From May 1 through May 31, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the San Diego Field Office encountered 165 separate smuggling attempts, seizing 4.31 pounds of marijuana, 21.73 pounds of heroin, 913.9 pounds of cocaine, 561.91 pounds of fentanyl, and 16,408.94 pounds of methamphetamine. On one of these seizures, occurring on Monday,
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The Palm Springs Public Library began its month-long summer reading program for all ages on Monday. The program, titled “Read, Renew, Repeat,” began at 10 a.m. Monday and focuses on “sustainability, recycling, and being good stewards of our resources,” Library Director Jeannie Kays said. The library, in collaboration with the Friends of the Palm Springs
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The most dangerous time for teens on the road is between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Summer months bring a 20% increase in teen traffic deaths, averaging 7 every day. There are a number of reasons why teens are more at risk during summer months from distracted driving, to speeding, and inexperience. And with school
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Update 6/10/24 – 3:40 p.m. N Indian Canyon Drive was reopened at the Whitewater Wash, according to the Palm Springs Police Dept. Update 6/10/24 – 10:20 a.m. Gene Autry Trail was reopened at the wash Monday morning, the city announced. N Indian Canyon Drive remains closed at the wash. Stay with News Channel 3 for
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A controlled burn to eliminate 2,500 acres of overgrowth in the San Bernardino National Forest near Anza got underway today, with plans for a continuation of operations over the next week or so. The burn is focused around 6,825-foot Thomas Mountain, south of Lake Hemet and just west of Highway 74, according to the Forest
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One driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and 14 others were cited during a driver’s license/DUI operation in La Quinta, authorities announced today. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department personnel held the checkpoint at Washington Street and Avenue 47 from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. Â Â The majority of the citations
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The advance sale for the 2025 Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio will kick off this Friday, organizers announced. Stagecoach will be held on April 25 through April 27, 2025, at the Empire Polo Club. The lineup has yet to be announced. The 2024 edition of Stagecoach was sold. Stagecoach 2025 Advance Sale kicks off
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As Summer approaches, Riverside County Public Health officials, the Red Cross, and city officials throughout the Coachella Valley are working simultaneously to remind the public about pool safety and drowning prevention. Between 2018-2021, drownings were the first and second leading causes of death in children aged 1-4 in Riverside County, according to Riverside University Health
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The California Highway Patrol says a car was driving northbound on Highway 111 North of Overture when it lost control and rolled over to the right shoulder landing on its roof. The incident happened shortly after 8:30 Sunday night. Officers say six passengers occupied the car, including the driver, who was pronounced dead at the
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About 370 customers in Palm Springs are without power due to a wind-related power outage. Southern California Edison says the outage was first reported around 9 Saturday last night. Repairs are underway with the outage expected to be fixed by Sunday evening. Stay with News Channel 3 for updates and CLICK HERE to livestream our
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Sunday marked the last day of ‘Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week.’ That event coming to a close as summer business slows and prices rise nationwide, but more restaurant deals are happening throughout the valley. “I have actually gone to a restaurant for a restaurant week menu, it was more limited than I expected, but it
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Update 9:00 PM: CAL FIRE reported that fire crews continued to work to contain the flames fully. That work was expected to continue on Friday. Road closures would remain in the area. #GrapefruitIC (Coachella) [UPDATE 9:00PM]: Firefighters worked throughout the day in high temperatures to contain the fire. Private equipment has been brought in to
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Although the Coachella Valley Firebirds were away from their home ice Saturday, Firebirds Faithful fans still showed out in full force to cheer on the desert’s hockey team. Hundreds of fans kept the Firebird’s spirit alive this evening at the Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom. The game was off to a strong start and many fans
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Greater Palm Springs Pride is celebrating Pride Month with the second annual “Big Gay Barbecue.” The two day event is taking place at the Arenas District in Palm Springs, and event organizers are anticipating more than 10,000 attendees Friday and Saturday. “We started the ‘Big Gay Barbecue’ as a fundraiser to help keep our November
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Milwaukee Admirals 5-1 and advance to the Calder Cup Finals for the second year in a row. The Firebirds got out to a hot start scoring four goals from John Hayden, Jimmy Schuldt, and Devin Shore. https://t.co/xeEcsldj9q pic.twitter.com/cqFtfETfpS— y – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) June 8, 2024 on the
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The Desert Recreation District is offering swim lesson scholarships for local children this year. Free swim scholarships are sponsored by First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission, Operation Splash and Cathedral City Council. Scholarships are given out on a first come, first served basis for youth 6 months to 5 years of age and
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Both Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Drive are closed at the wash in Palm Springs due to low visibility caused by blowing dust and sand. Indian Canyon Drive was shut down yesterday morning, while Gene Autry Trail was closed late last night. Vista Chino remains open. Alternative routes include Highway 111, Ramon Road and
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A neighborhood hero is retiring today. Mary Perry has been Desert Sands Unified School District’s public information officer for 10 years and she is loved by all. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony caught up with her during her last week on the job
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The majority of the seven firefighters that were injured while battling a commercial fire in Coachella Thursday have returned to duty after being treated for minor injuries. “It was a very hot day yesterday and it was a total of almost 21 hours of active firefighting, so just general weakness, normal complaints, but again they’re
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A 36-year-old man accused of striking multiple vehicles while leading officers on a vehicle pursuit from Indio to Thermal pleaded guilty to four felony counts today. John Anthony Aispuro Jr. of Indio was charged with single counts each of evading arrest, eluding a pursuing peace officer, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer
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