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Palm Springs police announced that a man found shot in north Palm Springs early Tuesday morning has died. The investigation is now a homicide investigation. Curt Padilla (Courtesy of Family) Police identified the man as Curt Padilla, 44, of Palm Desert. Padilla has worked at various local news stations over the years, including News Channel 3
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Jesus Ruiz Jr., one of three suspects who were arrested in connection with the murder of Audrey Moran and Jonathan Darling Reynoso, appeared in a virtual court hearing Tuesday afternoon. Ruiz Jr. is charged with 2 counts of accessory murder. He pleaded not guilty to all counts and his bail was set at $500,000. The
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Riverside County reported 745 new coronavirus cases since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 18,041. The Coachella Valley reported 239 cases and 3 deaths today. So far, the valley has reported 5,194 cases and 124 deaths. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking
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A probationer convicted of breaking into a Palm Springs condominium and sexually assaulting a married couple in their bed has been sentenced to 37 years to life behind bars. Thomas Dean Mabe, 49, was found guilty in March of two counts each of assault with intent to commit rape and elder abuse, as well as
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UPDATE: 1 p.m.: Governor Newsom announced that the state is ordering the closure of indoor operations for restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, zoos & museums, cardrooms, and family entertainment centers. Click here for full details and to watch the complete news conference Original Article: California could see a rollback of recent reopenings and easing of health
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A man and woman accused in the killing of a woman whose body was dumped on a Coachella roadside allegedly to keep her from testifying in a criminal case must stand trial on murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Alexis Daniel Rosas of San Diego and Maury Duarte of Indio were arrested June
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Cathedral City councilmembers were able to save multiple fire and police department positions that were originally set to be part of budget cuts. City leaders were set to make approximately $9 million in cuts to the 2020-21 Fiscal Year Budget. Councilmembers brought that down to approximately $8.3 million. The move helped save 5 firefighter positions
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Tuesday evening that stops evictions for renters affected by the coronavirus pandemic through September 30. Newsom’s order also: Allows adults to obtain marriage licenses via videoconferencing rather than in-personWaives eligibility re-determinations for Californians who participate in Medi-CalSuspends face-to-face visits for eligibility for foster carePermits In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Continue Reading The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney held a news conference on the missing couple investigation Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff Chad Bianco announced during the news conference that investigators recently located remains, but are awaiting DNA results. An investigator confirmed the remains were not found at a residence they excavated a few months ago. District
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Coronavirus continues to infect more and more people. Riverside County has not only seen an increase in cases in recent days, but also an increase in hospitalizations and hospital bed-use. As of Monday, Intensive Care Unit bed utilization in Riverside County reached 96 percent. It dropped to 90 percent on Tuesday. Medical experts at both
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Already serving life sentences after their first trials in 2012 and 2011. they were back in court Tuesday morning for a trial readiness conference. Kashual Niroula, Daniel Carlos Garcia, David Replogle and Miguel Bustamante were all handcuffed and wearing prison garb. This appearances in Indio came after the court granted retrials for the men in
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The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration today announced a safety and infrastructure grant totaling slightly more than $5 million for Palm Springs International Airport. The funds will be used to acquire equipment and improve/modify/rehabilitate the Terminal Building. Another Riverside County airfield was also awarded a grant. Banning Municipal Airport received $45,000 for
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Riverside County reported 662 new coronavirus cases since Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 17,296 Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Over 230,892 patients have been tested and 7,854 patients have recovered from the virus. Riverside University Public Health System projections
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The only cities in Riverside County allowing safe and sane fireworks this year for the Fourth of July are Indio, Desert Hot Springs, Coachella and Blythe. This means fireworks only with this safe and sane label on them. All other fireworks are illegal in every city. Cathedral City is not allowing safe and sane fireworks
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UPDATE – 07/01/20 Police announced the victim, a 44-year-old Palm Desert man, died in the hospital. This case is now a homicide investigation. PSPD asks anyone with information related to this incident please to call Detective Jimenez at 760-323-8136. Anonymous information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867. Full details: Man shot earlier
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Riverside County ordered the shut down of bars effective Tuesday – as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge. It’s the first rolling back of the reopening yet. The governor and county officials said when it comes to slowing the spread, bars aren’t the right environment. Bars that also serve dine-in food can remain open as long
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A Riverside County judge ruled “Save Rancho Mirage” is the prevailing party in their lawsuit against the city of Rancho Mirage and In-N-Out. The case dates back to October 2019, that’s when Rancho Mirage announced plans to build and In-N-Out on Highway 111 near the River. Nearby residents weren’t happy with the announcement and came
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Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined us from Washington D.C. tonight to discuss a variety of topics related to the coronavirus pandemic, including a recent rise in cases and hospitalizations in Riverside County. As of this weekend, 99% of ICU beds in Riverside County are being used. Only 40% of ventilators are being used, however. Emergency
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Imperial County Firefighters were battling a major fire in Niland on the east side of the Salton Sea early Monday morning. By sunrise, the firefighters dispatched from numerous nearby agencies had mostly contained the blaze. One body was found Monday in the fire damage and authorities were investigating, according to the Calipatria Fire Chief. Courtesy:
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Riverside County is one step closer to moving into its surge plan as Coronavirus cases increase. Several hospitals throughout Riverside County have already reached capacity, while others reached over 90 percent capacity. “Our hospitalizations and our ICU’s have gone up. Our ICU beds in the county– we’ve been using that number 385– in the county
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