Coroner ID’s Lake Elsinore Biker from Fatal Crash
A 59-year-old man killed in a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Lake Elsinore was identified by authorities Wednesday. The crash occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Riverside and Lehr drives, according to Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Brad Foster. Deputies found Robert Sadlak of Lake...
Over 440 Riverside County shelter pets find new homes in weekend of action
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Over the weekend, 443 animals at Riverside County shelters found their new 'fur-ever' homes thanks to new initiatives pushing animals out of kennels. Programs like 'Ticket to Ride,' a short-term foster program, and extended weekend hours, have all helped save lives. Launched earlier this...
Search and rescue team from Riverside back home after helping with Texas flood recovery...
Five members of an urban search and rescue team from Riverside have returned home after a grueling two-week mission in Texas, where they worked with cadaver dogs to help with the July 4 flooding recovery effort.
Riverside County doctor issuing warning about carfentanil
Carfentanil, which is used to tranquilize elephants, is 100 times stronger than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine, according to Riverside County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky.
California Makes Strides in Combatting Homelessness, Reports Reduction in Several Major Communities Including Los...
California is witnessing a notable shift in its fight against homelessness, according to the latest reports highlighted by Governor Gavin Newsom. In a recent update, Newsom celebrated the latest numbers showing reductions in homelessness across several communities. The state, which has long struggled with a growing...
85-year-old Southern California woman reported missing found dead
An elderly at-risk woman reported missing earlier this month was found dead Tuesday morning in Santa Barbara County, officials announced. On July 14, California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert for 85-year-old Sonia Lang Crestfield at the request of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The 85-year-old,...
New Ikea location in California, what are the new Plan and Order point with...
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant, has opened six stores in its new format in Southern California in 2025, with more planned across the state, including one in Manteca . The build-your-own furniture store, famous for its large labyrinth-like showrooms and warehouses, recently opened a new Plan and order point with...
Southern California man arrested for posing as motorcycle officer while armed with taser, baton,...
Hemet, California – A convicted felon has been arrested in Hemet, California, after allegedly impersonating a motorcycle traffic
Sheriff Bianco Unfazed by Calls for Oversight
RIVERSIDE — First District Supervisor Jose Medina is making good on his November campaign promise to call for more oversight of Sheriff Chad Bianco and his department. Now Medina has company. Democratic Women of the Desert also want part of the action, which seems to be building momentum. This...
Big Rig Crash Causes Fire, Fatality on 10 Freeway
A big rig crash east of Mecca Tuesday sparked a brush fire and left at least one person dead. The crash was reported at 12:25 p.m. on eastbound 1-10 east of the Cactus City rest stop, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said that the tractor trailer went...