Category: Riverside County and Surrounding Area News

Toddler killed & mom critically injured in Moreno Valley fire that hospitalized six others, Including four deputies

MORENO VALLEY, Calif., — Authorities say a toddler was killed in a Moreno Valley house fire that left the victim’s young mother critically injured and two other citizens hospitalized early Saturday morning, Aug. 8. Area neighbors have since said that the home where the blaze erupted is owned by an elderly woman who shared the residence with her teenage grandson […]

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UPDATE: Romoland woman, 29, ID’d after deadly 5-vehicle crash in Menifee

UPDATED: Sunday, Aug. 8, 12:35 p.m., With coroner’s release of information. Originally Published: Sunday, Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. MENIFEE, Calif., — Authorities say a woman was killed and another victim was hospitalized after a five-vehicle rollover crash in the Menifee area Thursday evening, July 29. Although a woman was detained at the scene on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving, […]

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Father killed, wife and young child critically injured, after off-road rollover crash in Riverside

RIVERSIDE, Calif., — An off-roading adventure turned deadly in Riverside after a Jeep overturned into a ravine along a steep ridgeline, killing its driver and critically injuring the vehicle’s two passengers Friday evening, Aug. 6. Although the deadly crash happened in a mountainous area near Cadbury Drive and Yearling Street, south of Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary and east of […]

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UPDATE: Man & teen nephew critically injured after ATV crashes into vehicle in Riverside

UPDATED: Sunday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m., With details related to similar fatal off-road related accident. Originally Published: Friday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities say a man and his 16-year-old nephew were critically injured when an off-road ATV they were illegally riding on city streets collided with a passenger vehicle in Riverside Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 4. The 30-year-old operator […]

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Fight with armed security guard outside Hemet Taco Bell leads to fatal shooting

HEMET, Calif., — Authorities today are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a man by an armed security guard outside a Hemet Taco Bell late last night, Friday, Aug. 6. The man killed in the shooting had reportedly urinated in full-view of the fast-food restaurant’s patrons and allegedly fought with a security guard who tried to confront him, leading […]

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“Downtown Banning is the place to be today, so come join us!”

BANNING, Calif., — “Downtown Banning is the place to be today,” says Banning Art Gallery coordinator Cindy Watson; referring to the gallery’s continuing exhibit featuring local Master Artists Edwin C. Tuazon and Paul “Bear” Bradford. Today’s free event, which includes a gallery reception, live entertainment, refreshments, and opportunity to meet the featured artists, begins at 5 p.m. and continues through […]

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Out of jail on bail on other charges, embattled San Jacinto councilmember arrested again – Bail now set at $5 million

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Out of jail on bail and awaiting trial on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the operation of an illegal cannabis dispensary in San Jacinto, embattled City of San Jacinto City Councilmember Joel De Anda Lopez was arrested again Thursday after deputies investigated a “series” of domestic violence related allegations against […]

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Prostitution: California’s Silent Tsunami

Submitted by: Opal Singleton – MillionKids.org There is a bill making its way through California legislation that will legalize street prostitution in California and even more concerning, allow those previously convicted of prostitution or related offenses to have their sentences overturned or dismissed. Almost no one seems to be aware of SB 357 which has passed the Senate and is […]

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Search for missing Cabazon man, 60, ends in tragedy – Homicide investigation now underway

CABAZON, Calif., — Authorities say a missing persons investigation involving a 60-year-old Cabazon man has transitioned into a murder investigation after the man’s lifeless body was discovered in an open desert area near a set of railroad tracks in Cabazon, between Almond and Olive streets. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Minister who drowned at Lake Elsinore while rescuing struggling child ID’d – […]

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Lake Elsinore motorcyclist, 59, ID’d after deadly crash

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., — Authorities say a motorcyclist was killed after the rider struck a curb and was ejected from his motorcycle in Lake Elsinore late Monday evening, Aug. 2. The fatal crash happened on Railroad Canyon Rd. near Tassel Way, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Minister who drowned at Lake Elsinore while rescuing struggling child ID’d – […]

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