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Ex-Cathedral City police officer to stand trial for alleged domestic violence

A former Cathedral City policeman accused of assaulting and harassing a former girlfriend must stand trial for making criminal threats and other offenses, a judge ruled today. Claudiu Murzea, 46, of Rancho Cucamonga was arrested earlier this month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the alleged acts of domestic violence. He had already

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Take in the Mid-Century sights during this weekend’s ‘Modernism Week’ in Palm Springs

It’s the event highlighting the architecture that draws thousands to Palm Springs twice a year for ‘Modernism Week’ in October and February. There’s a little bit of something for everyone from educational tidbits, entertainment and of course plenty of tours featuring Mid-century Modern homes. Modernism Week in October spans over four days and features more

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President Biden approves major disaster assistance to Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for tropical storm repairs

President Joe Biden has approved federal disaster assistance to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Hilary from Aug. 19 – 21, 2023, FEMA announced on Thursday. The agency confirmed that public Assistance federal funding is available to the Tribal government and certain private nonprofit organizations on

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Cal OES brings 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Simulator to Palm Springs in hopes of sharing earthquake preparedness tips ahead of ‘Great California ShakeOut’

An earthquake simulator, capable of replicating a 7.0 magnitude earthquake made a stop in Palm Springs today ahead of tomorrow’s ‘Great California Shakeout,’ where millions of Californians will run through an earthquake drill at 10:19 a.m. We’re taking a closer look at how this seismic demonstration is aimed at helping Californians better prepare for an

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Report: Missing Morongo Basin man found dead in desert, Chinese tourist with him still missing

Update 10/18/2023: Our sister station CBS San Diego is reporting that Fitzpatrick’s family has been notified that his remains have been found in the desert.  News Channel 3 reached out to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Officials with the department said that they did not confirm anything about the discovery of John Fitzpatrick’s remains.

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Local Rep. Raul Ruiz discusses his office’s efforts to help Americans in Israel and Gaza

We’re hearing from local Democratic Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz about his office’s efforts to help Americans in Israel and Gaza.  “My office is there to help anybody whether you’re Jewish, Israeli, or you’re Palestinian in Gaza, if you have family, and if you they’re a United States citizen, please contact our office.” Ruiz continued, “Today,

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