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Coronavirus Files: Midterms to influence pandemic policies; evictions proceed apace

A Republican-controlled Congress could have big consequences for America’s ongoing battle against COVID, with GOP leaders eager to dismantle the last of the protective policies, end the national emergency and usher in a wave of investigations into the federal funding of both the relief effort and pre-pandemic virology research.

The Primary Victims of Toxic Drinking Water

Every year, millions of Americans who rely on public utility systems for drinking water are exposed to potentially dangerous levels of arsenic, uranium, lead, pesticides, bacteria, and other contaminants, according to publicly available data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Off-Duty Correctional Corporal Killed in Crash

We are saddened to announce the death of Correctional Corporal Daniel Jacks, most recently assigned to the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio. Correctional Corporal Jacks, along with his 19-year-old daughter, Hannah, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, about 9:17 PM, as the result of an off-duty vehicle collision on Gilman Springs Road, east of Bridge Street in the unincorporated area of Hemet.

Fatal Traffic Collision

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 02:23 AM, deputies assigned to the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of South San Jacinto Avenue, north of Midway Avenue, regarding a major-injury traffic collision.

Domestic Violence Arrest

On November 13, 2022, at 12:58 AM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to the 48000 block of Playa Del Amor Street in the city of Coachella regarding a domestic disturbance.

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Hemet police cite 28 drivers in distracted-driving operation

The Hemet Police Department cited 28 drivers Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in a distracted-driving operation from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Twelve citations were for hands-free cell phone violations and 16 for dangerous driving behaviors.

Hemet man dies on McCall Park Road in Mountain Center

Reese Whitney, 21, of Hemet died Friday on McCall Park Road in Mountain Center, the Riverside County coroner said. CHP is investigating under Log No. 9655. Next of kin have been notified.

San Jacinto fatal crash at Ramona Expressway and E Seventh

A Hemet man, Alex Mancia-Caceres, 54, died early Friday in a single-vehicle crash at Ramona Expressway and E Seventh Street in San Jacinto. Deputies responded at 2:24 a.m.; the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause remains under investigation.

Soboba hosts N.I.A.A. all-Native softball tournament

The action was fast and furious as teams from...
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