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Gimenna Santos plays giant chess at the Oak Mountain Winery on Father's Day. Credit: Lisa Zambrano
CoronaFeatured PhotosPerris

Featured Photos 06-26-2026 – Fathers Day, Brandon Burries

Dozens attended this year’s Juneteenth celebration on City Hall’s lawn last Saturday. The Perris Valley African American History Committee (PVAAHC) passed the torch to the Think Big Dream Big Foundation, which hosted the festivities.  Credit: Photo by Mia Rotell.
PerrisRiverside County News

Perris Juneteenth Celebration Shines Spotlight on Local Youth Athletes

Recycled Utensil Holders
Mia MakesAnimalsCoronaPerris

Recycled Utensil Holders for Independence Day — It’s All in the Details

Toy Story 5
FilmCoronaPerris

“Toy Story 5”

On the morning of June 26, 2015, outside the Supreme Court, the crowd celebrates the Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision. Credit: By Ted Eytan
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday, June 26, 2026

Jobless Rate Drops
Riverside County NewsCoronaEconomyPerris

Riverside County’s Jobless Rate Drops Marginally in May

Riverside County NewsCoronaPerris

26-27 County Budget Totaling $10.36 Billion for Next Fiscal Year Approved

Vertical Shuttle Display
ScienceCalifornia NewsCoronaPerris

Science Center Unveils Vertical Shuttle Display

Housing Bill
HousingCoronaPerris

Trump Dangling Signing a Bipartisan Housing Bill Aimed at Increasing Supply and Lowering Prices

Portable Snack Trays
Mia MakesCoronaPerris

Portable Snack Trays — What All Your Guests Will Be Reaching For

Guacamole
Connor CooksCoronaFoodPerris

Guacamole

Disclosure Day
FilmCoronaPerris

“Disclosure Day”

Carjacking Victim. Carjacking. Daniel Santos Ambriz
PerrisLaw and Disorder

Deliberations Underway in Trial of Pair Accused of Killing Carjack Victim

Lake Elsinore Storm players create an assembly-line and seal completed flat-rate care packages to be shipped out to military members serving overseas.
VeteransCoronaPerris

MilVet Volunteers Help Hundreds at Military Packing Event at Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium

Ernie O’Dell stands with his 1965 Ford Shelby Cobra that he rebuilt with his son at the Menifee Motor Mania, Saturday June 13.
Featured PhotosPerris

Menifee Motor Mania

June 19. Band performing in Texas for Emancipation Day, 1900 Credit: University of North Texas Libraries
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday, June 19, 2026

Inflation Rises. Inflation Rises. Bureau of Labor Statistics
EconomyCoronaPerrisPersonal Finance

Report: Inflation Rises 1 Percent Across Inland Region

Riverside Firefighters
Riverside County NewsCoronaFire SeasonPerris

Riverside Firefighters to Host Hands-On Training Camp for Kids

Probationer. Catfishing. DUI Offender
Law and DisorderPerris

Probationer Makes Break from Arresting Officer at Jail, Quickly Apprehended

Data Centers Ban. Sabrina Dominguez made her own anti-data center sign and spoke at the podium about her own life on a farm and how a data center would negatively impact her and Perris as a whole. Credit: Photo by Mia Rotell
PerrisCoronaRiverside County NewsTechnology

Mirroring National Efforts, County Communities Considering Data Center Bans

432 Hertz
HealthCoronaPerris

Why Your Co-Worker Might Be Listening to Music Tuned to 432 Hertz

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
Connor CooksCoronaFoodPerris

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

Stay Safe at Home. (c) LSOphoto / iStock via Getty Images Plus
Home and GardenCoronaPerris

Stay Safe at Home: Expert Tips From Building Safety Professionals

Short Term Investments
Personal FinanceCoronaPerris

The Best Places to Park Your Short Term Investments

While left fielder Bryce Kim runs in (left), Corona shortstop Dylan Salcedo (center) flipped the ball to second baseman Ryan Pantoja for the inning-ending force of San Diego Eastlake’s Jordan Gomez (sliding) during State Regional playoff action. The Panthers defeated the Titans 4 – 1, but then lost to Huntington Beach 11 – 3 the next day.
CoronaSports

