Entire county to be locked down at 6 PM after violence-related curfew ordered

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — In the wake of waves of violence and unrest that ripped through Riverside County overnight county officials have proclaimed a local emergency and set a countywide curfew for tonight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The order was signed today by County Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Services George Johnson, in coordination with law enforcement […]

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Already battling massive Carr Fire, officials now dealing with residential and business looting

REDDING — As the enormous Carr Fire enters its seventh day with all available area resources stretched to their limits, police and sheriff’s officials are now reporting that residential and business looting has become a problem. Three arrests for looting were reported as of late last night, including one alleged looter who was clad in all-camouflage clothing and carrying a […]

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