California has among the most stringent gun laws in the country and on Monday a far-reaching new initiative to curb violence will require background checks for every ammunition purchase. Gov. Gavin Newsom and other proponents said it will save lives but opponents are suing in hopes of eventually undoing a law they said will mostly […]
An arsonist ambushed Oregon firefighters by torching his own house then shooting a rifle at the first responders, authorities said Thursday. Lance Taylor Jacobs, 60, eventually turned the gun on himself and ended the brief standoff early Wednesday morning in Springfield, Oregon, police said. After Jacobs sent firefighters fleeing for their lives, flames spread to […]
Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs police Wednesday sought the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint last week. The armed robbery occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 13 at the am/pm store adjacent to the Arco gas station at the corner of Vista Chino and Sunrise Way. […]
Coachella, CA A parolee who allegedly shot a person in Coachella last month is being held without bail. Jose Martinez, 24, of La Quinta, was arrested around 10 a.m. Wednesday and booked on on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and a parole violation, according to sheriff’s Sgt. Paul Heredia. Story: Homeless Man Arrested […]
Desert Hot Springs, CA On June 25, 2017 at approximately 9:09 AM, Desert Hot Springs Police Officers were conducting increased proactive patrols in the numbered streets north of Pierson Blvd due to recent incidents in the area. Officers observed a vehicle code violation on an occupied car parked in the 66100 block of 2nd Street. Upon approaching […]
