The Board of Supervisors today approved a $1.4 million contract with an Alpine-based construction company for renovations to the Mecca Library. In a 4-0 vote without comment — and Supervisor Chuck Washington absent — the supervisors signed off on the Riverside County Office of Economic Development’s selection of LM Rasmussen Construction Inc. as the preferred
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As President Joe Biden plans to proclaim Chuckwalla lands a federally-protected national monument, some are opposed to the designation. News Channel Three spoke to Ben Burr, the Executive Director of the Blue Ribbon Coalition. The organization fights national monument designations across the country. “What we’ve found when presidents designate these really big national monuments is
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A Marine has been arrested on suspicion of killing his wife in Twentynine Palms, authorities announced. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Carlos Zamudio, 23, from Twentynine Palms, was arrested early Sunday morning at the Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree, after being accused of the murder of Savannah Encke, 21, of Twentynine Palms. According to the
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Extreme wind conditions across Southern California will raise the fire danger level to the maximum today, with Red Flag Warnings in place for much of the area. In addition to the Red Flag Warnings, there are High Wind Warnings in place, too. In addition to those, a Winter Weather Advisory remains up today through 10
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Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked men’s golf player, announced he is withdrawing from the 2025 American Express, taking place next week in La Quinta. Check out our American Express Section for Continuing Coverage Scheffler, 28, injured his right hand on a broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner. The injury forced him to drop out of
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A Palm Springs jewelry store owner is sounding the alarm after a brazen burglary hit his shop, leaving him frustrated and calling for police action. James Fausett, Gold Buyers owner, said on Sunday, January 5, his store was targeted. He described the burglary as an elaborate distraction scheme involving three to four individuals. “Two of
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival is back, and with it comes the celebrities, movie-goers and film enthusiasts. The film festival also brings a much needed economic boost to the local economy. In 2023 alone, nonprofit arts and culture organizations in the Coachella Valley generated more than $110 million in economic activity, according to an
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Two people are hospitalized after a rollover crash in Thousand Palms Monday evening. Cal Fire reports units responded to a traffic collision near the intersection of Washington Street and Ramon Road around 6:15 p.m., and firefighters located a car that had rolled over off the roadway. The two people in the car were transported to
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President Biden is making a planned stop to the Valley on Tuesday. Several sources believe Biden is making the trek to sign a proclamation, designating Chuckwalla lands a federally protected national monument. If approved, this move would come after years of advocating from indigenous tribes to protect the land. They say the area, stretching from
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As Chuckwalla National Monument becomes potentially closer to a reality, there are some people who are not pleased with the limitations it may bring to the area. City leaders in Blythe, along the Colorado River, are concerned about it limiting economic development in and around the city. News Channel 3’s John White spoke with Executive
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New service changes for SunLine are now in effect – including a new stop in Indio for the 10 Commuter Link to and from San Bernardino on Monday through Friday. Here are all of the changes: Route 1WV – Route 1WV has a new timepoint stop for eastbound trips at Palm Canyon and Baristo, so
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Giovanni Virgen has been named to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, the governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Riverside County officials announced Monday. A Palm Springs native and longtime Coachella Valley resident, Virgen is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside and currently works at Coachella-based Armtec Defense Technologies, according
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. This is the first human death from bird flu in the US. The person, who was over 65 and reportedly had underlying medical conditions,
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Desert Dunes Golf Courses located on I-10 just outside Desert Hot Springs Limits has closed its gates, according to a post on the course’s website. The course is designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and once lead by NHL Hall of Famers and Coachella Valley Firebirds call-by-call man Grant Fuhr. News Channel 3 put in
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival entered its fifth day today, featuring special screenings, notable appearances and preparations for the announcement of juried awards later this week. Screenings on Monday morning included the film “Nickle Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, exploring the harrowing experiences of two boys at an abusive reform
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Gusty Santa Ana Winds arrive tomorrow and last into Wednesday evening. This will increase fire danger, cause blowing sand and dust, and lower visibility which could create travel issues. High Wind Watches and Warnings have popped up around the region, along with Red Flag Warnings out toward the Coast. Those strong winds will arrive tomorrow
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The El Dorado Polo Club in Indio is coming to life every weekend until the end of March. Players from around the world are coming to compete in the Coachella Valley. As horses gallivant across the polo grounds, many spectators come not only to cheer on their favorites but also to experience the graceful skills
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Several honorees from the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) were among the top winners at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. Adrien Brody took home Best Male Actor – Drama for his role in “The Brutalist.” He took home the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the PSIFF. Zoe Saldana, who was among the cast
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The White House released President Biden’s travel plans for next week, and there is a planned stop in the Valley. In a brief statement released Friday morning, it stated that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden plan to travel to California. On Monday, January 6, the President and First Lady will travel to
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The City of La Quinta, in collaboration with the Desert Cities National Charity League, will host a blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Quinta Wellness Center, located at 78450 Avenida La Fonda. Participants who donate blood will receive a LifeStream shirt, while supplies last. To schedule
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