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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.
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.
Cabazon town hall meeting
State Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh of District 23 will hold a town hall meeting for the Cabazon community 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the James A. Venable Community Center, 50390 Carmen Ave., Cabazon. This will be the first town hall meeting Bogh hosts in Cabazon and she...
Carpool violator busted in Southern California with ‘next level’ dummy
Using a dummy to drive in the carpool lane is an old trick that law enforcement is well aware of, but that didn’t stop a motorist in Santa Fe Springs from trying it anyway. “We’ve gotta give it to them, the appearance is next level modeling but at the end of the day… plastic is […]
Historic roadside restaurant expands.
Hadley Fruit Orchards, the 93-year-old roadside cafe in Cabazon, has expanded. The cafe now covers 1,300 square feet, having added a larger dining room that can seat 72 guests at 18 tables, according to a statement. Hadley Fruit Orchards has also added several items to its menu, including homemade chicken,...
Palm Springs Police Chief jumps into action while witnessing an attempted robbery while off duty
Palm Springs Police Department Police Chief Andrew Mills jumped into action when a man attempted to rob a local Starbucks. Mills was off duty at the time of the incident. In an episode of the Departments Behind the Badge series, they explain that the man was getting aggressive and posed a threat to the off-duty The post Palm Springs Police Chief jumps into action while witnessing an attempted robbery while off duty appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Springs officials broke promise on Section 14
One year ago, the Palm Springs City Council committed to “finding the facts” about Frank Bogert’s and the city’s involvement in Section 14 before further discussions or decisions about Section 14. During the April 27 council meeting, Councilmember Lisa Middleton stated, “I think we have to...
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.
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...
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 […]
Restaurant inspections: 3 spots score 'B' grades over food temps, vermin sightings
While most Coachella Valley restaurants passed their Riverside County health inspections this week, three spots incurred a number of violations that led to "B" grades, according to reports conducted April 19 through 24. Delicias Mexican Cuisine in Desert Hot Springs, Tacos Del Valle in Cathedral City and Tack Room Tavern...
One hospitalized after peroxide leak outside Desert Hot Springs business
One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries on Thursday after a 55-gallon drum of peroxide leaked on the outside of a business in Desert Hot Springs. The incident was reported at 11:27 a.m. on the 13-000 block of Little Morongo Road, which is an area with a number of cannabis businesses. Cal Fire said the building was evacuated and a hazardous materials team was mitigating the leak.
Boycotting Palm Springs' Chick-fil-A is a slippery slope
It is indeed a slippery slope if one uses political/religious views as a guide for allowing a business such as the proposed Chick-fil-A to open in Palm Springs. A business you choose not to support may suffer but how about the opposite situation? Would you want a boycott or ban by others of businesses flying the rainbow flag? Let them come to town. I for one will never patronize them, not simply for their “views," but for the fact that they actually donated money to specifically anti-LGBTQ organizations. That crosses the line for me. ...
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