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One of the Inland Empire’s largest blood banks is scrambling to find donors as a supply deficit worsens by the hour, potentially threatening patients’ lives, officials said today. “We are extremely concerned,” LifeStream CEO Dr. Rick Axelrod said. “We will not be able to meet the needs of local hospital patients if we don’t receive
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department released body camera video of a deadly deputy-involved shooting that occurred last month in Cabazon. FULL VIDEO RELEASE (VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED) The shooting happened after a traffic stop on Carmen Avenue west of Rafael Street on Nov. 12, 2022. Authorities said the suspect, identified as Kenneth Scott Wallis, 38, of
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By REBECCA SANTANA and ELLIOT SPAGAT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on immigration in place indefinitely, dashing hopes of immigration advocates who had been anticipating their end this week. In a ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court extended a temporary stay that Chief Justice John Roberts issued last week. Under the
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Christmas trees can be recycled, so instead of dumping them in the trash, leave them on the curb or take them to Riverside County landfills to be turned into mulch, officials urged residents today. According to the Department of Waste Resources, county residents can ensure trees are reused for environmental programs by participating in the
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We saw 122 days of 100°+ temperatures here in the valley, which is two more days than what we had last year. 39 of those days brought temperatures at or above 110°. The hottest high in Palm Springs came in at 116°, which was reached three times on July 11th, 16th, and August 30th. KESQ
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The California Highway Patrol today was continuing its investigation into a crash involving a big rig and a passenger vehicle in Oasis that killed a 67-year-old Pamona woman and injured three others. The crash was reported about 2 p.m. Monday at Highway 86 and Johnson Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A
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While other parts of the country are dealing with gruesome weather conditions from a winter storm, the Coachella Valley saw comfortable conditions this Christmas weekend and today. Temperatures in the 80s over the weekend made the Coachella Valley one of the best places to be. Steve Wise, who was hiking at Palm Desert’s Bump and
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Update 12/27/22 The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the person killed as Lucila Lopes-Romero, 67, of Pamona. The California Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the crash. Latest Details: CHP Continues Investigation into Oasis Crash That Killed One, Injured Three Original Report 12/26/22 One person was killed, three others injured following a crash between
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CNN By Forrest Brown, CNN Last week’s winter weather travel mess is lingering like a hangover into this week — and the headaches are migraine-proportioned for Southwest Airlines and its frustrated passengers on Monday. More than 3,600 flights within, into or out of the US had already been canceled by 4:10 p.m. ET Monday, according
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A motocross rider suffered a traumatic injury today in Anza. The incident was reported at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the 5000 block of Highway 371, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The victim was taken to a trauma center by Mercy Air helicopter. No further details were immediately available. Be the first
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Investigators said a female victim was safe and uninjured following a domestic dispute in La Quinta. Deputies first reportedly responded to the incident on the 53600 block of Avenida Villa on Friday around 9:00 p.m. Investigators believed the man assaulted the woman with a firearm, using it as a blunt-force weapon. The victim left the
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San Bernardino County Sheriff’s investigators reported a man was arrested for cruelty to an animal. The alleged incident happened Friday before 1:30 p.m. on the 55000 block of Navajo Trail in Yucca Valley. Investigators said a concerned citizen called 9-1-1 to report the suspect was driving and attempting to shoot at a fleeing dog. Responding
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Updated Post (12/25/2022): Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators released more information on the suspect who was arrested Saturday afternoon for a firearm assault incident. News Channel 3 learned that deputies responded to the firearm assault Saturday around 6:30 a.m. in the 67000 block of Kann Road in Desert Hot Springs. The victim reportedly said his landlord
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San Bernardino County Sheriff’s investigators say two German Shepherd dogs were placed in quarantine after a man was attacked in Joshua Tree. Investigators reported the incident happened on Saturday after 12:00 p.m. in the 6000 block of Center Street. A concerned citizen reportedly called 9-1-1 to report that two large dogs were aggressively running toward
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The area of Jefferson Street and Fred Waring Drive was temporarily shut down Christmas night following a 3-vehicle crash. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies from the Thermal Station responded to the accident Sunday around 5:20 p.m. Investigators believed the collision was caused by a driver who failed to stop for a red signal. They told News
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A full Christmas meal was available at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Well in the Desert hosted a holiday offering to the community. There were activities for the children. The event was open to the public and accessible to everyone that attends. If you would like to donate to future events and the mission of
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Emergency crews rushed 4 people to the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on Christmas Eve. Representatives with Cal Fire reported the crash happened on the Eastbound I-10 just west of Monterey before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Investigators revealed a total of 4 vehicles were involved in the collision. Four people were taken to the hospital:
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Many visitors and locals are shopping and enjoying the beautiful weather. News Channel 3 went to the Desert Hills Premium Outlets, Downtown Palm Springs, and El Paseo in Palm Desert, speaking with shoppers, many of whom say the stores are “moderately busy.” Some business owners say that they expected a lot more foot traffic. Some
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News Channel 3 partnered with General Air Conditioning and Plumbing to provide gifts for dozens of Coachella Valley families with the Dear Santa Holiday Gift Giveaway. 2022 has been a tough year from the Coachella Valley to the North Pole, and we want to help Santa deliver gifts to deserving kids this holiday season. KESQ and General
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Soon, when job seekers log online to search for open positions, they might see something new: a potential pay range for salaries associated with that job. SB 1162 is California’s new pay transparency law. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, and it’s aimed at closing the wage gap for women and workers of color. “Employers
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