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North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed as of Thursday morning through the Whitewater wash because of blowing winds affecting visibility. All other roads remained open for the morning commute. Barricades were positioned at both ends of the wash crossing along North Indian Canyon for the traffic closure. There was no estimated time for when the
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More than a dozen Date Palm trees caught fire Thursday morning and were left smoldering at a grove off Dillon Road in Coachella. Firefighters were called there at 3:59 a.m. There was no immediate cause determined for the fire that burned 15 trees, but firefighting personnel were on-scene using water hoses to spray blackened trees and
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning parents about drug trafficking on social media through the use of emojis. Emojis that you see everyday, such as a snowman, chocolate bar and a diamond can be code for Cocaine, Xanax and Methamphetamine. “Drug dealers and the traffickers, they’re really getting sophisticated on how they communicate with
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National Women’s Health week starts on Mother’s Day this Sunday and runs through May 20. News Channel 3 spoke with local physicians and a cancer survivor who are advocating for women and girls to take the time to prioritize their health. Shay Moraga is a breast cancer survivor who’s been in remission since 2017, and
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Some Coachella Valley Firebirds fans are taking flight to cheer on their team for Thursday’s playoff game north of the border. The Firebirds will face the Calgary Wranglers for the Pacific Division Finals, dropping the puck on a 5 game series. https://youtu.be/ZU6uBzsppfc Marisol Jimenez will be flocking with other diehard fans to Calgary, Canada. “We got to show up for
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A dog from Palm Springs named Buddy Holly has become the first of his breed to win the Westminster Dog Show. A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly
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The murder case involving the death of a cyclist during the Tour de Palm Springs charity ride five years ago has now reached the hands of the jury. Ronnie Ramon Huerta Jr., a 26-year-old from Desert Hot Springs, stands accused of second-degree murder and severely injuring another cyclist while allegedly under the influence of marijuana.
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By PAUL J. YOUNGCity News Service The end of a federal immigration control regulation Thursday is expected to trigger a greater influx of border crossers into Riverside County and other locations, placing “significant stress” on county resources, requiring decisive measures to stop abuse of the immigration system, according to local and federal officials. Title 42
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A woman in a vehicle reported stolen was hospitalized after a rollover crash during a police pursuit Wednesday morning in Rancho Mirage. At around 11:00 a.m., deputies reported being behind a stolen vehicle in the area of Monterey Avenue and Varner Road, a spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. Deputies attempted an enforcement
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A man who shot a store clerk in 2017 during a robbery he committed in Cathedral City was sentenced to 26 years in state prison today after pleading guilty to attempted murder and three felony counts of robbery. James Goodwin, 28, also admitted to a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a firearm with a specific felony,
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A 34-year-old man from Cathedral City was arrested for allegedly shooting at multiple victims, including a 7-year-old child, in an unincorporated of Riverside County near Sky Valley, authorities said today. The suspect was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, child endangerment, being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and
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The search for a hiker missing in Joshua Tree National Park will be scaled back, a park ranger confirmed on Wednesday. Trammel Evans, 25, was dropped off at the Black Rock Campground on Sunday, April 30. He was supposed to be picked up on May 5, however, he did not show up. He was reported
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A trucker was killed today when his big rig overturned on Interstate 10 in Chiriaco Summit. The fatality occurred about 12:25 p.m. on westbound I-10 near Box Canyon Road, a little over four miles east of the Cactus City rest stop, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said the tractor-trailer struck the Saddle
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A cat and a parrot were found dead following a structure fire in Palm Springs Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed. The fire was reported at around 1:00 p.m. on the 2300 block of E Tahquitz Canyon Way. The Palm Springs Fire Department confirmed that all residents were able to exit the building before crews arrived to
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A Norco woman is suspected of allowing her 17-month-old child to ingest fentanyl, causing the tot’s death, authorities said today. The 32-year-old woman was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside Tuesday on suspicion of murder. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. Steve Brosche, patrol deputies were called to the woman’s
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A 15-year-old boy who is suspected of shooting at a parked vehicle in a North Palm Springs residence mid-April was arrested, authorities said today. On the night of April 16, deputies from the Cabazon sheriff’s station responded to the 22800 block of Sterling Avenue to reports of gunshots, according to Sgt. Jaime A. Hernandez of
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The Walmart in the city of Beaumont was evacuated due to a potential gas leak inside the store Tuesday evening. Cal Fire officials confirmed they were notified of a faint smell of gas inside the store, located at 1540 E 2nd Street, at around 7:30 p.m. The store was evacuated as a precaution. Two patients
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The 2023 Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time count was presented to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The county says drug addiction is playing a huge role specifically here in the Coachella Valley. As we reported, there was a 12 percent overall increase in the homeless from last year. The county says compared to other parts
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KESQ News Channel 3 has been awarded a regional Edward R. Murrow Award in the category of Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The honor recognizes the story “I-Team Investigates: Water Woes.” The Murrow Awards are presented by Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), “the world’s largest professional organization devoted exclusively to broadcast and digital journalism.”
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La Quinta is the latest valley city to install license plate readers on its major streets to help law enforcement track down suspects and solve crimes. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has deployed 69 cameras across the city, including on Highway 111, at the city’s entries and exits, and in the La Quinta Cove. The
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