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Hemet police shoot 100 rounds when they killed an unarmed civilian, attorney says
A family in Hemet demanded justice after officers unleashed a hail of bullets that killed their unarmed relative on July 4."All they told was that my son was being aggressive to the cops," mother Mandi Diaz said. "They lied to me. He was sitting down the whole time when they shot my son."The shooting happened at about 1:40 a.m. on the Fourth of July when officers from the Hemet Police Department drove to the city's downtown district after someone reported an intoxicated man walking out of a bar with a gun in his pants. When officers arrived to the 200...
Jimmy Lopez: Man accused of carrying airsoft gun shot at by police 'at least' 100 times, his family says
HEMET, Calif. - Family and friends gathered Friday in front of Hemet City Hall to demand justice for a man who was shot and killed by police outside a downtown bar on July 4. The family of Jimmy Lopez said he was unarmed when Hemet Police officers fired "at least 100 rounds" at Lopez, killing him.
Family of man shot and killed by Hemet police on 4th of July speaks out: 'He didn't deserve this'
Family members of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed by Hemet police earlier this month are demanding justice, saying officers used excessive and unnecessary force."My son is gone. I'm never going to see him again," said Mandy Diaz, surrounded by friends, family members and attorneys at a news conference outside Hemet City Hall."I'm never going to see him be a good father to his kids," said Diaz about her son, Jimmy Lopez. "They took his life at a young age, and he didn't deserve this."According to police, the incident occurred on the 4th of July around 1:40 a.m....
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit they give...
Southern California family files lawsuit after young father shot and killed by police
Loved ones are calling for justice after a Southern California man was shot and killed by police. A young father of two, Jimmy Lopez, 26, was killed by Hemet police officers on July 4. Family members are now filing a lawsuit against the police department. On that night, police received a call from a bar […]
‘Military Days’ At The Tram
During the entire month of July 2024, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former, and retired—receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, along with a special gift for “Military Days.” Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. Military personnel are encouraged to bring friends and family and receive 25% off regular Tram admission for up to four guests.
Desert Healthcare District: The community is watching. Get the Tenet lease language done.
Desert Healthcare District, which has been in negotiations since September on a lease purchase agreement that will settle the future of Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, is close to a deal that is in the best interest of the broader Coachella Valley community. Can it get done in time to put the issue on an upcoming ballot? They must. ...
Hemet man pleads guilty to "catfishing" 12-year-old girl to receive explicit pictures
A Hemet man has pleaded guilty to "catfishing" a 12-year-old girl in order to receive sexually explicit photos of herself and her even younger sister. John Mathew Piecuch, 64, admitted to the felony charge during a hearing at the U.S. District Court in Santa Ana for using the material to produce child pornography, according to a statement from federal prosecutors. They dropped two additional related charges under a plea agreement.
Dozens of Rescued Dogs Flown to Utah for New Homes
Over 50 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation in Desert Hot Springs were flown to Utah by the nonprofit Wings of Rescue. This marks the third dog hoarding case in the area in the past three weeks. The animals, which were found by Riverside County Animal Control Services and received necessary treatment, are now awaiting new homes. The flight and associated costs were covered by donations to the rescue group.
Young Musicians ‘AMP’d’ Up For Summer Showcase Concerts
WHO: Academy of Musical Performance (AMP) WHAT: 10th Annual AMP Summer Camp – SHOWCASE CONCERTS. WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 2024 • 1 to 3 pm AND 4 to 6 pm. TICKETS: Tickets are $25 per person, $15 for students grades K-12, $5 for kids under age 5, and a special opportunity to become an AMP Angel for $30 with VIP seating! Tickets are available online at www.ampcv.org. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
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