Driver flees from Banning traffic stop, leading to double-fatal collision – Victims, 75 & 24, ID’d

BANNING, Calif., — Authorities have identified two men who died as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Banning Friday evening, July 29. Two other people were injured in the collision, which occurred at the E. Ramsey Street on-ramp to Interstate 10, near the Banning Municipal Airport, according to officials. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has since confirmed to RCNS […]

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Armed with stolen handgun, Hemet man arrested after multiple residential burglary attempts in Banning

BANNING, Calif., — Authorities say a Hemet man who was seen attempting to break into multiple houses throughout the day and evening of Sunday, May 7 was arrested early the next morning after officers located the man wandering through a Banning neighborhood. At the time of his arrest, the alleged would-be-burglar was found to be in possession of a stolen […]

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Senator Bogh discusses IE Caucus, transportation infrastructure funding, ongoing projects

IE Caucus Works to Secure Transportation Infrastructure Funding for the Inland Empire – By Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh The Inland Empire is one of the fastest growing regions in the state, experiencing dramatic growth in both population and the movement of goods in recent years. This growth has created significant competition for space on our roads and highways between trucks […]

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Second Riverside County inmate dies in custody in four days after prolonged illness – Foul play not suspected

BANNING, Calif., — Authorities this morning said an in-custody inmate passed away while being treated at a Riverside County hospital Sunday, May 1. The male inmate, whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced deceased yesterday after spending the last two weeks recovering from an unspecified illness as part of his incarceration at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (SCF) […]

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Wrong-way SR-60 crash leaves two dead, two injured in Badlands area near Beaumont

BEAUMONT, Calif., — Authorities say two people were killed and two others were injured after a high-speed, two-vehicle rollover accident in the Badlands area between the cities of Beaumont and Moreno Valley early this morning, Saturday, April 23. The deadly accident, which was the result of a wrong-way driver according to California Highway Patrol, happened on SR-60 near Jack Rabbit […]

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11 adults and 7 dogs displaced after fire destroys two Banning homes

BANNING, Calif., — Eleven adults and seven dogs are lucky to be alive today after a swift-moving fire destroyed a pair of adjacent single-story multi-family residences in Banning yesterday afternoon, Thursday, April 7. The destructive second-alarm blaze, which fire officials say was fueled by high winds, happened at a complex in the 100 block of N. 4th Street, near W. […]

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Delivery driver shot in Beaumont after argument with homeowner

BEAUMONT, Calif., — Authorities say a local man was arrested after following and then shooting at a delivery driver after a confrontation at the alleged suspect’s home Monday afternoon, April 4. Despite being shot, the victim was able to drive himself to an area hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: One dead and one […]

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Navy Serviceman killed after crashing into big rig in Beaumont

BEAUMONT, Calif., — Authorities say a 31-year-old United States Navy Serviceman was killed when he crashed into the back of a big rig while traveling through Beaumont early Friday morning, April 1. Although the victim’s name has not yet been released, officials say he had been stationed the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms and was from […]

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Southwest RivCo probation and parole sweep yields 42 arrests – Stolen vehicle, firearms, narcotics also seized

MENIFEE, Calif., — Authorities say a large-scale, multi-agency probation and parole compliance sweep conducted on Wednesday, March 9, led to the arrest of 42 subjects who were either found to be in violation of the terms of their parole or probation, who were engaged in criminal activities, or who were actively being sought for earlier violations or warrants. Around 160 […]

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Suspect arrested after Beaumont shooting that left man hospitalized

UPDATED: Friday, Feb. 25, 9:42 a.m. Originally Published: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4:11 p.m. See Original Story below. BEAUMONT, Calif., — Authorities yesterday announced the arrest of a man accused of shooting another man in Beaumont Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20. The victim, who was shot once in the leg, is expected to survive his injuries and make a full recovery. LEADING […]

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