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.

Supervisors rescind slate of public health directives after long hearings

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Friday to rescind all but one component of a series of restrictions imposed by the Riverside County public health officer stemming from the coronavirus emergency, removing potential penalties that residents would have otherwise faced forviolations.

Riverside County extends social distancing orders through June 19

The Riverside County Health Department on Wednesday extended their orders requiring residents to wear face coverings when outside and continue practicing social distancing through June 19.

Riverside County’s early mandate proving to flatten curve

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are handing out voluntary compliance pamphlets, letting residents know they need to wear a mask when out on essential errands and they have the authority to ticket or arrest anyone who violates the order but they haven’t needed to.

Newsom loans 500 ventilators to other states as Riverside County waits for ventilators

The Governor of California is loaning 500 ventilators to other states, while some counties here at home are still waiting for ventilators, in preparation for next week’s expected surge in coronavirus cases.

Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

84 nursing home residents in Riverside evacuated after employees don't show up for work

More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row. 

30 patients, some staff members infected with COVID-19 at Riverside nursing home

As Riverside County approaches 800 coronavirus cases, health officials announced Sunday that 30 patients of a skilled nursing facility, Extended Care Hospital of Riverside, tested positive for COVID-19.

Community sings happy birthday to Riverside boy after party was canceled due to Stay at Home order

Browen Bell was about to celebrate his 9th birthday, but unfortunately due to California's Stay at Home order that was issued Thursday evening by Governor Gavin Newsom his birthday party had to be canceled. 

Riverside County DA sets up hotline to report price gouging during COVID-19 crisis

The District Attorney's Bureau of Investigation in Riverside County has set up a hotline number to report suspect price gouging during the current COVID-19 crisis.