Featured Photos 06-12-2026 – Corona High Baseball

Illegal Fireworks. Fireworks Shows. Photo by Jerry Soifer
Law and DisorderConnor CooksPerrisRiverside County News

County to Again Fund Media Blitz Targeting Illegal Fireworks

DIY Stamped Gift Wrap
Mia MakesArtsCoronaPerris

DIY Stamped Gift Wrap for Dad this Father’s Day

Scary Movie
FilmCoronaPerris

“Scary Movie”

Law enforcement officials investigate the rear of Pulse Orlando after a shooting involving multiple fatalities at the nightclub in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, June 12, 2016. Credit: AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday, June 12, 2026

2026-27 Riverside County Budget
Riverside County NewsCoronaPerris

Tentative 2026-27 Riverside County Budget Leaves Some Agencies Short

Brutal Fatal Carjacking 
CoronaLaw and Disorder

Corona Suspect to Stand Trial for Brutal Fatal Carjacking 

The 2nd annual Clarence Muse Art Festival returned May 30th to the historic Perris Depot. The event honors the pioneering actor and director’s legacy, celebrating his historic contributions to cinema while showcasing local creative talent and fostering community connection. Credit: Lisa Zambrano
ArtsCoronaPerris

Perris Valley Historical Museum and Association Raises $85,000 to Get Clarence Muse His Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks to a crowd of supporters at his watch party at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach on June 2, 2026.  Credit: Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters
ElectionsCalifornia NewsCoronaPerris

Election Update: Republican Steve Hilton to Face Becerra in November

Avocado Ponzi Scheme. Ponzi Swindle
Uncategorized

Perris Woman to Stand Trial for Allegedly Perpetrating Avocado Ponzi Scheme

A general view shows SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during a media event for the upcoming FIFA World Cup soccer tournament..  Credit: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
SportsCoronaPerris

Authorities Outline Safety Plans Ahead of World Cup Matches

Illegally Accessing Secure Computers. Suspected of Stealing. Sheriff's Clerk. Drunk Teacher. Child Porn Sting. County Firefighter. Stabbing Spree. Deputy Arrested. Attempted Murder. Deadly Wreck. Premeditated Attack. Car Thief. DUI Offender. Organized Retail Theft. Perris DUI offender. Home Gardens Attack. Campus Security Officer. Street Racer. Perris Man. Murder of Girlfriend. Felon Convicted. Holdup. Residential Burglaries. Deputy Arrested. Fiber Optic Cable Thefts. Trying to Kill Boyfriend. Shots Fired. Accused of Sexually Assaulting Riverside County Boy. DUI Accident. Illicit Fencing Operation. Suspected of Hitting. Man Assaults Dad. Family Member Murder. Street Racer. Psych Evaluation. Killing Winchester Senior. Online Sex Predator. Sex Trafficking Arrests. Grandmother. Lake Elsinore Man.Handyman Homicide. Woodcrest. Burglarizing. Embezzlement Scheme
Law and DisorderCoronaPerris

Deputy Accused of Illegally Accessing Secure Computers Due for Arraignment

Shelter Pet Euthanasia. RCDAS
AnimalsCoronaPerrisRiverside County News

Perez: RS County Had Largest Reduction Nationally in Shelter Pet Euthanasia in 2025

Maile Buckmiller (left) and Sinclair Smith (right) smile as they watch their Norco High Class of 2026 get their diplomas during the graduation ceremony.
SportsCoronaPerris

