marked a heartbreaking chapter for officers serving in Southern...
Flash flood, thunderstorm alerts in effect for California amid heavy rain, storms
Potential impacts include the threat of widespread roadway flooding.
Even more Cal State campuses will automatically admit eligible students under a new state...
California State University last year launched a pilot program to attract more students to the university system and to steer some to campuses that have been struggling with enrollment declines.
RivCo Animal Services reports major lifesaving gains in latest quarterly report
Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS), along with Outcomes for Pets Consulting Group, released its data from January through September 2025 for the county-wide animal sheltering system. RCDAS Q3 Report_Jan-Sep_12.22Download The data covers an important period in the...

















