Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters work to contain Blue Ridge Fire

All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted as firefighter get the upper hand in containing the Blue Ridge Fire that is burning in Yorba Linda. 

From Janitor to Executive: Meet the creator of Flamin' Hot Cheetos

Richard Montanez, of Corona, started off as a janitor and ended up an executive. He recently retired from Pepsi Co. following a decades-long career after creating Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. So, how did he come up with the billion-dollar product? FOX 11’s Rita Garcia shares his inspiring story of success.

Rock climbing gym in Riverside County remains open in defiance of state health orders

With threats of fines and lawsuits, CEO of Rock Fitness in Wildomar, Adam Evans, has stood his ground and said he has still has not received a fine nor lawsuit for keeping his gym open in defiance of state health orders.  

Businesses in Riverside County struggle after being forced to move operations back outside

Some Riverside County businesses that had opened were required to close again after the county moved back into the most restrictive ''purple tier'' under the governor's color-coded coronavirus reopening plan.

Businesses in Riverside County struggle after being forced to move operations back outside
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Some Riverside County businesses that had opened were required to close again after the county moved back into the most restrictive ''purple tier'' under the governor's color-coded coronavirus reopening plan.

Some Riverside County businesses must close again as county moves back into most restrictive tier

Some Riverside County businesses that have opened are required to close again as the county moved back into the most restrictive ''purple tier'' under the governor's color-coded coronavirus reopening plan.

Woman accused of stealing several identities to fraudulently obtain EDD unemployment benefits

A woman was arrested at a Riverside courthouse last week for allegedly stealing several identities to fraudulently obtain EDD unemployment benefits, authorities said Monday.

Riverside County sheriff's sergeant dies while training with the K9 team

Riverside County Sheriff's Sergeant Harry Cohen died Sunday after suffering what appeared to be a heart attack while training with the K9 team.

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.

Caregiver accused of killing elderly woman in accidental shooting

A caregiver for an elderly woman was accused of accidentally shooting a gun while intoxicated, killing the woman, police said Saturday.  

Riverside County raid nets $36 million worth of illegal pot

An operation targeting illegal marijuana cultivation in Southern California led to eradication of more than 4,500 plants and seizure of 11,000 pounds of processed pot this week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said.

Report: Coachella organizers could postpone festival a third time

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival may be pushed back a third time to next fall, according to a report published Wednesday.  

3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Palm Springs

A preliminary 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday 4.6 miles northeast of Idyllwild and 7.3 miles west-southwest of Palm Springs.

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.

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.