Colton Man Arrested Sunday Night After 12-Mile Pursuit Through Victorville and Hesperia
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 28-year-old Colton man was arrested after leading deputies on a vehicle pursuit that spanned approximately 12 miles through Victorville and Hesperia. The incident began on July 6, 2025, at around 10:55 p.m., when a deputy spotted a white 2023 Dodge Charger at a Circle...
Hungry honeybees threaten food supply of native bee species, UCSD study finds
A new UCSD study found non-native honeybees pose a significant threat to native California bees and other pollinators.
Empty the Shelters: Free Pet Adoptions in Riverside County
Animal shelters across Riverside County are overflowing, and officials are urging residents to help give dogs and cats a second chance.To address the crisis, Riverside County Animal Services has partnered with the Bissell Pet Foundation for its Empty the Shelters campaign, running July 5 through 19. During this...
Report Reveals Highest Paid on Riverside County Government Payroll
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The 10 highest paid officials in Riverside County government last year were working in public safety and public health, according to a report released last Wednesday by the California Controller’s Office. The agency published its 2024 “Government Compensation in California” analysis, showing how...
Former Jail Commander Sues Riverside County Sheriff Over Alleged Retaliation
A former Riverside County jail commander is suing Sheriff Chad Bianco and top officials, alleging she was fired in retaliation for reporting civil rights violations and misconduct within county jails.Victoria Flores, a 30-year veteran of the department and former commander at the Robert Presley Detention Center,...
Board Imposes Liens on Delinquent Bill Payers for Unpaid Trash Invoices
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to impose special assessments totaling $4.16 million on thousands of Riverside County property owners’ tax bills to collect unpaid trash collection debts. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board signed off on Department of Environmental Health...
Law enforcement agencies release Fourth of July citation numbers
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Law enforcement agencies across the Coachella Valley are reporting firework citations after Independence Day celebrations. Indio In Indio, Sergeant Abraham Plata, Indio Police Department, said officers issued multiple citations for illegal fireworks. "We ended up with 26 people who were cited...
Washington man arrested for child exploitation may have victims in Southern California
A man from Washington was arrested after an extensive child exploitation investigation, which revealed there may be more victims in two other regions, including Southern California, authorities said. According to a Washington State Patrol media release, 34-year-old Andre Smolyar was booked into the Spokane County...
Illegal fireworks trigger 80 fires in Bakersfield
Illegal fireworks sparked 80 fires across Bakersfield on the Fourth of July, with crews responding to one every five minutes.
Triple-Digit temperatures threaten 70% of inland California starting tuesday
San Diego, California – Southern California is about to shift from warm to dangerously hot as a significant
