Spring heat wave brings scorching temps to Southern California

Southern California residents are about to get a big taste of summer, with temperatures expected to soar across the region starting Wednesday. The hottest temperatures are expected in the Inland Empire, as well as in the Santa Clarita, San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys.

Special Report: Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton
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There were reports that the Palm City Council approved a basic income program for transgender and non-binary residents -- regardless of income. However, Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton says those reports are wrong. She joined us at FOX 11's special report to set the record straight.

Coachella 2022 food and drink lineup revealed

Coachella, the annual two-weekend music and arts festival, is back in-person for the first time since its two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings

Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.

Rocket launchers, practice grenade found in SoCal dumpster

An investigation is underway after authorities recovered two rocket launchers from a dumpster in Riverside County.

VIDEO: Hot air balloon crashes in Riverside County

A hot air balloon ride goes south as the winds cause a scary crash. Amazingly, everyone survived the crash.

Hot air balloon crashes in Riverside County
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A hot air balloon ride goes south as the winds cause a scary crash. Amazingly, everyone survived the crash.

Riverside security guard hospitalized after being beaten with his own baton

Police say the guard was asking a homeless person to leave the shopping center, when the man took his baton and hit him over the head with it. The suspect was arrested shortly after.

Riverside ambulance worker arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting teen

A Southern California man is accused of sexually assaulting a teen during a medical transport on an ambulance, and it is believed there may be additional victims, officials say.

Corona pastor arrested for multiple alleged sexual assaults

Giovanny Aguilar, pastor at Restoration Agape Church in Perris was arrested after police say two separate people claim he sexually assaulted them.

Abuse investigation of Turpin siblings
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The results of an independent investigation into what the Turpin siblings went through under the care of the county has been delayed.

SoCal college employee detained on campus

An investigation is underway after an employee at Chaffey College was taken into custody Monday.

Two hospitalized after suspected gas leak at Indio high school

Two people have been transported to the hospital after a suspected gas leak at Shadow Hills High School in Indio, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.