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Perris to Celebrate Arbor Day with Planting and Tree Giveaway
To mark Arbor Day, the city of Perris Friday will plant a Fuji apple tree at the Community Garden, and public works personnel will give away one fruit tree per household with proof of residency. The tree planting will take place at 135 North D St. Perris residents will receive...
Man Admits Selling Fentanyl, Meth in Perris
A 42-year-old man who sold large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine out of his Perris home pleaded guilty Thursday to possession of controlled substances for sale and other offenses and was immediately sentenced to two years in state prison. Miguel Angel Lopez admitted the possession count and a charge of...
Riverside Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Four in Lake Elsinore Anti-Theft Operation
In a show of force against retail theft, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies descended on a Lake Elsinore shopping complex Tuesday, rounding up a quartet of suspects accused of sticky fingers. The operation, conducted by the Lake Elsinore Robbery-Burglary Suppression Team and Special Enforcement Team, targeted the 18000 block of Collier Avenue, aiming to flush out theft offenders plaguing local businesses.
Indio man tried to kidnap girls as they walked to school, officials say
Authorities have arrested an Indio man after they say he tried to kidnap two young girls as they walked to school. At about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, the girls reported that a man tried to pull one of them into a vehicle near the intersection of Cactus Avenue and Perris Boulevard in Moreno Valley, the Riverside […]
Restaurant inspections: 3 spots score 'B' grades over food temps, vermin sightings
While most Coachella Valley restaurants passed their Riverside County health inspections this week, three spots incurred a number of violations that led to "B" grades, according to reports conducted April 19 through 24. Delicias Mexican Cuisine in Desert Hot Springs, Tacos Del Valle in Cathedral City and Tack Room Tavern...
DEA, Riverside police seize 10 million lethal doses of fentanyl from Sinaloa Cartel cell
By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, California (KCAL) — The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the seizure of 10 million lethal doses of fentanyl from a Sinaloa Cartel cell on Wednesday. The year-long operation with the Riverside Police Department and the United States Postal Inspection Service started in March 2023 and The post DEA, Riverside police seize 10 million lethal doses of fentanyl from Sinaloa Cartel cell appeared first on KESQ.
Man Charged with Killing Mom in Knife Attack at Her Wildomar Home
A man accused of fatally stabbing his 64-year-old mother at her Wildomar home was charged Thursday with murder. Evan Jon Zavala, 24, was arrested Monday night following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation in the 33000 block of Breckenridge Trail, near Gafford Road. The murder charge includes a sentence-enhancing...
Employee pepper-sprayed during robbery at outlet mall in Cabazon
An employee of a store at an outlet mall in Cabazon was pepper-sprayed during a robbery Wednesday evening. The robbery was first reported at around 5:00 p.m. at a business on the 48000 block of Seminole Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. "The reporting party stated items were taken from the business by The post Employee pepper-sprayed during robbery at outlet mall in Cabazon appeared first on KESQ.
The SoCalendar: What you need to do this weekend
Join us for National Park Week — which ends this Sunday. Pick any of the 400 plus national parks — nation wide, where you'll discover what parks mean to us, enjoy what they provide to their visitors and communities, and commit to protecting these places we cherish. Puppet...
Wanted felon in custody after brief standoff in Coachella
A wanted felon is in custody following a brief standoff in the city of Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The incident started at around 3:15 p.m. when deputies received information about a wanted felon in the 1600 block of 3rd Street, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office told News Channel 3. "Deputies are The post Wanted felon in custody after brief standoff in Coachella appeared first on KESQ.
Riverside City Council approves rental assistance for seniors
The Riverside City Council last week approved a pilot program designed to provide financial assistance to elderly residents struggling to pay rent. The council’s unanimous vote Tuesday to launch the program is an effort to help some of Riverside’s most vulnerable residents who may find themselves at risk of becoming homeless, according to a statement by city spokesman Phil Pitchford.
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