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Brush fire prompts evacuation warning in Riverside County
A fast-moving brush fire prompted an evacuation warning for residents on the north side of Banning in Riverside County on Friday. The Bluff Fire was first reported around noon and, as of 2:30 p.m., had charred an estimated 40 acres of “light, flashy fuels,” according to CAL FIRE. Several aircraft assisted ground firefighting crews from […]
Suspect in Blythe double homicide released; prosecutors want more investigation
With prosecutors declining to immediately file charges, an 18-year-old man who had been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two people in Blythe was freed from custody. Jose Angel Manjarrez was arrested around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, the day after the killings, on suspicion of murder and had been...
Blaze chars 101 acres, threatens campground east of Temecula
A brush fire that broke out Friday on a hillside east of Temecula charred almost 50 acres and caused injuries to a firefighter, drawing close to a campground, where an evacuation warning was issued.
Chula Vista Man, 61, Who Disappeared During Mountain Hike Found Dead
A 61-year-old Chula Vista man who went missing during a hike in the Riverside County mountains was found dead in a ravine, with no evidence of foul play, authorities said Friday. The body of Hantae Kim was discovered Wednesday adjacent to a dry wash at the bottom of a canyon...
Pauba Fire burns more than 100 acres, prompts evacuations in Temecula
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Temecula as a 100 acre brush fire burns near homes. The fire, dubbed the "Pauba Fire" was first reported at around 1:30 p.m. on Friday near Pauba Road and Los Caballos Road, just north of Highway 79 near Vail Lake, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Meals on the Bus helps feed East Valley students during their summer break
The Coachella Valley Unified School District is showing off its summertime efforts to keep kids fed until they return to classrooms in August. The east valley school district's new Superintendent, Dr. Francis Esparza was at the Mountain View Estates in Thermal Friday along with Riverside County’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez. Esparza was showing off the district’s The post Meals on the Bus helps feed East Valley students during their summer break appeared first on KESQ.
Potential lightning strikes prompt fire warnings through Sunday in parts of Riverside County
The National Weather Service said Saturday that a fire weather watch has been issued for much of Riverside County and will remain in place through Sunday night. Dry lightning and gusty winds are increasing the threat of wildfires. Critical fire weather conditions and a chance of thunderstorms are expected in...
House In Thermal Went To The Dogs; 40 Pups Rescued, 19 Dead From Malnutrition, Heat
Riverside County Animal Services officers have rescued more than 40 dogs from a property in Thermal. The officers found the dogs at a home on Avenue 61 Thursday afternoon July 11th 2024. A neighbor had called for help, saying the owner of the property was gone, and there were lots...
San Diego Crews Help Fight Pauba Fire in Riverside County
A brush fire that broke out Friday on a hillside east of Temecula charred 101 acres and left two firefighters injured before it was stopped, authorities said. The firefighters collapsed from suspected heat stroke while battling the Pauba Fire,” which drew close to a campground that was ordered evacuated.
Chula Vista man dies on hike in mountains near Idyllwild, Sheriff's dept says
A 61-year-old Chula Vista man who went missing during a hike in the Riverside County mountains was found dead in a ravine, with no evidence of foul play, authorities said Friday. The body of Hantae Kim was discovered Wednesday adjacent to a dry wash at the bottom of a canyon...
Coachella Valley Unified School District provides students with free meals over summer
The Coachella Valley Unified School District is working to provide students with free meals while they are away from school on summer break. The school district's new Superintendent, Doctor Frances Esparza, was at the Mountain View Estates in Thermal today alongside Riverside County's Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez, with a school bus full of The post Coachella Valley Unified School District provides students with free meals over summer appeared first on KESQ.
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