After working all year to secure outside funding, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announces it has received more than $319 million dollars in grant money to help make their services more affordable and reliable for customers. The company says the funds will ease financial burden on ratepayers, allow updates to critical infrastructure, and help improve the
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The City of Indio held a special ceremony on Thursday to mark the 100 year anniversary of Shields Date Garden, a cornerstone of Indio’s history and culture. Shields Date Garden has been a key landmark and an integral part of Indio’s identity since 1924 and is known for its world-famous dates along with the film,
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Newly elected Republican Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez says party affiliation is preventing him and other CA lawmakers from becoming members of the Latino Caucus at the State Capitol. Jeff Gonzalez (11/18/24) On Dec. 2, the California Legislature returned to Sacramento for the start of a 2-year legislative session. 29 new lawmakers were sworn in at the
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The City of Coachella is studying the best location for a new rail station along the future Coachella Valley Rail (CV Rail) route, connecting Downtown LA to the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Rail Station Feasibility Study has been ongoing since November, and the deadline for public feedback is Friday, December 20th. Get more information on
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College of the Desert broke ground on its new athletic complex, bringing long-awaited upgrades to the school’s sports facilities. The ceremony took place on the football field at the 50-yard line. Student athletes say this is a “touchdown” for the school’s athletic program. The event was attended by school officials, local leaders and players from
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School officials announce that the track at Desert Hot Springs High School will be closed from Saturday, December 21, 2024, through Sunday, January 12, 2025, for essential repairs and resurfacing. During this time, public use on weekends will not be allowed.
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Deputies are searching for suspects involved in a burglary in a La Quinta neighborhood Thursday afternoon. The burglary was reported at around 3:15 p.m. at the 45000 block of Coldbrook Lane. Multiple subjects have been detained, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Deputies are searching the area for suspects. There were no details available on
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Palm Springs International Airport today launched its first-ever nonstop flights to Washington, D.C., via United Airlines. The route marks the first direct connection between the Coachella Valley and the nation’s capital. Flights, operating on a daily basis through April 30, will be chartered on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, according to airport officials.
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission honored lives lost to homelessness at “The Longest Night,” service Thursday night. The event observes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which is on the 21st. It’s recognized annually on the “longest night of the year,” this solemn day honors the lives lost to homelessness. Organizers said over 200 people facing homelessness lost
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A woman, her father and her boyfriend were convicted today of charges stemming from the ambush and fatal stabbing of a 29-year-old man in a Cathedral City park, after the woman falsely claimed he had raped her. Rena Lizette Alaniz, 24, of Thousand Palms was convicted on Thursday of a felony count of murder,
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Organizers for the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival announced the lineup for its Talking Pictures program, featuring in-depth discussions with actors being honored at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. Check Out Our Film Festival Section For More Coverage This year’s program includes Babygirl with Nicole Kidman; Emilia Pérez with director Jacques Audiard as well as actors Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña,
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By Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Congress is barreling toward a government shutdown after the GOP-led House failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, leaving Hill Republicans scrambling to find a path forward. The Trump-endorsed plan was opposed
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A 57-year-old man suspected of ramming into two police vehicles in Morongo Valley was charged Thursday with multiple counts of attempted murder. Stephen Anthony Bloomer, a Twentynine Palms resident, was arraigned on Thursday in Joshua Tree. Other charges included evading police, driving under the influence, and battery on a spouse, along with two enhancements of
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As the holiday season approaches, food insecurity remains a critical issue, a local group in the valley works hard to provide meals for families who simply need a break. “For FIND Food bank, we want to make sure every day they know where their next meal is coming from. But especially during the holiday season
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Prosecutors today addressed the dismissal of charges against a 38-year-old Palm Springs man who was accused of assaulting a resident with an iron during a home invasion. Taylor Donald Hurst was released Wednesday morning after a judge at Indio’s Larson Justice Center dismissed felony counts of robbery, assault with a non-firearm deadly weapon to cause
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Alexander Paffendorf, 20, of Carlsbad was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the Madison, Wisconsin school shooting. The FBI says Paffendorf admitted to telling 15-year-old Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow that he would arm himself with explosives and a gun, and that he would target a government building. Rupnow shot and killed a student Rubi Patricia Vergara,
Continue ReadingSome local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police and News Channel 3. Congratulations to: Andres Muro, Painted Hills Middle School Diego Zetina Espinoza, Palm Springs High School Livana Brown, Rancho Mirage High School Jesse Villa, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Olivia Estrada-Keat,
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The California Association of Realtors (CAR) announced on Wednesday that home prices in Riverside County dropped slightly in November compared to the previous month. While the $628,000 median price of an existing single-family home in November was a 1.1 percent drop from the month before, that price is still 2.9 percent higher than the amount
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The lawyer representing victims of a police motorcycle crash during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade discussed the injuries sustained by their clients and confirmed they’ve been in communication with the Palm Springs City Attorney’s Office. Stefano Formica, the attorney for the victims, confirmed in an interview on Wednesday that his firm is still
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There’s an uptick in Influenza cases in Riverside County. Coachella Valley health officials are reporting long wait times in hospitals and clinics. “We’ve seen a significant increase in Influenza A,” David Romness, MD Eisenhower Health said. Many patients said they’re searching for alternatives. Health officials recommend using telehealth services or visiting urgent care for mild symptoms to
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