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Wild retail crackdown to force more surveillance at self-checkout after shopper rage explodes & cashier ‘pepper sprayed’
SHOPPERS may soon see a massive increase in security around self-checkout machines as store employees have been forced to handle violent and upset customers. In California, lawmakers are considering passing a bill that would ensure staffing and regulations around self-checkout operations. Supported by state Democratic Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and the California Labor Federation, the Retail […]
Bear who attacked 24-year-old runner in California will be euthanized, officials say
TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed when they find the bear who attacked the 24-year-old man in Tuolumne County it will be euthanized. Captain Patrick Foy with CDFW said they were able to confirm it was a bear attack from samples taken at the scene and from the victim and get a DNA profile of the bear. "This particular bear, we have no record of it being aggressive or ever even being around people. It just came out of nowhere and attacked this young man," Foy said. The 24-year-old man was on a run when he came across...
Rancho Mirage Set for Slight Humidity Increase This Weekend
Rancho Mirage and surrounding areas are enjoying sunny skies and dry weather today, with a high of 112°F. However, slight humidity is expected to return over the weekend due to a heat dome and a low-pressure system bringing onshore flow. Temperatures will remain in the low 110s, with overnight lows in the 80s.
Clear the Shelter: Palm Springs Animal Shelter Hosts 10th Annual Adoption Event
NBC Palm Springs teams up with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter for the 10th annual Clear the Shelter event. With the shelter overcrowded, Silvercrest is covering all adoption fees this weekend. Hundreds of animals, like Jane the kitten, are ready for their forever homes. The shelter also seeks fosters, volunteers, and donations to help support these animals in need.
Spot fires burn five acres near SR-62 in Whitewater, one lane closed
Two spot fires have burned approximately five acres near State Route 62 in Whitewater. The fire was first reported at around 3:20 p.m. on SR-62 near Painted Hills Road. CAL FIRE confirmed five additional engines and a water tender were requested. By 3:40 p.m., CHP had closed the #2 lane between Painted Hills and Dillon The post Spot fires burn five acres near SR-62 in Whitewater, one lane closed appeared first on KESQ.
Mt. San Jacinto College Kicks Off Record-Breaking 2024-25 Academic Year with Excitement and Innovation
Temecula, CA, August 12, 2024 — Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) proudly welcomed 16,994 students today as the 2024-25 academic year officially began. San Jacinto, Menifee Valley, and Temecula Valley campuses were filled with vibrant energy as new and returning students embarked on their educational journeys. This academic year...
CVN celebrates locals in Palm Springs
From left, Lani Wright Garfield, Barry and Pamela Enticknap, Jody and Rowland Rotz, and Cheryl and Paul Wright recently celebrated Paul and Cheryl’s birthdays at Garfield’s home in Palm Springs, bringing along a copy of CVN for the occasion. The celebration was planned by Garfield, Paul and Cheryl’s daughter, and was attended by several couples from Carpinteria, including Karen and Lindal Graf and Susan and Jon Everett. “One of the highlights was taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world’s largest rotating tram, to the top of Mt. San Jacinto for a birthday dinner,” Cheryl told CVN.
Orange County scores and player stats for Thursday, Aug. 15
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Thursday, Aug. 15 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday. THURSDAY’S SCORES BOYS WATER POLO NONLEAGUE Rancho Alamitos 15, Pioneer 12 Tustin 17, Godinez 8 Segerstrom 16, La Quinta 1 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ANN KANG INVITATIONAL Orange Lutheran def. Clovis West, 2-0 Mira Costa def. Orange Lutheran, 2-0 Byron Nelson def. Orange Lutheran, 2-1 NONLEAGUE Tarbut V’Torah def....
Intersect Power provides major donations to FIND Food Bank
A collaboration between FIND Food Bank and Intersect Power has provided more than $100,000 to local food banks in Riverside County since 2023. Intersect Power is a clean energy company which develops and operates low-carbon energy to its customers. Since last year, the company has made donations to support FIND Food Bank’s food...
Earthquake strikes Lake Elsinore, seismologist says quakes on rise in Southern California
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones said this year, there have been 13 earthquakes in Southern California with magnitudes of 4.0 or greater. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey nearly added another scale when it reported a preliminary magnitude 3.9 quake just west of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County. ...
Cabazon Man Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty After Severe Neglect Found on Property
Authorities in Riverside County have apprehended a local man after a distressing discovery of emaciated and neglected animals on his property in Cabazon. The Riverside County Animal Services conducted a raid on August 14, seizing a total of five horses, which displayed signs of severe malnutrition with "their ribs, hip point and spines were very prominent," as noted in a report by the Riverside County.
Danger in the Dust: Coachella Valley Residents Struggle to Breathe
Outside her home in Riverside County, near the north shore of the Salton Sea, Sara Renteria is struggling to breathe. She has to speak in short sentences, and pauses often to take a breath. When she was diagnosed with asthma as an adult about five years ago, Renteria said her...
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