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Moreno Valley Man Arrested in Perris Murder Case
PERRIS (CNS) – A Moreno Valley man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of killing a man in Perris and leading deputies on a pursuit. Deputies responded to the 1600 block of north Perris Boulevard after a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff Chad Bianco tops Riverside County compensation list
The 10 highest paid officials in Riverside County government last year were working in public safety and public health, according to a report released by the California State Controller’s Office and is available online at www.publicpay.ca.gov. The agency published its 2023 “Government Compensation in California” analysis, showing how taxpayer...
Judge Orders LA Metro to Pay Court Costs to PETA in Bus Ads Lawsuit
Federal Court Ruling Favors PETA: A federal judge in Riverside County has ruled in favor of PETA in its free speech lawsuit against the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), awarding the animal advocacy group over $250,815 in litigation costs. Background of the Case: The lawsuit, initiated in 2021, challenged...
Free spay and neuter clinic held in Thousand Palms
A local non-profit, in collaboration with Riverside County, hosted a clinic that offered free spaying and neutering surgeries on Wednesday. The non-profit, Loving All Animals, hosted the clinic at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms in an effort to curb overcrowding in animal shelters. Overcrowding has been a problem in animal shelters across The post Free spay and neuter clinic held in Thousand Palms appeared first on KESQ.
Sheriff’s Blotter
The Anza Valley Outlook Sheriff's Blotter is a list of calls that allows residents to see what law enforcement activity is occurring in their communities.The Sheriff's Blotter data is obtained from the official calls for service records kept by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. However, calls where the release of the information could cause harm to an individual or jeopardize the investigation of a criminal case are excluded.All calls listed are for service within the Sheriff's Department jurisdiction in the unincorporated areas of Anza, Lake Riverside Estates, Cahuilla and Aguanga from June 17 through June 23.June 17Suspicious circumstance - 3900 block Howard Rd., Anza, handled by deputyAssist other department - address undefined, Anza, handled by deputySu.
Inland assemblymember restrained from confronting rival in debate about transgender children
Tensions between two state lawmakers representing Riverside County boiled over in Sacramento on Thursday morning, June 27, when one had to be restrained from confronting the other during an emotional discussion of a bill concerning transgender children. Video posted on X, also known as Twitter, showed Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Perris,...
Hemet man who admitted selling fentanyl through the mail is sentenced to 19 years
A 38-year-old Riverside County man who distributed fentanyl out of his apartment, sending packets of the powerful synthetic opiate through the US mail, was sentenced Friday to 19 years in federal prison. Ignacio Alcala pleaded guilty in November in downtown Los Angeles to four federal charges: two counts of distribution...
Sheriff’s search for tractor stolen from Olivet University
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department Rural Crime Team is seeking information regarding a tractor stolen from the Olivet University campus in Anza.In a special bulletin released Tuesday, June 4 the Team stated that they are actively asking the public's assistance in locating a stolen 2023 New Holland tractor, model T-1510.According to the bulletin, the bright blue tractor was reported to have been missing sometime in March from Olivet University, located at 34601 Tripp Flats Rd. in Anza."If you have any information to the whereabouts of the tractor, please contact.
Highway Update: RCTC continues working on the Metrolink system to help relieve traffic congestion
Southwest Riverside County’s Metrolink service continues to improve with Riverside County Transportation Commission crews beginning new construction on the Moreno Valley/March Field Station.The RCTC crews began adding a second passenger train platform, extending the existing platform and upgrading about 2 1/2 miles of track for a future nine-mile double track corridor south of the station. The improvement project at the station began in October of last year. Construction began on the Moreno Valley/March Field Station Improvements Project in October 2022. The station was closed down last weekend for work.Why the improvements? RCTC reported it is part of its goal of increasing commuter rail service to relieve traffic congestion in the Valley area and improve the air quality as well.
Temecula man reported missing in desert found deceased
The Riverside County coroner’s office confirmed Thursday that a 25-year-old man from Temecula, last seen on June 18 at a Starbucks in Blythe, has been found deceased. The body of Dillan Keith Howard was discovered Tuesday in the open desert area of Blythe. Details regarding the discovery have not...
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