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Two transients have been arrested for starting a fire in an unoccupied building in the downtown neighborhood of Riverside, California on May 16, 2023. Firefighters arrived on the scene and discovered smoke and fire coming from the roof of the two-story building, which was boarded up. The fire intensified, and all fire personnel were evacuated from the interior of the building. A defensive attack began to save surrounding buildings, including a nearby senior living facility.

Sheriff Shannon Dicus penned a letter to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation regarding concerns over security staff reductions at Patton State Hospital in Highland. The California Department of State Hospitals operates Patton, which serves a large population of inmates who are incompetent to stand trial, not guilty by...

Expect to see more LGBTQ and Pride flags lining the streets of Southern California when Pride Month begins Thursday – just not at City Hall in Redlands. In a 3-2 vote in early May, councilmembers in this San Bernardino County city opted not to fly a Pride Flag this year, marking a departure from previous […]

A 38-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man was killed during an incident in Moreno Valley, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The incident occurred on May 27 at 8:47 p.m., when deputies assigned to the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 23000 block of Alessandro Boulevard.

The Beaumont 5. You look at their photo. They sparkle. They’re fit. They’re happy. What’s not to like?. Five women from Beaumont competed on Saturday, May 13, in a Las Vegas bodybuilding contest. They are Melissa Luna, Jolene Perez, Brianna White, Jayme Turner and Alyssa Marin. Perez...

The families of three men who died while in the custody of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department are suing for civil rights violations. Loved ones gathered in front of a federal courthouse in downtown Riverside on Thursday to announce the new lawsuits which will join four others already filed against the county. Attorneys representing the […]

House Democratic hopeful’s DUI arrest dampens 2024 prospects in swing Southern California district.

SoCal socialite Rebecca Grossman was accused of hitting and killing two boys while intoxicated. On Thursday, Grossman did not appear in court.

Helped by a police dog, officers arrested a parolee on weapon and drug charges following a pursuit on May 31, according to the Fontana Police Department. At 6:25 p.m., officers attempted to pull over a vehicle for some traffic violations near Chaparral Avenue and Springoak Court in the southern area of Fontana.

A charred skeleton discovered by a hiker outside San Bernardino, California, in 1970 was a John Doe for half-a century. But with recent advances in DNA analysis, detectives decided to send a bone fragment to a private lab to see if they could put a name to the corpse. KTLA reports that the lab was able to create a genetic profile for the man and use that to find possible relatives and come up with his identity: James Hollowell Harvey, born in 1913. Authorities still don’t know how he died, however.Read it at KTLA

A 19-year-old man allegedly gunned down a young motorist as the victim drove past a high school campus in Banning where a graduation ceremony was underway, authorities said Thursday.

A car smashed into the front of a Target store in Fontana on May 29, according to the Fontana Police Department. At about 9:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Target at 15272 Summit Avenue and discovered that a white Tesla had driven through the front glass doors of the building.

A convicted felon accused of killing a 27-year-old Hemet man and dumping his remains near Perris must stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Thursday. Ricardo Pardo, 40, of Perris was arrested last summer following a nearly yearlong Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying of Joshua Crosier.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has closed their case against the City of San Bernardino regarding alleged violations of the Surplus Land Act related to the redevelopment of the Carousel Mall property.

CONCORD, N.H. – A recent federal court ruling announced by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young stated that a man from California has been sentenced for the trafficking of methamphetamine in California and New Hampshire. The defendant, Robert Perez, Jr. - who previously resided in Perris, California - was handed a 10-year prison sentence and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Steven J. McAuliffe. Perez pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on February 8, 2023.

The victim in this investigation has been identified as Nilton Jacks Anaya Salcedo, 38 year-old male, resident of the city of Rancho Cucamonga. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are currently available. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Central Homicide Investigator Castaneda at (951) 955-2777 or Investigator Newman at (951) 486-6700.

A graduation ceremony in Banning had just ended Wednesday evening when gunfire erupted nearby.  The shooting was reported near the intersection of West Westward Avenue and South San Gorgonio Avenue. Witnesses said a suspect in a car drove by another car and opened fire around 5:30 p.m. The Coombs Alternative Education Class of 2023 had […]

The days between Memorial Day and Labor day have become increasingly deadly for teen drivers, officials warned during an event in downtown Los Angeles Thursday. The Automobile Club of Southern California teamed up with Cambridge Mobile Telematics for the “100 deadliest days” event to help prevent deaths and injuries. A car driven by an 18-year-old […]

Update 6/1/23 Police confirmed a man was killed in the shooting and a 19-year-old suspect is in custody. The victim was identified by police as Austin House, 20, of Cabazon. He suffered several gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Charges have not been officially filed against the suspect yet, however, he is The post 20-year-old killed in shooting near Banning High School; 19-year-old arrested appeared first on KESQ.

Five juveniles were arrested in the beating of several Marines over the Memorial Day weekend after the Marines told them to stop lighting fireworks. The post 5 juveniles arrested in attack on Marines at California pier during Memorial Day weekend first appeared on Law & Crime.