With multiple hit-and-run accidents this week, local law enforcement traffic experts, emphasize how important it is for community members to obey traffic laws to ensure everyones safety. Wednesday morning, IID confirmed at least 336 customers lost power after a vehicle crashed into power poles near Dillion Rd. and Hopper Rd. in an unincorporated area of
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Summer heat and Fourth of July travel can put your car at risk. Before hitting the road for the holiday, it’s important to ensure your car is ready. News Channel 3 spoke with automotive professionals about how to prevent car damage this summer and prepare for a week of travel. Heat can cause tire pressure
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The Pride Monument Board, an operating unit of the Greater Palm Springs Pride, held a community meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Hunters in Palm Springs to discuss and present plans for a new large-scale public art installation, the Pride Monument. This art installation, which aims to be completed by 2026 for the 40th anniversary of
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The City of Palm Springs wants to make sure you’re prepared for summer in the desert. The city’s Emergency Management Team, along with the American Red Cross, ONE-PS and Racquet Club West Neighborhood, are all teaming up to host an informational training session on Tuesday afternoon. “We’re getting into summer months here, and in Palm
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At 7:25 P.M. on June 25, deputies were dispatched to the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and Tyler Street in Coachella regarding a train with an open cargo container. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, deputies determined that a theft had occurred when they arrived to the location. Two suspects were located and taken into
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San Diego County health officials have confirmed a rise in local Mpox cases as Riverside County has announced two more cases in recent weeks. SD County has recorded seven cases total in May and June, running up against Los Angeles County with 10 new cases. On average, SD County has reported two cases per month
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Investigators have made an arrest in connection with the death of a Cabazon man who was reported missing in April 2021. Shannon McCloud Collins, 47, of Cabazon was arrested after being identified as the suspect in the murder of Zachary Hemminger, 30, of Cabazon. Shannon McCloud Collins Hemminger has been missing since April 2021. During
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Truckers across the U.S. are joining the fight against human trafficking. Major companies like UPS, Amazon, Love’s and Penske have all partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking, or TAT, to train their staff to recognize the signs of human trafficking while they are on the job. Human trafficking includes sex trafficking, ‘sextortion’ and forced labor. While
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The Hershey Bears have officially won the Calder Cup back to back, winning four games to two against the Firebirds in game six. And while the Firebirds may not be flying so high, fans continue to look forward to a bright future. Places like Burgers & Beer in Rancho Mirage continue to show their support
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The 10 highest-paid officials in Riverside County government last year were working in public safety and public health, according to a report released today by the California State Controller’s Office. The agency published its 2023 “Government Compensation in California” analysis, showing how taxpayer funds were spent in the previous year, and who was receiving what
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The union representing thousands of Food 4 Less workers reached a tentative contract agreement today with the grocery company, averting a potential strike. Workers had previously authorized a work stoppage if labor talks failed. But on Tuesday, representatives of United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 8GS, 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442 announced that
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A 32-year-old felon was sentenced to 12 years and eight months in prison today for firing a gunshot inside a Desert Hot Springs home and possessing an explosive device. Sean Daniel Bejarano of Desert Hot Springs pleaded guilty to one felony count each of attempted murder, assault with an assault weapon, being a convicted felon
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The Board of Supervisors today formally approved a $9.2 billion budget for Riverside County government in the 2024-25 fiscal year that officials said is structurally balanced and will net reserves approaching $700 million. “The recommended budget demonstrates the values that drive the important work of the county, focusing on improving the quality of life for
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to establish standards for Rancho Community Event Facilities conducted on date palm and agriculture farms in unincorporated areas of the Western Coachella Valley Area Plan and Eastern Coachella Valley Area Plan. The Board will consider changes to existing ordinances that will set up permitting requirements for ranchos
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose 1 cent today to $4.716, a day after it dropped two-tenths of a cent. The average price is four-tenths of a cent less than one week ago, 27.9 cents lower than one month ago and 6.5 cents below what it was
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Three western Riverside County residents were arrested in connection with a theft at a pool supply business in Palm Springs. The incident started in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to PSPD, Palm Springs police officers on the graveyard shift responded to an alarm activation at a pool supply business in south Palm Springs.
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Fireworks illegal in Palm Springs: Fire Department Warns of fire hazards during July the 4th celebrations Fireworks are coming to town for the Fourth of July. Palm Springs does not allow any fireworks, and the fire department is spreading the word. Fireworks can be dangerous when inexperienced users light them, and they are a
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A traffic collision involving two cars sent one person to a local hospital with major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident happened around 6:40 Tuesday morning on Mountain View Road and 20th Avenue in Desert Hot Springs. CHP says one car was traveling southbound on Mountain View Road — when turning on
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Early this morning, around 4:00 AM, a fire broke out in Desert Hot Springs. A local passing by reported the fire. An abandoned home at the corner of 4th Street and Cactus Street was empty when fire officials arrived. No injuries were reported. CalFire and assistance from the Palm Springs Fire Department were on scene
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The Hershey Bears defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds in OT to win the Calder Cup championship for the second year in a row. The Bears beat the Firebirds 5-4 in overtime in a very back-and-forth game. Hershey Bears defeat Firebirds 5-4 in overtime. Bears are are back to back Calder Cup champions. Wow. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/7uzKc9AStz—
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