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Nearly 1,100 people have been killed by Covid-19 in the Coachella Valley. Friday night, those lives were honored at a community vigil at Veterans Memorial Park in Coachella. With the alters set, families were invited to bring photos or special items of those who died as part of a candlelight tribute. The event was presented
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Roxanne M. Diaz, the city attorney for Indio, delivered an explanation during Wednesday’s city council meeting on the dismissal of a third-party investigator looking into allegations against the Indio Police Department’s administration, including Chief Mike Washburn. In this memo, Diaz said there had been delays in the completion of the investigation because of a medical matter
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Riverside County announced today it has hired a former federal judge to investigate services and treatment provided to the 13 Turpin siblings who were rescued from a torturous home in Perris four years ago. The move follows reports by ABC News in which some of the siblings said they were living in poor surroundings
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Saturday, Nov. 19 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Transgender Health and Wellness Center is teaming up with the city of Palm Springs to hold a vigil for the lives lost to hate crimes and transphobia. The vigil will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Palm Springs City Hall. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Thom
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At 5:39PM, USGS reported a quake of 3.3. magnitude 8 kilometers north of Cabazon. No reports yet of any injuries or damage. Stay with News Channel 3 for any developments
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A wheelchair-bound person was struck by a vehicle on Varner Road south of Ramon Road in Thousand Palms Friday evening, viewers told News Channel 3. No word on the severity of the injuries that the victims have suffered. We have a crew at the scene working to gather more information. Stay with News Channel 3
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McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction returns to the Coachella Valley this weekend. Nearly 500 collectible cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be on display all weekend at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Notable highlights include several Shelby Cobras and the late Alex Trebek’s pristine 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC. Trebek, the host of “Jeopardy,” bought the
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra step of urging people 50 and older to seek one, aiming to ward off a winter surge as coronavirus cases rise even before millions of Americans travel for the holidays. Until now, Americans faced a confusing list
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Jessica Chastain will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for her performance in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.” “In ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye,’ Jessica Chastain brilliantly portrays televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in a story that chronicles her singular life and style,” said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. “Jessica
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The murder of a 47-year-old man found in a Palm Desert neighborhood last week remains under investigation. On Nov. 11, Edward V. Snyder was found dead on Tennessee Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue, near Fred Waring Drive. Authorities said they originally responded to calls of several gunshots in the area. When deputies arrived, they found Snyder
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Alaska Airlines began year-round nonstop service today to San Jose and seasonal service to Austin, Texas from Palm Springs International Airport. The two new flights mean that Alaska now offers nonstop service to seven cities from Palm Springs, according to officials. “With the start of year-round service to San Jose, Palm Springs is now just
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The Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta makes its return with events starting Friday. The festival will feature three days of activities for the whole family including balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glows, romantic dinners, live musical entertainment, gourmet food trucks, Kids’ Zone, Art Show, outdoor market, family-friendly activities and so
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Riverside County reported 38 new COVID-19 deaths over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of COVID deaths reported this week up to 67. County officials said this is the most Covid deaths reported at one point since March/April. The deaths range from Aug. 4 to Nov. 14. The youngest person was a
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Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were discovered in La Quinta, officials announced today. The infected mosquitoes were collected from traps near Fritz Burns Park, at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas, according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. This is the second time mosquitoes in La Quinta have been
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Outdoor dining decks outside restaurants have popped up and become so popular during the pandemic. An I-Team investigation reveals you might not be as safe as you think you are, or should be, when dining out on the curb in front of your favorite restaurant. Our investigation also shows actions are being taken to improve your safety when sitting in
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A Coachella Valley mother who ignored pleas to get vaccinated is being remembered after losing her battle with Covid-19. Loved ones say Jenny Gutierrez from Indio was a hardworking, positive pillar in the community – a single mother who leaves behind four kids. CLICK HERE to donate to Gutierrez’s GoFundMe. Gutierrez was the long-time manager
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Officials continue to warn the public about the fentanyl crisis here in Southern California. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with one father looking to raise awareness — sharing his own heartbreaking story after losing his daughter. “I got a call from my youngest daughter Sky…and she simply said Dad get home…Alex is dead,” said
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Palm Spring’s new police chief has been officially sworn in to the position. Andrew Mills, Santa Cruz’s former police chief, took part in a swear-in ceremony during Thursday’s meeting of the Palm Springs City Council. Mayor Christy Holstege conducted the ceremony with Mills at the beginning of the meeting. The new chief made brief remarks
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The Indio City Council has approved the long-term loan of the Colossal Cacti installation from the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to be displayed in downtown Indio, city officials announced today. Goldenvoice, the festival organizers, offered Indio the art installation, which will be displayed next to the Indio Visitors Center, in the area
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Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage has installed a memorial to mark the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on our community. “There hasn’t been a global public health crisis of this magnitude for 100 years and I felt compelled to create a monument to ensure we will never forget the impact Covid-19 has had on
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