A teenager killed in an Indio traffic collision early Sunday evening was identified Monday as Anthony Alvarado Lemus, 14, of Indio. Lemus was a passenger in a vehicle, one of three involved in a collision on Indio Boulevard at Fargo Street, just west of the Jackson Street bridge. Indio Police said the collision happened at 5:23 p.m. and
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An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting Wednesday night in Coachella. Deputies were called out after shots were heard in the area of Calle Rojo and Calle Camacho around 10:30 p.m. When deputies arrived, they reported seeing an adult man bleeding in the middle of the street. Deputies said they attempted to save the
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CNN By John King, Jeff Zeleny, Jamie Gangel, MJ Lee, Daniel Strauss, Gregory Krieg, Kristen Holmes and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate, elevating the former teacher and Army National Guard veteran to join the Democratic ticket and help lead the
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A person was killed in a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian Tuesday night in Coachella. The incident took place around 10:40 P.M. off of Grapefruit Blvd. and Cesar Chavez St. The man was identified as Robert Villa, 37, of Coachella. Authorities said after the crash, the driver remained at the scene and called
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At 4:21 today, Cal Fire received a report of a residential structure fire in the 7500 block of 22nd Ave. in the unincorporated community of Sky Valley. When firefighters arrived on scene, they located a single wide mobile home involved with fire with exposure to the primary residence right next to the mobile home. Powerlines,
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Around 8: 30 P.M., A three vehicle traffic collision occurred just east of Dillon Rd, heading eastbound on Interstate 10. According to CHP Officer David Torres, the vehicles were in stop and go traffic when a big rig rolled back at slow speeds and crashed into the front of a Honda sedan. The Honda was
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The U.S. Marine who died on Sunday after a vehicle rollover at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms has been identified. According to a statement released by the Marine Corps Combat Center, Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Jerry L. Betzold died on July 28, 2024, following a vehicle rollover that took place while
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Update July 27, 2024 3:00 PM Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has identified the victim of this shooting as 31-year-old Adam Ortega from Desert Hot Springs. Ortega passed away at Desert Regional Medical Center and his next of kin have been notified. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Palm Springs Police Department. Original
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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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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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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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A woman with ties to the Coachella Valley is opening up about attending the Donald Trump Campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. She is sharing her first-hand experience with News Channel Three’s Tori King. Julissa Evans is originally from the Beaumont area but recently moved to Pennsylvania. She was one of thousands in attendance at Saturday’s
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Deputies were dispatched to the area of Washington St. and Avenue 47 just before 10 P.M. tonight regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located multiple people involved in a physical altercation upon arrival. It was reported to officers that one of the people involved was armed with
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The Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) will be having free dog adoptions through the end of July. CVAC is experiencing severe overcrowding, as summer is one of the busiest times for shelters. On average, more than 100 pets are impounded daily at county shelters during the work week. During the summer, that figure soars to
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Update 7/12/24 The body of Hantae Kima was found in a ravine in Whitewater on Wednesday, the coroner’s office announced. Location of where Kim’s body was found, according to coroner Details on what might’ve led to Kim’s death were not available, but the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there was no evidence of foul play.
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Update 7/9/24 North Indian Canyon Drive is back open, the city confirmed. Original Report 7/8/24 Gene Autry Trail reopened to traffic Monday morning through the Whitewater Wash after an early morning closure due to low visibility and sand piling up. North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed to traffic. The normally busy roadways were shut down
Continue Reading Around 7:30 PM tonight, Cal Fire responded to a report of a structure fire in the 64800 block of La Costa in Desert Hot Springs. According to Cal Fire, the initial 911 report indicated an entrapment, however when they arrived, there were no parties trapped or requiring rescue from the structure. The fire was contained
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On the evening of June 27, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle whose driver has a felony warrant, at Highway 62 and North Star Trail in Morongo Valley. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the driver failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. The male driver stopped and exited the vehicle at Highway
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On Wednesday, June 26, at 2:00 PM, deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a bank robbery at U.S. Bank in the 72000 block of Highway 111, Palm Desert. Upon arrival, deputies were told that the subject had fled from the location. During the investigation, deputies learned that the suspect had
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At 7:25 P.M. on June 25, deputies were dispatched to the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and Tyler Street in Coachella regarding a train with an open cargo container. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, deputies determined that a theft had occurred when they arrived to the location. Two suspects were located and taken into
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