Featured Photos 06-05-2026 – Softball, Baseball, Graduation

Illegally Accessing Secure Computers. Suspected of Stealing. Sheriff's Clerk. Drunk Teacher. Child Porn Sting. County Firefighter. Stabbing Spree. Deputy Arrested. Attempted Murder. Deadly Wreck. Premeditated Attack. Car Thief. DUI Offender. Organized Retail Theft. Perris DUI offender. Home Gardens Attack. Campus Security Officer. Street Racer. Perris Man. Murder of Girlfriend. Felon Convicted. Holdup. Residential Burglaries. Deputy Arrested. Fiber Optic Cable Thefts. Trying to Kill Boyfriend. Shots Fired. Accused of Sexually Assaulting Riverside County Boy. DUI Accident. Illicit Fencing Operation. Suspected of Hitting. Man Assaults Dad. Family Member Murder. Street Racer. Psych Evaluation. Killing Winchester Senior. Online Sex Predator. Sex Trafficking Arrests. Grandmother. Lake Elsinore Man.Handyman Homicide. Woodcrest. Burglarizing. Embezzlement Scheme
Law and DisorderPerris

Sheriff’s Clerk Suspected of Stealing over $50K in Agency Funds

A still image from the film, E.D.G.A.R. (Enhanced Data Gathering Analysis Robot) directed by Virginia de Witt, screening at this year's Palm Springs ShortFest Credit: Palm Springs International Film Society
FilmArtsCoronaPerris

32nd Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest Lineup Revealed

Burlap Floral Door Hanging 
Mia MakesArtsCoronaPerris

Say Hello to Summer with a Burlap Floral Door Hanging 

This picture of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy talking to campaign workers in Los Angeles was made minutes before he was shot early today, June 5, 1968. At his side are his wife, Ethel, and his California campaign manager, Jesse Unruh, speaker of the California Assembly. After making a short speech, Kennedy left the platform and was shot in an adjacent room.  Credit: AP Photo/Dick Strobel
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday, June 5, 2026

Ryder Lawrence, 18, a first time voter, picks up a ballot for the CA primary election, June 2nd, 2026. Credit: Lisa Zambrano
ElectionsCoronaPerris

Primary Election 2026 – County Board Looks to Stay Intact

Law
ElectionsLaw and Disorder

New California Law Bans Law Enforcement From Interfering in State Elections

Planes fly over the Menifee Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor fallen soldiers Credit: Photo by Lisa Zambrano
Featured PhotosCoronaPerrisSportsVeterans

Featured Photos 05-29-2026 – Memorial Day,

Sexually Molesting Student
Law and DisorderCoronaEducationPerris

MoVal Teacher Suspected of Sexually Molesting Student

Illegally Accessing Secure Computers. Suspected of Stealing. Sheriff's Clerk. Drunk Teacher. Child Porn Sting. County Firefighter. Stabbing Spree. Deputy Arrested. Attempted Murder. Deadly Wreck. Premeditated Attack. Car Thief. DUI Offender. Organized Retail Theft. Perris DUI offender. Home Gardens Attack. Campus Security Officer. Street Racer. Perris Man. Murder of Girlfriend. Felon Convicted. Holdup. Residential Burglaries. Deputy Arrested. Fiber Optic Cable Thefts. Trying to Kill Boyfriend. Shots Fired. Accused of Sexually Assaulting Riverside County Boy. DUI Accident. Illicit Fencing Operation. Suspected of Hitting. Man Assaults Dad. Family Member Murder. Street Racer. Psych Evaluation. Killing Winchester Senior. Online Sex Predator. Sex Trafficking Arrests. Grandmother. Lake Elsinore Man.Handyman Homicide. Woodcrest. Burglarizing. Embezzlement Scheme
Law and DisorderEducationPerris

Menifee Teacher Suspected of Showing up for Work Drunk

Party Banners
Mia MakesCoronaPerris

DIY Party Banners — From Toilet Paper Rolls to Party Decor

The Mandalorian and Grogu
FilmCoronaPerris

“The Mandalorian and Grogu”

