Update 9:00 PM: CAL FIRE reported that fire crews continued to work to contain the flames fully. That work was expected to continue on Friday. Road closures would remain in the area. #GrapefruitIC (Coachella) [UPDATE 9:00PM]: Firefighters worked throughout the day in high temperatures to contain the fire. Private equipment has been brought in to
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Although the Coachella Valley Firebirds were away from their home ice Saturday, Firebirds Faithful fans still showed out in full force to cheer on the desert’s hockey team. Hundreds of fans kept the Firebird’s spirit alive this evening at the Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom. The game was off to a strong start and many fans
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Greater Palm Springs Pride is celebrating Pride Month with the second annual “Big Gay Barbecue.” The two day event is taking place at the Arenas District in Palm Springs, and event organizers are anticipating more than 10,000 attendees Friday and Saturday. “We started the ‘Big Gay Barbecue’ as a fundraiser to help keep our November
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Milwaukee Admirals 5-1 and advance to the Calder Cup Finals for the second year in a row. The Firebirds got out to a hot start scoring four goals from John Hayden, Jimmy Schuldt, and Devin Shore. https://t.co/xeEcsldj9q pic.twitter.com/cqFtfETfpS— y – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) June 8, 2024 on the
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The Desert Recreation District is offering swim lesson scholarships for local children this year. Free swim scholarships are sponsored by First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission, Operation Splash and Cathedral City Council. Scholarships are given out on a first come, first served basis for youth 6 months to 5 years of age and
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Both Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Drive are closed at the wash in Palm Springs due to low visibility caused by blowing dust and sand. Indian Canyon Drive was shut down yesterday morning, while Gene Autry Trail was closed late last night. Vista Chino remains open. Alternative routes include Highway 111, Ramon Road and
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A neighborhood hero is retiring today. Mary Perry has been Desert Sands Unified School District’s public information officer for 10 years and she is loved by all. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony caught up with her during her last week on the job
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The majority of the seven firefighters that were injured while battling a commercial fire in Coachella Thursday have returned to duty after being treated for minor injuries. “It was a very hot day yesterday and it was a total of almost 21 hours of active firefighting, so just general weakness, normal complaints, but again they’re
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A 36-year-old man accused of striking multiple vehicles while leading officers on a vehicle pursuit from Indio to Thermal pleaded guilty to four felony counts today. John Anthony Aispuro Jr. of Indio was charged with single counts each of evading arrest, eluding a pursuing peace officer, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place through tonight as day #3 of excessive heat increases the potential of heat-related illnesses. Temperatures have reached 109° so far Friday afternoon. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for all of the Coachella Valley. While temperatures have not jeopardized records around the valley floor, this was the first big heat
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With the outside temperatures reaching triple digits, the ice crew has kept the ice cool inside Acrisure Arena for the Firebirds to skate on. As the thickness of the ice is about an inch and a quarter, forming the ice is all about building, carving, and cutting the ice for a smooth feel. “Well, we’re
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The Family YMCA of the Desert in Palm Desert introduced a new high-tech playground for campers with temperatures rising outdoors. The new indoor Lü interactive playground allows kids to enjoy all the activities they would outside just indoors through its interactive apps. It’s the first and only playground of its kind in the area. It’s
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The City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Black History Committee have announced their Juneteenth celebrations that will take place June 14 and June 15, 2024. The celebrations recognize Juneteenth, the federal holiday on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. “Juneteenth is an important celebration and reminder
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A convicted felon who killed a 64-year-old Anza man while stealing marijuana and money tied to his illegal cannabis grow was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jodi Lynn Miller, 48, of Rancho Cucamonga was convicted last month with Jesse Robert Thurbush, 43, of Victorville of first-degree murder for the
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Update 6/7/24 All lanes on Interstate 10 are back open on both sides in Desert Center. CalTrans is working to clear the off-ramp, according to CAL FIRE. #CloudIC [UPDATE] 12:00 p.m. – The fire was contained at 11:10 a.m., and all lanes of I-10 have been reopened in both directions. The incident has been turned
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A Michigan man was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for setting fires to six semi-trailers belonging to a major commercial trucking company in the Inland Empire and High Desert during a 10-month span, including two in Coachella. Viorel Pricop, 66, of Allen Park, Michigan, was sentenced on Friday. He was ordered him to
Continue ReadingArt Flying Aerial is opening their second location in Palm Springs today! The aerial arts studio opened its first location in Palm Desert in 2022. The new location in Palm Springs has hour long classes for beginners and experts each day. The studio provides classes like restorative flying yoga, aerial arts and, pole fitness, lyra.
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One person was rushed to the hospital after being shot Thursday night in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs. The shooting was reported just after 10:00 p.m. on the 17000 block of Corkill Road near Desert Hot Springs, just north of Dillon Road. “The reporting party stated a family member arrived at the location with a gunshot
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Non-profit organization, Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer is hosting their annual ‘I Am Hope Survivors Reset Retreat.’ It’s a four-day, three-night experience that’s hosted during National Cancer Survivors Month, and it’s intended to help survivors navigate life after cancer. The retreat will be held from June 6 to 9, 2024. According to the American Association
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The Western Conference Series will continue after Milwaukee avoided the sweep on Thursday night. The Admirals won 7-2 to force a Game 5 on Saturday. THE @mkeadmirals STAY AFLOAT🛟#CVvsMIL | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/7pNSdaEbIe— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) June 7, 2024 It was a disappointing result for the Firebirds, who were looking to get the sweep to
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