Riverside County

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco criticized the Board of Supervisors regarding the county's budget. He warned that department jobs could be cut, potentially resulting in more than 600 positions being eliminated.

An employee at a care facility in Riverside County was arrested for allegedly performing lewd acts on a dependent adult. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office were first called to a private care facility located on the 6000 block of La Mesa Street in Eastvale in June of 2025. The deputies took a report regarding inappropriate behavior.

Authorities reported that a home invasion suspect was arrested after targeting a home in Riverside County. The suspect was identified as David Cordero, 20, who is from Los Angeles. Deputies were called to a home on Glen Eden Road in Temescal.

A sports car was caught going 140 mph in a 70 mph zone on the 15 Freeway in Temecula, Riverside County. The California Highway Patrol reported that the vehicle was allegedly speeding when it was pulled over by a CHP officer, and the sports car was subsequently impounded.

Riverside County deputies shot an individual in Moreno Valley after responding to a report of a mental health crisis on Villa Hermosa. During the encounter, authorities reported that the person believed to be experiencing the crisis left the home and pointed a gun at the deputies, prompting the shooting. The injured individual was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

A lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of Emmanuel's 3-year-old sister alleges that the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services failed to properly investigate a 2024 abuse report in the Haro household. The suit claims this failure contributed to the death of baby Emmanuel.

A Riverside County man was convicted of shooting and killing an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer after the officer told him to stop tagging a sidewalk. Cristian Facundo, 27, of Temecula, was convicted on July 31 and is expected to receive a life sentence without parole.

A woman in Riverside County is suing Starbucks after a spilled coffee from a drive-through caused severe burns, turning her routine visit into a legal dispute.

Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, a Los Angeles influencer accused of targeting wealthy individuals via dating apps to steal luxury items, was arrested for allegedly removing her ankle monitor while awaiting trial. She faces felony burglary and grand theft charges in Los Angeles and Riverside counties, with prosecutors alleging she stole over $11,000 in goods during the 2025 Coachella Music Festival.

A 38-year-old Bellflower man has been booked on suspicion of murder following a fatal Riverside County crash in Temecula. Investigators found he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

Effective August 1, rent increase caps in Southern California will rise due to inflation under California's Tenant Protection Act. The state law allows annual hikes of 8.7% in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and 8.1% in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with local rent control laws potentially imposing stricter limits.

Savanna Michelle Carlos, 23, was sentenced to 15 years to life after being convicted of second-degree murder for supplying fentanyl that caused a Riverside County man's death. The article describes her as 'an evil person' in a quoted statement.

Savanna Michelle Carlos, 23, was convicted of second-degree murder for supplying a lethal fentanyl dose that caused the death of a Riverside County man. She was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

A Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile victim. The suspect, Jesse Martinez, 27, of Mira Loma, was identified by the Ontario Police Department after the victim reported being approached by Martinez, who provided his phone number and later met with her.

Jason Zapata's experience in a Riverside County jail highlights the use of undercover agents in 'Perkins operations,' a controversial tactic where law enforcement poses as incarcerated individuals to extract information. These operations, criticized for coercion and false confessions, are widely used in California to secure murder convictions but face scrutiny for disproportionately targeting Black and Latino suspects.

Southern California faces a prolonged heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 105°F inland, accompanied by fire risks due to dry vegetation and dangerous beach conditions from large waves and rip currents.

A toxic mercury scare prompted hazardous materials crews to respond to multiple locations in Riverside County, Southern California. The incident raised significant hazmat concerns across the area.

Firefighters and hazardous materials crews responded to reports of mercury at multiple locations in Riverside County, specifically near the 24000 block of Magnolia Street in Wildomar. The Riverside County Hazardous Materials Team and county environmental health officials were involved in the incident reported around 11:24 a.m.

A man accused of attacking a woman with a rock and confronting police with a knife was shot and killed by officers in Riverside County, Southern California. The incident occurred around 6:28 a.m. after reports of an assault with a deadly weapon.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced $2.5 billion in state funding for transportation projects, with Los Angeles County receiving $257 million for southwest mobility hubs and Riverside County getting $64 million for Interstate 215 rehabilitation. The funds will support pedestrian, bicyclist, and vehicle street improvements in LA and safety upgrades on a nine-mile stretch of I-215 in Riverside County.

