Riverside Police launch program to locate special needs missing persons
The registry aims to assist law enforcement and emergency services in locating residents as quickly and safely as possible.
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Legal Roundup: A look at who is running for judge in March 2024
A roundup of recent legal stories affecting Riversiders from our friends at Follow Our Courts.
Legal Roundup: Riverside police officer denied immunity after shooting
A roundup of recent legal stories affecting Riversiders from our friends at Follow Our Courts.
Legal Roundup: New Bill Mandates Treatment for Drug Offenders; Historic Harada House case reenacted
New laws and old cases come to life, shaping the future and remembering the past in Riverside.
Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence
Sentenced to 57 Days in work release program, Cervantes also ordered to install ignition interlock and pay fine.
Riverside Fire Department Introduces PulsePoint App for CPR Alerts
The Riverside Fire Department has launched a free mobile app, PulsePoint, to notify CPR-trained residents of nearby cardiac arrest incidents in public areas.
Legal Roundup: 'Snake Burglar' Admits to 54 Counts; Riverside's Evidence Practices Questioned
Judicial Council discusses court vacancies & funding, CA Supreme Court redefines "presence" in emotional distress cases, 'Snake Burglar' pleads guilty, and Riverside's evidence-sharing under scrutiny.
Legal Update: Appeals Court Rules, Whistleblower Settlements, and New Misconduct Rules
CA Court of Appeal upholds 1,782 case dismissals in a blow to DA Mike Hestrin, nursing facility to pay $3.8 million to settle illegal kickbacks accusation, and tax preparer sentenced to six years for filing false returns.
Break-In at UC Riverside Botanic Gardens stirs outrage and disbelief
Despite the setbacks caused by the break-in, the staff at UC Riverside Botanic Gardens remains committed to restoring and maintaining the facility for its community.
City Councilmember and Assembly District Candidate Arrested for DUI: Faces Court Appearance
Riverside Councilmember and Assembly District candidate, Clarissa Cervantez, was arrested for driving under the influence, marking her second DUI offense, and is scheduled to appear in court on August 30.
Police department offers safety and security grants for small businesses
The Riverside Police Department (RPD) is inviting local businesses to apply for its Safety and Security Program Grants. The grants
Police Chief briefs City board on state of RPD
On Monday, February 6, 2023, Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez gave the Human Resources Board an update on the state of the Riverside Police Department [RPD], now the largest department in the City with over 500 staffed positions. “We always like to start off with our mission,” said Chief Gonzalez, RPD
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Court Orders Receiver to Take Over Crime-Plagued La Sierra Motel
Riverside Inn & Suites has been the site of drug sales, assaults and unrepaired code violations for years, according to city court filings.