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Strong winds are making their way through the Coachella Valley, and some businesses are making changes to work around the weather. The owner of a local roofing company tells me he’s planning to pause all projects this weekend because of the winds. The high winds continue to be an inconvenience for drivers and people hoping
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A fundraising page has been set up to help support the family of an Indio firefighter/paramedic injured in a motorcycle crash while off-duty last weekend. Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Kelly was hospitalized in critical condition after the crash, which occurred on Sunday just before 10 a.m. on Monroe Street north of Requa Drive. “Brian has a long
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A month after being notified that they won the St. Jude Dream Home, Jose Gonzalez and Mary Gonzalez of La Quinta saw their home for the first time. “Brings chills, you know, and it’s just unimaginable to win a home like this,” said Jose. The Gonzalez family walked through the doors for the first time of
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A new Riverside County Sheriff’s Department officer is patrolling schools in Coachella to deter kids from smoking and vaping. Officer Alma Fregoso, a new community service officer only weeks on the job, has been hitting schools across the city with students of all ages to educate kids about the detrimental health effects of smoking and
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N Indian Canyon & Gene Autry Trail has been shut down due to strong winds and low visibility. ROAD CLOSURE ALERT pic.twitter.com/NOY3kMMZUr— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) May 20, 2022 Because of the closure, there may be additional traffic in other areas, so you might want to plan for extra time on the road. Officials
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The National Weather Service issued an “Airport Weather Warning” for the Palm Springs International Airport. The warning will remain in effect through 11 PM Friday. The warning was issued as wind gusts of up to 37 knots could be possible between 3 PM and 11 PM, according to the NWS. 37 knots is about 42
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A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Cathedral City. The teen was arrested on Wednesday by the Riverside County Gang Impact Team, police said. There was no word on where they were found. The teen has been booked into juvenile hall and was arraigned on multiple charges including
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Construction on College of the Desert’s Roadrunner Motors, an automotive repair and technology training center in Cathedral City, will cost nearly $3 million more than originally planned. The college’s Board of Trustees heard the latest update on the project during its board meeting Friday morning. Earlier COD budget reports pegged the total building cost at $18,800,000 dollars.
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A 36-year-old man was being held in lieu of $35,000 bail today on suspicion of breaking into a Palm Springs home and striking a resident in the face. The suspect, a 36-year-old Palm Springs man, was arrested around 6:30 a.m. Thursday when officers responded to a report of a disturbance between neighbors in the 700
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With the high winds expected on Friday, it’s best to prepare yourself and take the necessary precautions around your home and when driving. Winds are starting to pick up across the Coachella Valley. Roadways in and out of Palm Springs still remain open, however, they could change at any time of the day. North Indian
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Indio has become the latest Coachella Valley city to allow cannabis retail. “If you go to some of our neighboring cities in the valley, you will find some of our residents inside of the dispensaries,” said Indio Mayor Waymond Fermon. Fermon said it’s been years in the making, since California legalized marijuana 6 years ago.
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Assistance is available in Riverside County for small businesses that were negatively impacted by the pandemic. The county’s economic department says it is important to apply as soon as possible as funds are limited. “La Casa de la Novia” in Indio is the family business of Maria Aceves. She says her small business had to
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A school bus driver/campus security guard at a Riverside school that serves students with special needs has been arrested, accused of selling fentanyl to students. The arrest came after Riverside Police officers were called to respond to a report of an incorrigible juvenile at the Bright Futures Academy. The school is a non-public school that
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After a shortened 2021 season, Palm Springs Power is back in action for a full slate of summer games at Palm Springs Stadium. The @PSPowerBaseball are back in action full-time this summer! ⚾️💥Spoke with Manager @CaseyDill22 ahead of their summer start and I didn’t realize how much baseball history is here in the desert 🏜️Much
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We are continuing to take an in-depth look at mental health help in the desert. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I-team reporter Karen Devine wanted to find out how the youth in the valley are coping while navigating the changes and challenges of the pandemic. And, to find out what resources are provided. “Everything
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I Heart Mac & Cheese, a restaurant set to open next month in Palm Springs — its first location in California — announced on Thursday it is looking to fill up as many as 50 jobs. “I am personally dedicated to hiring an inclusive team and seek employees who will engage with our customers and
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News Channel 3 is expanding news coverage this fall in order to build on its commitment to serve viewers in the Coachella Valley area and beyond. The Gulf California Broadcast Company, owners of KESQ News Channel 3, KPSP CBS Local 2, and four other television and radio stations, is excited to announce the addition of
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department posted a series of home security tips after cases of home invasion robberies throughout Riverside County. “Over the past few weeks, a number of home invasion robberies have occurred throughout Riverside County. As we continue to investigate, we urge you to be vigilant” reads the post by the Sheriff’s Dept.
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A teenager was arrested after being found in possession of a loaded non-serialized firearm, 115 prepackaged cannabis products, and over 5 ounces of pre-weighed and labeled marijuana, authorities said on Thursday. The arrest happened Wednesday evening when Gang Task Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Beaumont Avenue and 8 Street. The driver,
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El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents in coordination with a joint task force of various law enforcement agencies seized over $1.56 million worth of narcotics in three separate events over the weekend. The first incident occurred on Friday afternoon, at approximately 12:13 p.m. A joint task force obtained a warrant and searched a vehicle suspected of
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