Riverside County to vote on localized reopening plan
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will revisit a proposed accelerated public health de-regulation plan to allow all Riverside County economic sectors to reopen by the end of this month, bypassing the state's tiered system to mitigate coronavirus impacts, which Executive Office staff said could come at a cost of $100 million in money otherwise due to the county.
Riverside megachurch pastor who was at Rose Garden event has COVID-19
The head of a Southern California megachurch said Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19, joining a list that includes President Donald Trump and key White House contacts who attended a ceremony at the White House Rose Garden last month.
Voting by mail: How to know if drop boxes are safe and secure
For the first time, vote by mail ballots are being mailed to all registered voters due to the pandemic.
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.
Swarm of earthquakes near Salton Sea sends light shaking into Riverside County
A swarm of earthquakes, the largest of which had a 4.9 magnitude, hit south of the Salton Sea in Imperial County Wednesday afternoon, sending light shaking into Riverside County.
Two military aircraft collide in Riverside County, forcing one pilot to eject
A fighter jet and a military transport plane collided mid-air during a refueling operation Tuesday afternoon in the eastern Coachella Valley, resulting in the pilot of the fighter jet parachuting to safety and the other plane making a forced landing.
OpenCALNow: Riverside, Orange, San Diego Counties call on Newsom to allow all businesses to reopen
Officials from Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties are calling on Governor Newsom to allow all businesses in their counties to reopen safely, arguing that the requirements set by the governor have been met.
Heat wave expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to Southern California; elevated fire risk
Another heat wave is coming to the Southland this week, with high temperatures expected Tuesday through Friday and forecasters warning of moderate Santa Ana winds blowing across the area beginning Monday.
Police investigating possible murder-suicide after woman calls 911 reporting husband shot neighbor
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide in Beaumont, authorities said Sunday.
Thousands of youth in Southern California looking for mentors in Big Brothers Big Sisters program
Thousands of children and teens in Southern California are at-risk of going down the wrong path. Big Brothers and Big Sisters is an organization that has been helping our youth for a century, and mentors are needed now more than ever because of the pandemic.
Riverside County bumped up to 'red' tier; County Supervisors opt to delay vote on separate reopening proposal
Riverside County has moved into the "red” tier of California’s economic reopening plan on the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, on the same day that County Supervisors voted to revisit a separate two-month reopening proposal in two weeks.
Riverside County supervisor seeks to expedite lifting of COVID-19 shutdowns
Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Hewitt will ask his colleagues on Tuesday to support a proposed two-month plan to lift all public health regulations that have locked down large swaths of the regional economy, resulting in thousands of job losses and other impacts that he said will be felt "for years to come."
Preliminary 3.4-magnitude quake strikes near Lake Elsinore
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude struck roughly six miles from Lake Elsinore Monday morning and was felt throughout Southern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Smoke advisory extended for eastern Riverside County
A smoke advisory was extended through Sunday afternoon for eastern Riverside County, including the Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass as several major wildfires burn across the Southland.
Deputy accidentally shoots himself at California gun range
A deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff Department accidentally shot himself in the leg at a gun range earlier this month, officials said.
Riverside County closer to reopening more businesses
The operating phrase is “cautious optimism” when it comes to the latest COVID-19 numbers in the Inland Empire.
Wrongful death lawsuit over fatal beating of bullied boy to proceed against school district
With recently approved legislation clearing the way, a Moreno Valley couple are proceeding with a wrongful death lawsuit against the Moreno Valley Unified School District over a fatal assault on their nephew at a middle school, it was announced Monday.
Argument leads to fatal shooting at Riverside County bar; search for suspect underway
A man was fatally shot at a Riverside bar on Sunday night following an argument and authorities Monday continued to search for the gunman.
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.
Poor quality persists across Southland amid Bobcat, El Dorado fires
A smoke advisory was in effect for unhealthy air quality through Thursday evening as two major wildfires continued to rage in Southern California, officials said. The impact has also caused falling ash in the area.