Jobless Rate
EconomyCoronaPerrisRiverside County News

Riverside County’s Jobless Rate Drops Further Following Payroll Gains

May 29, 1953 Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary after successfully completing the first ascent of Mount Everest at 11.30am.
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday, May 29, 2026

California NewsCoronaElectionsPerris

Get up to Speed Fast on the California Election with This Guide for the Undecided

Corona Gym Patron. Corona Planet Fitness Hatchet Attack
CoronaLaw and Disorder

Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Trying to Kill Corona Gym Patron 

Victoria Li won the Riverside County Spelling Bee for the second year in a row and will represent the county at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Li finished 58th overall in 2025. Credit: RCOE
EducationCoronaPerris

Eastvale 7th Grader Victoria Li Ties for Tenth in National Spelling Bee

Flower Frog
Mia MakesArtsCoronaPerris

Flower Frog — Adding a Space For Fragile Little Stems

May 22
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday, May 22, 2026

Foster Kids
CoronaPerrisRiverside County News

Volunteers Sought to Help Foster Kids Through Advocacy

Titans #1 Jake Padden fires a strike
SportsCoronaPerris

Featured Photos 05-22-2026 – Playoff Baseball and Softball

County Shelter
AnimalsCoronaPerris

Wildfire Leads to Surge of Dogs in One County Shelter, Adopters Needed

Mental Health Awareness
ArtsCoronaHealthPerris

Students Turn Their Cameras Toward Mental Health Awareness

Guests were encouraged to come in formal attire, and veterans in their uniforms and dress blues. Credit: Photo by Lisa Zambrano
VeteransCoronaPerris

MilVet Celebrates 10 Years of Philanthropy with Charity Gala

molest
Law and DisorderCoronaPerris

Elsinore Man Who Molested Girls Receives Life Imprisonment

Norco’s Codey Brown (left), Zach Fielder (7), and Elijah Alvarez (1) celebrate Alvarez’s two-run single to give the Cougars a come-from-behind 8 – 7 walk-off win over Maranatha in their CIF Southern Section Division 1 pool-play game Tuesday. Norco plays at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame today (Friday). The winner advances to the quarterfinals. The loser will play in an elimination game on May 19. Corona topped Etiwanda in its D1 opener and hosts Orange Lutheran today. Etiwanda hosts Santiago.
Featured PhotosCoronaFire SeasonPerrisSports

Featured Photos 05-15-2025 – Baseball, Softball, Car Fire, Scoreboard

Historic Ancient Oak
EnvironmentCoronaPerrisRiverside County News

Deal Reached to Protect Historic Ancient Oak

May 15
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday May 15, 2026

Construction of the Holland Road overpass of the 215 Freeway will relieve the traffic at the Newport Road crossing to the north. Credit: Photo by Don Ray
InfrastructureCoronaPerrisRiverside County News

Residents Rate Public Works Projects Most Important for Next Fiscal Year

More Sugar. A person eats ice cream Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Cincinnati.  Credit: AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Uncategorized

Riverside Museum to Host `Ice Cream Social’ with Patriotic Theme

Contact in the Desert
Riverside County NewsCoronaPerris

Twelfth Annual Contact in the Desert Returns to Indian Wells in Late May

National Wreaths Across America Day. Caption: Volunteers from all walks of life placed holiday wreaths on the graves of veterans resting at the Riverside National Cemetery. Credit: Photo by Don Ray
PerrisCoronaRiverside County NewsVeterans

Volunteers Needed for Memorial Day Weekend Flag Placements

Illegally Accessing Secure Computers. Suspected of Stealing. Sheriff's Clerk. Drunk Teacher. Child Porn Sting. County Firefighter. Stabbing Spree. Deputy Arrested. Attempted Murder. Deadly Wreck. Premeditated Attack. Car Thief. DUI Offender. Organized Retail Theft. Perris DUI offender. Home Gardens Attack. Campus Security Officer. Street Racer. Perris Man. Murder of Girlfriend. Felon Convicted. Holdup. Residential Burglaries. Deputy Arrested. Fiber Optic Cable Thefts. Trying to Kill Boyfriend. Shots Fired. Accused of Sexually Assaulting Riverside County Boy. DUI Accident. Illicit Fencing Operation. Suspected of Hitting. Man Assaults Dad. Family Member Murder. Street Racer. Psych Evaluation. Killing Winchester Senior. Online Sex Predator. Sex Trafficking Arrests. Grandmother. Lake Elsinore Man.Handyman Homicide. Woodcrest. Burglarizing. Embezzlement Scheme
Law and DisorderCoronaPerrisRiverside County News

