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Wildfire Blackens 1,720 Acres and Threaten Homes in Cherry Valley

Flames from Apple FireA wildfire burning in Riverside County’s Cherry Valley that has charred 1,720 acres, threatened dozens of homes and prompted mandatory evacuation throughout the community was 0% contained Saturday morning. Two possible arson fires were reported at 5 p.m Friday in the area of Apple Tree Lane and Oak Glen Road, on the north end of […]
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Van Crashes into I-5 Guardrail in Pacoima, One Killed

One person was killed Saturday morning in a crash on the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway in Pacoima. The crash occurred at the connector to the southbound Hollywood (170) Freeway at 2:35 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers who arrived at the scene found a white van that had crashed into a guardrail […]
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Antoher 60+ Deaths Reported Due To Coronavirus In LA County

More than 60 new coronavirus deaths were have been reported by Los Angeles County health officials, who also confirmed another 2,651 cases. The county Department of Public Health Friday announced 69 fatalities, but seven of those deaths were actually reported Thursday by Long Beach and Pasadena, which have their own health departments. Long Beach announced […]
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Orange County Reports 418 New COVID-19 Cases, 14 More Deaths

Orange County health officials have reported another 14 COVID-19 fatalities, hiking the total to 618, along with 418 more coronavirus diagnoses to bring the cumulative case total to 36,196. The number of patients being treated for COVID-19 in Orange County hospitals inched up from 592 to 593 as of Friday while the number of patients […]
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Recently Released Pomona Gang Member Arrested Again on Gun Charges

Pomona Police cruiserA known Pomona gang member who was recently released from jail as part of the early release program was jailed Saturday morning in lieu of $50,000 bail on a variety of gun and drug charges following a traffic stop in Pomona. Officers stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of Loma Vista Street for a […]
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NBC4/Telemundo Renew ‘Clear The Shelters’ Pet-Adoption Drive

Access to many pet-adoption centers has been restricted for months due to the coronavirus, but NBC4 and Telemundo will still hold a virtual Clear The Shelters event beginning Saturday to highlight the continuing availability of animals for adoption. The adoption drive will continue throughout the month of August, highlighting online platforms to help families adopt […]
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2 Men, Juvenile Arrested on Suspicion of Identity Theft in Pomona

Two men were jailed Saturday morning on suspicion of identity theft and other charges after a traffic stop in Pomona. Officers stopped a vehicle with three people inside in the 1400 block of East Holt Avenue at 5:45 p.m. Friday after spotting a seatbelt violation. It was discovered the juvenile driver was unlicensed and one […]
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Riverside County Reports 7 New Coronavirus Deaths, 382 More Cases

The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Riverside County has edged up by seven, and the infection total widened by 382, although health officials cautioned that not all newly confirmed cases were included in the county’s daily report due to a reporting error by the state. “A delay in case counts from the state is reflected […]
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SpaceX-Launched Astronauts Set To Return From Space Station

Crew Dragon capsuleWrapping up a historic mission that marked the return of U.S.-launched manned space travel, two astronauts who flew to the International Space Station in a capsule built and launched by Hawthorne-based SpaceX are scheduled to begin their trip home Saturday. Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley have been aboard the space station since May 31, […]
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