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DAP Health organizes 6th Annual HIV and Aging Conference
The virtual 6th Annual HIV & Aging Conference will be held Saturday, September 18th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is free and open on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hiv-aging-virtual-conference-tickets-162082616469
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ACLU submits letter to California Attorney General seeking investigation into Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
The ACLU and several community groups sent a strongly-worded letter today to the California Attorney General. They are Calling for an investigation into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, saying they have data that backs up their claims of Excessive force, racist policing policies, and rampant patrol and jail deaths in the department. They also allege that jail
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Telemundo 15’s Marco Revuelta discusses Hispanic Heritage Month series highlighting community heroes
Check out the special series on Hispanic Heritage Month on Telemundo 15: https://kesq.com/kuna/mes-de-la-herencia-hispana/ Why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September By Dakin Andone, CNN National Hispanic Heritage Month begins Wednesday and will run through October 15, giving the United States an opportunity to recognize and celebrate members of our communities and their
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Acting Palm Springs Police Chief Desmarais discusses double murder arrest
Acting Palm Springs Police Chief Melissa Desmarais spoke one-on-one with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about the investigation that led to an arrest in a double murder case. On Wednesday, Desmarais and Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced that Luis Miguel Flores Cantor, 31, was arrested in connection with the murders of Jennifer Dillon,
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Palm Springs to receive its own edition of Monopoly
Soon you’ll get a chance to own all of Palm Springs! The city is partnering with the developers of the classic board game “Monopoly” for an official Palm Springs version. It’s the second California city to be selected for an official license game of Monopoly. The Palm Springs edition of Monopoly is expected to be
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New GCVCC CEO Emily Falappin discusses continued challenges from the pandemic
Emily Falappino, the new CEO of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, says there’s still a lot of uncertainty for many businesses. News Channel 3’s Daut spoke with Falappino about her new role and the continued challenges from the pandemic.
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Palm Springs Mayor Christy Holstege discusses reaction to city’s new mask & vaccination mandates
The mayor of Palm Springs said the city is receiving “overwhelmingly supportive” feedback for its new mask and vaccine mandate. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Mayor Christy Holstege on that requirement and how it’s being enforced. More Details on Palm Springs’ requiring vaccination or testing at bars, restaurants, large events
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Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum says he was “blindsided” by PSUSD decision to not begin semester with School Resource Officers
Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum shared his thoughts with Peter Daut on the decision for Palm Springs Unified to not begin the semester with School Resource Officers. He said parents should be concerned about their kids’ safety. Palm Springs Unified School District’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mike Swize, responded in a statement sent to
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Local superintendents answer your questions about going back to school
After a difficult year, students around the Coachella Valley area going back into the classrooms but there are still some questions as the first day of school approaches. All three superintendents for the valley’s school districts joined Peter Daut to answer your questions about students going back to school.
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ACLU attorney discusses federal complaint filed against Riverside County alleging misuse of COVID relief funds
On Friday, the ACLU filed a federal complaint alleging that Riverside County misused millions in coronavirus CARES funding by giving that money to the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Dept. used $2.7 million for furniture and other office renovations, another $1.3 million to upgrade its key card/video camera systems, and another $660,000 to bulletproof its windows.
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Riverside County Registrar of Voters discusses recall election
With the California recall election set for September, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office is preparing for a busy next few months. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the registrar of voters Rebecca Spencer on what voters can expect for this upcoming election and when you can expect to receive your ballots.
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Dr. Kinji Hawthorne discusses latest COVID trends at Desert Regional & JFK Memorial
Last week, Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage reported an increase in coronavirus patients. Now, Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs is seeing a similar trend. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Kinji Hawthorne on that trend and his concerns over the delta variant, even among those who are vaccinated. “Things are starting starting to
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Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce CEO discusses renewed sense of optimism for city’s businesses
There is a renewed sense of optimism for Palm Desert businesses. The city is welcoming back customers and also preparing for its annual golf cart parade. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the CEO of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, Randy Florence.
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AAP – Food Samaritans hosting 4th of July fundraising event
The need for food assistance has never been greater for people in the Coachella Valley and that’s why AAP – Food Samaritans is providing support to help improve the quality of life for those who need it most. News Channel 3’s spoke today with publicist Tim O’Bayley about a Fourth of July fundraiser to help
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United Way of the Desert providing up to $500 to eligible applicants through its COVID recovery fund
Housing advocates fear there could be a million people across the state who could be evicted if the moratorium ends in nine days, but tonight there is help for valley families that haven been financially impacted by the pandemic. “United Way of the Desert” is providing up to $500 to eligible applicants through its COVID
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Cathedral City Senior Center is back open
After being closed for more than a year because of the pandemic, the Cathedral City Senior Center is now back open for in-person programming. Also back is executive director Geoff Corbin who had resigned earlier this year. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke today with Corbin and associate director Rebecca Ruffing. Check out more of
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