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3 arrested for clothing theft at Kohl's store in Simi Valley following pursuit
Three people have been arrested for clothing theft from a Kohl's retail store in Simi Valley following a pursuit. The incident unfolded in the late afternoon on August 24th, after Simi Valley police were alerted to a license plate hit on a stolen car. The car was then located in the parking lot of a Kohl's on Tapo Canyon Road. As officers arrived and attempted to make contact with two people inside a vehicle, a third person exited the Kohl's allegedly carrying an arm-full of clothing and entered the car. A pursuit was initiated and concluded about 12 miles into the foothills near the Santa Clara Valley Gas Plant. The three people in the car were taken into custody and the clothing valued at $734 was located inside the car. Police said the vehicle the suspects were in was confirmed stolen from Cerritos. An 18-year-old was arrested and booked on suspicion of possessing a stolen car, organized retail theft, and other charges. Two juveniles inside the car were arrested and cited for organized retail theft and conspiracy, and released to family members, police said.
2 motorcyclists killed in crash on 5 Freeway in Irvine
Two motorcyclists were killed in a crash overnight on the 5 Freeway in Irvine, authorities said.It happened along the northbound lanes, just south of Culver Drive, shortly after midnight.Details about the crash are limited, but according to witnesses, the two motorcyclists were reportedly riding in a large group on the freeway. All northbound lanes were closed for about four hours before reopening.While deputies were on the scene of the crash, a separate driver rear-ended a California Highway Patrol vehicle.It's unclear if anyone was injured or if any arrests were made.In video obtained by Eyewitness News, a person is seen being detained after reportedly failing a DUI test. Footage also shows a CHP vehicle with visible damage.Both incidents remain under investigation.
Ventura affordable housing complex for veterans accepting applications
Applications are being accepted for Ventura Springs, an affordable housing complex in east Ventura that prioritizes homeless and low-income veterans. The project is taking applications through Sept. 12. The complex is located along Cosmos Avenue south of Telephone Road. The property is adjacent to the 60-bed Veterans Home of California at 10900 Telephone...
CSUSB’s Nava joins AGB board
Robert J. Nava, vice president of university advancement at Cal State San Bernardino, will serve on the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges’ council on foundation leaders. With more than 40,000 members worldwide, the AGB helps college, university and foundation boards “govern with knowledge and confidence,” according...
Nebraska quarterback commit wins season opener
A class of 2025 quarterback won his season opener on Friday night. TJ Lateef helped Orange Lutheran defeat Serra 21-13 to open his senior season. Lateef finished the game 18-of-25 passes for 185 yards with one touchdown and an interception. The quarterback was also flagged for a 15-yard penalty for leaping over a defender, which is not allowed in California High School Football. In ten games last season, he threw for 1,965 yards with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions as the quarterback at Luthern High School out of Orange, California. As a sophomore, he threw for 2,446 yards with 18...
Warehouse off Live Oak Canyon Road up for a vote in Yucaipa
YUCAIPA, Calif. – Yucaipa City Council will consider a massive 2 million square foot warehouse development in Live Oak Canyon, just east of Redlands, on Monday. The development proposal is part of a larger Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (FCSP) update. The FCSP, approved in 2008, encompasses 1,242 acres off I-10. Current land use in the area consists primarily of agricultural land, a wastewater treatment plant, and some residences, according to the staff report.
PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran captures season opening win in Denver over Mullen Catholic
Caleb Bey of Crean Lutheran gets past defenders for a TD Friday night. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs / Ted Rigoni). Crean Lutheran High School’s football team traveled to Denver in its first out of state trip for the football program and captured a 35-12 victory Friday night over Mullen Catholic.
Protestors call for change at Indio’s Detention Center; why they believe a portion of the facility should be used for the unhoused
Protesters stood outside the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio this morning demanding better use for the building. During the ‘Open the Doors Now’ rally, protesters marched with signs asking Riverside County to repurpose the building to support the local homeless population. According to the protesters, the detention center is only half full and could The post Protestors call for change at Indio’s Detention Center; why they believe a portion of the facility should be used for the unhoused appeared first on KESQ.
