La Quinta City leaders agreed to loan the developers of the long-delayed Talus luxury resort development up to $11 million at a special city council meeting on Wednesday. That loan agreement was announced after a closed session where council members all voted in favor of what’s considered a prime loan under federal bankruptcy law. The deal will
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Deputies discovered $100 million worth of illegal marijuana at a stash house in San Bernardino County. The discovery was made when authorities served a search warrant Marijuana Stash House was located at 5000 Block of Honeyhill Road in Oak Hills. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies seized 51 truckloads of 90,000 pounds
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An investigation by Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau led to the arrest of a Deputy with the Corrections Division on Wednesday, December 11. Working on a tip that possible crimes were being committed by Deputy Anthony Russo, 52, an undercover investigator posing as a minor communicated electronically with Russo, who they say shared explicit
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On Wednesday, the Palm Springs planning commission chose to hit the pause button on granting a conditional use permit that will likely lead to the construction of a new Chick-Fill-A restaurant. Among the concerns, highlighted by the commission, were questions over the impact of traffic and asking for further info from staffing in the original
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The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus is helping to make sure kids in the Coachella Valley have presents this Christmas. Hundreds of toys and gifts were collected by Chorus members and dropped off by the carload Wednesday to Martha’s Village and Kitchen in Indio. It’s all a part of the “Chorus Cares” program, with a
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A 26-year-old Indio man was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a Las Vegas casino over the weekend, authorities confirmed. Cesar Reyes II was identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office on Monday, according to KSNV. The shooting happened Sunday at around 5:05 p.m. at the South Point Hotel and Casino. Police said the incident began
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Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) will break ground at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12 for the Coachella Valley’s new educational conference center, located at the corner of Dr. Carreon Blvd. and Calhoun St. in Indio. The 33,000 square foot facility will host trainings, conferences, and competitions, along with educational and community events. RCOE’s
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Palm Drive, a major corridor into and out of the Desert Hot Springs, but also a major problem for drivers. Five accidents have occurred on Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs recently, four of those within the past two weeks. Just Wednesday, a two-car crash on Palm Drive and 20th Avenue just past 1PM, impacting
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Update: Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station reported Wednesday night that the missing juvenile had been located. Original: A 13-year-old boy has been reported missing in Yucca Valley. He was last seen in the area of Paxton Ave and La Habra Ave in Yucca Valley at approximately 1:00 p.m., authorities said. If you have any information, you
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As Malibu’s Franklin Fire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, local Coachella Valley homeowners are also feeling the pressure of fire risks. In March of this year, State Farm General announced it would not renew more than 72,000 home insurance policies in California due to increasing wildfires, inflation costs and higher industry costs. Tonight at 5,
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Denis Villeneuve will receive the Visionary Award for Dune: Part Two at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Film Awards will take place on January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Watch News Channel 3 for full coverage live from the red carpet. Check Out Our Film Festival Section For More Coverage
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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found drug overdose deaths in the United States fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024. While the exact number of overdose deaths for 2024 has not yet been calculated, the trend shows a consistent drop throughout the year. Here in the Coachella Valley,
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A judge ordered the assets of Jacob Rostovsky, the CEO of the local non-profit Queer Works, to be frozen as his fraud case continues to move ahead. Rostovsky, 33, was indicted in October on 53 felony counts in a fraud scheme surrounding a universal basic income pilot program in Palm Springs. Charges including fraudulent claims, grand
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A 42-year-old Palm Springs resident accused of stabbing a man and threatening to stab an am/pm convenience store clerk was awaiting sentencing today after pleading guilty to attempted murder and other charges. Christopher William Freitas also entered guilty pleas Monday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to two felony counts of criminal threats and
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The holidays are the busiest season of the year for the United States Postal Office. Since Thanksgiving, they’ve shipped out 5.5 billion letters and packages. To prepare for this time, they’ve hired 7,500 seasonal workers, and they’ve revamped the postal delivery and processing network. Plus, they’ve added new smart lockers to some of the post
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Fireworks lit up the sky above the 27-story Morongo tower tonight. A red carpet welcomed guests inside to enjoy special performances, entertainment, and fun surprises. As part of the celebration, Morongo has commissioned three beautiful commemorative chips recognizing the casino’s 20th anniversary milestone. Set in denominations of $5, $25, and $100, the collector chips are emblazoned
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One person was left displaced after a fire destroyed a home in Palm Desert Tuesday afternoon. The fire is at a home on the 43000 block of Virginia Avenue near California Drive in the Palm Desert Country Club area. Heavy smoke was visible in the area. There were no injuries were reported. Firefighters said the
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Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park in La Quinta will remain operational for the next 30 years, thanks to new agreements approved at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. “When the continued operation of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park was in jeopardy, our partners truly stepped up to support the county as we sought solutions. The City of La Quinta, Desert
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Continuing coverage on an investigation into Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher, Carissa Carrera. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department had announced its investigation discovered allegations of misuse of funds to be “unfounded,” but Carrera remains on leave Dr. Frances Esparza, CVUSD superintendent, says Carrera will remain on administrative leave “until the case is closed and
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Today officials with Desert Healthcare District, Desert Care Network, and Tenet Healthcare held a celebration as they signed the 30 year lease purchase agreement for Desert Regional Medical Center. Measure AA was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November by a margin of 72%. The agreement would cover $220 million dollars in state mandated seismic upgrades
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