The Latest Breaking News from Riverside County

Brickbat: Bad Partner

The Riverside County, California, sheriff's office said it is investigating a deputy videotaped slamming his K-9 partner to the ground. The video shows two deputies handcuffing and searching a man while a third deputy gets out of a patrol car with a K-9. As he leads the dog toward the…

Reason · Dec 21, 2023

Far-right US thinktank to give award to extremist sheriff leading ‘disaster’ office

Claremont Institute to present sheriff award to Chad Bianco, who is involved in a state investigation of jail deaths

The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2023

Thousands flee homes after wildfire rips through parts of southern California

The huge blaze raged across dry, brushy hills near the Riverside County hamlet of Aguanga - southeast of Los Angeles

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

6 people killed in plane crash near Southern California airport

LOS ANGELES — Six people were killed early Saturday when their plane crashed near French Valley Airport in Riverside County, the second deadly crash in the area in the last four days.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 8, 2023

A plane crash in Southern California kills 6 people near site of earlier fatal crash

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating after a Cessna business jet crashed in Riverside County and burst into flames. It's the second deadly crash near the same Riverside County airport within a week.

WEKU · Jul 8, 2023

Six people killed after plane crashes into field in California

Plane departed from Las Vegas before crashing in Murrieta in Riverside county on Saturday morning

The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2023

California opens civil rights investigation of Riverside County Sheriff's Office

California's attorney general has opened a civil rights investigation of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office amid allegations of excessive force against detainees and inhumane jail conditions.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2023

Temecula leaders turning right as critics try to slam the brakes

Like it or not, the culture wars are on Temecula’s agenda.

The Orange County Register · Feb 23, 2023

Mourners pay their respects to slain Riverside County sheriff's deputy

The Riverside County sheriff's deputy who was shot and killed on Jan. 13 was honored Saturday morning at a funeral service where he was remembered as an exceptionally kind and dedicated public servant.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 22, 2023

Suspect in fatal shooting of Riverside County sheriff’s deputy is identified

LOS ANGELES — The suspect accused of fatally shooting a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy responding to a domestic violence call Friday afternoon has been identified, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 15, 2023