By Alexandra HutzlerABC News President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs for the initial disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires. Meeting with federal officials at the White House, Biden said the funds would go toward debris removal, temporary shelters, salaries for first responders and more for 180 days. Biden said he
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Authorities continued investigations today into a multi-vehicle traffic collision that killed a driver Wednesday night in Palm Desert. Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a “major injury” collision shortly after 9:45 p.m. Wednesday on Country Club Drive, according to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department statement. Deputies observed three vehicles in the westbound lanes,
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A group of local residents held what they called a “Hands off our Healthcare” rally at Republican Congressman Ken Calvert’s office in Palm Desert, urging him to oppose any potential cuts to Medicaid. Local seniors, patients and healthcare workers were among those that gathered on Wednesday for the rally, one of many statewide opposing Medicaid
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A 42-year-old Palm Desert woman accused of selling fentanyl that led to a man’s death must stand trial on a felony count of murder, a judge ruled Wednesday. Tiffany Wright is due back in court on Feb. 5. Wright was arrested on May 3, 2022 by personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Overdose
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A Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was killed in an on-duty crash on Wednesday, the agency announced. The deputy was identified as Timothy Corlew, who was assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station as a member of its motor team. With immense sadness & a heavy heart, I must report that the Riverside County Sheriff's Office
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Amid dangerous winds and elevated fire risk, officials are advising residents to prepare for any emergency. A fire can happen in an instant and spread quickly, often doubling in size within seconds, meaning there is little time to react once a fire starts; therefore, it’s crucial to have a plan and act immediately if you detect a
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As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, Cathedral City firefighters are on the front lines, assisting with the battle through California’s mutual aid system. The local crew of 5, along with other state resources, are helping contain the flames and protect communities from further destruction. Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras, explained that the
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An arrest has been made in a crash that killed a Palm Springs community service officer on Thanksgiving Day in Cathedral City. On Wednesday, shortly after Noon, police arrested Juliana Granados, 25, of Cathedral City. Granados was also an employee of the Palm Springs Police Department, as was the man killed in the crash. According
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GoFundMe is making it easier to help the thousands who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles County. Updates on the Multiple Fires in LA County The company has created a direct link – what it calls a centralized hub – to connect to the verified GoFundMe pages related to
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Southern California Edison preemptively cut electric service to customers in the Banning Pass area and Morongo Valley due to wildfire concerns Wednesday morning. The utility was also considering more outages in the Cabazon area. Wednesday afternoon, shutoff warnings were extended east to Desert Hot Springs and surrounding unincorporated communities. Power has been shut off in
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A fast-moving brush fire in the Eaton Canyon area exploded in size today, topping 10,000 acres while claiming five lives and destroying hundreds of structures while prompting school closures throughout the area. The fire was reported at about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in the hills above Altadena,
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A Palm Springs resident accused of fatally shooting a man in Desert Hot Springs in 2022 must stand trial on a murder charge, a judge ruled today. Richard Douglas Taylor Jr., 33, was held to answer Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. He previously pleaded not guilty to a felony murder count —
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Driven by unrelenting winds, a massive brush fire engulfed over 15,000 acres through the Pacific Palisades area, destroying or damaging more than 1,000 structures and forcing thousands of people from their homes as it moved toward Malibu on the west and Santa Monica on the southeast with no reported containment today. The fire was
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Strong winds have caused at least nine big rigs to overturn on the I-10 near Chiriaco Summit Wednesday morning. A SIG Alert was issued Wednesday morning, however, that was lifted by 9:15 a.m. Officer David Torres of the California Highway Patrol said there were no injuries and the trucks were not blocking lanes. Torres advised
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival held a special Student Screening day for hundreds of local students around the Coachella Valley. The PSIFF, along with Indio High School, Mary Pickford, and Palm Desert High School invited 900 students from 13 high schools across the region to take part. The event give students access to a
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We are under a First Alert Weather Alert until 7 this evening due to Santa Ana winds and their impacts. Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings remain in place through this evening across Southern California, stretching from our mountains all the way to the coast as Santa Ana winds rage. Three major wildfires are
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Update: The fire has now been mapped at 11 acres and is 50% contained, according to CAL FIRE. Authorities said forward progress has been stopped. Two structures were destroyed, and the American Red Cross Southern California Region has been requested to assist the displaced residents. No injuries reported. Previous story: Firefighters are battling a 15-acre
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Bicyclist John Henebry, Jr., 76, was struck by a vehicle while riding in Rancho Mirage on New Year’s Day, the coroner’s office confirmed. Henebry’s friends have identified him on social media as a world-renowned local photographer. According to his website, he was known for capturing and showcasing the beauty and subtleties of landscapes and golf
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The California Desert Protection Act was passed by Congress back in 1994 and signed into effect by President Bill Clinton. This Act established both Death Valley and Joshua Tree as National Parks, as well as included the land in the Mojave National Preserve. The total coverage of these lands span over nine million acres. Former
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A 37-year-old Palm Desert man remained in custody today following an arrest on suspicion of stolen vehicle and weapons-related offenses, among others. Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station personnel responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 74000 block of Leslie Avenue shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, according to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department statement.
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