Yahshua Robinson, the 12-year-old boy who tragically collapsed and died while participating in his P.E. class at a Lake Elsinore school in August, had a heart defect, according to reports. As reported by the Press Enterprise, Robinson's coroner report said his Aug. 29 death was officially caused by a "coronary artery anomaly," although the heat and physical exertion were "significant" contributing factors. Robinson was running sprints with the rest of his P.E. class at Canyon Lake Middle School that day when he collapsed and became unresponsive. He was pronounced dead just before 1 p.m. after ..read more

After several record-breaking rainstorms hit Southern California, water levels at Lake Elsinore have surged, prompting flooding concerns. This marks the first time in 25 years that water levels have been this high. Near the shoreline, what was once a walkable area has disappeared, with a sign and a bench fully submerged underwater. David Bertoldo, a Lake Elsinore resident, visits the lake several times a week and has noticed the dramatic changes. “It’s changed all the fishing spots, so everyone has to go find their new fishing spots,” Bertoldo said. Many of the launch points for boats and wate ..read more

A community is mourning after a young boy collapsed and died during a P.E. class in Lake Elsinore on Tuesday. That tragic day started out as a typical school day for 12-year-old Yahshua Robinson. He was participating in P.E. activities at Canyon Lake Middle School when he suddenly collapsed and became unresponsive. Yahshua’s family said despite the response from medical professionals, the boy died from cardiac arrest at the hospital. They believe his sudden death was caused by the sweltering heatwave that covered Southern California this week. The boy’s parents and his three siblings are tryin ..read more

Prosecutors announced Monday that they plan to seek the death penalty for Jesse Ceazar Navarro, who allegedly shot and killed Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Darnell Calhoun in Lake Elsinore earlier this year. The Jan. 13 shooting in the 18500 block of Hilldale Lane killed the 30-year-old Calhoun. Navarro also fired at another deputy who came to Calhoun's aid, prosecutors said in a news release. Due to Navarro's charges — murder of a peace officer and discharge of a firearm from a vehicle with intent to kill — he is eligible for the death penalty if convicted. Riverside County District Attor ..read more

A gas explosion at the Lake Elsinore minor league baseball stadium sent two people to the hospital on Friday afternoon. Authorities received reports of the explosion at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium, or Storm Stadium, around 4:21 p.m., according to the Riverside County Fire Department and Cal Fire. Two people were burned and were transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The stadium is home to the Lake Elsinore Storm, a Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The stadium was evacuated and the Storm's game against the Inland Empire 66ers on Friday night was postponed. “Due to ..read more

With Easter around the corner, animal experts are pleading with the public to avoid buying baby ducklings as presents, citing a rise in high abandonment rates. Ducks grow up quickly and require lots of care and a Lake Elsinore duck sanctuary is raising awareness on the issue. Howard Berkowitz is the founder of The Duck Pond of Lake Elsinore, a nonprofit sanctuary that is home to around 200 ducks. He said that number alarmingly continues to grow every year. “I’ve been doing this for approximately 10 years,” said Berkowitz. “It started out with five ducks that had been abandoned at a feed store ..read more

Thousands of visitors flock to Lake Elsinore each year to witness the magnificent super bloom. Those planning to visit the wild poppies of Walker Canyon this year are in for bad news — the area is now off-limits and you could be cited if you try to visit. The popular spot saw a frenzy of visitors in 2019 as tens of thousands of people flocked to the canyons to snag photos of the golden-hued fields. Officials say the crowds became theme park-like as visitors trampled flowers, disrupted wildlife and created a nightmare for local residents. “In an effort to maintain the safety of public land and ..read more

Actor and comedian Andy Dick was arrested Friday on accusations of public intoxication and failing to register as a sex offender. Deputies first received reports of an intoxicated person early Friday morning at a tavern in Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. When deputies arrived, Dick, 57, was present and appeared intoxicated, according to TMZ. During the arrest, authorities say Dick’s records showed he was a registered sex offender who was not up to date on his registration. He was taken into custody without further incident. Dick was booked and later ..read more

A Southern California veteran is devastated after his beloved golf cart was stolen from his Riverside County home on Christmas Eve. The victim, 73-year-old Dave Stotler, is a Vietnam War veteran who has lived at the Crane Lakeside Mobile Home Park in Lake Elsinore for 17 years. He had been recovering from COVID-19 and pneumonia for a month at home when the thieves struck. “I think it’s the way of the world now, seems like,” Stotler tells KTLA's Shelby Nelson. “Everybody just taking whatever they want and don’t care.” Surveillance video of the theft was released by the Riverside County Sheriff ..read more

A 46-year-old Lakewood man drowned in Lake Elsinore earlier this week, officials announced Friday. The incident was reported about 4:05 p.m. Monday. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the 1400 block of Lakeshore Drive and saw two stalled personal watercraft about 40 yards from the beach, officials said. One of the riders was unconscious in the water. Deputies were able to use the personal watercraft to get the man out of the water. Responding Cal Fire personnel began life-saving measures, but the victim died at the scene. He has not been identified. No further details ..read more