California’s 56th state assembly district has a seat to fill. Current assemblyman Eduardo Garcia is running for re-election while republican candidate America Figueroa is vying for that seat. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay brings us a look at these two candidates. “For the last five years I’ve been able to work on some very specific
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After a mild and comfortable weekend, highs return to the triple digits starting today, and lasting through much of the week. A ridge of high pressure is the culprit, warming the Western U.S. Coastal areas and Inland Empire will remain under a Heat Advisory through the week. Beneath ridge of high pressure, air quality is
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County and city officials are warning that COVID-19 cases are increasing again countywide. The County says that if the number of cases does not decrease, the state could move Riverside County from the “red tier” of reopening back to the most restrictive “purple tier.” “It’s not easy for anyone to hear that our numbers have
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The ball slipped out of Jared Goff’s right hand trying to spike it after a touchdown. That was about the only time he wasn’t in control. “It wasn’t great,” he said. “I have the excuse that it was wet.” Goff threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another,
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Updated: The California Highway Patrol announced early Monday morning an abducted child was found, and an Amber Alert was deactivated. The CHP issued a late-night Amber Alert for a missing child out of Desert Hot Springs Sunday at 11:30 p.m. startling people around the Coachella Valley and beyond by triggering loud audio warnings on cell-phones.
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We’re already feeling that warming trend. Today was 3° warmer than yesterday in Palm Springs. We finally got the double digits and they’re already on their way out. We’ve been experiencing light winds with isolated areas of gusty winds this weekend. Those winds calm down tonight and into tomorrow. Triple digits return Monday and stick
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A Banning man is wanted after allegedly stabbing his own pit bull several times. A photo shows the dog before the animal was stabbed. It happened around 2:00 Sunday morning in a neighborhood in Banning. Investigators say the animal’s owner was antagonizing the dog, when the dog attacked the man, and his injuries required medical
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On Friday the state released new guidelines that permits social gatherings with limitations. It’s the first time since restrictions have loosened since March. According to the new issuance, gatherings that include more than 3 households are prohibited. The state’s original release in March advised that “all gatherings should be postponed or canceled.” In September, gatherings
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A new scientific statement published by The American Heart Association says discrimination is contributing to poorer heart health for LGBTQ adults. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay met with a local doctor to find out more. According to the statement, “56% of LGBTQ adults and 70% of those who are transgender report experiencing some form of
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Palm Desert native Desirae Krawczyk’s first appearance in a Grand Slam final ended in a loss but the Cinderella run at Rolan Garros was anything but that. The 14th-seeded pairing of Krawczyk and Alexa Guarachi from Chile lost to the reigning champions and #2 seeded team of Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babo. Krawczyk and her partner
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Saturday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 95°. The average this weekend is 91°.We have been above average all days in October so far and this coming week will be no different. The trough of low pressure that kept our temperatures in the 90s over the last few days is now pushing south. A
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Riverside County is warning that cases are increasing again. The County says that if the number of cases does not decrease the state could move Riverside County from the red tier back to the most restrictive purple tier. The Riverside University Health System is offering free coronavirus testing this next week at the Palm Springs
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One person died in a deadly car accident in Rancho Mirage Saturday morning. It happened at 7:48 on northbound Bob Hope Drive north of Dinah Shore. A representative from the sheriff’s department says the 37-year-old driver from Desert Hot Springs was traveling at a high rate of speed on Bob Hope Drive, when the driver
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INDIO, Calif. – On Saturday 3 families who lost their homes to a fire gathered to learn they were receiving more help from the community. Indio Mayor Glenn Miller presented them with choices of how they would like their new donated homes designed. A fire erupted on the afternoon of September 30, inside one home
Continue Reading Temperatures have finally started to cool down thanks to a trough of low pressure. That’s also the reason for some clouds overhead. While cooler, temperatures are still above average. This low pressure system is also causing areas of gusty winds through the San Gorgonio Pass and on the valley floor Saturday evening. The 90s stick
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“I have one set of beads for each year cancer free and one for good luck,” Lisa Dean told News Channel 3. “The rest is just extra because we’re celebrating life and happiness and being cancer free!” she said. Lisa Dean from Cathedral City has been cancer free for three years. On Saturday she participated
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C.H.P. responded to a fatal crash in Desert Hot Springs Friday night. The collision happened just after 6:30 p.m. near Palm Drive and Camino Idilio. Witnesses say that the crash involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was killed. No word yet on the identity of the person killed.
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Firefighters work to put out the fire on Andreas Palms Drive in Palm Springs A two-alarm house fire broke out Friday night around 7:30 p.m. on Andreas Palms Drive in Palm Springs. Firefighters say that when they arrived on scene, they could see flames shooting out of the house’s roof. Fire officials say the damage
Continue Reading Friday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 95°. The average on Friday was 92°, the average for the weekend dropping to 91°. The month of October has started off warmer than average for all 9 days. On an uplifting note, we will remain out of the triple digits through the weekend. A weak upper
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