Southern California is experiencing a dangerous heat wave with extreme heat warnings in effect until Thursday evening, but temperatures are expected to decrease starting Friday, returning to normal by Saturday. Inland areas face highs up to 104°F, while coastal regions remain in the 80s. A cooldown is forecasted due to offshore winds and increased marine layer activity.

The remains of Thelma Gaston, a multi-millionaire who went missing in 1981, were identified after over four decades in Riverside County mountains. The body was discovered by a firewood gatherer near Sugar Loaf Mountain and Pinyon Crest.

The California Supreme Court is set to decide whether controversial Perkins operations—where law enforcement poses as incarcerated individuals to obtain incriminating statements—are legally and ethically acceptable. Critics argue these tactics are coercive, risk false confessions, and disproportionately target Black and Latino people, while prosecutors defend them as effective investigative tools.

Southern California is under an extreme heat warning with temperatures nearing 110 degrees in inland areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. Thursday.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Riverside County for allegedly distributing marijuana to minors. Authorities identified the suspect as Manuel Guerra Meza of Coachella, with the investigation initiated by deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station.

Two dogs were removed from a Riverside County property after a video circulated on social media showing one dog being hit and thrown by its owner. The video depicts a man grabbing and punching the dog in the head before throwing it while another dog watches.

Riverside County in Southern California reported a sharp year-over-year increase in e-bike-related injuries requiring hospitalization, with emergency room visits tied to e-bike crashes surging from 224 in 2023 to 958 in 2025.

Southern California air regulators can proceed with new limits on gas-powered appliances, including water heaters, after a 2-1 ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld restrictions in four Los Angeles-area counties. The decision impacts approximately 1.3 million water heaters and industrial boilers in L.A., Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, with the Sierra Club listed as a defendant.

A Riverside County man, Christopher James Ray Sr., is accused of sexually abusing multiple children, prompting authorities to seek additional victims. The investigation began in September 2025 after a report of abuse was filed.

Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties due to July Fourth fireworks from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday due to July Fourth fireworks.

Adolfo Lopez Jr., a fugitive from Riverside County, was arrested in Mexico for a shooting that resulted in one death and another person hospitalized. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office identified him as the suspect in an assault with a deadly weapon on June 28.

Southern California air quality officials warn of hazardous air during the July 4 weekend due to fireworks-related particle pollution. The advisory affects areas including downtown Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and northern Orange County, with health risks for people with respiratory conditions. The advisory lasts from 5 p.m. July 4 until 3 p.m. July 5.

16 children were rescued from a home in Ohio under severe neglect, with some unable to speak or write. Four family members were arrested, and the state faces foster care shortages, similar to past cases in Michigan and California.

A Riverside County martial arts instructor was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a minor. Authorities identified the man as Dzung Mai, 62, of Temecula, following an investigation after a victim reported being assaulted during a martial arts lesson.

Over 261,000 Californians will have $550 million in medical debt erased by nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, funded by Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr. The relief targets individuals at or below 400% of the federal poverty level or with medical debt exceeding 5% of annual income, primarily in Southern California counties.

A new California law, SB 707, effective July 1, requires cities and counties in Southern California with specific population thresholds to allow remote public participation in meetings. The law mandates remote comment options, meeting pauses during technical issues, and translation of agendas into commonly spoken languages to enhance civic engagement.

Families of individuals who died in Riverside County jails are demanding systemic changes following a Grand Jury report that highlighted a high number of deaths. Over a dozen families have called for oversight after the report's findings.

California's Manufactured Housing Opportunity and Revitalization (MORE) program, reformed in 2023, funded the renovation of Shady Lane Estates mobile home park in Thermal, improving infrastructure, replacing homes, and addressing flooding and electrical issues. The $10.6 million project, part of 28 awarded under MORE, marked the first completed rehab under the program.

One person is dead following a shooting and a crash near the March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County. The incident occurred Tuesday morning.