A man identified as Jesse William Wykel, 32, has been taken into custody in Moreno Valley after authorities say he made criminal threats against local city officials and Riverside Sheriff's personnel. The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Investigation Bureau was alerted to the threats on Tuesday, which were detailed and aimed personally at named politicians and officers.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A fire broke out in Jurupa Valley as the Santa Ana winds continued to linger around Southern California. Top Doctor: If You Eat Eggs Every Day, This Is What HappensThis Doctor has decided to release a short video to the public.Total Restore|. The "Clay Fire" was...

CalFresh recipients in Riverside County who have lost food due to recent power shut-offs can apply for replacement benefits until February 5. The power outages, which were implemented by utility companies to prevent wildfires, disrupted power for thousands of residents, including nearly 26,000 people receiving CalFresh benefits in the region. These recipients are now eligible for food replacement assistance to help them recover from the loss of perishable items that spoiled during the outages.In response to these challenges, the California Department of Social Services has extended an option for residents to apply for food replacements through the official "Benefits Cal Dot Com" website. Applications for replacement benefits must be submitted by February 5 to ensure eligibility.In addition to food replacements, CalFresh recipients can also use their benefits to purchase hot meals from participating restaurants until February 8. This is an effort to support residents who may not have access to the means to prepare food following the outages. To apply for replacement benefits or learn more about the hot meal program, residents are encouraged to visit the official CalFresh website. For more Coachella Valley News visit NBCPalmSprings.com

A fire that erupted Wednesday in a house on the north end of Moreno Valley caused major damage to the property and left a firefighter with minor injuries that occurred while he was battling the flames. The Trope Fire was reported just after 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 23000 block...

A 23-year-old Moreno Valley man was in custody Thursday after officers allegedly found seven firearms during a parole-compliance check. Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force personnel conducted the check at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 22000 block of Laguna Drive, according to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department statement.

(KTLA) – Authorities in Riverside County are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest sought for questioning in connection with a homicide earlier this month, officials announced. On Jan. 12, deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a shooting in San Jacinto and located an adult […]

A new fire has erupted near Los Angeles, adding to the already challenging firefighting efforts in the region. The Fire ignited late Wednesday night. It comes as crews continue to battle the rapidly spreading Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that the Sepulveda Fire broke out near Interstate 405… Continue reading New Fire Erupts In Southern California, Forcing Mass Evacuations

A Southern California woman was arrested in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries across the Inland Empire. The suspect was identified as Krystal Gonzalez, a 34-year-old from Loma Linda, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities were investigating a string of vehicle burglaries at distribution warehouses throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties […]

City staffers and contractors cleared a homeless encampment last week from Meadowbrook Park in San Bernardino, officials announced. Staffers from the city’s Homelessness Division, Public Works Department workers, police officers, Salvation Army outreach staff and the city’s trash hauler Burrtec began the three-day operation at the 14-acre park on Jan. 16.

Loved ones are searching for a Southern California woman who has been missing for weeks. Sandra Lea Sharp, 41, from Artesia was reported missing on Dec. 30, 2024, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. She was last seen on the 16900 block of Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia at around 7:30 p.m. Sharp stand […]

A hiker was shot and robbed by "suspected cartel members" Wednesday while exploring an area along the edge of San Diego and Imperial counties near the U.S.-Mexico border with a group, U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector officials said on social media.

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views of City News Group. The wrong side of the tracks for residence and business owners in the City of Colton has always been The South Colton Corridor. For decades South Colton has been purposely neglected by some City of Colton Departments due to the low income of its residents. There are no elected officials that live in the South Colton Corridor and the city has chosen to absorb the area into what is now a new district 3, which has led to even less representation.

Hungry Los Angeles County residents now have a new In-N-Out Burger to visit with the opening of a restaurant in the city of Carson on Thursday. “Rachel Coleman, who has been a veteran of In-N-Out for 16 years, will manage the new restaurant, located at 20512 Avalon Boulevard,” the popular burger chain stated in a […]

Hundreds of the firefighters working tirelessly on the fire lines to protect lives and property in Southern California are actually serving time in prison. As two historic wildfires raged in Southern California , Joseph McKinney and Sal Almanza were among the firefighters who rushed to help. "Physically, it's pretty demanding. There's a lot of hiking, and it's in a rough terrain," incarcerated firefighter Joseph McKinney said. "We often go where bulldozers and other vehicles cannot go," Sal Almanza, who is serving a 4-year sentence at the minimum-security Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp, said. The Visalia natives are two of California's...

In the ongoing investigation into a Perris shooting last month that left an Elsinore man dead, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies have made significant headway by detaining a 17-year-old suspect on Tuesday, according to information released on Riverside Sheriff's website. Rene Diaz, 42, succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds received in the late hours of December 23. Search warrants led to the juvenile’s arrest without incident, at a residence on Santa Rosa Mine Road, though his identity remains undisclosed.

In the wake of the recent Palisades, LA, and Malibu fires, another wildfire started in parts of Southern California on Tuesday, throwing San Diego County into chaos as high winds and dangerously dry conditions fanned the flames. The Lilac fire ignited overnight, prompting evacuations, school closures, and widespread power outages.

Southern California is expected to see its first rain of the winter this weekend, but it will have to get through a couple more days of windy fire weather first. The National Weather Service warned that single-digit humidity and strong wind gusts on Thursday and into early Friday will create elevated wildfire conditions – again. […]

Police are searching for a suspect accused of beating an elderly man to death with a baseball bat in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Ronalee Barrett Stanberry, 37, according to the Fontana Police Department. The victim was only identified as a 79-year-old man. On Jan. 10, police responded to an assault at Allstate […]

After wildfires destroyed thousands of structures in Southern California, forecasted rains are raising concerns of mudslides in burn scar areas.

LOS ANGELES - A rapidly growing fire near the Castaic jail complex sparked alarm Wednesday morning, as attorneys urged the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to evacuate the nearly 5,000 inmates in the county's northernmost jails. By midafternoon, sheriff's officials began moving several hundred inmates from a barracks-style facility at...