Portable signs line Downtown Palm Springs sidewalks, but that could soon change. The city of Palm Springs is now requiring businesses to pay a yearly fee of $44 to allow portable signage to be placed adjacent to the storefront. If the sign is placed on the side walk, in the public right of way, there’s
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A change of plea hearing was delayed today until Aug. 5 for a druggist from Riverside County accused of using his pharmacy to submit more than $300 million in fraudulent Medi-Cal claims for prescription medications that were medically unnecessary, often not provided to patients and obtained through the payment of illegal kickbacks. Kyrollos Mekail, 36,
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The City of Palm Springs is experiencing record temperatures, including a scorching 124-degree day, the highest ever recorded for the area. Locals and visitors alike have had mixed reactions about the intense heat. “The heat is so dry, on your skin,” said Sarah, a Southern California local who is visiting the Coachella Valley for the
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As excessive heat continues throughout the week, technology experts say it’s important to prevent your devices, particularly your cell phone, from overheating. Alexis Madrigal, Verizon technology expert, said electronics serve as essential connections to the community. “Our devices are an extension of us,” Madrigal said. “Anytime it’s not quite working the way we want it to,
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As of 8:00 a.m. Sunday power was restored for residents living in the Desert Sands Mobile Home Community in Cathedral City, according to homeowners. The area had been without electricity for more than 30 hours because of a transformer issue on Friday. The Mobile Home community first lost power around 5 p.m. When the power
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Residents at Desert Sands Mobile Home Community in Cathedral City have been without electricity since about 5 p.m. Friday night. When the power outage initially happened — it was not listed on Southern California Edison’s (SCE) website. Craig Sanborn, Cathedral City Battalion Chief, said all available fire department resources, the police department, and city officials
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The Love Parade is a peaceful convoy of decorated vehicles displaying positive messages that aim to spread a message of unity said organizer Vincent Corrales, also known as DJ GALAXY. The parade is on July 6 and is set to begin at 11 a.m. in North Palm Springs on San Rafael Road, traveling to the
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains in place today as temperatures challenge records across the low desert in the morning and the afternoon. The lack of relief overnight can stress our bodies and lead to an increased potential of heat-related illnesses. Saturday could be another record-breaking day in the desert. The standing record for the
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds have named Derek Laxdal as its new head coach. Laxdal, 58, is a former NHL player and a long-time coach across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, Western Hockey League, and Ontario Hockey League. He spent the last two years as head coach of the Oshawa Generals in the OHL, guiding the team
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A raging brush fire has set ablaze three homes and seven vehicles as well as injuring three people in Cabazon Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. near the area of Date Avenue and Lemon Street, Cal Fire confirmed. It was fully contained by 4:30 p.m. Authorities said evacuations are in progress.
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The Palm Springs Police Department officially confirmed new details on a shooting incident that left three people dead over the weekend. Three people were found dead in North Palm Springs this past Sunday afternoon. Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle near the Pilot Travel Center off of N. Indian Canyon
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An Arizona man received 45 felony charges today after his arrest on suspicion of illegally smuggling firearms and ammunition across a state border. Phoenix resident Alexis Ayala Molina, 22, pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of assault weapon possession, 15 counts of removing or altering firearm identification marks and an additional count of manufacturing or
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The Coachella Valley is seeing some record-breaking heat on Friday. With a temperature of 124°, Palm Springs broke its all-time high. It's official! Palm Springs has set an ALL-TIME RECORD HIGH! Reaching 124° this afternoon, the city surpassed the previous record for the date (120°) and the previous all-time record for the city(123°). #CAwx https://t.co/0qSyPRNtyV
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Firefighters gathered on Friday to hold a remembrance ceremony for a colleague killed in the line of duty 11 years ago. Fire Apparatus Engineer Christopher Douglas, 41, was killed on July 5, 2013, when he was struck by a vehicle on the I-10 on-ramp at Monterey Avenue as he was getting ready to respond to an
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From July 5 through July 7, the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is hosting an adoption event for $2.48 per pet, the shelter shared on Facebook. The adoption fee is a nod to the nation’s 248th year of independence. Dogs, big and small, and cats are seeking new homes, with a collage of over 80 photos
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Fireworks are a fun way to celebrate Independence Day for many, but for our four-legged friends, the loud bangs and booms can be frightening. July 5th is one of the busiest times of the year for animal shelters. Many shelters can see a 30 to 50 percent increase in lost pets after the holiday. Marisa
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Desert Hot Springs police shared new details on a shooting last weekend at a gas station in Desert Hot Springs. The shooting happened Saturday at around 4:15 p.m. on the 13900 block of Palm Drive. News Channel 3 originally reported a shooting was reported at the Chevron gas station. Employees confirmed there was a shooting
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With an extreme heat warning in place for the next week throughout the Coachella Valley, heat-related illnesses should be on everyone’s mind. Temperatures are expected to surpass 115 degrees all week, according to our First Alert Weather team. According to the county’s health department, there have been 237 heat-related emergency department visits so far this
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A SIG alert has been issued on the westbound side of Interstate 10 east of Dillon Road near Coachella after a crash involving a big rig. The crash was reported just before 9:20 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the #1 lane on the roadway will be closed for 5 to 6 hours for
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The extreme heat that the Coachella Valley has been experiencing recently has not only impacted residents but businesses. In an effort to avoid the heat, less people are likely to be out and about during the day. This can be especially troublesome for outdoor shopping and dining centers like Downtown Palm Springs. But just how
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