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Groundbreaking Set For $63M Coachella Affordable Housing Project
The new affordable community will be the fourth developed in partnership with the city.

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The new affordable community will be the fourth developed in partnership with the city.

An 18-year-old Dollar Tree customer was struck by gunfire multiple times and pistol whipped, police said.
Robert Willie Bates of Hemet brandished an Airsoft pistol, which fires plastic projectiles, and tried to force himself the girl.
The stabbing occurred in a residence in the 27000 block of Sun City Boulevard after an altercation broke out between the occupants.
During a sentencing hearing at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta Friday, a judge imposed the maximum prison term.
Bryan Corona, 22, of Moreno Valley is sought in connection with a shooting in the Woodcrest community.
The death was reported Thursday at a residence in the 1600 block of East Palm Canyon Drive, where detectives found a man's body.
The 16-year-old was arrested Friday for "making terrorist threats against the school," according to Sgt. Nate Hanley.
The Cessna 180 Skywagon was manufactured in 1953, according to the Federal Aviation Administration registry.
The student was taken into custody at Ethan Chase Middle School.
Closure signs have been posted at entry points to warn potential violators of fines and other penalties.
Services to honor the fallen lawman — the third death among sheriff's personnel in the last five months — are scheduled for Wednesday.
Priscila Marquez of Cathedral City High School and Landon Kuykendall's of Mt. San Jacinto High School were honored Thursday.
After 15 years, the owner is retiring. Mi Tierra Bakery will move into the same location at 45228 Oasis Street.
Marcus Novell Green, 58, is charged with second-degree murder, child cruelty and a sentence-enhancing great bodily injury allegation.
The lawsuits follow the deaths of four inmates at Murrieta's Cois Byrd Detention Center.
Ty Dehono Rivers was arrested earlier this year in Murrieta's Bear Creek community.
Nancy Susan Wischmeyer of San Jacinto allegedly gunned down Patricia Jean Crowe and wounded Mary Alice Crowe during the attack last August.
Jennifer Johanna Allen, 32, allegedly allowed her 17-month-old daughter to ingest fentanyl, which led to the child's death.
The effort helps keep vulnerable residents safe amid Coachella Valley summer heat.