Driverless freight trains on Southern California rails? This L.A. startup is already testing them
Parallel Systems, a Los Angeles-based company that launched in 2020, is developing an autonomous, battery-powered train to move freight.
Big delays at LAX and San Diego airport amid air traffic control staffing shortage
Delays of nearly 1½ hours were anticipated for flights heading to LAX between 8 and 10 p.m. In San Diego, delays of 1 hour, 20 minutes were expected between 9 and 10 p.m.
Southern California, Inland Empire Weather: Fall No-Burn Order Issued for Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Riverside, CA – Residents across the Inland Empire and Orange County will need to keep their fireplaces dark Monday as a mandatory wood-burning ban goes into effect under a South Coast Air Quality...
Murder suspect arrested after returning to north O.C. crime scene
On October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of McCormack Lane regarding a welfare check, according to the Placentia Police Department. Upon arrival, an adult female shooting victim was located in the backyard of the residence and pronounced deceased at the scene....
Semi-truck driver accused of deadly crash in Southern California no longer charged with DUI...
Jashanpreet Singh, 21, is still charged with three counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of reckless driving on a highway causing a specified injury.
SoCal robbery crew busted after targeting same food stand
Three people were arrested on robbery and gang enhancement charges for two strong-arm robberies at the same Bloomington food vendor stand. The suspects are identified as Nathaniel Flores, Alonzo Gonzalez, and Kimberly Martinez. Investigators believe there may be more victims, especially non-English speakers, and are...
California State University’s Direct Admissions Program extends automatic acceptances to eligible students
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 640 into law on Oct. 6, 2025, expanding the California State University (CSU) system’s direct admissions program from the existing 43 school districts within Riverside County to all 937 school districts across California. The law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, with...
Southern California surgeon offering plastic surgery to Dodger fans
Some fast-food chains offer free food if the opposing team misses free throws. But for a Southern California-based surgeon's office, they are offering a "Unofficial Plastic Surgeon of Dodger Fans" giveaway in the peak of the World Series craze. Dr. Arvin Taneja, of MyLook Surgery, is offering electic procedures to...
Hernandez Placed on Paid Administrative Leave
RIVERSIDE — Embattled Coachella Mayor Steven A. Hernandez who stands accused of one felony count of conflict of interest, four felony counts of perjury, and four misdemeanor counts of conflict of interest has been placed on paid administrative leave — not just administrative leave as some news reports have stated....
Riverside County, CA – Halloween Safety Alert: Sheriff’s Office Shares Trick-or-Treating Tips
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Riverside County, CA – As Halloween festivities begin tonight, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to stay alert and celebrate safely while trick-or-treating across local...
