The Nixon fire burned more than 5,000 acres in Riverside County, impacting several people and destroying a total of 23 structures. But help was made accessible in Anza on Friday to help those affected. Resources and services were available at Anza Community Hall. Those services including food assistance, public health and property tax relief. The
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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 $20,000 charitable gift was awarded to the Foundation for PSUSD, which aims to strengthen our community by helping students achieve their potential. At the Palm Springs
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors last week approved an allocation of $1 million to create the Fourth District American Rescue Plan Act First Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. Supervisor Perez is leading the program, citing the struggles of the current housing market. The program offers down payment assistance for up to 20%, max amount
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Beginning tomorrow and continuing into next month, homeless dogs and cats will be offered for adoption at bottom rates to encourage Riverside County residents to open their hearts and homes to new four-legged friends. The county’s animal shelters are participating in the “Clear the Shelters” event, during which abandoned and neglected canines and felines are
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A recent study by Feeding America shows food insecurity in the Coachella Valley is more than 3% higher than the state average. News Channel 3 / Telemundo 15’s Hernan Quintas digs deeper into the study and its impact on our communities. For more information on the FIND Food Bank, visit: https://findfoodbank.org/
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Four suspects were in custody after their alleged involvement in a stolen vehicle case, with charges filed against two of them during arraignments today. Palm Desert residents Cayden Lopez, 20 and Noeli Bautista, 19, each made initial court appearances during arraignments at the Larson Justice Center in Indio on Friday, according to inmate and case
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The shaman of an Inland Empire religious sect who is accused of sexually assaulting several young girls was charged today with forcible rape and more than a half-dozen other felony counts. Ricardo Isaac Flores, 59, of Rialto was arrested Wednesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation that began last week. Along with rape,
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Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said today he was aghast over a judicial decision granting freedom to a convicted child rapist stricken with cancer but with more than three decades left to serve in his state prison term. “While early release has become increasingly common, it is appalling that this release was even
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A 59-year-old probationer who killed a Cabazon man in a rage over false accusations that the victim had sexually assaulted the defendant’s girlfriend was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison. A Riverside jury in June convicted Richard Eugene Seevers of Cabazon of second-degree murder for the 2021 slaying of 31-year-old Dillon
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Splash House, the popular pool party festival, is making a splash this weekend with its return to Palm Springs. Scheduled for August 9-11 and 16-18, the event is expected to draw thousands of music lovers and festival-goers to the area, providing a significant boost to local businesses. Limited weekend 1 tickets remain, and weekend 2
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Mortgage rates plummeted this week to the lowest level in more than a year. This could be good news if you’re looking to buy a new home, or if you are thinking about refinancing your home. According to mortgage financing corporation Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47% this week. This is the lowest
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By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will start to redirect money from cities and counties that don’t show “demonstrable results” in reducing homelessness. The announcement Thursday came after Newsom helped clear a homeless encampment in Los Angeles alongside the state’s Department of Transportation. The governor issued an executive order in July calling on
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The City of Palm Springs will continue to move forward with a parking study to determine possible changes to its current strategy in the downtown area, but the installation of parking meters is not under consideration. Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein said he attended a meeting this week held by the business group Main Street Palm Springs
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The American Legion is a nonprofit organization that serves veterans, service members, and the community. The Legion hosts a variety of programs, including a notable high school baseball league. American Legion Baseball has been around for nearly 100 years and has produced hundreds of Major League players. After years of popularity prior to the 1980s,
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Dozens of animals — from goats to exotic birds, as well as larger pets — were seized from an Aguanga property after investigators discovered the creatures living in a state of abandonment and in need of medical attention, authorities said today. The seizure occurred Wednesday in the 44000 block of Bonny Lane, near the point
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The Cathedral City Council voted unanimously to place the Cathedral City Services Measure on the November 2024 ballot at the regular meeting on July 24. If approved by Cathedral City voters, the measure would add ½ cent to the existing transaction and use (sales) tax until ended by voters, providing a source of local funds
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A Desert Hot Springs man who took part in the ambush slaying of a marijuana dealer during an attempted robbery was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges Thursday. Angel Arangure,22, was also convicted of three counts of attempted robbery. Jurors at the Larson Justice Center in Indio also found true a special circumstance allegation
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A massive diesel fuel spill of approximately 2,500 gallons resulting from a collision between two commercial big rigs closed two lanes of traffic on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway today in Banning. Firefighters responded at 1:35 a.m. Thursday to the eastbound freeway near Hargrave Street, where they found downed power lines and the two big
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Three people from Germany were cited for firing paintballs at signs, bathrooms, and dumpsters throughout Joshua Tree National Park. The incident happened over the weekend, according to the National Park Service. The agency said a park ranger patrolling the Jumbo Rocks Campground noticed fresh yellow paintball splatter on structures and signs. Law enforcement rangers were
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds have announced that forward Cam Morrison has been signed for the 2024-25 hockey season. Morrison has skated in 124 American Hockey League games over the past three seasons, dressing for the Rockford IceHogs and Charlotte Checkers. The Aurora, Ontario, Canada native also appeared in 24 games for the Florida Everblades of
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