Live updates on Riverside County elections, as incumbents are leading

The redrawing of congressional districts after Prop 50 means California could play a pivotal role in which party controls ...
The Desert Sun

As cases are dismissed, Riverside County’s justice system struggles to solve huge backlog

Riverside County's district attorney, public defender and top judges met in September to discuss how the local criminal justice system was going to manage the thousands of cases that had built up ...
ABC7

Riverside County's sheriff and district attorney call out 'soft-on-crime' laws, policies

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin and other law enforcement officials are calling for changes to the California Public Safety Realignment Act, saying it's ...

Manny Perez leads Steve Sanchez for Riverside County supervisor

Two well-known local officials vied for a Riverside County supervisor seat, with the incumbent easily leading so far.
Los Angeles Times

Death in sheriff’s custody leads Riverside County to pay $7.5-million settlement

Riverside County and the family of a man who died in custody in 2020 have reached a $7.5-million settlement, a lawyer for the family said. Christopher Zumwalt, a 39-year-old construction worker who ...
ABC7

Riverside County board declares local emergency due to storms that caused millions in damage

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- The Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Riverside County stemming from the winter storm series that has ...

Sheriff's staffer accused of stealing $50,000 from Riverside County

A sheriff's department staffer was arrested on charges she embezzled $54,000 in public funds.
Los Angeles Times

Coronavirus has slammed the Inland Empire with exceptional fury. Here is why

When the California National Guard was brought in to bolster an overworked staff at a Riverside County hospital last month, there were more intensive care patients than beds. To make room, ...