Many shoppers on Black Friday avoided the malls and stayed home to shop online. According to NPR, shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online Friday, up 10% from last year. On the other hand, in-store traffic was down 8.2%. Shoppers were more willing to line up at stores with deep discounts, at least 40%. In
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On Sunday, President Biden used his presidential pardoning power to grant clemency for his son, Hunter Biden. The move comes after the President promised several times to not pardon his son. In a public statement made to the press on June 13th, 2024, Biden told journalists that he would let the jury’s decision stand. “With
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President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to introduce several tariffs when he takes office in January, including a 25% tax on all goods from Canada and Mexico, as well as an additional 10% tax on goods from China. He has also threatened to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS countries – including Brazil, Russia,
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News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $23,000 charitable gift was awarded to Desert Arc, which provides opportunities for people with disabilities. At the Palm Springs Airport, Adam Teixeira is part of a
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Residents are raising concerns about high-speed traffic and poor lighting along Vista Chino following a fatal crash Sunday night that claimed the life of a 72-year-old man. Local residents say the area is notorious for speeding and insufficient lighting, making it dangerous for pedestrians, particularly at night. “There’s a lot more traffic than ever coming
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A former Riverside County Superior Court clerk who admitted mishandling privileged information connected to a criminal case had the charge reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor today. Thousand Palms residents Michelle Valdez, 59, and Angela Franz, 48, both pleaded guilty to a felony conspiracy-related count in a plea agreement with the Riverside County District
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The Cholla Cactus Garden and 49 Palms Oasis Trail in Joshua Tree National Park will be temporarily closed until March 2025 for maintenance. Officials said the Cholla Cactus Garden parking area will undergo improvements to “enhance trail conditions and ensure the safety of all visitors.” The 49 Palms trail will be closed Monday through Thursday
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A person was displaced after a fire burned a vehicle inside a garage at a Desert Hot Springs home Monday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 12:10 p.m. on the 66000 block of Cahuilla Avenue, near Mesquite Avenue. CAL FIRE told News Channel 3 that the first arriving engine arrived and reported light smoke
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The Riverside County Coroner’s Office released the partial identity of a man who was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on an off-road trail in Pine Cove last week. Authorities said the man killed was a resident of Rockland, Massachusetts. The crash happened on Nov. 25 at around 8:10 p.m. in the 50000 block of
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Update: The boy was found, CHP confirmed. Original Report: A Feather Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old boy missing since Sunday in the Banning area. The teen was last seen on Sunday at approximately 1:00 p.m. in Banning. He was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans. Stay with News Channel
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WildLights has returned to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The holiday light display features over 3 million lights, and is open on select nights until December 30th. Folks are welcomed to come enjoy the light displays, see nocturnal desert animals, enjoy food and drinks, and meet Santa! For ticket information go to this website.
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Timothée Chalamet will receive the Chairman’s Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Awards, organizers announced on Monday. Chalamet is being honored for his performance as the legendary Bob Dylan in Searchlight Pictures’ “A Complete Unknown” from director James Mangold. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2025, at the Palm Springs
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California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state capitol today for swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers and to begin the special session Governor Newsom following President Trump’s election. Among those being sworn in, today includes Republican Jeff Gonzalez, who defeated Democrat Joey Acuna in the race for the 36th Assembly District. News
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The Palm Springs Art Museum is hosting a symposium and an art gallery to mark World Aids Day. The event is taking place at the Palm Springs Art Museum in partnership with HIV+ Aging Research Project on December 1, 2024. The Museum is offering two programs: 11:00 a.m. 3rd Annual Timothy Ray Brown Community Cure Symposium 1:15 p.m. Visual
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The Thanksgiving travel rush is nearing its end as millions of Americans return home on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects Sunday as one of the busiest travel days. The agency expects to screen more than 3 million people on Sunday, Dec. 1. Some travelers
Continue Reading Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to allow admission priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University, two of the largest public university systems in the nation. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Democrat who represents parts of Los Angeles and authored the
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Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency. The Democratic governor, a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump, is positioning California to once again be the center
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family. The Democratic president had previously said he would
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How do you fully encapsulate someone’s life in just a few minutes? Accurately portray their passion and profound impact on others? It’s hard, but not nearly as hard as battling cancer, fighting it off twice before this unrelenting disease ultimately takes your life. I never had the privilege of meeting Leslie Taft, but many here
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Following a fatal motorcycle accident on Thanksgiving day that killed a Palm Springs Community Service Officer, friends of the victim are seeking community support. Palm Desert resident, Nicholas Griego, 31, was leaving work when he was struck in a three-vehicle accident. While the family is not ready to speak on camera, friends of Griego describe
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