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Man convicted in violent takeover robbery at Banning cannabis shop
A 24-year-old man who joined his brother in a takeover robbery at a Banning cannabis store, where two people were stabbed and another almost shot, was convicted today of attempted murder and other offenses. Following nearly a week of deliberations, a Riverside jury found Raymond Emilio Paul Matus of Beaumont guilty of the attempted The post Man convicted in violent takeover robbery at Banning cannabis shop appeared first on KESQ.
Couple Charged in Twisted Torture of Bedridden Elderly Woman
Gruesome details emerged when a Yucaipa couple was cuffed and accused of barbaric acts against an elderly woman, police disclosed. Alfredo Benavidez and Jetta Raynor, the supposed caretakers turned tormentors, face a litany of charges including torture, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, and criminal threats, as authorities unravel the chain of events leading up to their arrest.
Beaumont approves road repairs
On Tuesday, April 16, the Beaumont City Council approved approximately 12 miles in street repairs as part of a $4.282 million project. The road repairs will focus on streets within the Fairview Canyon neighborhood, the Tournament Hills community, a portion of Golf Club Drive and a portion of Sixth Street from Interstate 10 to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Cherry Festival readies for move to Noble Creek Park
The city of Beaumont will again sponsor the annual Cherry Festival, although this year’s sponsorship will differ from past years in that it will help fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to Noble Creek Park, the new venue for this year’s festival. The festival is scheduled for...
Indio man tried to kidnap girls as they walked to school, officials say
Authorities have arrested an Indio man after they say he tried to kidnap two young girls as they walked to school. At about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, the girls reported that a man tried to pull one of them into a vehicle near the intersection of Cactus Avenue and Perris Boulevard in Moreno Valley, the Riverside […]
How to get a rent reduction from your Southern California landlord
Experts say that as rents have declined in some cities in Southern California, a region where most residents pay more than one-third of their income for leased housing, now could be a good time to ask your landlord for a rent reduction. “Landlords, just out of the gate, are not going to offer to […]
Beaumont appoints committee members
On Tuesday, April 16, the Beaumont City Council made several appointments to fill vacant seats on the city’s Planning Commission, Financial and Audit Committee, and Economic Development Committee. After soliciting residents to apply for the various committee assignments, the city council received seven applications for one Planning Commission seat,...
Woman wanted for assault inside Southern California retail shop
Police in Orange County are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted for assault inside a retail store earlier this year. The incident unfolded on Jan. 30 at a shop in the 1510 block of North Main Street in Santa Ana, according to a social media post by the Santa Ana […]
Employee pepper-sprayed during robbery at outlet mall in Cabazon
An employee of a store at an outlet mall in Cabazon was pepper-sprayed during a robbery Wednesday evening. The robbery was first reported at around 5:00 p.m. at a business on the 48000 block of Seminole Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. "The reporting party stated items were taken from the business by The post Employee pepper-sprayed during robbery at outlet mall in Cabazon appeared first on KESQ.
Regional Cold Case Unit investigates 1989 murder
The Riverside County Regional Cold Case Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the family of a victim murdered in 1989. In March 1989, the body of a male murder victim was found in a ravine off Highway 79, south of Interstate 10, in the Beaumont area. The victim had a single gunshot wound to his chest. When his body was found, the victim was wearing a “Cacharel” brand green and tan short-sleeve shirt and “DeeCee” brand white jeans work pants.
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