News From Around The County
PALM DESERT, Calif., — Officials say a motorist was killed in a fiery wreck after a car plowed into a Palm Desert power pole early Saturday morning, July 31. The fatal crash happened in the 73000 block of Hwy 111 near Monterey Avenue, according to fire officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Three injured, one seriously, after car plows into Jurupa […]
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UPDATED: Saturday, July 31, 11:30 a.m., With additional details. BANNING, Calif. — Additional details have emerged and authorities have confirmed that two people were killed when a small plane they were traveling in crashed in a vacant field northwest of Banning Municipal Airport Friday morning. The plane crash, which happened in the area of Hathaway and Ramsey streets, killed both occupants. […]
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CABAZON, Calif., — Riverside County burger lovers now have a new dining option after today’s official opening of Wahlburgers at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon. The new location is owned and operated by Wahlrongo, Inc., a Wahlburgers franchisee. The popular casual dining concept, founded by brothers Mark, Donnie, and Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg, gained fame during the […]
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INDIO, Calif., — Authorities say a Hemet man who was being held in custody at a Riverside County jail in Indio on a fugitive from justice warrant was re-arrested on a new charge of murder after another man was found critically injured – and later died – inside a cell the pair were sharing. The deceased inmate, since identified as […]
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INDIO, Calif., — A driver was critically injured in a head-on, hit and run collision in Indio early this morning, Wednesday, July 21. The victim remains hospitalized since the crash, which occurred on Avenue 48 near Jackson Street, according to reports. This morning’s hit and run was the second such incident to occur in Indio in the last five days, after […]
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UPDATED: Wednesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m., With person of interest named, along with other additional details. Originally Published: Monday, July 19, 7:36 p.m. INDIO, Calif., — Authorities are continuing to search for the driver of a pickup truck who fled the scene after striking two people who were in the process of changing a flat tire in Indio late Friday […]
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INDIO, Calif., — Authorities say two men, suspected of conducting a drive by shooting in an Indio gated community were arrested after returning to the scene of the crime early yesterday morning, Sunday, July 18. Investigating officers located a handgun and more than a dozen spent shell casings, along with additional live rounds and a high capacity magazine inside the […]
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COACHELLA, Calif., — Authorities say an ongoing Coachella valley theft investigation led to the search warrant-related arrest of a local felon and documented gang member Saturday morning, July 17. A stolen vehicle and other stolen property were recovered during the service of the pair of this weekend’s warrants, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Initially declared deceased with “no […]
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INDIO, Calif., — Authorities say that multiple investigations into recent reports of illegal firearms sales in Indio and throughout the Coachella Valley led to a number of search warrants and arrests over the last two weeks. The joint operation, which involved US Customs and Border Protection, also led to the discovery and seizure of nearly 20 firearms, a wide variety of […]
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PALM DESERT, Calif., — A Los Angeles County man was found fatally shot on a Palm Desert street Thursday evening, July 15. Officials say the suspect(s) fled the scene prior to their arrival and that their homicide investigation is continuing. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Initially declared deceased with “no viable signs of life”, man takes breath when pulled – alive […]
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