Month: August 2016

About a dozen firefighters battled a structurefire Sunday at a home in Moreno Valley. The blaze was reported about 12:15 p.m. at a residence in the 13300block of Cavandish Lane, south of the 60 Freeway, according to the RiversideCounty Fire Department. Firefighters contained the fire to two sheds and a fence in the backyardof the

California public health officials are warning people to avoid eating Rock crabs caught in Half Moon Bay and shellfish caught in Monterey Bay that contain dangerous levels of a neurotoxin. The Department of Public Health says high levels of domoic acid were found in Rock crabs and bivalve shellfish caught in the waters south of

Pet owners impacted by the still burning Blue Cut Fire are being urged to check local shelters for their furry companions. San Bernardino County Animal Care said they should check the three emergency shelters in Devore, Apple Valley and Victorville. Animals evacuated may not be on the shelter’s website because of the different places they

Chucky is a Shih Tzu in need of a good home. He was found in Coachella, severely matted in need of a hair cut. If you think he would be a good addition to your family you can find him at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

A trial date is now set for a Palm Springs man accused of ripping off Coachella festival-goers out of tens of thousands of dollars. Robert Enriquez, 59, is charged with 23 counts each of grand theft for allegedly collecting more than $55,000 over the course of the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival weekends.

Seven former Beaumont officials accused of using tax payer money for personal gain are all pleading not guilty. The seven former top city employees were arrested in connection with a series of alleged schemes where the group profited from 43 million dollars worth of tax payer money. One of the officials accused is former Beaumont

A hay truck overturned on Interstate 10 Saturday morning. All westbound lanes are back open. Cars were using the shoulder to get around as westbound lanes were closed for several hours. California Highway Patrol said there were no injuries and the cause of the crash is under investigation. Stay with News Channel 3 and CBS

The Blue Cut Fire remains under investigation, however, the Unified Incident Commanders have determined that the public’s assistance is needed. Anyone who may have been in or around the area of southbound Interstate 15 between Cleghorn and Kenwood Roads or along Old Cajon Boulevard through this same section on Tuesday, August 16th, between 10:00 am

A 21-year-old Reno woman was found dead Friday afternoon after an apparent fall off a cliff in San Pedro in an incident being treated as accidental, authorities said. The woman was discovered at the base of a seaside cliff after a fall of unknown height in the Point Fermin Park area, the Los Angeles Fire

Friday, Don Griffiths and his dog Maggie returned to their house in Wrightwood. A place he has called home for more than four decades. “Well when we have snow it’s beautiful,” Griffiths said. “It’s beautiful in the summer time. It’s mountains. It’s clean air. It’s good living. People are good. A good place to live.”

Mike Washburn took over as Indio’s 19th police chief this week. He replaces retiring chief Richard Twiss. Washburn sat down with CBS Local 2’s Brooke Beare on Friday to discuss his first priorities as the city’s top cop, festival season, and his experience working homicides with the Seattle Police Department.

Officials say 96 homes have been destroyed in the Blue Cut fire and 80,000 people have been forced to leave their homes behind. The fire has burned 37,000 acres, spanning about 57 square miles. Cal fire says the fire is 26 percent contained. The Blue Cut fire started on Tuesday in San Bernardino, off of

If you are looking for a way to help the victims of the Blue Cut Fire, the Inland Empire United Way has established a Fire Relief Fund for the collection of financial donations to help those impacted by the massive wildfire. Contributions will be used to address the short and long-term needs of those affected

Serios daos materiales tras accidente… En La Quinta la maana del viernes, un accidente envi a una mujer al hospital tras estrellarse contra un rbol al filo de las once de la maana cuando circulaba a la altura de la interseccin de la calle Washington y la Carretera 111. La mujer en cuestin no intent

A 19-year old Indio man has been arrested after causing a crash in La Quinta Thursday afternoon, allegedly while under the influence of drugs. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 3:00 pm, officers from the La Quinta Police Department responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Washington

A driver has been taken to the hospital after crashing a SUV into a tree in La Quinta Friday morning. According to officials on scene, the accident occurred on Highway 111 and Washington Street just after 10:30 a.m. The driver reportedly hit a tree at the busy intersection and was taken to the hospital with

Two men admitted robbing and beating an elderly couple at their Desert Hot Springs home and must serve lengthy prison sentences. Edward Inzunza, 22, and Antonio Sanchez, 29, both of Perris, entered guilty pleas during their scheduled preliminary hearing Thursday at the Banning courthouse and were sentenced to 15- and 10-year terms, respectively. Both men

Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile in Riverside County for 2016. According to a news release from Riverside County Friday, a 73-year-old woman who lives in western Riverside County is the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in the county this year, said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, the county’s

Friday 9am UPDATE: The Riverside County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver killed in Thursday’s accident in Cabazon as 24-year old Cameron Frances of Beaumont. He was the passenger in the vehicle. Thursday noon Update: The person who died in the crash was a 24-year-old-man from Banning, who was a passenger in the SUV. His

The City of San Bernardino is opening a local assistance center for those affected by the Blue Cut Fire. It’s a one stop shop for all services needed by victims of the fire. More information to come after a news conference at 10:00 AM.. We have a crew on scene, come back for updates.