Thursday Brings More Rain Showers, Snowfall Across RivCo
Riverside County is in for a brief lull Wednesday before the last of three storm systems brings more rain and snow to the area on Thursday. Some showers and brief thunderstorms are possible Wednesday morning, with clearing likely in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy snow is expected in the mountains above…
High Winds Prompt Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Closure
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was closed Wednesday due to high winds, halting service to the popular mountain attraction until further notice. An opening time has not been determined, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available, according to tramway officials. No additional details were immediately released.
RivCo Patrol Vehicle Struck While Diverting Traffic in Rancho Mirage
A sheriff’s patrol vehicle was struck by another driver Wednesday while positioned to divert traffic around a fallen tree in Rancho Mirage. Deputies responded shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a downed tree near Highway 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive, according to Lt. Deirdre Vickers of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. An…
Overnight Wind, Rain Causes Some Havoc
An overnight round of high wind and sporadic downpours contributed to numerous traffic crashes, downed trees and flooding early Wednesday, but while blue skies greeted many residents by daybreak, forecasters warned that another round of precipitation is on tap for Thursday. The second of three storm systems moved across Southern California overnight, dropping rain across…
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Christians Observe Ash Weds, Mark Start of Lent
Christians observed Ash Wednesday Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through prayer, discipline and good works. Ash Wednesday gets its name from the…
Severed Power Pole Shuts Down Stretch of 110 Freeway
A severed power pole along the Harbor (110) Freeway in San Pedro brought down wires and prompted a full closure of the southbound lanes Wednesday. The California Highway Patrol received a report around 9:10 a.m. of low-hanging wires on the…
Ex-Therapist at UCLA Tentatively Settles Discrimination Suit
A former UCLA radiation therapist of Vietnamese heritage has reached a tentative settlement in her discrimination/retaliation lawsuit in which she alleged she was harassed and discriminated against by her Filipino supervisor. Plaintiff Trang Le said in her Los Angeles Superior…
Indio Police Arrest Suspect in 2021 Fatal Shooting After Long Investigation
A suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred in Indio in 2021has been arrested following a years-long investigation, authorities said Wednesday. Pedro Angel Gonzalez, 28, was booked into the Presley Detention Center in Riverside on suspicion of homicide, according to…
Forest Lawn Wins Arbitration of Wrong Body Viewing Suit
A judge has ordered arbitration of a lawsuit filed against Forest Lawn Mortuary by three people who say the wrong body was presented during a scheduled viewing after their loved one died in 2025. The plaintiffs are all family members of the late Joseph Andrew Espinoza, including his widow, Ahlam Espinoza. Their West Covina Superior…
Michelle Yeoh to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is set to be unveiled Wednesday honoring Michelle Yeoh for a film acting career that began with Hong Kong action films, then grew into roles in blockbusters and saw her become the first Asian performer to win the best actress Oscar. Jon M. Chu and Ang Lee…
LA Phil Announces Hollywood Bowl Summer Season
The LA Philharmonic announced the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season Wednesday, with Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel returning for his 17th season at the helm. The season runs from June to September, marking the LA Phil’s 104th season at the storied venue, and is highlighted by a series of special concerts built around Dudamel’s…
Fatal Pursuit Crash in Lancaster
A 47-year-old man was killed and another person was injured when a law enforcement pursuit ended in a crash in Lancaster, authorities said Wednesday. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department began pursing the suspects at 4:57 p.m. Tuesday, California Highway Patrol Officer Sergio Garcia told City News Service. The suspects, traveling in a…
Los Alamitos Horse Suffers Fatal Injury in Maiden Race
A 3-year-old gelding running his first race died after suffering an injury and throwing his jockey at Los Alamitos, state horse racing officials reported Wednesday. Fire Flight was injured in Sunday’s seventh race at the Cypress track. He “came out start, ducked/lost rider” and was equine ambulanced, according to the official race chart. He is…
Kaiser Pharmacist Tentatively Settles Whistleblower Retaliation Suit
A woman has reached a tentative settlement in her lawsuit against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan in which she alleged she was wrongfully fired for complaining about a supervisor’s illegal recording of employee conversations as well as the same boss’ inappropriate disbursement of a controlled substance. Plaintiff Lin Nguyen’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleged discrimination,…
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