Calif. jail booking error contributed to 2024 fatal inmate attack, grand jury finds
RIVERIDE COUNTY, Calif. — The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, July 29, signed off on a response to a county grand jury report that concluded that mistakes and shortcomings in the sheriff’s booking system contributed to the slaying of an inmate by another at the Banning jail in 2024.
Wild Donkey’s Suspicious Injuries Spark Investigation
In mid-June 2025, wildlife authorities confirmed at least two wild donkeys (also called burros) were found injured by arrows in separate incidents throughout the Moreno Valley area, sparking concern and outrage across the community . Authorities are continuing a multi-agency investigation involving the Riverside...
Tsunami waves reach Southern California coast
A small swell gently rocking the boats in Marina del Rey on Wednesday morning was a welcome sight following a tsunami advisory issued in the wake of a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia hours earlier. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in boats and helicopters were seen Tuesday...
The No-Frills Steakhouse In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Ribeye Steak
In Whittier, California, there’s a place where time stands still, ketchup bottles never run empty, and the ribeye steak might just change your life. Steak Corral isn’t trying to impress you with fancy decor or trendy menu items – it’s too busy grilling up what locals whisper (or sometimes shout after a few drinks) is...
RivCo Fire Department gets approval to place fire mitigation charges on property owner’s tax...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ)-- The Riverside County Fire Department's request to attach fire mitigation charges to the tax bills of 450 property owners was approved by the Board of Supervisors early Tuesday morning. In a unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors signed off on the Riverside County Fire Department’s cost...
Stater Bros., workers’ union to resume contract negotiations Wednesday
Negotiations are scheduled to resume Wednesday between the union representing some 12,000 Stater Bros. workers and the Southern California-based grocery store chain following the announcement of an overwhelming membership vote in favor of authorizing the union bargaining team to call an unfair labor practice strike....
Suspect in critical condition after officer involved shooting in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) - A suspect is in critical condition after an officer involved shooting in Beaumont on Tuesday evening. Just after 6:30 p.m., a deputy assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff's K9 Unit contacted a male motorcyclist on the side of the road near Redlands Boulevard and San Timoteo Canyon Road in...
Loved ones search for missing 64-year-old Southern California woman
Loved ones are searching for a missing Southern California woman. Donna Maria Gonzalez, 64, was reported missing on July 28, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Gonzalez, who is considered at-risk, was last seen at the intersection of Baldwin Park Boulevard and Amar Road in the City of Industry...
The Growing Appeal of Mobile Homes in Southern California
Mobile Home Sales in California: A Market on the Rise. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed AB 456, a bill aimed at simplifying mobile home sales in California. The law is designed to make the process faster and more transparent, removing barriers that have long frustrated buyers and sellers. With housing...
Los Angeles County seeks ordinance preventing law enforcement from concealing their identities
Los Angeles County leaders want to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identities while on duty, a response to recent immigration raids during which some federal agents refused to
