Closing Arguments Slated For Lake Elsinore Child Sexual Assault Trial

He is accused of sexually assaulting three girls then fleeing to Guatemala. Now, in a week, a jury will decide his fate.

Jury Deliberations Begin For Wildomar Man Accused In Menifee Woman's Crash Death

Willie Eddie Salazar of Wildomar allegedly killed 32-year-old Sahtarria Anderson of Menifee in 2022.

Firefighter Injured, Construction Materials Destroyed In Riverside Fire

A firefighter suffered a medical emergency, and $720,000 in construction materials were damaged in the fire, officials said.

Man Arrested In San Jacinto Assault

Noel Rayo, 31, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, authorities said.

147 Students Evacuated, 20 Displaced By Dormitory Fire At UC Riverside

Firefighters were quickly able to extinguish a kitchen fire that was being held in control by the building's fire sprinkler system.

RivCo DUI Patrols Planned Over Holiday Weekend

Drivers, be advised that the Riverside County Sheriff's Department will be watching for DUI drivers on Saturday night. Here's where.

Semi-Truck Tips At SR-71, 91 Onramp, Leaving Traffic At A Standstill

Witnesses reported the crash where a trucker apparently lost control in the slow lane, causing the tractor-trailer to roll onto its side.

Wildomar Illegal Marijuana Grow Shuttered, One Arrested After Neighborhood Tip

Neighbors tipped off Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station deputies of suspect activity on Amatista Avenue. This is what a warrant search found.

IE Man Who Acted As Illegal Agent Of China Sentenced To 4-Year Prison Term

Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 65, of Chino Hills, was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge R. Gary Klausner.

31 People Arrested During Riverside County Compliance Check

Most of the arrestees were suspected of misdemeanor violations, according to a sheriff's department news release.

Mountain Biker Rescued From Inaccessible Area In Jurupa Valley

The mountain biker suffered moderate injuries and was rushed to a hospital by ground ambulance, according to the department.

Deputies Fatally Shoot Armed Hit-And-Run-Suspect In RivCo, Authorities Say

Deputies rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived, but the suspected was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.

Teen Driver Strikes Motorcyclist During Riverside County School Walkout

At the time of the crash, high school students were engaging in a walkout that included about 200 students protesting against ICE.

10 Displaced After Riverside County House Fire

Six adults and four minors were displaced by the fire.

Man Charged With Killing RivCo Resident In Premeditated Attack

Luis Ernesto Rosas, 19, was arrested following a two-week investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Opening Statements Possible Thursday In Trial Of Lake Elsinore Man Accused Of Abusing Girls

Santos Erasmo Garcia is charged with nearly two dozen felony counts.

Arguments To Start In Trial Of Lake Elsinore Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 3 Girls

Santos Erasmo Garcia, who is charged with nearly two dozen felony counts, fled the country when he learned of the accusations.

Coroner IDs RivCo Bicyclist Fatally Struck Crossing The Street

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the bicyclist in the roadway suffering from major injuries and initiated life-saving measures.

Ex Corona Church Volunteer Sentenced To 138 Years In Prison

Friday's sentence follows the defendant's conviction on 16 felony counts stemming from sexual assault of underage girls.

Woman Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Canyon Lake

The incident was reported in the area of Railroad Canyon Road and Canyon Lake Drive.

2 People Hospitalized After Solo Vehicle Crash In San Jacinto

The driver and a passenger were rushed to a hospital, but the extent of their injuries was not immediately clear.

Person Killed In Single-Vehicle, Fiery Crash On Freeway In Perris

A representative from the coroner's office was dispatched to the scene.

See Smoke West Of I-15 Near Lake Elsinore, Ortega Highway? Here's Why

A prescribed burn is underway in the Cleveland National Forest. Here's how long and when the Forest Service firefighters will be working.

1 Critically Injured In Ramona Expressway Collision

Firefighters freed a trapped, injured person from a vehicle, and an extended road closure was in place during a crash investigation.

Lake Elsinore Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 3 Girls: Pretrial Motions Underway

Santos Erasmo Garcia is charged with nearly two dozen felony counts.

Anger Over Early Prison Release For Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed Corona Man

"It's like we're being re-victimized all over again," said the victim's mother, Kathleen Montalvo.

Fierce Blaze Damages Jurupa Valley Home: Cal Fire

Firefighters from the Riverside County Fire Department battled a residential fire in Jurupa Valley Sunday.

Suspect Arrested In 2023 Shooting Death Of Lake Elsinore Teen

Deputies say a 23-year-old man eluded law enforcement years after he was named a suspect in the death of an 18-year-old.

Car Crashes Into Southwest RivCo Home, Summerhill Residents To Receive Red Cross Aid

A Wildomar family is displaced after a car careened into their home, rendering it unsafe. Here's what happened.

Suspect Arrested In Lake Mathews December Attack

One victim was discovered on the ground with severe injuries and was taken to a hospital, while a second victim was treated and released.

Ortega Highway Crash Leaves Motorcyclist Seriously Injured

The crash involved the motorcyclist and another vehicle.

Skydiver Crash-Lands Near Lake Elsinore, Suffers Serious Injuries: Cal Fire

Emergency responders rushed to the scene near Skydive Elsinore on Thursday, where a man was injured after a "hard landing."

Lake Elsinore Man Accused Of Attacking Family With Chainsaw Pleads Not Guilty

The 31-year-old is accused of threatening family members and a deputy with a chainsaw and a knife.

Lake Elsinore Man, 38, Dies In RivCo Jail

It is Riverside County's second inmate death of 2026, with the first reported on New year's Day.

Southwest RivCo Woman Survives House Fire, Red Cross Called To Assist

Firefighters battled the blaze at a Lake Elsinore mobile home Tuesday night.

Gang Members Kidnapped Woman, Held Her Inside A Riverside County Store For Days: DOJ

The kidnapping was in retaliation for lost extortion money, according to prosecutors.

Accused Pimp Sentenced To 90 Days In Jail, 2 Years Probation

The sentence for Deirdrick Dayvon Bradford, 31, was handed down Monday in Riverside County.

More Cameras Expected To Be Installed Across Lake Elsinore

The solar-powered systems are typically installed on poles near intersections, major roads and entrances, or in police patrol cars.

Grocery Store Fire In Riverside Causes Merchandise Damage

All occupants were evacuated and no injuries were reported, according to the fire department.

1 Injured In Cajalco Road Head-On Crash

A patient was taken by ambulance to an area hospital after the crash, and roadways were temporarily closed.