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After sharing information about a pit bull puppy that was stolen from the Palm Springs Animal Shelter on August 22, a tip led to the successful return of of the missing dog Thursday afternoon. Police were tipped off by a concerned viewer that saw News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2’s coverage of the stolen

A Riverside County Sheriff’s Department helicopter has crashed at Hemet-Ryan Airport Thursday morning, according to Deputy Munoz. The crash happened at about 11 a.m. Munoz said the sheriff department’s aviation unit was conducting training exercises when the helicopter crashed on the runway. The pilot was flying low to the ground when the crash occurred. There

Police are looking for a man accused of robbing a Chase Bank in Cathedral City Wednesday night. Witnesses identified the suspect as 36-year-old Damon Ingram. According to a release from the Cathedral City Police Department, Ingram allegedly walked into the Chase Bank located at 67800 Vista Chino around 7 p.m. Witnesses said he used a

With impeachment threats and potential lawsuits looming, President Barack Obama knows whatever executive actions he takes on immigration will face intense opposition. So as a self-imposed, end-of-summer deadline to act approaches, Obama’s lawyers are carefully crafting a legal rationale they believe will withstand scrutiny and survive any court challenges, administration officials say. The argument goes

Swimmers advised not to go into the water because of the high surf. A third day of huge waves, dangerous rip currents and potential flooding is expected in Southern California as the coast feels the effects of Hurricane Marie churning off the Mexican coast. The National Weather Service says the biggest surf Thursday will occur

A judge issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for a man suspected of robbing two ice cream vendors along with a gardener in Cathedral City. Police say Christian Cervantes failed to appear in court Wednesday. The 24 year old is charged with three counts of robbery among other charges. On July 10th, Cervantes allegedly started talking

Vandals have spray painted, and “stickered” the sign indicating a closure of the top of the Bump and Grind hiking trail near Palm Desert. The vandalism occurred sometime before Monday, and makes the wording completely illegible. Officials were unaware of the vandalism until they were contacted by CBS Local 2 news, said Visitor Services Information

Three people were in custody, another still wanted Thursday, after police surrounded an apartment building in Desert Hot Springs during an night-long stand off at Mountain View and Hacienda. Authorities were packing up and leaving the area at sunrise. The standoff began at approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Police told News Channel 3/CBS Local 2

The stirring images out of Ferguson, Missouri resemble a war zone. Police in full body armor toting assault rifles and tear gas, look more like soldiers than police officers. Ferguson is just one of many police departments to tap into the ongoing federal Excess Property Program, also known as the 1033 program. It offers decommissioned

You see alarm system signs posted in front of homes and businesses across the desert. They make it clear the building is secure. Police warn the public display of home security can also make your house a target for thieves. Crooks are posing as alarm company technicians to get inside your home. It’s happened several

A man suspected of robbing two ice cream vendors and a landscaper in Cathedral City didn’t appear in court today, prompting the judge to issue an arrest warrant. Christian Alexander Cervantes, 24, of Cathedral City is charged with three counts each of robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm, one count each

As Washington D.C. looks to do right by America’s Veterans in the wake of the VA scandal , we are taking a look at the standard of care at our VA hospital. This week News Channel 3 is bringing you a series of reports featuring an exclusive inside look at the Loma Linda VA hospital

“This is a puppy cutest thing gray white spot in the front, floppy ears,” Ginny Foat from the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter said. That description of Bunny and surveillance video is all the shelter has. “We photograph all of our dogs but she was out of isolation for a couple hours we

Authorities in Twentynine Palms are searching for a man who’s accused of holding a knife to a woman’s throat while attempting to rape her. Deputies said the incident happened on August 16. The victim was standing in her friend’s front yard when she was approached by the suspect, later identified through the investigation as 29-year-old

El Departamento de Policia de Palm Springs est tras la pista de el conductor irresponsable que se escapo de la escena de un accidente tras impactar a un hombre en una silla de ruedas el mircoles a las 5:40 a.m. entre Ramon Road y Paseo Dorotea. Oficiales encontraron al hombre de 53 aos tirado en

Los periodistas James Foley, Steven Sotloff y Peter Theo Curtis tenan algo en comn cuando fueron capturados por milicianos islmicos en Siria: el ttulo de profesionales independientes, o “freelance”. El papel de los periodistas independientes, que se ganan la vida vendiendo historias, fotos y vdeo individuales a mltiples medios, se ha propagado a travs de

A 78-year-old Riverside County man has been hospitalized with West Nile virus. It’s the first human case of the virus confirmed in the county this year, according to Public Health oDr. Cameron Kaiser, public health official for Riverside County. Health officials said the man lives in western Riverside County but they’re trying to figure out

Palm Springs police are searching for the person who drove off after hitting a wheelchair-bound man who was crossing East Ramon Road at Paseo Dorotea early Wednesday morning. Officers found a 53 year old man lying in the road with a possible head injury when they arrived to the scene. The victim was taken to

A judge has denied a defense motion to overturn a grand jury indictment charging a Cathedral City councilman with embezzling funds from an employee loan program. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Charles Stafford scheduled a Sept.15 trial date for Cathedral City Mayor Pro Tem Charles Frederick Vasquez, who was arrested April 8, 2013, and later

It’s back to school time! Sword of the Lord Ministries Community Church in Thousand Palms will host a Backpack & School Supply Giveaway this Saturday , Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. If your children are in need of school supplies, this is an excellent opportunity to get them back on the right track as the