Forecasters: Fire risk high on Friday due to winds, low humidity

Wildfire risks were elevated Friday because of Santa Ana winds and low humidity, prompting the National Weather Service on Thursday to post a Fire Weather Watch for the Inland Empire amid an autumn heatwave.  

Fiery Halloween decorations at California home trigger 911 calls

Many people arrive each night to admire a Riverside family's spooky, fiery Halloween decor, but the adornments appear so realistic to some that multiple people have made emergency phone calls to firefighters about the home.

Riverside to reopen City Hall, other facilities after months of closures

Riverside City Hall and other municipal facilities will reopen on Tuesday to the public for limited contacts after a roughly three-month closure that began in response to a surge in coronavirus cases that has since passed.

Man suspected of sexually assaulting boy in Riverside public bathroom arrested

A 31-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a little boy who was using a public restroom has been arrested and remains behind bars without bail.

Sikh community to distribute supplies for online learning in Jurupa Valley

Sikh Temple Jurupa Valley is distributing hundreds of supplies, including laptop desks, headphones, backpacks, and COVID-19 sanitation kits for students who don't have the necessary supplies and tools for remote learning. 

Remains of Marine who died during training mission brought home

The remains of a U.S. Marine who was among nine service members killed when their amphibious craft went down in the waters around San Clemente Island will be returned home to Riverside Tuesday, and a roadside salute is planned along the route the casket will be carried.

Police: Man broke into to woman's home, attempted to rape her and her disabled daughter

Police in Riverside quickly apprehended a man who broke into to woman's home in the overnight hours Thursday morning and allegedly attempted to rape her and her disabled daughter.

Female hiker who went missing found dead, foul play not suspected

A 53-year-old woman who disappeared during a hike on Mount Rubidoux was found dead on Monday at a construction site just south of the location, but authorities said there were no indications of foul play.  

Virtual classrooms open for fall term at Riverside Unified School District

Fall classes began Monday in the Riverside Unified School District, with all students meeting teachers virtually because of the governor's prohibition against in-person instruction based on coronavirus case counts in Riverside County and other counties.  

Riverside shelter seeing an increase of abandoned animals

At the start of the pandemic, shelters saw their animals adoptions soar. But now they're seeing a high rate of abandonment. 

Giant cross named after Junipero Serra vandalized in Riverside

A giant cross atop Mount Rubidoux in Riverside was vandalized overnight, the latest monument dedicated to Junipero Serra to be targeted by activists across the state amid debate over the missionary's legacy, police said.

Suspect seen on video igniting fireworks in crowd of protesters arrested

The driver of a vehicle got out of his car to light fireworks in a crowd of protesters, but someone quickly grabbed the firework from the ground and threw it back in the driver's car. This happened during a June 1 protest in Riverside.

Nurses strike in Riverside
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A group of nurses were striking in Riverside Friday in hopes to get more staffing and PPE during the coronavirus crisis.

Wounded security guard fatally shoots man and woman outside Riverside nightclub

A man and a woman were killed early Monday morning in a shootout with a security guard outside a Riverside nightclub, leaving the guard wounded, police said.

Suspected cold case serial rapist and sex offender arrested for crimes dating back 25 years

A suspected cold case serial rapist and sex offender was arrested and charged with crimes in Corona and Riverside dating back almost 25 years, authorities announced Wednesday.

Flyovers to thank front-line workers in 'America Strong' mission

Military aircraft gave healthcare and essential workers a big “thank you” Thursday, for risking their own lives to save those suffering from COVID-19.