Lumber Yard Fire in Riverside Fueled by Santa Ana Winds
Blaze burns 2 acres, damages tractors, and spreads to nearby soccer field and golf course
Pure Eco Inc. Enhances Energy Efficiency with Insulation Services in Riverside
Cal State Northridge Matadors fall short against UC Riverside Highlanders
Business
Moreno Valley Mall Closed Over Fire Safety Violations
Owners Facing Multitude of Issues Related to Fire Protection Systems

Capital One Ordered to Pay $10.2M in Riverside Court Judgment
The financial institution was accused of unlawful debt collection practices in California.
Riverside County DA Secures $10.2M Debt Collection Settlement
Credit One Bank to pay penalties and costs over alleged unlawful collection practices
Weather
SoCal Braces for Powerful Winds This Week & Weekend
Gusts up to 75 mph expected, raising fire danger and hazardous driving conditions

Wildfire breaks out in Riverside County, California
India Pl Ranc Fire reported on March 1, cause still undetermined
Riverside Firefighter Hospitalized After Battling Pallet Blaze
Firefighter suffered medical emergency while fighting commercial building fire.
Crime
37 Children Rescued in Riverside County Human Trafficking Operation
Authorities located over 50 missing teens, with 37 safely returned home across multiple states.

Federal Agencies Crack Down on Child Trafficking from Mexico
ICE, CBP, and other federal authorities conduct raids and sweeps to rescue victims and target exploitation networks across the southern border.
Over 30 Missing Teens Rescued in Riverside County Anti-Trafficking Operation
Riverside County Sheriff says operation located over 50 missing children, with 37 safely recovered
Health
Inland Empire Faces Doctor Shortage, J.W. Vines Foundation Expands Mentorship Program
The program aims to recruit and train more Black physicians to serve the region's underserved communities.

Study Reveals Why Some Gain Weight Easier on Soybean Oil Diets
Genetic differences in liver metabolism may explain unequal weight gain on similar diets high in soybean oil.
Novel Gel Helps Heal Chronic Wounds and Reduce Amputation Risk
UC Riverside researchers develop oxygen-releasing gel to address a key obstacle to wound healing.
Politics
California Attorney Wins Landmark Ruling Protecting Torture Claims for Millions
Zulu Ali's victory in Hermosillo v. Garland case reshapes immigration law across 9th Circuit

California Gubernatorial Race Heats Up with 10 Candidates
Democrats and Republicans vie for the state's top job in crowded primary field
California Secretary Of State Criticizes Riverside Sheriff's Election Investigation
The state election official says the sheriff's actions 'fuel election conspiracy theories' and are 'not normal behavior'.