Man drowns in Lake Perris after saving 7-year-old son on capsized kayak
Authorities say that the 54-year-old man "heroically kept his son afloat" after their kayak capsized on Lake Perris on Saturday afternoon.
1 dead after car crashes into Menifee light pole and catches fire
The crash happened at around 12:30 a.m. near Lindenberger Road and Scott Road, according to the Menifee Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene and found a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle that was fully involved in flames.
USC set to face off with TCU in 2025 Valero Alamo Bowl in Texas
The USC Trojans will face the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2025 Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, marking the fourth-straight year that Lincoln Riley has led the team to a bowl game.
Riverside County investigators make arrest in 2004 cold case murder
The two-decade investigation began on March 21, 2004, when 18-year-old Hemet man Reynaldo Burts was found dead in the hills near Idyllwild.
San Bernardino County man and woman arrested for Moreno Valley homicide
Two Highland residents were arrested in connection with a homicide in Moreno Valley in early November, according to Riverside County deputies.
Pedestrian struck and killed by car in Riverside
The crash happened at around 5:20 p.m. on Friday near Magnolia Avenue and Polk Street, according to a news release from the Riverside Police Department.
Fireworks explosion in South Los Angeles kills 17 year old
A bomb squad was called to the scene to help with the investigation, police said.
Shooting near 60 Freeway in Pomona under investigation
CHP officers said that the victim was found on an embankment near the freeway's sound wall at around 8:15 p.m.
Los Angeles County deputies investigating pair of deadly shootings in South Gate
Two separate shootings in South Gate left two people dead on Wednesday.
U.S. Marine dies during Camp Pendleton training exercise
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
Lancaster man arrested for murder after body found wrapped on side of road
A man has been arrested for murder in connection with a body that was found wrapped up on the side of a Lancaster road in November.
L.A. Zoo welcomes fifth baby gorilla of the year
The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed the fifth great ape born at the facility since the start of 2025.
2 children severely injured after San Bernardino hit-and-run driver drags stroller during crash
Police say that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
Teenager on skateboard critically injured in Menifee crash
A teenager riding a skateboard was critically injured when they were struck by a car in Menifee on Monday night, police said.
Riverside County DA reminds parents that they could be liable for children's use of e-bikes
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office is urging parents to consider the legal and safety responsibilities that come with e-bikes, also reminding them that they could be criminally liable for their children's reckless riding.