Protecting Water, Protecting Communities: A Vision for San Bernardino County
Residents across San Bernardino County can look to a neighboring Inland Empire city as a powerful example of how innovation and regional collaboration can protect water resources while strengthening public safety. In early February, the Riverside Fire Department unveiled a new PumpPod training device that is expected to save millions...
Details released in fatal backcountry crash involving motorcycle, semi truck
A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on collision with a semi-truck on State Route 78 near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and the driver of the truck sustained minor injuries.
Woman abandons cat outside Redlands Animal Shelter
Animal care experts in Redlands are reminding the public that abandoning animals is illegal after a surveillance camera captured a woman leaving a cat outside a local animal shelter. In the video, a woman is seen carrying a box containing a cat that’s inside a pet carrier and then placing...
Gunfire, screams at Inland Empire apartment leads to 4 arrests
Gunfire and screams reported at a San Bernardino apartment led to four arrests, police said Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched to the complex after a caller reported hearing a gunshot followed by a woman screaming inside one of the apartment units. When police arrived, a man was seen exiting the apartment but ran back inside […]
Kaiser Permanente Awards $2.75 Million in Community Health Grants
Kaiser Permanente has awarded approximately $2.75 million in local and regional community health grants to 32 nonprofit organizations across Riverside County for 2025-2026, reinforcing its commitment to improving health equity and addressing the most critical needs of vulnerable populations throughout the region. “Kaiser Permanente community health grants represent more than...
Motorcyclist Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On 215
At approximately 1:24 a.m. on April 20, 2026, officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound 215 Freeway just north of University Avenue in Riverside. Investigators determined the incident began as a hit-and-run involving a pickup truck and a semi-tractor trailer, which left vehicles disabled and blocking multiple lanes of traffic.
Walmart to Remodel RivCo Stores
Walmart plans to remodel several stores in Riverside County this year as part of a broader effort to upgrade dozens of locations statewide. The retailer said it will remodel 56 stores across California, with improvements focused on store layouts, technology and expanded services aimed at creating a faster and more convenient shopping experience.
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expands in Southern California
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening (Huanglongbing), caused by the Asian citrus psyllid, in California. APHIS is establishing a new quarantined area in the Ramona area of San Diego County of 93 square miles and is expanding the quarantined area in...
Inland Empire once again ranks top for most polluted area in the nation
Riverside and San Bernardino counties both top the list for the most polluted places to live in the U.S. That’s according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report released today.
Jury awards $2.25 million to Riverside County sergeant forced to resign after reporting harassment
Riverside County has been ordered to pay $2.25 million to a former sergeant who said he was pressured into early retirement in retaliation for reporting workplace harassment by a superior.

















