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UPDATED: Friday, Aug. 6, 3:30 p.m. See Original Story below. REDDING, Calif.,– Redding Police Department yesterday announced that the search for an elderly Redding man came to an end after the victim’s lifeless body was discovered near a set of railroad tracks in the area where his pickup truck had been previously located. The victim, 80-year-old, Terry Kingsford, was last […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities yesterday reported that a man was arrested after fatally shooting his girlfriend inside the couple’s Riverside residence Thursday afternoon, July 22. The fatal shooting, which was the result of an argument between the couple, happened in the 3300 block of Eucalyptus Avenue, in the city’s Eastside neighborhood. Riverside Superior Court and Riverside County Jail records indicate […]
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BURNEY, Calif., — Officials have identified a Sparks, Nevada “thrill seeker” who died after leaping into Lake Britton from the Lake Britton Bridge along Highway 89 in Shasta County, plummeting some 60 feet into the cold water below last Wednesday, July 28. In addition to being an “experienced cliff/bridge jumper” as described later by Sheriff’s officials, the victim, 23-year-old Don […]
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BANNING, Calif., — The Banning Art Gallery is hosting a very special exhibition Aug 4 through September 23 featuring Edwin C. Tuazon and Paul “Bear” Bradford. Both artists share a common love for the arts and also for Banning California. A gallery reception, meet and greet will take place Saturday August 7, from 5 to 7pm. The public is invited […]
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JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., Officials say a man was killed after his vehicle crashed and overturned in Jurupa Valley early Monday morning, Aug. 2. Then deadly crash happened on the eastbound 60 Freeway onramp at Valley Way, according to fire officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: San Jacinto man dies after fiery crash into tree in Temecula Attempting to leap from moving car […]
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TEMECULA, Calif., — Authorities say a speeding driver was killed after a fiery, solo-vehicle wreck into a Temecula tree Sunday afternoon, Aug. 1. The deadly accident, which caused the hours-long closure of Rancho Vista Road, happened near the Ronald Reagan Sports Park, according to sheriff and fire officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Attempting to leap from moving car during Riverside pursuit, […]
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REDDING, Calif., — An intoxicated man was pulled alive from Lake Shasta after leaping from the Pit River Bridge along Interstate 5 on Saturday afternoon, July 31. The man had called 911 and reported he parked his SUV nearby and was on the bridge shortly before he apparently jumped into the water some 200 feet below, according to a California […]
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Guest Writer Spotlight: The Prize of Patience – By Richard Lewis I used to sometimes call my wife Sue, from work, just to see how things are going at home. Usually, she seemed to enjoy getting these calls but one day she seemed very angry, which was completely out of character for her. In a very sharp tone of voice […]
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Authorities say a wanted San Jacinto felon with multiple felony warrants for crimes including hit and run resulting in death or serious bodily injuries, possession of a stolen vehicle, and others was arrested after a dangerous vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle Wednesday evening, July 28. The lengthy chase traveled through numerous Riverside County cities and […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities say a man who led Riverside police officers on a high speed pursuit was killed when he attempted to jump from his moving vehicle and struck his head on a fire hydrant Sunday evening, Aug. 1 Witnesses later said the fleeing man was traveling about 50 mph when he made the fatal leap from his vehicle […]
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