4/27 KVCR Midday News: Inmate dies at Riverside County jail two days after being...
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Earthquake rattles the Inland Empire
REDLANDS, Calif. - A small earthquake struck in the Inland Empire on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. What we know: — The USGS said a preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred at 7:47 a.m. roughly 11 miles fromRedlands. The quake had a depth of about two miles. USGS's...
More Orange County Cities Look to Beef Up Fireworks Bans
Officials in two more Orange County cities are tightening rules on fireworks ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on July 4. It comes as a host of cities in the region last year adopted ordinances allowing a property owner to be fined for having illegal fireworks being used on their property as elected leaders have long grappled with trying to curb illegal pyrotechnics...
Iconic Hollywood Arby’s sign re-emerges in Southern California desert
It was an iconic and beloved sign along Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard for nearly six decades before it quietly vanished last year. Now, Arby’s neon 10-gallon cowboy hat sign has reemerged in the rugged desert grounds of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in the Coachella Valley. The sign towered over 5920 W. Sunset Blvd., several blocks […]
10 California Taco Stands With Salsa That Steals The Whole Scene
A taco stand can look almost too simple to surprise you, right up until the salsa lands and changes the whole mood. California has roadside counters and tiny walk-up spots where the real drama starts in the salsa cups, sharp, fiery and impossible to ignore. Suddenly the tacos feel like...
Young great white sharks draw anglers, raising risks off Southern California piers
As more and more young great white sharks are gathering off the coast for warmer waters, it's creating a new risk with fishermen desperately trying to catch them. It's dangerous not just for the sharks, but for swimmers and surfers, too.
Southern California man wins $340,000 jackpot at Hard Rock Casino
A Southern California man is celebrating a massive payday after winning a $340,000 slot machine jackpot at the Hard Rock Casino Tejon in Mettler.
Southern California air alert prompts stay-inside, windows-closed warning
Health officials across Southern California are urging millions of residents to stay indoors, shut windows and doors, and avoid outdoor exercise as a windblown dust advisory blankets parts of the region with hazardous air. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the formal dust advisory on April 28, 2026, and the Los Angeles County […]
Nearly 1 in 4 Homes Sell Within a Week in California’s Major Cities, Study...
Nearly one in four homes is selling within a week in some California cities, a new study has shown. The demand for homes in California’s coastal cities remains high, with homes in San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco selling within a week of its listing and often above the asking price, underscoring the competition among buyers, according to a recent study by Zillow...
Bed Bath & Beyond throws open doors with new ‘2-for-1’ store format from next...
BED Bath & Beyond is throwing open its doors again with a brand new “2-for-1” store format landing from next week. The once-bankrupt retail giant is storming back by teaming up with The Container Store – creating hybrid shops packed with both brands under one roof. And...

















