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Coachella Valley IID Customers Warned About Rise In Scams
Suspicious callers are threatening to disconnect power for IID customers if immediate payment isn't made.

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Suspicious callers are threatening to disconnect power for IID customers if immediate payment isn't made.

The centers will be a place for residents to cool off, be safe and to reduce their home utility costs while conserving energy.
Jaime Alejandro Garcia, 31, of San Bernardino struck the agent while the law enforcement officer was manning the I-15 checkpoint.
Devon Richard Decerto, 32, received a plea deal.
Edwin Castro Sangalang, 49, is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole.
The pace of growth is slowing down significantly, while costs continue to rise, county CEO Jeff Van Wagenen said.
Aisa Kirk Bailey, 19, is accused along with a father and son in the fatal shooting of Jeremy M. Abshear.
Joshua Meza, 25, was charged with six felony counts and one misdemeanor. He pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
By reducing foot and off-road vehicle traffic in each location, the chances of a wildfire starting are much slimmer, fire officials said.
The announced poolside films include "Encanto," "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," and "Surf's Up."
The checkpoint took place from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday on Washington Street and Highland Palms Drive.
EDD data for Riverside and San Bernardino counties showed payrolls expanded by the widest margin in April in the construction sector.
Jeremy M. Abshear of North Palm Springs died from gunshot wounds.
Adalberto Raygoza remains held at the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio on a $1 million bail bond, according to inmate records.
Riverside County's ratio of new houses for sale to new houses sold was 2-to-7 last month.
Dewayne Deanthony Williams, 33, pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple felony charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
Authorities believe the woman may have suffered a medical emergency that caused the crash.
The county has reported a total of 316 probable or confirmed cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, with nearly half in Palm Springs.
Andrew Matthew Stewart allegedly gunned down 23-year-old Kim Grajeda, as well as put a bullet in his father.
According to police, pool pump and pool heater thefts are on the rise and residents should take steps to protect their backyard equipment.