More than 60 dogs departed Friday morning to find their forever homes in Utah, Idaho and Oregon. The transport flight followed a period of hoarding cases in which Riverside County Animal Services officers rescued dozens of dogs in three separate incidents in the Coachella Valley. One of these cases is still active in the Sky
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A family-owned restaurant in Rancho Mirage, Francesco’s Café, has been forced to close due to a kitchen fire that took place this past Monday. At around 11:00 A.M. on July 22, firefighters responded to reports of a fire at Francesco’s Café near the corner of Dinah Shore and Bob Hope. Although the fire was quickly
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The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station Investigations Bureau has identified the man suspected of robbing two Palm Desert banks earlier this year. On July 23, investigators located the suspect, a 59-year-old resident of Anaheim, in the 20 block of W. Beacon Avenue in Anaheim. He was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the Larry D.
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As summer temperatures continue to reach record highs this year, it is more difficult to partake in outdoor exercise options. Three local fitness studios are coming together to solve this issue. CycleBar Rancho Mirage, Club Pilates Rancho Mirage and YogaSix Palm Desert will host the second annual Trifecta Challenge, an indoor version of a triathlon
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Update 7/22/24 Police confirmed that a juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with the incident. The altercation was revealed to have been a stabbing that left two people injured. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. There was no update on the second person, who was hospitalized on Friday. Original Report 7/19/24 At 9:28
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The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is offering a special deal on kitten adoptions this week! From July 20 through July 21 only, enjoy 50% off of all kitten adoption fees. As we near the middle of kitten season, Palm Springs Animal Shelter has a plethora of adorable kittens in all sizes and varieties waiting for
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Highway 111 will be under repair for street paving between Jefferson Street and Madison Street starting Monday, July 22. Construction will be taking place from 9 P.M. to 5 A.M. and will conclude in the early morning of Thursday, July 24th. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Highway 111. The
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At 9:03 tonight, Cal Fire responded to a report of a residential structure fire off of Desert Moon Dr. and Ramon Rd. in Thousand Palms. Upon arrival, firefighters located a single-story mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Two adults were displaced due to the fire and have requested support from the Red Cross. According to
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Thousand Palms is currently experiencing a power outage in the areas of Barcelona Dr., Westchester Dr., and Acapulco Trail. According to IID, the outage was caused by a fire. They estimate that power will be restored within an hour. IID is also experiencing fluctuating power in the city of Indio as well. They stated that
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A San Bernardino County man has been arrested for owning an illegal weapon and ammunition. On Tuesday, deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station coordinated with the California State Parole Fugitive Task Force in a joint operation to locate wanted felons. California State Parole was actively looking for Dakota Blaise-Parra, a 25-year-old resident of Twentynine
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The parents of fallen local Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez were among the Gold Star families honored Wednesday night at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Herman and Alicia Lopez took center stage to speak out about their son’s passing and honor the lives of the service members who were lost nearly three years ago. Hunter Lopez,
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Lift to Rise is hosting a legal clinic providing free legal advice on immigration matters this Saturday. The legal clinic will be held at the Lift to Rise Palm Desert Office, located at 73-710 Fred Waring Dr. Ste. 117, Palm Desert, and will run from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.. Attendees can get advice on
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The Palm Springs Art Museum is offering free admission every Thursday night from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.. On Thursdays, guests can grab a drink or a bite to eat while enjoying the galleries and exhibits at their own pace, free of charge. Pick up a free self-guided activity “gallery quest” booklet at the admissions
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The annual Taste of Summer event hosted by the City of Rancho Mirage is back for the 2024 summer season! Enjoy delicious food and cool treats for a great price, all while supporting local non-profits and restaurants during the slowest months of the year. Unlike previous years, Taste of Summer 2024 will only run for
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The Center for Weight Management at Desert Regional Medical Center is moving to a spacious, new location to be able to serve the growing demand for medically managed weight loss services. The new Center, located at El Mirador Medical Plaza at 1180 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Ste. E419, Palm Springs, will host a free Open
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The Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter has announced the opening of the Desert Wildlife Center (DWC), which will take place in fall of this year. The Coachella Valley is home to a wide range of wildlife- from birds to reptiles to mammal species- many of which are endemic, threatened, or endangered. Risks to
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At 1:59 P.M. today, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a shooting in the area of Vista Del Norte and Dillon Road in Coachella. When deputies arrived to the gated community of Villas at the Vineyards, they were able to locate evidence that a shooting had taken place, however, no
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Investigators from the Gangs/Narcotics Division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, along with deputies from patrol stations, served 18 search warrants between June 29 and July 12 as part of Operation Consequences. Over the two-week period, investigators contacted gang members and persons prohibited from possessing firearms at various locations in Ontario, Redlands, San Bernardino,
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Ranger Anna Marini of Joshua Tree National Park has been selected for the Director’s Visitor Safety Achievement Award, the highest honor awarded by the National Park Service for outstanding achievements in visitor safety and employee safety and health. Ranger Anna Marini Ranger Marini, Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) Coordinator at Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR),
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Several dogs from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) were transported by volunteers and local networkers up to rescue organizations in central California today. CVAC has been facing severe overcrowding issues following multiple dog hoarding cases in what is already the busiest time of the year for animal shelters. Christina Courier, CVAC’s current foster, acted
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