A Desert Hot Springs man was convicted today of fatally shooting his wife of three years in their home and endangering their children, who were all under 4 years old. James Daniel Fidler III, 34, was found guilty of second-degree murder and four counts of child endangerment, according to Riverside County District Attorney’s office spokesman
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Teams from nearly a dozen Riverside County law enforcement agencies will dig into the desert floor Saturday and huff their way across 120 miles in a legendary relay race that ends in Las Vegas. The 2024 “Baker-to-Vegas Challenge Cup Relay,” organized by the Los Angeles Police Revolver & Athletic Club, is expected to draw upward
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Two murder suspects from Washington state were arrested in Blythe and are set to be extradited, police said today. Philip James Brewer, 32, and Christina Joel Hardy, 47, were arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder, according to the Blythe Police Department Officers responded at 1 a.m. that day to information about two possible murder
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By TARA COPPAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The top two U.S. generals who oversaw the evacuation of Afghanistan as it fell to the Taliban in August 2021 blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic departure, telling lawmakers Tuesday that it inadequately planned for the evacuation and did not order it in time. The rare testimony
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today approved a $100,000 allocation to install new lights at parks in Indio Hills and North Shore for security and to improve recreational opportunities. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized the Riverside County Executive Office to draw down the Unincorporated Communities Fund for the benefit of
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California Highway Patrol investigators today requested the public’s help identifying the motorist who ran over and killed a 29-year-old pedestrian on Interstate 10 in Banning, then fled the scene. Christina Rodriguez of Banning was fatally struck in the hit-and-run on eastbound I-10, roughly a quarter-mile east of Eighth Street, on March 13. CHP Officer
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One person suffered serious burn injuries in a Palm Desert house fire Tuesday morning, according to firefighters. CalFire Riverside County confirmed to KESQ News Channel 3 that the fire was reported at 7:33 a.m. on the 73300 block of Guadalupe Avenue, in a neighborhood just west of San Pablo and south of Fred Waring Drive.
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Brian Nestande died at the age of 60 after being found dead in his home in Palm Desert last week. There was no word on the cause of death. Nestande’s funeral was held at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert. “He just loved giving back to the community that was always in his blood, and
Continue ReadingBy Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — As wind energy expands in the United States, concerns have grown about the potential for tall turbines to be a drag on property values. But a new nationwide study that analyzed data from 300 million home sales and 60,000 wind turbines finds turbines’ impact on home values is much lower
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Iga Świątek brushed aside Maria Sakkari in straights sets to earn the second Indian Wells title of her career, beating the ninth seed 6-4 6-0 in Sunday’s final. The Polish superstar didn’t drop a set during the tournament and lost just 21 games en route to
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Alcaraz won his first trophy since Wimbledon last year as he successfully defended his Indian Wells title against Daniil Medvedev. In a repeat of last year’s final, Alcaraz triumphed 7-6(5) 6-1 in California on Sunday, recovering from an early 3-0 deficit in the opening set to win the
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120 Coachella Valley Unified School District employees are faced with uncertainty about their employment next year after they received layoff notices earlier this month. The Reductions in Force (RIFs) process is based on seniority, with newer employees set to be impacted rather than those who have worked with the district for a longer period of
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The first-ever State of the Fourth District took place Monday morning. Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and other officials spoke about the district’s accomplishments and future plans for changes. Economic growth and infrastructure development were key points. Perez noted the connection between infrastructure, housing, and employment opportunities.“[We want to] drill down the dollars at a state
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A suspect in a triple murder case out of North Carolina was arrested over the weekend near Salvation Mountain in Imperial County. Benjamin Joseph Taylor, 35, has been wanted for the murder of a mother and her two children earlier this month in Charlotte, North Carolina. Taylor was located and arrested in Imperial County on
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Starting this week, Palm Springs residents are invited to partake in a series of meetings regarding renovations at the city’s public library. Library staff and architects from Group 4 Architecture will be available at all five meetings to receive feedback, answer questions and share information about the renovation plans. The meetings will be on: Thursday,
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Update 4:30 p.m. Samantha Smith has been found safe. Original Report: Authorities sought help from the public in locating an 85-year-old non-verbal woman with dementia who was last seen in Palm Desert early today. Samantha Smith was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Monday in the 76000 block of Begonia Lane, according to the Riverside County
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We’re getting a closer look at some of the new floor plans and designs for the Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community in Rancho Mirage. Inside Disney’s Cotino: A look at home designs ahead of Rancho Mirage Planning Commission meeting Officials with the company say that the initial release of homes from Woodbridge Pacific Group
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The defense rested today in the retrial of a felon involved in a street racing crash in Rancho Mirage that killed an 81-year-old woman, setting the stage for closing arguments. Wade Klinton Wheeler, 41, of Rancho Mirage, was driving the car that smashed into Barbara Schmitz’s sedan, fatally injuring her and severely injuring her husband,
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Riverside Legal Aid is working to educate valley residents on tenant rights. It’s expected to host a free ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop this Tuesday. The non-profit’s website says the public will have the opportunity to learn more about tenant rights, eviction defense, unfair landlord practices, responses to unlawful detainers, addressing unsafe and substandard housing conditions,
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UPDATE March 17, 2024 We now know the identity of the pedestrian who was killed in the deadly I-10 crash Friday night in Palm Desert between Jefferson and Washington Streets. The Coroner’s Office has identified him as 52-year-old Dustin Brihim of Palm Desert. Investigators are contacting witnesses to determine why the pedestrian was on the
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