After a structural fire broke out at a house in Palm Desert today, the residence partially collapsed. The fire was first reported at around 11:15 a.m. on the 900 block of Mesa Grande. Firefighters arrived at the scene of the single-story dwelling to battle a “well-established” fire in the attic. The department published an update
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Organizers of the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival today announced a series of panels from filmmakers connected to this year’s literary adaptations as part of the “Books to Screen” series. Directors and writers from four novel- and memoir-adapted movies will be present at the festival, according to Deadline, with writers from the entertainment publication
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Palm Springs police K9 Axel helped officers locate a loaded firearm during an investigation early Friday morning. The incident started at around 1:15 a.m. on the 2800 block of Avery Drive. Police were called out to the area following a report of a potential disturbance involving a known gang member who was possibly armed, the
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The 25th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is underway at the Indian Canyons Golf Resort. This year, the golf tournament is honoring Community Service Officer Nick Griego, who was killed in a motorcycle crash Thanksgiving Day. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to supporting the Griego family. The Palm Springs Police Officer’s Association hosts
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – UPDATE: Palm Springs International Airport held a Master Plan presentation and Q&A event Thursday night, offering the public an opportunity to provide valuable input. Key topics discussed included increasing baggage claim capacity, creating a Customs and Border Patrol facility for international flights, and expanding terminal space. The terminal is currently in the
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Families searching for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season may be in for a shock: prices are up. According to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), Christmas tree prices have increased in 2024. ACTA says the average price of a real Christmas tree is up 10% more than last year. Aerni Family Christmas Trees,
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A 53-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence in a three-vehicle collision that killed three Escondido residents last year in Palm Springs was held to answer today. Shawn Michael Kirkpatrick will stand trial for three felony counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter and a felony count each of DUI alcohol causing great bodily injury,
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A proposed 750,000-square-foot fulfillment center project in Palm Springs cleared a major hurdle on Wednesday. The Palm Springs Planning Commission voted to move ahead with the project with a number of conditions. Some of those conditions deal with concerns about air quality because of increased truck traffic. The center would be built near Indian Canyon
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A year after forming a new effort to generate funding for infrastructure improvements in eastern Coachella Valley communities, Riverside County will update the public on how the initiative is going. The Public Financing Authority for the Eastern Coachella Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) will meet on Tuesday, December 10 following the Board of Supervisors
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Fireworks will light up the desert sky above the 27-story Morongo Tower on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. The Tribe announces that the pyrotechnics are just one part of the 20th birthday bash. A red carpet will welcome guests inside to enjoy special performances,
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With Thanksgiving in the rear-view window, those celebrating this holiday season are getting ready to put up their Christmas decorations. However, with increasing residential fires in the month of December, local fire departments want residents to know these key safety guidelines before hanging up their lights. Candle-burning, cooking, faulty electrical wiring and dry Christmas trees
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Editor’s Note: An earlier version of our social media post reported that the student died at the school. This was inaccurate. The article has been updated with the correct information. A fundraising page has been set up to help the family of a local middle school student who died earlier this week. Gavin Fournier, a
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An Indio man suspected in an October shooting that left one person injured in downtown Palm Springs has been arrested, police announced Thursday. The 23-year-old suspect was arrested Wednesday morning after Desert Regional SWAT team members, which includes officers from Palm Springs PD, Indio PD, and Cathedral City PD, served a warrant at the 48000
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Following a shooting in Coachella on Wednesday, near a tree lighting event, News Channel 3 is speaking with local police departments to find out what they’re doing to keep crowds safe during holiday events. Lieutenant Gustavo Araiza with PSPD says his department is equipped to handle any holiday gatherings. “When something like this happens in
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One person was killed in a crash on Highway 62 in Desert Hot Springs late Wednesday morning. The crash was reported at around 11:30 a.m. on SR-62 near Indian Canyon Drive. The California Highway Patrol said a Toyota Yaris crashed into the rear of a Lincoln SUV. The driver of the Yaris, identified as a
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A developing story on the $44 million budget shortfall facing the Coachella Valley Unified School District. The CVUSD board took action Wednesday night, announcing a Fiscal Stabilization Plan after a special closed session. It includes the district using $13 million in one-time funds from re-development accounts to shore up its budget. It also calls for
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Cynthia Erivo will receive the Creative Impact in Acting Award at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards during the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival, the entertainment publication announced today. Check Out Our Film Festival Section For More Coverage Erivo will be honored for her performance as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s screen adaptation of “Wicked,” the
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Riverside County Sheriff’s homicide investigators arrested two suspects in the shooting death of a 44-year-old man last month in Coachella. Gael Silva, 18, and a 17-year-old teen boy were arrested Tuesday in Coachella. Silva was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on suspicion of murder, while the 17-year-old was booked into juvenile hall. Silva
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami warnings have been issued for nearly 5 million people along parts of the Northern California and Oregon coastlines after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the California coast. The earthquake hit at 10:44 a.m. PT about 60 miles southwest of Ferndale, California, the US Geological Survey said. Tsunami warnings
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The Christmas season is now underway in the city of Coachella, as the tree at City Hall is now shining brightly. The tree lighting ceremony was kicked off by performances by the Coachella Valley High School Choir, followed by the acknowledgment of the city’s hometown heroes. Dozens of people encircled the tree to witness it
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