March Heat Wave Breaks Records, Spokes Fear of Heat Related Illnesses
A potentially record-breaking, “historic” and dangerous heat wave began building in the Southland Monday, beginning what is expected to be nearly a week of elevated temperatures that have sparked fears of heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service noted that many people along the coast were greeted by foggy conditions Monday morning, but stated: “Don’t be…
Ex-Eastvale Teacher Admits Engaging in Sex Acts with Her Student
A 34-year-old former Eastvale high school teacher who engaged in sex acts with a boy in one of her classes pleaded guilty Monday to lewd acts on a child under 15 years old and other charges. Amanda Leigh Quinonez admitted the felony charge, along with two counts each of sexual penetration with a foreign object…
Police to Increase DUI Patrols in Long Beach for St. Patrick’s Day
People celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Long Beach who look forward to consuming alcoholic beverages were advised by police Monday to plan ahead for a safe and sober route to their residence after the event ends. The Long Beach Police Department said officers will be on heightened patrol on Tuesday in search of drivers suspected…
`Historic,’ Record-Breaking March Heat Wave Descends on Southland
A record-breaking, “historic” and dangerous heat wave started building in the Southland Monday, beginning what is expected to be nearly a week of elevated temperatures that have sparked fears of heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service noted that many people along the coast were greeted by foggy conditions Monday morning, but stated: “Don’t be fooled.…
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Fire Erupts in Lumber Yard, Scorching Pallets and Tractors Amid Strong Wind
A four-alarm fire that erupted Monday in a lumber yard on the northeastern edge of Riverside consumed a pile of pallets and damaged tractors before spreading onto a soccer field and golf course amid high winds. The non-injury blaze was…
Two Firefighters Injured in Residential Fire in Indio
A fire broke out Monday at a single-story residence in Indio, leaving two firefighters with non-life-threatening injuries. The blaze was reported at 1:21 p.m. Monday in the 80700 block of Alexandria Court, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The…
Ex-LASD Deputy Sentenced to Federal Prison in Side Hustle Extortion Scheme
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy who helped a now-jailed crypto mogul extort a rival and then set up the false arrest of another of the businessman’s opponents was sentenced Monday to five years, three months in federal…
`Historic,’ Record-Breaking March Heat Wave Descends on Southland
A potentially record-breaking, “historic” and dangerous heat wave started building in the Southland Monday, beginning what is expected to be nearly a week of elevated temperatures that have sparked fears of heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service noted that many…
Fire Erupts in Lumber Yard, Scorching Pallets and Tractors Amid Strong Wind
A four-alarm fire that erupted Monday in a lumber yard on the northeastern edge of Riverside consumed a pile of pallets and damaged several tractors, threatening to cross a roadway amid Santa Ana winds as crews deployed to the location. The non-injury blaze was reported just after 3 p.m. Monday in the area of Main…
Desert Hot Springs Police Investigate Woman’s Death
Desert Hot Springs police continued Monday to investigate the suspicious death of a woman within the city. Officers responded to a report of a possible deceased person at about 5:15 p.m. Sunday in the area of Mission Creek Road and Worsley Road, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. They found a “deceased adult…
LA Prepares Cooling Centers Ahead of Extreme Heat
Ahead of a week-long extreme heat event, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Monday ordered the opening of hundreds of libraries, recreation centers and other locations to be available as cooling centers for residents. Bass led a news conference Monday afternoon at the Pecan Recreation Center in downtown to discuss her plans to protect Angelenos from…
Dozens of Students Receive Accolades in County’s Annual History Day Contest
Dozens of elementary, middle and high school students received awards for a variety of presentations in Riverside County’s National History Day competition, exhibiting what Superintendent of Schools Edwin Gomez Monday called “distinction” and “wisdom” for the caliber of their projects. The 2026 contest, themed “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” ran all day Saturday at Canyon…
Second Black Plaintiff Added to Disney Company Discrimination Suit
A second plaintiff has been added to a lawsuit originally filed by a Black man who says he was wrongfully fired from Disney Content Services Inc. because he complained about a racially charged atmosphere that included displays of the Confederate flag and a Donald Trump insignia in the workplace. Donald Stewart was the original plaintiff…
March Heat Wave Breaks Records, Spokes Fear of Heat Related Illnesses
A potentially record-breaking, “historic” and dangerous heat wave began building in the Southland Monday, beginning what is expected to be nearly a week of elevated temperatures that have sparked fears of heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service noted that many people along the coast were greeted by foggy conditions Monday morning, but stated: “Don’t be…
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