Norco, Eastvale, Menifee, Perris Residents Among More Than Three Dozen Nabbed in Countywide Child Porn Sting

Online Learning Tools. The breach of online education platform Canvas hit especially hard in California, where the software is used at all 24 California State University campuses and all 116 community colleges. Tina Rocha’s laptop displays a maintenance screen as she tries to log into Canvas at her home in Stockton on May 7, 2026. Credit: Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters
EducationCoronaPerrisTechnology

California Colleges Went Big on Online Learning Tools. Then the Worst Happened

Harvest Hill
UncategorizedEducationPerris

Harvest Hill Cultivates Learning with STEAM Exhibition

Weaker Dollar
Personal FinanceCoronaEconomyPerris

How a Weaker Dollar Is Quietly Making Life More Expensive

Jobless Rate. Job Loss. Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash
Riverside County NewsCoronaEconomyPerris

Riverside County’s Jobless Rate Falls in March

The Devil Wears Prada 2
FilmCoronaPerris

Movie Review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Still Has Style but the Story Is Overdressed

Temescal Canyon’s Caleb Peterson (#20) powers a hit past the reach of Santa Rosa Academy’s Sawyer Ross (#3) and another Ranger blocker. The Titans’ height at the net proved to be a deciding factor in their three-set victory.
Featured PhotosCoronaPerrisSports

Featured Photos 05-08-2026 – Volleyball, Softball, Scoreboard

Centerpiece
Mia MakesCoronaPerris

Cheers to Mom — A Centerpiece Perfect for Any Bubbly on Any Table

West Coast Thunder
VeteransCoronaHolidaysPerris

Legendary Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride Returns to Riverside

May 8. Four MPs take a break along a German road to read in the "Stars and Stripes" newspaper about the Nazi surrender. Credit: U.S.Army
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday May 8, 2026

Illegally Accessing Secure Computers. Suspected of Stealing. Sheriff's Clerk. Drunk Teacher. Child Porn Sting. County Firefighter. Stabbing Spree. Deputy Arrested. Attempted Murder. Deadly Wreck. Premeditated Attack. Car Thief. DUI Offender. Organized Retail Theft. Perris DUI offender. Home Gardens Attack. Campus Security Officer. Street Racer. Perris Man. Murder of Girlfriend. Felon Convicted. Holdup. Residential Burglaries. Deputy Arrested. Fiber Optic Cable Thefts. Trying to Kill Boyfriend. Shots Fired. Accused of Sexually Assaulting Riverside County Boy. DUI Accident. Illicit Fencing Operation. Suspected of Hitting. Man Assaults Dad. Family Member Murder. Street Racer. Psych Evaluation. Killing Winchester Senior. Online Sex Predator. Sex Trafficking Arrests. Grandmother. Lake Elsinore Man.Handyman Homicide. Woodcrest. Burglarizing. Embezzlement Scheme
PerrisCoronaFire SeasonLaw and Disorder

County Firefighter Charged with Sexually Assaulting Three Women

Helicopter Water Station
Fire SeasonCoronaPerris

Supes Bump Funding for Cal Fire Helicopter Water Station in Eastvale

Missing Norco Teen
CoronaLaw and Disorder

Search Underway for Missing Norco Teen

Riverside National Cemetery is the first of 155 national cemeteries to honor native veterans who have served in the military for more than 200 years.  Credit: Riverside National Cemetery.
Uncategorized

