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Inland assemblymember restrained from confronting rival in debate about transgender children
Tensions between two state lawmakers representing Riverside County boiled over in Sacramento on Thursday morning, June 27, when one had to be restrained from confronting the other during an emotional discussion of a bill concerning transgender children. Video posted on X, also known as Twitter, showed Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Perris,...
What’s open and closed on Independence Day in the Inland Empire
GOVERNMENT OFFICES: All federal, state, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and city offices will be closed Thursday. MAIL DELIVERY: Mail will not be delivered Thursday. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: Will be closed Thursday. STORES: Most major stores and supermarkets will be open Thursday. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:. Riverside Transit Agency, Dial-A-Ride will not operate...
Sheriff’s search for tractor stolen from Olivet University
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department Rural Crime Team is seeking information regarding a tractor stolen from the Olivet University campus in Anza.In a special bulletin released Tuesday, June 4 the Team stated that they are actively asking the public's assistance in locating a stolen 2023 New Holland tractor, model T-1510.According to the bulletin, the bright blue tractor was reported to have been missing sometime in March from Olivet University, located at 34601 Tripp Flats Rd. in Anza."If you have any information to the whereabouts of the tractor, please contact.
Hemet man who admitted selling fentanyl through the mail is sentenced to 19 years
A 38-year-old Riverside County man who distributed fentanyl out of his apartment, sending packets of the powerful synthetic opiate through the US mail, was sentenced Friday to 19 years in federal prison. Ignacio Alcala pleaded guilty in November in downtown Los Angeles to four federal charges: two counts of distribution...
Fatal Shooting At Planet Fitness
LOCATION: 1600 block of N. Perris Blvd. A Moreno Valley man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of killing a man in Perris and leading deputies on a pursuit. Deputies responded to the 1600 block of north Perris Boulevard after a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Acuña Refuses to Answer Gay Marriage Question
Acuña Refused to Respond to Questions Regarding Gay Marriage, More. Democrat Jose “Joey” Acuña Jr. remained mum on questions regarding gay marriage and more in a recent series of questions Uken Report sent to both him and Republican Jeff Gonzalez. Each is vying for the seat currently held by Democrat Eduardo Garcia who chose not to seek re-election.
Train theft in Coachella, two suspects detained
At 7:25 P.M. on June 25, deputies were dispatched to the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and Tyler Street in Coachella regarding a train with an open cargo container. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, deputies determined that a theft had occurred when they arrived to the location. Two suspects were located and taken into The post Train theft in Coachella, two suspects detained appeared first on KESQ.
Homicide suspect arrested after pursuit in Inland Empire
Deputies arrested a homicide suspect early Sunday morning after a pursuit through Riverside County. They were first called to the 1600 block of Perris Boulevard at around 12:15 a.m. after learning of an assault with a deadly weapon in the area, according to a statement form the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Riverside County Suspect Charged in Fatal Road Rage Incident of Fontana Man in San Bernardino County
Homicide Detectives Investigating Road Rage Incident that Left a Fontana Man Deceased. June 29, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at about 4:30 p.m.,. deputies from the Fontana Sheriff’s Station responded to the 14100 block of Arrow Route for...
Cabazon Man Arrested; Charged With 2021 Murder
In April 2021, a little more than 3 years ago, investigators assigned to the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station began investigating the disappearance of Zachary Hemminger, a 30-year-old man from Cabazon. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit was called in. In November 2023, investigators located human remains on Blanche...
Deputies searching for suspect in Palm Desert bank robbery, asking for help from public
Deputies are searching for a man who robbed a bank in Palm Desert on Wednesday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The bank robbery was reported around 2 p.m. in the 72-000 block of Highway 111. The sheriff's department said the man demanded money from a bank teller and fled on foot after receiving an undisclosed sum. He did not reveal or indicate if he was armed, the sheriff's department added.
Riverside County Reports New Cases of Mpox, local health officials encourage vaccinations
Two more cases of Mpox have been reported in Riverside County today, prompting a warning from health officials following a rise in cases across the country. Those two new cases bring the county total to 14 this year, well over the 5 reported last year. County health officials want to remind you the best way The post Riverside County Reports New Cases of Mpox, local health officials encourage vaccinations appeared first on KESQ.
Feeling the effects of that summer heat? Tips to stay cool, safe during triple-digit days
It's summertime in the Coachella Valley, which means one thing: Sweltering triple-digit days for the foreseeable future. Protecting ourselves from the sun and heat this time of year is of the upmost importance, especially as heat-related illness can cause injury or death. So far in 2024, there have been 204 heat-related emergency room visits in the Coachella Valley, according to the Riverside County Heat-Related Illness Dashboard. Fortunately, there have been zero deaths in the county this year. In 2023, there were 32 heat-related deaths in Riverside County.
San Jacinto Man, Charles Bidinger III, Confesses to Hit-and-Run, Charged with Injuries
The streets of San Jacinto were disrupted by a major traffic collision this past weekend and now, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department has made headway in the investigation. Charles Edward Bidinger III, age 38, of San Jacinto, turned himself in to authorities and admitted involvement in the hit-and-run incident that left another driver critically injured, as reported by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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