News From Around The County
Guest Writer Spotlight: Robert Socha Two weeks ago, I wrote about the cancellation of my anniversary and the severe Orwellian travel restrictions imposed when flying across the country in Part One (1). Last week, I wrote about the cancellation of common sense and personal autonomy with the imposition of irrational, nonsensical, immoral, and ineffective mask mandates in Part Two (2). […]
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PALM DESERT, Calif. — A man who officials say was out of jail on bail or early release when he arranged to meet with a person he believed was a 13-year-old girl was arrested when he showed up at the prearranged meeting place only to discover he had actually been corresponding with Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) agents […]
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FRENCH VALLEY, Calif. — Ten people, including five children, were displaced after a fire tore through a private French Valley residence Tuesday afternoon, April 20. The fire, which left the home heavily damaged, occurred in the area of Bordeaux Place and Thompson Road. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Woman dead after Riverside motorcycle crash Hemet carjacking, robbery, ends with three arrests Two […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities say a woman was killed after losing control of her motorcycle and crashing in Riverside early Wednesday morning, April 21. The deadly, solo-vehicle crash happened on the westbound SR-91, west of Pierce Street. Wednesday’s fatal accident was the second of two deadly motorcycle related collisions in southwest Riverside County in the last three days. The other fatal accident […]
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PERRIS, Calif. — Authorities say a motorcyclist was killed after plowing into the back of a pickup truck towing a trailer and being ejected from his motorcycle Sunday evening, April 18. The deadly crash happened on Nandina Avenue, west of Brown Street. Sunday’s fatal accident was the first of two deadly motorcycle related collisions in southwest Riverside County in the last […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Reports of an armed carjacking led to the arrest of a handgun-wielding felon in Redding yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, April 20. The alleged suspect was found to be in possession of two handguns when he was arrested after allegedly demanding a ride north from Redding. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Officials investigating after “at least a dozen” arson fires […]
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BURNEY, Calif. — Fire officials today confirmed to SCNS that they are investigating a series of arson fires that have swept through the Burney area over the last week. Officials also confirmed that last night’s apartment fire in Burney was not related to the arson fires and was caused by a faulty attic fan. Although no injuries or property damage […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Three people were arrested after a reported carjacking and robbery that occurred at a Hemet motel Sunday morning, April 18. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Weapons, drugs, gaming machines seized, Perris illegal gambling operation shuttered Medical crisis led to crash that killed elderly Canyon Lake man UPDATE: Victim of Hemet hit and run ID’d, suspect still sought Two ejected, […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say an elderly Redding man was arrested after shooting another man Monday afternoon, April 19. The shooting happened in a Win-River RV parking lot area west of the casino, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Racial slur preceded Lakehead shooting that injured two, one critically 160+ mph pursuit from Mt. Shasta to Redding ends with arrests […]
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UPDATED: Tuesday, April 20, 1:22 p.m. Originally Published: Monday, April 19, 11:30 p.m. See Original Story below. BURNEY, Calif. — Officials today released additional information about a fire that damaged a Burney apartment last night, Monday, April 19. No injuries were reported after the fire, which happened at 37263 Superior Avenue. The small fire, which caused about $20,000 in damages, […]
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