Historic Monument Recognizing Native American Service Members Unveiled

Corona catcher Jesiah Andrade gets upended by Norco runner Codey Brown as he leapt for a high throw. Brown was able to touch the plate for the score in the sixth inning. The Panthers held off a Cougar rally to win Monday 6 – 4. The Cougars evened the series with a nail-biting 9-inning 1-0 win on Wednesday. They play the series rubber game today, Friday.
Featured PhotosCoronaSports

Featured Photos 05-01-2026 – Baseball, Track, Scoreboard

Spa Towel. Spa Towels
UncategorizedArtsMia MakesPerris

Spa Towels  — Setting the Stage for Relaxation

Perris Upholds Urban Forestry
Perris

The City of Perris Upholds Urban Forestry as a Priority this Arbor Day

MilVet. During the Military Care Packaging event each volunteer was given a box and a small packet telling what kind of food and other necessities the soldier enjoys. Participants marked off the checklist as they added items to the box. Credit: Lisa Zambrano
VeteransCoronaPerris

MilVet — Helping One Service Member, and Military Family, at a Time

Michael
FilmCoronaPerris

“Michael”

May 1. In this May 3, 2011, file photo local people and media gather outside the perimeter wall and sealed gate of the compound and house, top left, where al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was caught and killed in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The hunt for Osama bin Laden took nearly a decade. Bin Laden, who was the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, and Pentagon in Arlington, Virgina, was killed by an elite team of Navy SEALs on May 2, 2011.  Credit: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed,
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday, May 1, 2026

Animal Euthanasia
Riverside County NewsAnimalsCoronaPerris

Report: County Gradually Netting Success in Reducing Animal Euthanasia

Killed by Freight Train. Wrong side of Freeway. Man Dead in Menifee Park. I-215. Fatal Collision
CoronaTransportation

Woman Struck, Killed by Freight Train in Corona

Closes Access to Recreation Areas
Fire SeasonCoronaPerris

County Fire Suspends Open Burn Permits and Closes Access to Recreation Areas

Riverside Insect Fair. UCR grad student Helen Vo (pictures left) is holding a millipede and visitor Sophia Gnomes (pictures right) is holding a praying mantis Inside the touch a bug event. Credit: Mia Rotell
EducationAnimalsCoronaPerris

Bugging Out! Riverside Insect Fair Draws 20,000 Curious Crawlers 

Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd Homicide Case
Law and DisorderCoronaPerrisRiverside County News

Court Filing Purports Gruesome Details in Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Chester County Firefighters Elizabeth Stevenson, from left, Michael Mackey and Charles Lee, watch an accessory dwelling unit burn during an experiment at the Institute for Business & Home Safety center in Richburg, S.C. Credit: AP Photo/Erik Verduzco
EnvironmentCoronaFire SeasonPerris

As the Planet Warms, Scientists Burn Homes to Figure out How to Best Protect Them in Wildfires

Killed by Freight Train. Wrong side of Freeway. Man Dead in Menifee Park. I-215. Fatal Collision
CoronaLaw and Disorder

CHP: Man Drove on Wrong Side of Freeway, Killed in Collision with Truck

The Citrus Hill Hawks fell to the Lakeside Lancers 14-11 at Lakeside High School on Wednesday, April 22.Lancer #12 Bethany Norton smokes a line drive.
Featured PhotosCoronaPerrisSports

Featured Photos 4-24-2026 – Rodeo, Earth Day, Baseball, Softball, Scoreboard

The Mummy
PerrisCoronaFilm

“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”

Bird Feeder
Mia MakesArtsCoronaPerris

Teatime for the Birds! – An Elegant Bird Feeder

April 24. The building to house the collections of the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. under construction in 1893. Prior to the construction of the standalone library, the collection was housed in the Capital and suffered from limited space, understaffing, and a lack of annual appropriations. 
This Date in HistoryCoronaPerris

Friday, April 24, 2026

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