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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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INDIO, Calif. — A felon in custody on a fugitive from justice warrant who stands accused in the bludgeoning death of his cellmate while being housed at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio last July was ordered yesterday to stand trial for the man’s brutal murder. The murdered inmate, John Hemmer, 48, of South Dakota, was awaiting trial after […]
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MECCA, Calif., — Authorities say an Oasis teen was arrested for the murder of a local man, who lifeless body was found in the 91800 block of Avenue 66 in Mecca early Monday morning, Feb. 7. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Lake Elsinore motorcyclist who officials say ran red light ID’d after deadly crash Man arrested for DUI after wrong-way 91 […]
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WHITEWATER, Calif., — Authorities say a check the welfare call in the unincorporated area of Whitewater led to the discovery of two bodies Tuesday evening, Dec. 28. Deputies were sent to the home, located in the 13000 block of Mesquite Road, after a concerned 911 caller reported not having heard from the homeowner, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Porch-pirates […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, Nov. 28, 11:11 a.m., With release of victim’s names, other details. Originally Published: Thursday, Nov. 27, 4:45 p.m. DESERT SHORES, Calif., — Authorities say three people, including a father and his two sons, were killed in a mobile home and trailer park blaze that destroyed eight homes and multiple vehicles Wednesday morning, Nov. 26. The deadly fire, which […]
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INDIO, Calif. — Two Indio area families are continuing to grieve the loss of their teenage girls, who both died as a result of a wreck that CHP is now saying was caused by an intoxicated teen driver, in the unincorporated Sky Valley area of Riverside County, north of Indio, early Sunday morning, June 20. CHP Sgt. Al Saig has […]
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UPDATED: Monday, June 21, 9:30 a.m. See Original Story below. INDIO, Calif. — Authorities have identified two teens who were killed in a solo-vehicle traffic accident in the unincorporated Sky Valley area of Riverside County, north of Indio, early Sunday morning, June 20. A third victim was critically injured in the fatal collision, according to California Highway Patrol and CAL […]
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EARP, Calif. — A Moreno Valley man was killed when his personal watercraft exploded while he was attempting to start the vessel at a boat launch in the Colorado River town of Earp Friday afternoon, June 11. The deadly explosion that killed the man happened at the River Shores Estates on the Colorado River in San Bernardino County, according to officials. LEADING […]
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OASIS, Calif. — Three of several men accused of violently attacking a man and holding him at gunpoint were arrested as a result of a trio of search warrants that were served at separate homes in the unincorporated community of Oasis this morning, Wednesday, June 9th. The three men, who are all documented criminal street gang members, caused major injuries […]
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UPDATED: Thursday, May 13, 11 a.m., With additional details from investigating agency. Originally Published: Tuesday, May 11, 12:30 p.m. DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Authorities yesterday announced that an elderly Desert Hot Springs man who had been missing since Sunday was found deceased near the area of State Route 86 and 84th Avenue, in the unincorporated community of Oasis. Officials […]
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