Fullerton School District’s Speech and Debate Team Named National Champs for Fifth Year in a Row
For the fifth consecutive year, Fullerton School District’s Parks Junior High has earned top honors at the National Speech and Debate Association’s (NSDA) championship tournament as an Overall School of Excellence in Speech and Debate. One hundred seventy schools spanning 36 states and five countries had students competing in NSDA’s 2024 national competition, and Parks Junior High is one of only three schools to be awarded this prestigious recognition.
Tickets on sale for 25th San Bernardino County Sheriff's Rodeo
Tickets are available for the upcoming San Bernardino County Sheriff's PRCA Rodeo, which will be celebrating its 25th year next month. The rodeo, which benefits a host of local charities, is scheduled to take place on Sept. 27, 28 and 29 at 11755 Glen Helen Parkway in San Bernardino, adjacent to Glen Helen Regional Park, organizers said. ...
Palm Springs International Airport looking to fill 200 positions at 4th Annual Job Fair
Calling all job seekers! Your next opportunity may be getting ready to take flight at the Palm Springs International Airport. PSP is hosting its 4th annual job fair this Tuesday. The airport along with its partners are hoping to fill about 200 positions ahead of the Coachella Valley's high season. You can apply to to The post Palm Springs International Airport looking to fill 200 positions at 4th Annual Job Fair appeared first on KESQ.
Raiders finish off unbeaten non-conference schedule
FULLERTON, Calif. – No. 10-ranked Southern Oregon went deep into its roster to complete an unbeaten non-conference slate with wins of 3-2 over Life Pacific (Calif.) and 3-0 over Westcliff (Calif.) on Saturday at the Hope International Summer Slam. Life Pacific, the Raiders' third Golden State Athletic Conference opponent...
TMU wins final match at Summer Slam
The Master's women's volleyball finished off the Hope Summer Slam with a 25-17, 25-19, 25-20 win over the Providence Christian Sea Beggars Saturday in Fullerton, Calif. TMU hit .384 for the match with 40 kills, holding PCC to 26 kills and .169 hitting. The team's serve proved strong once again as they collected 13 service aces.
GALLERY: Warehouses are being built on former Auto Club Speedway site
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the site of the former Auto Club Speedway along Cherry Avenue in Fontana, Calif. It was a 2.000 mi (3.219 km), D-shaped oval superspeedway in unincorporated San Bernardino County, California. The racetrack was located 47 mi (76 km) east of Los Angeles and was near the former locations of Ontario Motor Speedway and Riverside International Raceway. The track was last owned and operated by NASCAR. In 2023, the track was closed for reconstruction as part of the Next Gen California racing project. Demolition of Auto Club Speedway began in October 2023. In 2023, NASCAR sold 433 acres of the former race track for around $544 million. A major logistics development called Speedway Commerce Center is being built on 364 acres of the land.
102-year-old swimmer among competitors at US Masters Swimming championship in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo took center stage in the aquatics world this week as the 2024 US Masters Swimming Summer National Championship brought nearly 1,300 swimmers into town. The competition at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex through Sunday will host swimmers from eight countries, including the U.S. They include all different levels of ability and age, including dozens of swimmers who are 80 years old and older.
Jaw-Dropping Report Names One Idaho College “Worst In America”
There are many reasons to distrust the standard US News & World Report rankings of the Best Colleges In America. Author Malcolm Gladwell has done plenty of research to prove the lack of fundamental research in the annual report, which seems critical for colleges to be highly ranked. It's no surprise that the top three schools in 2024 are Princeton and MIT, and a tie for third between Harvard and Stanford.
Jeff Lynne Opens 2024 Tour, His First in 5 Years
Jeff Lynne began his “Over and Out” tour on Saturday (August 24, 2024), his first concert since last November. The performance, at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, Calif., kicked off the first of 31 North American dates for Jeff Lynne’s ELO, in what is billed as his final tour. The maestro behind the Electric Light Orchestra sat out not only the pandemic but also the years that followed. It’s thus his first tour in five years.
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