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Case dismissed for man arrested outside Trump rally with gun in Coachella in 2024

The misdemeanor case against Vem Miller, who was arrested outside a Donald Trump rally in Coachella in October 2024 after authorities said he was carrying a loaded firearm without a permit, has been dismissed following the successful completion of his diversion requirements. The charges against Miller were dropped after completing a six-month misdemeanor diversion program.

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Hiker rescued near Palm Desert trail

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Firefighters responded Monday morning to a report of a hiker experiencing general weakness on the Bump and Grind Trail, southwest of Palm Desert. The incident was reported at approximately 10:00 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the popular hiking area to assist the hiker, who was unable to continue safely on the

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Twentynine Palms school employee arrested in child sexual abuse investigation

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — A 28-year-old instructional assistant employed by the Morongo Unified School District has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled student under the age of 14 at Condor Elementary School. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Isaac Elias Carrillo, a resident of Twentynine

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Palm Springs Unified names Kim Ballard principal of new Middle College High School

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Palm Springs Unified School District has appointed veteran educator Kim Ballard as the inaugural principal of its new Middle College High School, set to open in the 2027-28 school year. The district introduced Ballard during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, where she briefly addressed trustees before they approved her appointment. The

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