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The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and local elected officials were part of a groundbreaking ceremony in Indio Monday morning. The event signified a pivotal moment to see the years-long recreation project through. A new bridge is being built at the future Coachella Valley Link Promontory Point to connect the cities of La Quinta
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Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage will be the latest vaccination site open to the public. The change go into effect on April 2. There is already a site where people can make appointments starting April 3. Lee Rice, spokesperson for Eisenhower Health, told News Channel 3’s Jake Ingrassia that starting on April 6, the hospital
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In honor of national farmworker awareness week, Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke with several experts including local congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz on the increased need for farmworkers to have access to extra protections against the coronavirus. “I get to work from home but farmworkers can’t,” Texas congresswoman Sylvia Garcia said during the Zoom meeting on Tuesday.
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UPDATE: 3:20 p.m. After nearly an hour, all extra vaccine doses have been filled at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Residents who wish to get vaccinated will have to get an appointment for another day. There are several hundred appointments still available at the Indion and Palm Springs clinics. Register at: https://www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine-with-Registration Download the News
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Desert Sands Unified School District’s middle and high school students headed back to campus on Monday after a long year of distance learning. “I am extremely excited. Everyone has worked so hard the whole year…all the teachers and staff to help get us back to school,” said Malia Boomer, Junior, Shadow Hills High School. “We’re
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A convicted felon suspected of leading deputies on a pursuit that began and ended on the Morongo Indian Reservation where he shot at them and ultimately barricaded himself in a home for hours until giving up, was being held without bail today. The man, a 52-year-old from Banning was arrested and booked into the Smith
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Riverside County reported 232 new cases since Friday, bringing the total up to 294,063. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Riverside County Metrics Update Riverside County moved into the red tier last Tuesday, meaning restrictions for several businesses have been loosened. Full Details: Riverside County moves into Red
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You can never be too prepared for an earthquake or other disaster. That was what Dr. Dennis Mileti believed as a world-renowned disaster preparedness advocate who lived right here in the Coachella Valley. He recently passed away from the coronavirus. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay looks back at his work and dedication to helping others
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On Sunday Southwest Church welcomed a new Spanish speaking pastor, becoming one of the newest additions to its team. The church, which sits at the corner of Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive in Indian Wells, currently provides Spanish worship services on Sundays at 4 p.m. either on the church lawn, or virtually. “The new
Continue Reading A bicyclist died after being hit by a car in Indio just after 11:30 Sunday morning, according to representative for the Indio Police Department. The accident happened on Avenue 48 east of Jefferson Street. Avenue 48 is closed in both directions between Shields Road and Jefferson Street. The vehicle involved in the accident is a
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The convicted serial killer who confessed to killing 10-year-old Anthony Martinez of Beaumont nearly 24 years ago, died Sunday at a hospital outside federal death row in Terra Haute, Indiana. Joseph Edward Duncan had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. He had been awaiting his execution after being convicted on murder charges by a federal
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As temperatures start heating up this week, a new art installation is hoping to remind people to stay cool. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay shows us the new popsicles art installation in a Palm Springs neighborhood. “We just heard about them and they’re fantastic! They’re so much fun! I love this!” Steve Oppenheimer, a Palm
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The group Citizens on Patrol in Palm Desert is looking for new volunteers to join them in providing support to sheriff’s deputies in the city. The group suspended their operations in March 2020, after cases of Covid-19 were first reported in Riverside County. They resumed patrols in the city in late February, almost one year
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Saturday marked the first day of Passover 2021. “Passover is universal. It’s the universal story of freedom,” said Rabbi Steven Rosenberg of Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs. Dozens of people joined the virtual meeting to partake in the seder, which is the ritual holiday feast that includes wine, song and readings. “It is the quintessential
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In Indio, the first book fair in over a year took place at John Kennedy Elementary. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was there to hear from some of the students who enjoyed picking out a book. “I like foxes so this fox was really cute,” Luna, a first-grader at John Kennedy Elementary told News Channel
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The brother of a Palm Springs woman police said was killed in her home is offering a cash reward, trying to keep the investigation alive. Tom Dillon is now offering $25,000 in exchange for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in the unexplained killing of his older sister, Jenny Dillon. “Someone out there
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High school football continues tonight with week 2 of the shortened five-week season, featuring five games tonight. WEEK 2 SCHEDULE – all games start at 7pm local time(We’ll keep updating the article through the night with the latest scores and any other notes we get on each game) *GAME OF THE WEEK*Palm Desert shut out
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Cyclist Somen Debnath is on a journey across the worldto raise awareness for HIV/AIDS. Debnath, a resident of the village of Basanti in India, started his journey in 2004. Debnath stopped by the Coachella Valley this week, visiting the city of Indio. News Channel 3 photojournalist Inez Gonzalez caught up with Debnath during his desert
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Update: Police have arrested a juvenile and young man in connection to this shooting. The Cathedral City Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a woman and a juvenile injured at Ocotillo Park Friday evening. The shooting was reported at 6:49 p.m. at the park, which is located near the intersection of Ortega Road
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CAL FIRE firefighters are working to contain a blaze that engulfed multiple palm trees Friday night in La Quinta. The fire occurred on Ave 58 and Monroe St. According to Cal Fire, it was reported at around 10:15 p.m. There is no word on a possible cause. Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
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