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Governor Newsom Signs AB 46, Strengthening California's Mental Health Diversion Law June 29, 2026
RIVERSIDE – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 46, legislation that strengthens California's mental health diversion law by restoring judicial discretion, improving accountability, and enhancing public safety while preserving access to…
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Penske Settles Nearly $8 Million Environmental Lawsuit August 26, 2026
RIVERSIDE – District Attorney Michael A. Hestrin announced that Penske Truck Leasing Co, L.P., (“Penske”) will pay $7,660,000 for several environmental law violations.The global truck leasing and fleet maintenance company settled a civil lawsuit after having allegedly violated…
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Final Victim of the Happy Face Killer Has Been Identified August 27, 2026
RIVERSIDE – As the 34th anniversary of the discovery of her body approaches on Aug. 30, investigators have identified the final unidentified victim of serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, known as the “Happy Face Killer.”The woman, previously referred to by investigators as…
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DA’s Office Seeks to Identify Woman Murdered by ‘Happy Face Killer’ 31 Years Ago January 8, 2024
Recent advances in DNA technology have allowed cold case investigators in Riverside County to come the closest they’ve ever been to identifying the only remaining unidentified victim of serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, known as the “Happy Face Killer.…
