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74-Year-Old Thermal Man Arrested For Punching Firefighter: Cops
Bernabe Ruiz Aceves allegedly punched the firefighter in the face as the first responder was extinguishing an illegal burn.

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Bernabe Ruiz Aceves allegedly punched the firefighter in the face as the first responder was extinguishing an illegal burn.

Christian Alejandro Pacheco is accused of killing 30-year-old Elilia Valdez Garcia.
Coachella Valley High School was on a brief lockdown Tuesday due to a report of a weapon on campus.
Master Sergeant Michael "Ty" Kettenhofen, 37, was fatally injured on March 13. His coffin will travel to Menifee on Thursday.
Officers were unable to determine the exact circumstances behind the death, but there was no indication of a homicide, according to police.
Dorian Alexander Francisco would be eligible for the death penalty if he's convicted and the D.A.'s Office elects to pursue it.
He's facing two counts each of rape and aggravated assault, and one count each of lewd acts on a minor and sexual battery of a child.
Four teens were playing with the gun that they didn't know was loaded. As a result, a 17-year-old is dead.
Snow drifts and other winter hazards were blocking passages.
The Southern California Air Show is the de facto replacement of the March ARB Air Fest, which was nixed in both 2020 and 2022.
The 14-year-olds were taken into custody Thursday and booked into Juvenile Hall on suspicion of making criminal threats.
The thefts occurred at two businesses in the 78000 and 79000 block of Highway 111 in La Quinta.
The shutdowns are due to storm-related issues.
Yessica Chavez Mercado, 26, pleaded guilty on Tuesday and was immediately sentenced.
Heritage High School officials did not learn about the tussle until the injured girl was discovered.
Salvador Gonzalez was arrested by federal agents Tuesday on a 47-count grand jury indictment.
The 39-year-old man reported being lost Tuesday evening and was rescued Wednesday after a night in the mountains.
The woman sustained major injuries and was taken to the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.
Ryan Kendall, 54, of Beaumont was arrested last month following the alleged confrontation with deputies and Corona police officers.
The slide was reported at 11:50 a.m. on the eastbound side of the 74, near the Lookout Roadhouse.