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Palm Desert shortstop standout Jordan Sprinkle has been drafted to the Major Leagues! The Chicago White Sox drafted Sprinkle, 21, in the fourth round of the MLB draft. With the 131st pick, the @WhiteSox select @UCSB_Baseball shortstop Jordan Sprinkle, No. 140 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.Watch live: https://t.co/Vpb66VBrPo pic.twitter.com/Nwj0ZTjAk1— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) July
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Palm Springs City Manager Justin Clifton is resigning after just over a year on the job. In a statement, Clifton wrote in part, “I feel good about the work we have done together… There is a very strong administrative team in place to continue to steer the organization forward. I will work hard in the
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The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office announced today that a 5-year-old poodle will work as a support canine for its Crime Prevention Unit and SAFE Family Justice Centers. Dr. Coby Webb and Guide Dogs of the Desert trained Augie, who previously served as a seeing-eye dog, for his new role as a therapy canine, according
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A man suspected of fatally stabbing his wife and another man in what authorities called a domestic violence confrontation at a Palm Desert hotel parking lot is behind bars. The 34-year-old Palm Desert man was formally arrested Sunday afternoon after being treated at a hospital for what authorities described as critical injuries. He was booked
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Two more men are being treated for “confirmed/probable” monkeypox in eastern Riverside County, News Channel 3 learned Monday. This brings the total number of patients in the county who are considered likely or confirmed to have the virus to five. All of them are residents of eastern Riverside County, which includes Coachella Valley. Of the
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Palm Desert alumna Desirae Krawczyk has reached her career-highest ranking on the WTA Tour. Top 10 @WTA Ranking 🤝 @desiraekrawczyk Des is a top 10 doubles player in the world & 4x Mixed Grand Slam champion. This is her career highest ranking but knowing Des, she’s ain’t satisfied with this! 9 more spots to climb!
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Update 10:15 p.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday night that the dispute that led to the stabbings was domestic violence. “Through the course of the investigation, and video surveillance review, this incident was determined to be a case of domestic violence,” reads a news release by the Sheriff’s Dept. The two people killed
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Residents at a mobile home park near Desert Hot Springs are cooling-off after a three-day power outage in sweltering temperatures. Riverside County helped residents at Sam’s Family Spa & Hot Water Resort after a Saturday power outage in Desert Hot Springs. The county’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) and the Department of Public Social Services assisted. The county said 14
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The Coachella Valley continues to see dangerous heat throughout the weekend. We were able to speak to managers and staff at Crown Aero airport to see how they deal with the triple digit heat. One of the team members tells me how some visitors react to the heat. “A lot of them come from cooler
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The 29 Palms All-Star junior softball team went undefeated in its season and finished second in the Southern California championships. 29 Palms lost back-to-back against West LA. This is the farthest any 29 Palms softball team has ever gone in the playoffs. Anisa Youso, Jenica Silvas, Jordyn Kipfer, and Maia Marerro all big contributors for
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The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for excessive heat coupled with increased humidity until 8:00 p.m. Sunday. KESQ An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect for the Coachella Valley for the same time period. Afternoon high temperatures could climb up to 116° with overnight lows in the 80s
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14 residents in Desert Hot Springs were impacted by a power outage on Saturday night, prompting a response from county officials. The Riverside County Emergency Management Department said on Twitter it worked with its partners at the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services to assist provide the residents overnight shelter. The agency also shared
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While we are still three months away from the start of the 22-23 American League Hockey (AHL) season and the Coachella Valley Firebirds official debut, there are rumblings and excitement building for the newest edition to hockey. Seattles’ KIRO7 Sports Director Chris Francis says he believes the Firebirds are going to be better right away
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Residents at the Santiago Sun Canyon Estates mobile home park in north Palm Springs said their power unexpectedly went out Saturday around 5 p.m. Many residents are worried about their health and safety since the temperatures outside are dangerously hot. “We get no information from management as to what’s going on,” said four-year resident Janice
Continue ReadingAnyone driving in and around the Indio area should be aware of a road closure this morning. A car crashed into a power pole around almost 9pm last night, on Calhoun and Dr. Carreon Boulevard in Indio. The driver behind the wheel was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence. He sustained no injuries
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The City of Indio invited the community to celebrate the milestones of two critical sister organizations, DAP Health, and Revivals Indio thrift store, on Saturday. DAP Health is opened a new Sexual Wellness Clinic in Indio, which will expand crucial services and access to comprehensive medical and mental healthcare. Revivals Indio, which donates all of
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Local residents along with elected officials gathered at Frances Stevens park in Palm Springs starting at 6 p.m. Among them was Palm Springs, Mayor Pro Tem, Grace Elena Garner who shared the news that Palm Springs officially declared itself a “Safe City” for reproductive freedom and access to abortion. The move was made in an
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During the summertime, Renova Energy of Palm Desert, gives thanks to the rooftop installers for the work they perform, especially when it’s so hot in the valley. This company creates an environment where their employees are appreciated. The Policy and Public Relations Manager, Emily Langenbahn said, “Sometimes, we’ll surprise them with ice cream on job
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is hosting a career expo on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center. The resort is seeking to fill over 75 positions in a variety of roles and departments. Casino managers will interview applicants and potentially extend job offers for a wide range
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A 48-year-old man was arrested on Friday after being accused of starting 10 separate fires on Friday in Cathedral City. Police said they received several calls regarding a brush fire on Dinah Shore west of Cathedral Canyon shortly before Noon. “Several callers/witnesses reported they were following a male subject who started 3 separate firesalong Dinah
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