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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake rocks Southern California’s Inland Empire
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 rattled the Inland Empire early Sunday morning, shaking homes and businesses and waking residents across the region. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 3:51 a.m. in Ontario. The epicenter was just south of Highway 60 near the Ontario International Airport, at a depth of three miles. There […]
Head of OC Public Works, agency blamed for starting Airport Fire, no longer with the county
The head of Orange County Public Works, the agency blamed for sparking a massive brush fire, is no longer working for the county.The agency confirmed to Eyewitness News that James Treadaway left his position as director on Sept. 26, but did not provide a reason as to why. Officials called it a personnel matter.The county engineer, Kevin Onuma, will serve as interim director.Three weeks after igniting the Airport Fire has burned more than 23,000 acres across Orange and Riverside Counties.OC Public Works has recently fallen under criticism after one of its crews accidentally started in the Airport Fire in Orange County. The 23,000-acre fire quickly spread into Riverside County, destroying homes along the way.It was 96% contained as of Thursday morning.
Victorville drivers ranked second worst in the nation in Consumer Affairs study
Victorville drivers have been ranked the second worst in the nation, with nearby San Bernardino following behind at No. 4, according to a recent study. The report published by Consumer Affairs last week looked at the latest available U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data and compared the rates...
Bridge, Airport wildfires in Southern California near full containment
The two large Southern California wildfires burning since last month were nearly fully contained Friday, fire officials said. The Bridge Fire in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties remained at 54,878 acres with 98% containment “due to the dangerous steep terrain along the fire perimeter,” according to a statement Friday morning from the Angeles National Forest.
Newsom awards SoCal cities nearly $54.6M to clear encampments
Several Southern California cities and counties were among 18 that will receive $130.7 million from the state to remove homeless encampments with new “robust” accountability measures and expectations for local governments, state officials announced Friday. A new program involving the state and local communities also aims to streamline...
DA seeking state AG’s approval to move ahead in investigation into Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege
An update on the ongoing investigation involving Palm Springs City Councilmember Christy Holstege. It concerns the residency of the councilmember, who is running for State Assembly. Back in August, the Riverside County District Attorney sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney accusing Holstege of violating the city’s municipal code by living outside of the The post DA seeking state AG’s approval to move ahead in investigation into Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege appeared first on KESQ.
Groups sue Jurupa Valley to protect historic oak tree
Environmental groups are suing Jurupa Valley over the approval of a development plan some 450 feet from an ancient oak tree. The 13,000-year-old tree is the oldest in California. The plaintiff’s say the city’s approval of the project violates state law.
Riverside County sends voter information guides ahead of Nov. 5 election
Approximately 1.3 million County Voter Information Guides were mailed Thursday to all active registered voters in Riverside County in preparation for the Presidential General Election on Nov. 5, 2024. This year’s guide includes a sample ballot, designed to assist voters in the voting process. Voters will be able to mark...
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