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Road Rage – Man Who Shot Driver During Freeway Traffic Dispute Headed to Prison
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A 54-year-old man who shot a motorist during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 15 in Eastvale was bound for state prison Thursday to serve a 25-year term after pleading guilty to attempted murder and other charges. Carlos Leonardo Castro Martinez of Menifee admitted the felony...
Restaurant inspections: 2 eateries closed due to repeat food violations, power outage
Two Coachella Valley restaurants were closed by Riverside County environmental health inspectors due to food temperatures and electrical issues, according to inspection reports. Tacos Del Valle in Cathedral City has had failed inspections in the past, and when health inspectors visited the eatery this week and observed repeat food temperature violations, they shut...
Brush fire in Lake Elsinore area scorches 145 acres, destroys home
A brush fire that erupted on a hillside just west of Lake Elsinore has scorched 145 acres, destroyed one structure, and is threatening homes Friday abutting the Cleveland National Forest, prompting mandatory evacuation orders.
Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 7/26/2024
Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire’s major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR’s “Morning Edition” most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.
Cathedral City voters will consider sales tax hike in November
A measure proposing to raise Cathedral City’s sales tax by half a cent per dollar will be on residents’ ballots this fall. On Wednesday, the city council unanimously approved putting the decision to voters in November. Increasing the tax rate by 0.5% would raise $5 million annually and be used to pay for...
New courthouse now open in Menifee Town Center
The Menifee Justice Center opened July 8 in Menifee Town Center. Editor's note: Story has been corrected. This court will not handle traffic cases. The new Menifee Justice Center opened earlier this month in Menifee Town Center, just south of the Krikorian Theater site. The courthouse will handle family law...
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
Southern California’s longest-running Halloween event returns; tickets on sale Friday
Tickets for Southern California's longest running Halloween event, Knott's Scary Farm, are now on sale, offering guests a frightful experience with 10 mazes, five scare zones, and four shows, running from September 19 until November 2.
Freeway connecting California to Las Vegas shut down after truck hauling batteries crashes
The entire 15 Freeway was shut down east of Barstow Friday after a big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashed and caught fire, blocking Southern California's link to Las Vegas for more than nine hours, officials said. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. in the freeway's northbound lanes between Barstow and Baker, according...
Dozens of ducks are dying at Riverside’s Fairmount Park. Officials are investigating why
Dozens of ducks and other wildlife have been dropping dead at Fairmount Park and the city of Riverside doesn’t know why. Officials said they’re testing the soil, air, water, and animals to figure out what’s behind the mysterious scene at Lake Evans, with assistance from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Cooling trend heads to SoCal starting Friday
A cooling trend is headed to most of Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday, ending a weeklong heat wave that saw temperatures in triple digits and dangerous conditions in the Antelope Valley and desert communities.
Idaho Humane Society steps up to find homes for rescued California dogs
Boise, Idaho (CBS2) - The Idaho Humane Society is joining other shelters to help find homes for 50 dogs rescued from a home in California. 30 dogs arrived in Boise on Friday. They came from a shelter in Riverside, California. That shelter has faced three separate hoarding cases in the Coachella Valley. 50 dogs were found in one of the homes. There were 20 dogs in another home.
Inland Empire Temperatures Continue to Surge
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Excessive heat warnings are in effect until Friday in the Coachella Valley with temperatures expected to reach 116 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The excessive heat warning will be in effect in Palm Desert, Coachella, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Borrego Springs, Indio and La...
Riverside FD helps Little Leagues get access to defibrillators
Riverside Little Leaguers and their families now have access to possibly life-saving health care equipment, thanks to a donation from the a local charitable foundation and the Riverside Fire Department. Riverside firefighters and staff from the Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation presented automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, to seven local...
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