New species discovered at Joshua Tree National Park
Officials have been able to confirm a new species found at Joshua Tree National Park. On Wednesday, officials announced that a park wildlife camera…
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Police search for skateboarding, shirtless bandit behind series of break-ins in Palm Springs
The Palm Springs Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a bandit believed to be behind several burglaries in the city…
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Riverside County’s first probable monkeypox case involves Coachella Valley patient
Eisenhower Health confirmed the first probable case of monkeypox in Riverside County was treated in the Coachella Valley. Lee Rice, Eisenhower Health…
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his superstardom to subject young fans — some just…
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Palm Desert jewelry store employee injured during armed robbery
Three armed suspects remain on the loose after an armed robbery in Palm Desert Tuesday morning. The robbery happened at the 111 Jewelry and Watch…
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Mental competency trial for man accused of attacking 7-year-old DHS boy delayed to August
The mental competency trial for a man accused of severely injuring a 7-year-old Desert Hot Springs boy in a random attack has been delayed. The trial…
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One person suffers minor injuries after garage fire in La Quinta
A garage fire at a home in La Quinta Tuesday afternoon left one person with minor injuries. The fire happened on the 52000 block of Avenida Herrera.…
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Splash House August line-up released, passes go on sale on Thursday
The line-up for the next two weekends of Splash House has been released. Remaining General Admission passes will go on sale Thursday, 6/30 at 12pm PT…
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Man accused of child porn possession arrested in Desert Hot Springs
A man accused of possessing and disseminating child pornography and other sexual abuse material was arrested Monday morning in Desert Hot Springs.…
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Death toll in Missouri Amtrak crash rises to four; About 150 people injured
Officials said a fourth person died following Monday’s Amtrak train derailment in Missouri. The train originated from Los Angeles and was en route to…
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Nearly $400K worth of meth found hidden in gym bags & a plastic container during traffic stop in Indio
A 20-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested after Border Patrol reported finding nearly $400,000 worth of meth hidden in gym bags and a plastic container…
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3 killed, at least 50 injured after Amtrak train traveling from LA to Chicago derails in Missouri
You can watch special live coverage from our sister station ABC17 KMIZ in Missouri: Authorities said three people were killed and at least 50 were…
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new entrance at Betty Ford Center marking start of transformation project
Monday was a historical day for the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage. Officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new…
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Vehicle rolls over after trying to avoid hitting an animal in Palm Springs neighborhood
A driver was injured after a rollover crash in a Palm Springs neighborhood Monday morning. The crash happened near the area of E Sonora Road and S…
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Local Fourth of July events and celebrations
Independence Day is almost here! Below is a list of Fourth of July celebrations in the desert, some taking place on the day, while others are a…
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One dead, 4 injured in Indio crash
One person is dead after a traffic collision in Indio Friday evening. The crash happened on Hoover Avenue and Fred Waring Drive just after 6 p.m.…
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Report on investigation into county’s care of the Turpin siblings expected to be presented in July
The long-awaited report detailing the findings of an investigation into the county’s care of the Turpin siblings is scheduled to be presented next…
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Demonstrations over Roe v. Wade decision planned in Palm Springs
You can find our full report on the demonstrations below: “Fight like hell for our rights”: Hundreds of locals protest SCOTUS abortion ruling Two…
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