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Babysitter arrested after death of toddler in Beaumont, police believe there may be more victims
A babysitter was arrested and charged with murder after the death of a one-year-old toddler in Beaumont. Heather Greenman, 37, of Riverside was arrested by Beaumont police on Thursday. Police said Greenman was babysitting a toddler that died as a result of a head injury on April 26, 2023. Police said Greenman reported the child
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Local Congressional candidate Brian Hawkins arrested on suspicion of child assault
San Jacinto Councilmember, and local Congressional candidate, Brian Hawkins was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a child over the weekend in Lake Elsinore. The city of San Jacinto confirmed Hawkins’ arrest in a news release on Monday. “The Riverside County Sherriff’s Department and Riverside County District Attorney’s Office notified the City of San Jacinto of
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Firefighters mopping up after small vegetation fire near Mecca
Firefighters were working to extinguish a small Mecca vegetation fire Monday morning that was sending smoke into the eastern Coachella Valley sky. The 1.3-acre fire was first reported at 3:21 a.m. in the area of State Highway 86 and Avenue 66. There was no immediate word on the cause or reports of any injuries. Firefighters
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A local actor speaks out as the Screen Actors Guild is at risk of going on strike
A local actor speaks out tonight as the screen actors guild is at risk of going on strike, which could possibly impact the creation of your favorite shows and movies. To be clear, the Screen Actors Guild, also known as SAG, is not on strike, unlike the Writers Guild of America. Sag is working on negotiations with the alliance
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TSA breaks all time travel record this Fourth of July weekend
Millions of Americans are hitting the road and taking to the sky this Fourth of July weekend. This weekend’s holiday travel is setting new TSA travel records. On Saturday, the agency screened the highest amount of passengers ever recorded at 2,883,595 individuals. That broke 2019’s Thanksgiving travel numbers by almost 700 people. Coming up at
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4th of July weekend kick off events in the Coachella Valley
Whether you are on the west or east end of the valley, you can join in on the Fourth of July kick off events. Coachella The City of Coachella will be hosting their annual Independence Day celebration at Bagdouma Park this coming Saturday, July 1, from 6 to 9 pm.The event features a fireworks show
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July Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert
Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Desert is the Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient for July. Variety promotes the health, mobility, independence, and social inclusion of special needs and disadvantaged children throughout the Coachella Valley. It helps local children experience all the joys of childhood while growing to become confident, independent, and free to access
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Celebrating Fourth of July weekend in dangerous triple digit heat
It’s a hot start to the holiday weekend, and a First Alert Weather Alert has been issued through Monday as we experience dangerous temperatures in the one teens. You can find the latest forecast here. Helena Mayer who’s visiting Palm Springs for her Bachelorette party says, “I just knew with AC you know, with modern
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As the heat increases, unhoused people are seeking shelter in the Coachella Valley
With an extreme heat warning issued for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, many individuals without homes are left to seek shelter from the elements. An emergency shelter in Palm Springs on Arenas and El Cielo provides 20 beds for unhoused people. The shelter resource is first come, first serve. People who utilize the service
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Animal control reunites dog with owner after being stuck in a pipe
A dog was reunited with her owner Friday morning after animal control rescued it from a pipe in Coachella late Thursday night. The call of a dog stuck in a pipe came in around 11:00 p.m. Thursday night. Animal Control Officer Rebekah Reyes was on duty and responded. She was able to locate the pup
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JO-EY! Seattle Kraken sign Firebirds star goaltender Joey Daccord to a 2-year deal
The Seattle Kraken have signed goaltender Joey Daccord to a two-year, $2.4 million deal. Daccord became a fan favorite amongst Coachella Valley Firebirds fans this season, especially after his magnificent play during the playoffs where he played a key part in the run to the Calder Cup Finals. Daccord set several AHL Playoff records, including
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What to know if you’re traveling during busy 4th of July Weekend
The long holiday weekend is expected to see millions of travelers in the skies or on the roads. AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend, setting a new record for the holiday. This comes as thousands of travelers nationwide faced delays and cancellations all week
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Minor found with several gunshot wounds after car-to-car shooting in Coachella
Update 6/30/23 The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victim was a minor who was found with several gunshot wounds after a car-to-car shooting. The minor was behind the wheel of a silver Honda Civic that crashed as a result of the shooting. He was flown to a local trauma center where he is currently
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