Ex-Riverside Assemblyman Bill Essayli was sworn in Wednesday as the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California following his appointment Tuesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Essayli, 39, was sworn in during a private ceremony by Chief U.

Riverside will combat illegal fireworks this Fourth of July with police drones. The City Council last week unanimously approved the purchase of drones and advanced training for small, unmanned aircraft systems pilots to help with illegal fireworks enforcement,

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:57 p.m. in Riverside County. Martinez Rd Ther Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:02 a.m. in Riverside County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Riverside County Assemblyman Bill Essayli has been appointed as United States Attorney for the Central District of California by President Donald Trump, his office announced Tuesday night. "I am honor

A coalition of civil rights groups says the offices of sheriff and coroner should be separate in Riverside County, so there is impartiality when investigating in-custody or jail deaths.

Vincent Gonzales, 37, of Lake Elsinore was arrested on a murder charge in relation to the death of Clayvaughn Mallet, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in an April 1 news release. Deputies responded to a Moreno Valley field after getting a 911 call about gunfire on May 5, 2007, deputies said.

Bill Essayli is leaving Sacramento and going back to court — this time with a big promotion. The Corona Republican and former prosecutor resigned from the California State Assembly on Tuesday night, April 1,

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on April 1, 2025, members of the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station Investigation Bureau, with the assistance of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team and Riverside County’s Region 1 Gang Task Force,

During his two-plus years in office, Assemblymember Bill Essayli brought ample attention to the right’s culture war issues.

The Trump backer and former law school student of John Eastman resigned his Assembly seat Tuesday in anticipation of his new federal post.

A coalition of civil rights groups says the offices of sheriff and coroner should be separate, so there is impartiality when investigating in-custody or jail deaths.

The attorney general has selected Riverside Assemblymember Bill Essayli — considered a rising and controversial Republican voice — to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Riverside County Assemblyman Bill Essayli has accepted an appointment to be the United States Attorney for California's Central District.

The Lake Elsinore man was sentenced to 13 years in a federal prison for distributing fentanyl that led to the death of an unidentified victim in Idaho in 2023.

A man was arrested in connection to the cold case murder of a 15-year-old boy in Riverside County. The suspect was identified as Vincent Gonzales, 37, of Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside

Measles, covered by the MMR vaccine, is a highly infectious airborne disease spread by droplets when a person breathes, talks, or coughs.

How do you express the seriousness of hunger in the Inland Empire? A Riverside artist found 16,553 ways. That’s the number of cardboard spoons that make up an art installation assembled at La Sierra University in Riverside.

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:31 a.m. in Riverside County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:41 a.m. in Riverside County. 77th Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

A 26-year-old man in Riverside County has been arrested in connection with a cold-case murder from 2019, officials announced Monday. In Nov. 2019, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Perris Station to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of East 7th Street.

April 5-6 — L.A. Vegan Street Fair, North Hollyood: Explore the 150 vendors and fun at the 10th annual vegan street fair. The event, featuring a live DJ, runs 11 a.m.-7 p.m. both days. Get your free ticket at eventbrite.com/o/vegan-street-fair-9035601544. 11223 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood.

A man accused of domestic violence and two Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were hospitalized after a courtroom brawl on Friday. Ryan James Chalfant, 31, fought the two deputies after a

Parasitic weeds are ruthless freeloaders, stealing nutrients from crops and devastating harvests. But what if farmers could trick these invaders into self-destructing? Scientists at University of California,

For an underrated wine region in California filled with multiple vineyards and riverside views, head to this small town with plenty of history and nature.

One of the bills, Mary Bella’s Law, is named after two Southern California child rape victims whose attackers are now in their late 60s.

The San Bernardino area will see clouds thicken up on Sunday with a chance of increased winds. There is a 10-20% chance of light rain hitting the region beginning on Sunday evening going into Monday morning, according to NWS meteorologist Paul Steward.

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:53 p.m. in Riverside County. Avalon Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Riverside residents streamed into the Farm House Collective on opening day and immediately put it to use. The property was originally the Farm House Motel, a 1953 motor court that local developers the Bailey family have transformed into dining,

Forty drivers were arrested for operating a vehicle without a license or with a suspended or revoked license, four drivers were arrested for DUI and 40 citations were issued during a DUI vehicle inspection operation Saturday in Riverside.

Riverside County's unemployment rate dropped slightly last month, according to figures released on Friday by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). Based on early EDD estimates, the countywide jobless rate in February was 5.

The program recognizes schools for either high student achievement or for work in closing achievement gaps in test scores.

Police warn residents to stay vigilant if falling victim in extortion scams. Two women accused of targeting a Rancho Mirage man this week for extorting him of over $100,000 both pleaded not guilty yesterday to felony charges.

Riverside University Health System is providing the public with measles vaccinations and education after cases rise throughout the United Sates.

A man fearing deportation paid a woman $100,000 in an extortion scheme, California deputies say. Riverside County deputies got a report March 4 about a man who had paid over $100,000 to a woman in the city of Rancho Mirage, the sheriff’s office said in a March 26 news release.

The city of Riverside says it’s found a way to end youth homelessness by collaborating with local groups. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Riverside leaders said thanks to the city’s new measures, they’ve effectively ended youth homelessness.

Both Pasadena Humane Society and the Riverside County Department of Animal Services are waiving pet adoption fees this week.

The Friends of California Citrus Park will host the third annual Citrus Festival at California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 5.

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is waiving customary adoption fees at all county shelters, starting Wednesday in its latest push to clear the shelters.

A teacher at a Riverside high school who was charged with rape five years ago was acquitted on Monday, March 24, after a previous trial resulted in a hung jury.