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Dozens of dogs rescued from captivity at home in the Thermal, almost 20 dead
At least 30 dogs were rescued from captivity at a home in the Thermal area Thursday morning amid triple-digit heat. The Riverside County Department of Animal Services said they responded to the 88000 block of Avenue 61 at around 9:00 a.m. where they discovered more than 40 dogs, some deceased. The team responded after learning The post Dozens of dogs rescued from captivity at home in the Thermal, almost 20 dead appeared first on KESQ.
Dozens of emaciated, dead dogs found by animal services officers at deserted property in Thermal
Dozens of unattended dogs, including many that were emaciated and others that were already dead, were found by Riverside County officials on Thursday at a property in Thermal, in what local animal rescue officials described as one of the worst scenes they’ve seen in years. Officers with Riverside County Animal Services responded Thursday...
Heat, possible thunderstorms bring increased fire threat to Southern California this weekend
Hot inland temperatures combined with possible thunderstorms have officials concerned about the threat of wildfires this weekend. “We are not just in a fire season, but we are in a fire year,” Joe Tyler, director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said at a recent news conference. “Our winds and the recent […]
Suspect in Blythe double homicide released; prosecutors want more investigation
With prosecutors declining to immediately file charges, an 18-year-old man who had been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two people in Blythe was freed from custody. Jose Angel Manjarrez was arrested around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, the day after the killings, on suspicion of murder and had been...
Simulated Mass Shooting Exercise Planned at Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE (CNS) – Law enforcement officials, firefighters and others will run through a mass casualty simulation involving an “active shooter” at Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore next week, testing first responders’ operational capabilities. The exercise is planned from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July...
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Palm Springs Pool Supply Business
One of three men accused of stealing from a Palm Springs pool supply business pleaded guilty today to a felony burglary charge. Riverside resident Robert Firman, 44, entered his guilty plea at a felony settlement conference Thursday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Misdemeanor charges of possession of burglary tools and possession of The post Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Palm Springs Pool Supply Business appeared first on KESQ.
Chula Vista Man, 61, Who Disappeared During Mountain Hike Found Dead
A 61-year-old Chula Vista man who went missing during a hike in the Riverside County mountains was found dead in a ravine, with no evidence of foul play, authorities said Friday. The body of Hantae Kim was discovered Wednesday adjacent to a dry wash at the bottom of a canyon...
Riverside County Deputies Arrest Suspect for Shooting a Driver on Temescal Canyon Road in Corona
July 12, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 1:54 a.m., deputies from the. Lake Mathews Sheriff's Station responded to the 1300 block of Magnolia Avenue in the city of Corona regarding a victim who had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim stated on Sunday, June 23, 2024, about 11:37 p.m., he was traveling north on Temescal Canyon Road approaching Dawson Canyon Road when he was struck by gunfire. The victim was later transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Lake Mathews Sheriff's Station Investigators responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. During the investigation, investigators identified the suspect as Luis Orlando Quiroz, a 45-year-old resident of Corona. It was later learned Quiroz's child was in the vehicle during the shooting and was unharmed.
Popular YouTuber Rocky Kanaka Aims to Empty an Entire Shelter of 140 Dogs in One Week—Can He Do It?
LOS ANGELES & RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – Pet rescue advocate and popular YouTube personality Rocky Kanaka is on a mission to find homes for over 140 animals at the Animal Friends of the Valleys shelter from July 18-24. His ambitious goal is to break the shelter’s one-week adoption record by emptying it completely.
Kyrollos Mekail – Change of Plea Hearing Delayed for County Druggist in Medi-Cal Fraud Case
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A change of plea hearing was delayed Monday until Aug. 5 for a druggist from Riverside County accused of using his pharmacy to submit more than $300 million in fraudulent Medi-Cal claims for prescription medications that were medically unnecessary, often not provided to patients and obtained through the payment of illegal kickbacks.
Firefighters Reach Full Containment of Temecula Brush Fire
Firefighters Sunday reached 100% containment of a 101-acre brush fire that broke out on a hillside east of Temecula, the Riverside County Fire Department announced. The Pauba Fire was reported at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Pauba and Los Caballos roads, north of Highway 79, according to the fire department.
Dr. Bruce Underwood appointed to represent Coachella Valley in Riverside County LAFCO
Bruce Underwood has been recently appointed by the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) as a commissioner on behalf of Riverside County's Eastern Region. A run-off election occurred on July 2 with Underwood securing 19 out of 37 votes. This was after the Special District Selection Committee election ended in a tie. Underwood has The post Dr. Bruce Underwood appointed to represent Coachella Valley in Riverside County LAFCO appeared first on KESQ.
Calimesa City Council approves 1.9% trash increase
At the June 17 Calimesa City Council meeting, the council approved slightly higher disposal service rates by CR&R Inc. for residents and businesses, a 1.97% increase based on the consumer price index. Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Darlene Gerdes gave the presentation. “CR&R has requested an inflationary rate increase generally described...
Full Nighttime Closures of EB SR-91 Near SR-71 Mondays - Wednesdays from July 15 - Aug. 14
The Riverside County Transportation Commission's (RCTC) 71/91 Interchange Project will require nighttime full closures of eastbound 91 from Green River Road to Serfas Club Drive/Auto Center Drive Mondays through Wednesdays beginning July 15 through August 14. Closures will be in place from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am, nightly. RCTC advises...
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