UPDATE: A Riverside County Sheriffs Department detective confirmed a juvenile escapee has been taken back into custody. The detective told News Channel 3 that the juvenile was in the custody of a probation officer before escaping from the courthouse. Kevin Slusarski, public information specialist for the Riverside County Probation Department, confirmed that the juvenile, identified
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As the clock winds down voters throughout Riverside County are participating in the final push before election day. As of 11 a.m. on Monday more than 589,000 ballots were returned to the Registrar of Voters out of 1 million that were issued. “This time at the election in 2016 to compare our last presidential general
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It’s been ten years since the death 20-year Augustine Garcia and 16-year old Yanize Mora, who were shot and killed in the Cathedral City neighborhood where they grew up. Now, Mora’s family continues to search for answers as the murder remains unsolved. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero spoke with the family about how they are
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Many people have already voted for elections but many are going out to the polls tomorrow on election day. Tensions run high for voters across the states and Coachella Valley. Lori Puddester, voter in the Coachella Valley, said, “I’m nervous for there to just to be public rioting and civil unrest and that’s all I’ve
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High pressure kept us in the 90s for the weekend, and much of this week will be the same. Highs will remain about ten degrees above normal, with modest off-shore winds kicking up into mid-week. Yesterday we topped out at 95, and will be similar today and much of the week. Into the weekend, windy
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival has canceled its 2021 event due to coronavirus concerns. The announcement was made in a letter to its board members and signed by Board Chair Harold Matzner, Managing Director Rhea Lewis-Woodson, and Artistic Director Lili Rodriguez. The action was set to be formalized in a board meeting. News Channel
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Jennifer Howarth is KESQ and Walter Clark Legal Group’s “One Class At A Time” October winner! Howarth is a third grade teacher from Roosevelt Elementary School who says she’s using the award to build STEM kits for her students. She’ll be teaching students how to create a hydroponic garden and discovering some kiddo green thumbs
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This election, Riverside County does not have its traditional 600 polling places due to the pandemic. Instead, there are 130 ‘Voter Assistance Centers’ countywide where voters can cast their ballot in-person. Riverside County Voter Assistance Centers will be open Saturday October 31st through Election Day, November 3rd. “An individual is not assigned to a specific
Continue ReadingToday Palm Springs was 11° hotter than average. The 90s continue throughout most of the upcoming week. While daytime highs are well above average, we do get to feel some relief in the overnight hours. Low temperatures will stay in the 60s. A ridge of high pressure is keeping us hot, but we’re also feeling
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Richard James Heckmann, the former CEO of United States Filter and a prominent valley philanthropist, has died from complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Heckman was 76, a resident of Bermuda Dunes, and an owner of the NBA Phoenix Suns basketball team. Susan Estay, a family friend, confirmed Heckman’s death with News Channel 3. Heckman died at home
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On Sunday supporters of both President Trump and Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden rallied in a final push before election day on Tuesday. “This is probably the most important election,” Palm Springs resident and Biden supporter, Rafael Mesa said. “This is without a doubt the most important election of my lifetime,” said Rancho Mirage resident
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — On the sideline, Tua Tagovailoa showed plenty of moves. He entertained those along the bench by dancing after the Miami Dolphins’ first touchdown, and greeted 5-foot-6 Jakeem Grant with a leaping chest bump to the face mask after another score. On the field, however, Tagovailoa didn’t do much in his
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Day one of Riverside County Voter Assistance Centers being open showed some technical issues due to a high volume of voters. “I think with the first-day opening and then right at opening every one and their uncle was trying to process from the beginning and I think that’s what just overwhelmed the server,” Edward Holzhauer,
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November’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Hope Through Housing. Hope Through Housing is a nonprofit that works to end poverty by implementing programs that empower people to change communities. The nonprofit focuses on low-income households that earn less than 80 percent of the area median income. Their programs include on-sit preschools, after school programs, financial
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Palm Springs on Saturday reached a high temperature of 94°. The average for the day is 84°. Throughout the month of October, there were 25 days above average, 4 days below average, and only 2 days reaching the average. Two days also broke/tied record high temperatures. The month was 6.9° above average. These warmer temperatures
Continue ReadingAfter a much needed cool week, temperatures are heating up again. Seasonal average in Palm Springs is 84°. Last Halloween, we were talking about below average conditions. Not this year. The 90s are expected to be with us for most of the week. Cloud cover and even a light drizzle could be felt this evening.
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A hazardous device investigation has shut down part of Highway 111 between Peterson and Country Club in the the City of Rancho Mirage. Anyone with information please contact HDT Unit at 951-955-6644 or Dispatch at 800-955-2444. Hazardous device investigation in the city of Rancho Mirage. Highway 111 currently closed between Peterson & Country Club. Anyone
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Saturday was the first day of in-person voting as 130 Voter Assistance Centers opened throughout Riverside County, but the process of voting experienced several delays. “We did see some significant volume in our voter registration look-up system and that has experienced some intermittent delays,” said Riverside County spokesperson, Brooke Federico. State Senator Melissa Melendez tweeted
Continue Reading Friday, the high temperature in Palm Springs reached 92°. High temperatures are going to remain in the 90s throughout the rest of the weekend and through next week. The average for Saturday and Sunday is 84°. Winds remain offshore which contributes to warmer and drier conditions compared to average. Offshore winds are expected to increase
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Riverside County Animal Services is looking to give furry friends a treat this Halloween. The department is hosting its monthly pet food pantry Saturday. It’s a drive-thru event and aims to help those struggling to feed their four-legged family members during the coronavirus. Registration was required for the event but all of the appointments are
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