Riverside County

Flags to fly at half-staff for CHP officer killed in shootout near Riverside freeway

August 13, 2019 7:23am PDT

Flags will fly at half-staff on Tuesday in the state Capitol in honor of the California Highway Patrol officer who killed on a Riverside freeway. 

'We lost a kindhearted, great person': Family, friends mourn fallen CHP officer

August 13, 2019 7:02am PDT

Family, friends, and fellow officers are mourning the loss of California Highway Patrol Officer Andre Moye Jr. following a fatal gun battle in Riverside. 

CHP officer killed, 2 others injured after gun battle erupts in Riverside

August 12, 2019 11:49pm PDT

A shooting broke out Monday evening between a suspect and California Highway Patrol officers in the area of Eastridge Avenue and the southbound 215 Freeway in Riverside that ended with a CHP officer losing his life, the suspect being killed, and two other officers hurt.

German Shepard dragged from truck receives ongoing treatment from Riverside County Animal Services

August 10, 2019 6:49pm PDT

A 7-month-old German Shepard is making strides after she was dragged from a truck for about one mile in late July, said officials. 

Man arrested after Ventura County deputy discovers 67 pounds of meth inside his vehicle

August 7, 2019 5:56pm PDT

​​​​​​​A Hemet man was arrested in Thousand Oaks for possessing 67 pounds of methamphetamine.

Lake Elsinore man faces criminal sexual assault charges against minors

August 6, 2019 8:58pm PDT

A 29-year-old Lake Elsinore resident is behind bars facing felony sexual assault charges against minors after an extensive investigation.

Brush fire burning in Lake Elsinore

August 6, 2019 2:10pm PDT

A 94-acre brush fire being called the Toro Fire is burning in Lake Elsinore. It is 85 percent contained as of 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped.

Man accused of abducting girlfriend’s children from their Riverside home now in custody

August 2, 2019 1:47pm PDT

The man accused of kidnapping his girlfriend's two kids has been arrested. 

Star Fire burning in Chino Hills now 100 percent contained, 156 acres burned

August 1, 2019 8:31pm PDT

The Star Fire burning in Chino Hills is now 100 percent contained and scorched 156 acres since it broke out on July 28.

Corona man may be stuck in Mexico for 10 years after admitting to smoking pot

July 31, 2019 10:42pm PDT

26-year-old Jose Palomar admitted to formerly smoking pot and now he may be stuck in Mexico for 10 years.

First weekend of ‘Swarm' project shuts down eastbound 60 freeway

July 27, 2019 5:23pm PDT

It was the first weekend of the project that could be worse than ‘Carmageddon' – the 60 freeway was shut down for repairs.

Shooting near Sam's Club in Corona injured man

July 25, 2019 8:08pm PDT

One person has been injured in a shooting near a Sam's Club store in the city of Corona Thursday evening, police say.

Overnight closures start Friday on 60 Freeway for 'Swarm' project

July 23, 2019 7:36am PDT

The 60 Freeway between Riverside and Chino will be partially shut down Friday night to Monday morning and on multiple occasions into the fall to facilitate resurfacing and other projects, collectively known as the “60 Swarm,'' according to Caltrans.

Teen, 35-year-old arrested in Moreno Valley Skate Park attack

July 23, 2019 7:28am PDT

Two people were arrested Tuesday after a video that began circulating on social media showed a brutal beating involving multiple people at a skate park in Moreno Valley. 

4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Joshua Tree National Park

July 22, 2019 10:09am PDT

An earthquake struck Monday morning near the San Bernardino/Riverside County line. 

Authorities identify SoCal gas worker killed in Murrieta home explosion

July 17, 2019 10:06am PDT

A natural gas explosion and fire that killed a Southern California Gas Co. worker and injured 15 other people also badly damaged at least six other homes, officials said Tuesday.