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Riverside County residents who want to voice their opinions about where transportation funding should be allocated over the next few years are encouraged to take a look at the proposed “2024 Traffic Relief Plan,” which will be open to public comment until the end of March. “Upgrades and improvements to our highways, local roads and
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Jury selection got underway Tuesday for the retrial of a convicted felon involved in a street racing crash in Rancho Mirage that killed an 81-year-old woman. Wade Klinton Wheeler, 41, of Rancho Mirage was driving the car that smashed into Barbara Schmitz’s sedan, fatally injuring her and severely injuring her husband, Gerald Schmitz, over a
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Investigators identified the driver suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teenager last month. Troy Dean Reynolds, 57, of Yucca Valley is believed to have been behind the wheel in a crash that killed Joshua Alexander Sanchez Barreras, 16, in Yucca Valley on the night of Jan. 26. Deputies found Barreras
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Originally Published: 20 FEB 24 15:32 ETUpdated: 20 FEB 24 15:53 ETBy Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Two men were charged with murder and other felony charges for their roles in the mass shooting after a Kansas City Chiefs championship rally last week, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said Tuesday. Lyndell Mays, of Raytown,
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Top-ranked men’s and women’s stars will pair up for the second consecutive year to compete in the 2024 Eisenhower Cup Presented By Masimo – a one-night Tie Break Tens event at the BNP Paribas Open taking place in Stadium 2 on Tuesday, March 5. The 2024 Eisenhower Cup will feature eight pairings competing in a
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First responders were on the scene of a collision involving a fully loaded school bus and another car as students were on their way to school Tuesday morning east of Desert Hot Springs. The First Student school bus was rear-ended along Dillon Road near Johnson Road in Desert Edge. One person in the passenger vehicle suffered
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The First Alert Weather Team is tracking rain which could create travel difficulties, namely for areas in the west valley. There is currently a Flood Watch in effect for areas west, which includes Desert Hot Springs, through Wednesday morning . The City of Desert Hot Springs has been steadily working to reopen major roads damaged
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North Indian Canyon Drive and North Gene Autry Trail were closed through the Whitewater Wash Tuesday morning due to flooding, according to Palm Springs Police. A statement from PSPD at 6:36 a.m. said the North Gene Autry Trail was closed between East Via Escuela and Interstate 10. A second statement at 7:39 a.m. said North
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It has been six months since Tropical Storm Hilary swept through the Coachella Valley. The hundred-year storm impacted our community, causing homes to flood and roads to sustain damage. Six months later, some communities still feel the impact of the storm. While the county received public assistance aid money, it was not approved for state
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The extra long Presidents’ Day weekend and Modernism Week created the perfect storm for local businesses. Restaurants, hotels, and boutiques in downtown Palm Springs all saw a spike in customers. Modernism Week is a world-class, eleven-day celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion, and culture. Officials with the event say more than 120,000 attendees each year
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Chef Betty Berrysmith, the owner of the meal pickup service, Chef B’s Table CaliSoul, says that cooking is her love language. “Once it’s on the plate and when people eat it and say, ‘Oh my god, this is so good.’ You can feel that feeling that they have that you were trying to put into
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A 66-year-old from Florida died from his injuries days after a crash on Interstate 10 near Cactus City. The crash happened on Wednesday at around 6:45 a.m. on the Eastbound I-10, west of the Cactus City rest stop. A 40-foot tanker filled with lemon juice overturned on the highway. A Sigalert was issued shortly and
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Local residents are calling for the valley’s cities to work together to devise a plan to resolve the dust issue and all of the road closures. News Channel 3 reported in previous coverage that The California Transportation Commission has awarded $50 million for Addressing Climate Change, Emergencies, and Sandstorms Project on Indian Canyon. Even though
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A 34-year-old man whose vehicle overturned on its side in Aguanga was killed, according to the California Highway Patrol. Adrian Ramirez of Aguanga was fatally injured at about 10 p.m. Sunday on state Route 371 near Wilson Valley Road, the CHP said. A witness called the agency regarding a black Dodge Ram that was
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First responders were able to rescue a hiker who was injured while on a Palm Springs trail Monday afternoon. The rescue happened on the North Lykken Trail, which is near Ramon Road and S La Mirada Road. A battalion chief told News Channel 3 that the hiker sustained minor injuries. Crews were able to rescue
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Most Americans associate Presidents’ Day with a day off work or an opportunity to snag good deals in stores. The holiday, which falls on the third Monday of February, is officially named “Washington’s Birthday” in honor of America’s first president, George Washington (his actual birthday is on
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Scouts from Troop 1701 gave back to Palm Desert this weekend through the work of their Eagle Scout Project. They installed backboards for two baseball fields at Freedom Park. “After Hurricane Hilary came down, it kind of devastated the park a little bit, just because the park is designed to take water,” said Life Scout,
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According to reports Zachery Ty Bryan, 42, was booked on felony and misdemeanor charges. A spokesperson with Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that deputies conducted a traffic stop early Saturday morning after identifying a vehicle suspected of being involved in a recent traffic collision. When deputies approached the driver in the area of Washington Street
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The survivors and supporters of Palm Springs Section 14 and a coalition of community organizations will come together for a Prayer Vigil at The Church of St. Paul in the Desert. This prayer vigil will be the cornerstone event of a citywide day of prayer in honor of Black History Month. A local choir sang
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The Inaugural City of Indio Black History event is open to all. They have an exciting day to celebrate the rich heritage of Black culture both globally and locally. A local performing arts student came home to share her talents for the inaugural Black History Month festival in Indio. Janae Morris danced and shared inspiring poetry during
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