A man was arrested last week on suspicion of carjacking and elder abuse, among a string of other charges, following a high-speed chase that ended in Desert Hot Springs, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. On December 27 at 4:55 p.m., PSPD received a report of a carjacking in parking lot on the 400
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Firefighters fully contained a fire that broke out a mobile home park in Desert Hot Springs Tuesday afternoon. The fire was first reported at approximately 2:52 p.m. inside the Palm Drive Trailer Park on the 14000 block of Palm Drive, according to Cal Fire. The first arriving engine company reported two mobile homes well involved
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department urged the public today to celebrate New Year’s Eve responsibly and warned revelers to avoid firing guns into the air. Celebratory gunfire is considered illegal discharge of a firearm and can be dangerous,” according to a sheriff’s statement.Discharging a firearm for celebratory purposes could result in injury or death to
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Parents looking to escape the couch for New Year’s Eve today can drop their kids off at the Westfield Mall for an event hosted by Family YMCA of the Desert. From 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Kids New Year’s Eve Bash will have games, crafts, movies, food and a photo booth. The event will
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Two grand theft suspects were taken into custody over the weekend after allegedly stealing from a La Quinta retail store and then fleeing in a loaner car, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. On December 28 at 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to a retail store on the 78800 block of Highway 111 for a
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A person was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Mecca Tuesday morning. The pedestrian, a field worker, was apparently struck by a lunch truck near the intersection. The truck was backing up when the worker was unexpectedly struck. The collision was reported in a field near the intersection of Hayes Street and
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After a bit of rain in the Valley yesterday afternoon and evening, skies are clearing out today. The rainfall was very light in most areas: Today we’ll be breezy and cool, with highs near seasonal normals. As we transition to the New Year, we’ll warm up a bit through the first weekend of 2020, with
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As the Desert’s News Leader, we’ve been there for you all year long, providing coverage of local events throughout the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay breaks it down with a look back at 2019, highlighting some of the events that brought our community together. 2019 kicked off with the 30th Annual Palm Springs
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Tickets went on sale today for a pair of Palm Springs events Sunday featuring the husband of Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. Chasten Buttigieg, who could go on to become the first same-sex spouse of a president, is scheduled to appear from noon to 1:45 p.m. at a private residence for a “meet and greet”
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2019 was a year full of big stories here in the valley with some of those big stories even making national headlines. News Channel 3’s Karen Devine looks at some of those stories that will leave a lasting impression as we head into the new year.
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A busy night of high school basketball was highlighted by Shadow Hills winning their division of the Classic at Damien tournament. The Knights defeated West Torrance for the Bronze division championship 66-57. SHHS improves to 13-1 on the season. Meanwhile, Palm Springs fell in their respective tournament title game. The Indians lost for the first
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2020 is nearly here! Don’t want to ring in the new year at home? Check out some of the New Year’s Eve events being held around the Coachella Valley. Living Desert Mildly Wild Roaring ’20s Old Hollywood New year’s Eve Celebration ( 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; 9 p.m. Ball Drop Toast with East Coast)
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An exotic animal farm was burglarized Monday, resulting in about two dozen llamas being stolen and other creatures being turned loose, possibly by animal rights activists. The break-in occurred during the predawn hours at the 14-acre private facility near Orange Avenue and Murrieta Road in Perris, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. “We received
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VALLE DE COACHELLA,Calif. Las autoridades estarán muy vigilantes para las celebraciones de estas fiestas de fin de año buscando a personas que disparen al aire para darle la bienvenida al nuevo año o que utilicen fuegos pirotécnicos ya que eso esta prohibido en aquí en nuestro valle. Investigaciones han revelado que una bala disparada al
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A U.S. citizen suspected of smuggling narcotics was arrested by Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint Sunday morning. At approximately 7:40 a.m., a 26-year-old man driving a white Jeep Cherokee approached the checkpoint. According to El Centro Sector Border Patrol, agents wanted to further inspect the vehicle, so they sent it
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A judge today ordered a psychological evaluation for a 33-year-old woman accused of torturing an elderly man to death and dumping his body in a La Quinta trash bin. Cristina Noelle Canimo, of Palm Desert, was arrested Nov. 22, the day after the body of Ronald Clarke, 87, was found inside a trash bin outside
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