Ex-sheriff’s captain alleges cover-up culture in Riverside County jail deaths
The former jail commander says a retaliation culture concealed failures in inmate deaths and obstructed a Department of Justice probe.
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Former celebrated California Baptist basketball coach sues university over $200,000 buyout clause
Rick Croy claims the provision in his contract was intended to deter his employment at other universities and is unenforceable under California law.
Civil rights coalition urges Riverside County to implement civilian sheriff oversight
Sheriff Chad Bianco accuses the group of "political and legal theatrics," while an attorney for families said the sheriff is "going rogue."
Family of man fatally stabbed while charging EV in Downey Civic Center sues city
Lawsuit claims city officials failed to properly address rampant crime in an area where both the library and police station were located.
Civil grand jury encourages sweeping reforms, civilian oversight of Riverside County jails
The recommendation comes less than a year after the Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal for a civilian oversight commission.
Redlands Unified in ‘substantial compliance’ with sex abuse reforms, AG says
Wide-ranging reporting improvements are designed to 'prevent, stop and remedy sexual harassment, assault or abuse on its campuses.
Loma Linda University Health to pay $7.5 million for illegal disposal of hazardous waste, medical records
Riverside and San Bernardino county prosecutors said disposed materials included medical waste, batteries, aerosol cans and confidential patient records.
Chad Bianco vows to press on despite fourth-place showing in governor’s race
The veteran sheriff and conservative firebrand said low voter turnout and "politics as usual" were likely factors in the election results.
136 juveniles were sexually abused in San Bernardino County detention, lawsuit alleges
The suit alleges a "culture of abuse, intimidation, and coercion" was allowed to flourish for nearly 30 years.
River’s Edge Ranch offers faith, recovery and hope to struggling addicts
Residents who come to the Lucerne Valley ranch trade drugs and alcohol for rakes, shovels and Bibles to learn discipline and purpose through hard work.