October Heat Wave Brings Record-Setting Temperatures

Palm Springs and Ramona were hit with record highs for the second day in a row, but the October heat wave that has swept through Riverside County is nearing its end Tuesday with cooler temperatures in the forecast. It was 113 in Palm Springs on Monday, breaking the record for the day of 111 set […]

Man Severely Injured After Unpermitted Dwelling Explodes in Long Beach

Authorities Tuesday are investigating the cause of an explosion inside an accessory dwelling unit that destroyed a residential property in Long Beach and severely injured a man in his 30s. Firefighters were sent to the 2800 block of Gale Avenue about 11 a.m. Monday, according to the Long Beach police and fire departments. The blast […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises for Fifth Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day after dropping to its lowest amount since Jan. 26, increasing six-tenths of a cent to $4.583. The average price has increased 4 cents over the past five days, including a half-cent Monday, according to […]

Woman Wounded in North Hills Shooting

A woman was in the hospital Tuesday recovering from a gunshot wound in the leg. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the department’s Mission Division were called at 11:09 p.m. Monday to Parthenia Street and Noble Avenue where they learned the victim was sitting in her car when two suspects approached her and shot at […]

Gascon and Hotchman to Spar in Live Debate Hosted by KNX News and LA Times

One month ahead of the Nov. 5 election, incumbent L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón and challenger Nathan Hochman are set to debate Tuesday — making their case as to who is better equipped to lead the largest prosecutorial office in the U.S. KNX News and the Los Angeles Times will present the one-hour debate. […]

Average Riverside County Gas Price Increases for Fifth Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-service regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day after dropping to its lowest amount since Jan. 27, increasing 1.1 cents to $4.439. The average price has increased 4.7 cents over the past five days, including a half-cent both Sunday and Monday, according to […]

Woman Killed on State Route 138 in Pearblossom

A woman was killed Tuesday after a vehicle struck an object in Pearblossom. The crash was reported at 12:11 a.m. and California Highway Patrol officers responded to state Route 138 near Palmdale Road where they found the victim, CHP Officer Sean Lough told City News Service. The victim — whose name and age were not […]

Board Set to Approve New Fire Ant Inspection Contract with State

The Board of Supervisors is slated Tuesday to authorize the Riverside County Office of the Agricultural Commissioner to renew its contract with the state for the agency’s ongoing inspections of interstate shipping points to identify and eliminate any red imported fire ant infestations. The proposed compact with the California Department of Food & Agriculture would […]

Election Observer Tours Available at Registrar of Voters’ Office

Beginning Tuesday and continuing to the day of the general election, Riverside County residents interested in seeing how the Office of the Registrar of Voters processes vote-by-mail ballots and coordinates other tasks are welcome to have a look. “Election Observer Tours” start Tuesday and thereafter will be held every Tuesday and Thursday until Nov. 5, […]

South Los Angeles Commercial Fire Extinguished in 17 Minutes

A fire in a one-story row of commercial buildings in South Los Angeles was extinguished in 17 minutes, authorities said Tuesday. Firefighters were called to 1458 W. Slauson Ave., between Western and Normandie avenues, at 11:27 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, they found flames coming from one of the building’s units, quickly extinguished the flames […]

One Year Ago Today (October 8, 2023)…Elected Officials Among Large Crowd at Vigil Held for Hamas Attack Victims

One Year Ago Today (October 8, 2023)…A vigil will be held in Bel-Air evening for victims of’s massive Hamas attack against Israel, which has claimed hundreds of lives and sparked a war between Israel and one of its longtime enemies. The Vigil for Israel was co-sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and […]