Month: February 2020
Indio City Council approves resolution to adopt results of transportation hub study
The Indio City Council unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the results of a study to provide greater transportation options for residents and visitors. This includes a potential location for an Amtrak passenger rail route between Los Angeles Union Station and Indio. “Better Connected Indio,” was a feasibility study conducted from 2018 to 2019 that
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Beautiful weekend ahead
The weekend is upon us and the weather is looking cooperative for all your outdoor plans! Saturday will bring us sunny and warm conditions across the Coachella Valley. Sunday will be similar but we’ll feel a drop in temperatures as the next storm system moves into Southern California. The low pressure system will move south
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CVWD receives $59 million loan for stormwater channel improvements
The Coachella Valley Water District received a $59 million loan from federal authorities to pay for stormwater channel improvements aimed at better managing the flow of water through the Coachella Valley during heavy rains, it was announced today. “Last year’s Valentine’s Day flood showed the danger and devastation that heavy rains and flooding can cause
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2020 Wheelchair Championships to be at Indian Wells Tennis Garden
INDIAN WELLS, Calif., February 6, 2020 – The Indian Wells Tennis Garden, a world-renowned tennis venue best known for hosting the BNP Paribas Open, will welcome the 2020 Indian Wells Tennis Garden Wheelchair Championships from Thursday, February 13 – Sunday, February 16. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden Wheelchair Championships will feature players from across the globe, and
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Jury begins deliberating in trial accused of murdering roommate’s 18-month-old son in Blythe
Jurors began deliberating today in the trial of a Blythe man charged with the murder of his roommate’s 18-month-old son. Jordan Bracamonte, 25, could face a life sentence if convicted of first-degree murder and assault on child under 8 resulting in death, with a sentencing enhancement allegation of inflicting great bodily injury. Prosecutors allege Bracamonte
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Vigil being held Saturday for Rebecca Modrall a year after her disappearance
Wednesday marked one year since Rancho Mirage resident Rebecca Modrall vanished. Rebecca’s family will gather for a “Justice for Rebecca” vigil on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Freedom Park (Ronald Regan Entrance) on 77400 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert. The public is invited to attend. Watch: A Mother’s Mission: An I-Team investigation into the
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Former White House Press Secretary Sanders set to speak in Indian Wells
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, one of President Donald Trump’s former White House press secretaries, is attending a private reception today prior to her speaking engagement tomorrow in Indian Wells. The seventh annual Heartbeat of Love Luncheon is organized by Mama’s House, a Palm Desert-based nonprofit that provides shelter for pregnant women. The private reception Friday for
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Every single dog from a Kansas City shelter found a home thanks to Super Bowl star’s promise to pay fees
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi vowed to pay the adoption fees for more than 100 dogs if his team won the Super Bowl. The Chiefs won. And Nnadi made good on his promise. Now, thanks to his generosity, every kennel at one of KC Pet Project’s animal shelters is empty. “Because of Derrick
Continue ReadingUK appoints new ambassador to the US
The United Kingdom appointed a new ambassador to the United States on Friday, more than six months after the previous ambassador resigned following a leak of his private diplomatic cables disparaging the Trump administration. Amb. Karen Pierce will be the first woman to hold the top envoy spot in Washington. She takes on the role
Continue ReadingVirginia legislature advances bill banning assault weapons
A bill that would ban assault or military-style weapons in Virginia has passed out of committee and will now be considered by the full Democratic-led House of Delegates. The measure, HB 961, looks to ban assault weapons — defined as semi-automatic rifles and pistols — high-capacity magazines (more than 12 rounds), trigger activators that are
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Multi million dollar loan announced for two Coachella Valley stormwater projects a year after Valentine’s Day storm
Two Coachella Valley Water District stormwater projects have been approved to receive a $59 million loan with the Environmental Protection Agency. According to the EPA, the loan will pay about half of the costs of two CVWD projects, the Stormwater Channel Improvement Project and North Indio Regional Flood Control Project, which in total will cost
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PROGRAMMING NOTE: News Channel 3 broadcast changes for Friday
To adjust for ABC airing the Democratic debate, there will be some changes to News Channel 3’s evening broadcasts. Our broadcast lineup for this afternoon: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7: 4 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. – News Channel 3 on ABC only 5 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. – News Channel 3 on CBS only 6 P.M. TO
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Investigators clear out for the day in Coachella investigation
Investigation at a residential neighborhood in Coachella concluded for the day. Coachella- The investigation on 4th Street has concluded for the day. Investigators will resume tomorrow morning. The street is now open to all traffic. We thank the communities for their patience.— Riverside County Sheriff (@RSO) February 8, 2020 #BREAKING Deputies have cleared the scene
Continue Reading Some parents upset over gender-neutral bathrooms at new Lake Oswego middle school
Click here for updates on this story LAKE OSWEGO, OR (KPTV) — Some concerned parents say they’re upset over new gender-neutral bathrooms at Lakeridge Middle School in Lake Oswego. Now, they’re petitioning to get them removed. The school is being rebuilt from the ground up The new design features bigger classrooms and more common spaces
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Woman arrested in 29 Palms for alleged sexual abuse of 6-year-old
A woman was arrested in Twentynine Palms Wednesday on suspicion of child sexual abuse in connection with an incident reported in November, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. On November 25, Morongo Basin Station deputies received a referral from Children and Family Services about the sexual abuse of a 6-year-old. The victim reportedly
Continue ReadingLa píldora para la disfunción eréctil podría hacer que te veas rojo (o azul)
(CNN) — Cuando un hombre de 31 años entró en la sala de urgencias de Ojos y Oídos de la Clínica Monte Sinai en Nueva York, había estado viendo rojo durante semanas. Su visión estaba literalmente teñida de rojo, y comenzó después de tomar una dosis aparentemente alta de un medicamento popular para la disfunción
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Man killed, 6 injured in L.A. hotel fire
A man was killed and six people were hurt today, including one in critical condition from injuries suffered in a fire that burned on both floors of the 28-unit Venice Hotel in the Mid City area of Los Angeles and prompted at least one resident to jump from the upper floor to safety. Firefighters were called to
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It’s Going to be “One of Those” Days…. (meaning nice and Sunny)
High pressure will push highs into the lower seventies, and keep skies sunny and clear today and tomorrow! Highs today will climb to about 73 or so, with light breezes and low dew points. By late Sunday an area of low pressure drops into SoCal bringing some gusty winds and cooler weather. The chance of
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