News From Around The County
SAN JACINTO, Calif. — No injuries were reported after a fire that destroyed a woman’s SUV early this morning, Sunday, May 23. The vehicle blaze erupted as the victim was getting an early morning snack at a San Jacinto Jack in the Box in the area of State Street and Ramona Expressway, according to fire and sheriff’s personnel. LEADING THE […]
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Authorities have announced the arrest of two men who stand accused of placing and discharging an explosive device in Rancho Mirage on Halloween, October 31, 2020. The explosion, which occurred in the 70200 block of Highway 111, caused a debris field that extended across all six lanes of the highway, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities say a former employee of a Riverside barbershop stabbed two former co-workers before being shot to death by one of his victims Friday evening, May 21. The deadly encounter happened at the Carlos Barber Shop at 3470 La Sierra Avenue, according to the Riverside Police Department. The victims, who were each stabbed several times according to […]
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The 24/7/365 news cycle is relentless. Its unyielding lust for our undivided attention is par for the course. We expect it. The advent of the internet has only exacerbated the demand for our time and affection, yielding ourselves to its digital exploitation. The call goes forth: Be aware of this. It might be catastrophic. Be offended by that. It is […]
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While other, more recent volcanic eruptions – such as the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Skamania County, Washington, which was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history – have garnered more attention, the May 1915 eruptions at Lassen Peak, commonly referred to as Mount Lassen, remain the most recent volcanic action seen in California. The […]
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WHISKEYTOWN, Calif. — When travelers visit the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area they are often left in awe of the area’s spectacular sites; including beautiful cascading waterfalls, fishing at Whiskeytown Lake and in the area’s many surrounding creeks and waterways, abundant hiking, walking and equestrian trails, and well-kept campsites. Thankfully, in large part due to entrance fees collected over the years, […]
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. — Authorities say a felon on probation was arrested after he was found sleeping in a stolen vehicle Friday afternoon, May 21. He was discovered parked with the vehicle’s engine running in the 73000 block of Varner Road. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Investigation continuing after body discovered at Temecula Target shopping center Fight between women leaves five […]
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Guest Writer Spotlight: Richard Lewis “My momma always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Forrest Gump Of course, there are many ways of looking at our lives. As I view another birthday on the horizon, I have begun to feel that my view of life has changed over the years. There […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — At last week’s City Council meeting, a special ceremony was held to honor Riverside’s “25 Most Remarkable Teens.” Chief Gonzalez and all of us at the Riverside Police Department would like to congratulate these remarkable youth leaders. Riverside’s future is in great hands! One teen we would like to highlight is Vivian Shepherd-Mayen. She is special to us […]
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MT. SHASTA, Calif. — Authorities say a woman who led officers on a multi-agency pursuit was arrested after officials involved in the chase successfully deployed spike strips, causing the fleeing woman’s vehicle to become disabled Thursday morning, May 20. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Host of Mt. Shasta B&B arrested on sexual battery charges “You chose the wrong place,” mom says […]
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