News From Around The County
HEMET — Four people were arrested, and officers seized more than 20 grams of methamphetamine, Fentanyl and Xanax packaged for sales, and ammunition for two types of weapons, when law enforcement officials from multiple agencies served a search warrant at a Hemet apartment complex yesterday evening, Aug. 15. SEE OTHER RECENT HEMET HEADLINES: Reports of gun-wielding man in Hemet lead […]
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HEMET — A “dangerous and violent” felon who was wanted for crimes allegedly committed in the cities of San Jacinto, Banning, Beaumont was apprehended following a month-long investigation initiated in San Jacinto. Although the man tried to flee from officials as they moved in to capture him, he was caught and arrested in Hemet, Wednesday morning, Aug. 14. SEE OTHER […]
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HEMET — The City of Hemet announced they will begin LED retrofitting of over 4,200 streetlights with the months-long project scheduled to begin today, Thursday, Aug. 15. The retrofit project is expected to bring a variety of benefits to Hemet; including providing a longer lifespan for street lights, lowering regular scheduled maintenance costs, minimizing light pollution, and providing better visibility […]
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Guest Writer Spotlight: Jeremy M. Tuggle The building at 1629 Market Street in Redding was once the official headquarters of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. According to Redding Electric Utility the building, which is located in between Yuba and Placer Streets on the east side of Market Street, is still in use to this day. This building often attracts […]
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MECCA — Firefighters called to help two hikers who had become stranded in Ladder Canyon near Mecca plucked one of the injured victims to safety after the victim fell 25-40 feet into the canyon, Sunday morning, Aug. 11. CHP assisted in the rescue, by flying firefighters and other rescuers into the remote and inaccessible area. Ladder Canyon is a popular […]
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HEMET — As part of their ongoing efforts to clean up Hemet, on Tuesday morning, Aug. 13, officers contacted twelve people seen loitering in and around an RV parked outside an abandoned and unoccupied home. The empty residence, located on the 300 block of Long St., has been the source of numerous recent complaints and yesterday’s targeted enforcement operation resulted […]
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HEMET — A probationer who was reportedly seen waving a gun near a Hemet restaurant was arrested without incident after numerous Hemet police officers converged on the scene, Tuesday, Aug. 13. Although the weapon the man was seen with turned out to be a realistic-looking replica firearm, the alleged suspect was arrested for violation of probation. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: […]
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MT. SHASTA — After losing their last K-9 after he was retired to another agency due to his age, Mt. Shasta Police Department is seeking the public’s input regarding getting another K-9 for their department. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Two-vehicle Burney crash showers pedestrians with flying debris Trio arrested after Redding traffic stop leads to guns, drugs SCSO’s efforts to […]
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized this morning, Aug. 14. The shooting happened at the intersection of Acoma Ave. and Cactus Dr., in Desert Hot Springs. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Huge police response after reports of shots fired & victims possibly down in Banning hills UPDATE: Second victim killed on Ramona Expressway […]
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REDDING — An early morning traffic stop in Redding led to the arrest of three people for various warrants, as well as weapons and drug-related charges Monday, Aug. 12. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Man attacks elderly Redding parents with pipe – Arrested after standoff Two-vehicle Burney crash showers pedestrians with flying debris SCSO’s efforts to “clean up” City of Shasta […]
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