War Veterans Haunted By The Fourth of July
Updated: Millions will travel to firework celebrations this independence day but for some of America's heroes, bright lights and loud sounds can lead to a very dark place.
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CA Issues "IOU"s, Who Will Be Affected?
Updated: Caught in a budget stalemate, California is officially out of money. Today, the state will start issuing billions of dollars worth of "IOU"s instead of cash. This would impact local governments, businesses, and taxpayers.
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Local Resort Competing for World Record
Updated: A Palm Springs nudist resort will take part in a July 11 bid to set a Guinness world record for the largest number of people simultaneously skinny-dipping, it was announced this week.
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Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack Feels The Heat On Energy Bill
Updated: Controversy is growing over a new energy bill now on it's way to the U.S. Senate, after being approved by the House-- and Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack is right in the middle of it all.
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La Quinta Mother Arrested for Death of 3-year-old Daughter
Updated: The mother of a child who died when she tipped a pot of hot water on herself was behind bars this week.
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Cuts Could Jeopardize Construction Jobs
As state lawmakers struggle to balance the budget, some legislators are eyeing County and City Funds, set aside for redevelopment projects. The Riverside County Economic Development Agency estimates $117 million would be diverted from redevelopment funds, which could mean potential job loss of around 10,383 over a three year period.
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Dad Suspected of Causing Fatal Crash Pleads Not Guilty
Updated: A Thermal man accused of being drunk when his pickup truck crashed, killing his 3-year-old son, pleaded not guilty Thursday to gross vehicular manslaughter and willful child cruelty.
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Budget Cuts Put Gang & Narcotics Teams At Risk
The Budget Battle in Sacramento could mean cuts to special law enforcement task forces that keep you safe. State lawmakers are debating whether to make a $20 million cut to California's Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement.
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California to Start Issuing IOU's
Updated: California's controller will start paying many of the state's bills with IOU's as early as Thursday after lawmakers failed to close the state's worsening budget deficit.
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DHS Plans For New Boys & Girls Club
Updated: The city of Desert Hot Springs is planning to build a brand new, multi-million dollar boys and girls club. City leaders say shovels could hit the ground as early as September.
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