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Casey Kasem, who entertained radio listeners for almost four decades as the host of countdown shows such as “American Top 40” and “Casey’s Top 40,” died early Sunday, according to a Facebook post from his daughter Kerri Kasem. The news was confirmed by Casey’s Kasem’s agent, Don Pitts. Casey Kasem was 82 and had been

California is being hit hard with a whooping cough epidemic, according to the state’spublic health department, with 800 cases reported in the past two weeks alone. The agency says that there were 3,458 whooping cough cases reported between January 1 and June 10, well ahead of the number of cases reported for all of 2013.

Father’s Day for President Obama started on the links. His motorcade spotted leaving Thunderbird Heights just after 9 a.m. Sunday headed for Porcupine Creek, a 250-acre private golf course. Doug Brown lives around the corner and called it an honor having the president so close by. “It’s an absolutely gorgeous golf course and a beautiful

(AP) – Authorities have called for the evacuation of some 500 homes in Southern California because of a smoky wildfire. The Kern County Sheriff’s office said late Saturday night that the evacuation order was for parts of the Wofford Heights area, which is about 30 miles northeast of Bakersfield. The department says in an email

(AP) – Authorities in Southern California say a 69-year-old man who was trying to prevent his daughter from driving drunk was run over and killed by the woman in her driveway. Riverside police Sgt. Dan Reeves said Saturday that 37-year-old Soukvilay Barton ignored her father’s pleas not to drive and backed her BMW convertible out

Firefighters contained a slow-moving 45-acre fire that blackened a vacant lot near the Salton Sea. The blaze, dubbed the ”Canal Fire,” was reported shortly before midnight Friday at avenue 70 and Cleveland Street. Crews contained the flames around 3 a.m. Saturday. No injuries were reported.

President Obama began his Saturday with a quick trip to Orange County. He left Palm Springs International Airport just after 8:30 a.m. headed to a democratic fundraiser in Laguna Beach. The roundtable discussion, held at a private residence, was attended by about 25 supporters who paid $32,000 dollars a plate. “I know one of our

The Desert Chiefs replaced the hard hits for a helpful hand on Saturday hosting the inaugural Desert Bowl at Desert Hot Springs High School this afternoon. The event benefited the Desert Hot Springs Junior All American Football and Cheer teams. The Chiefs, as well as other semi-pro and youth teams from Southern California took the

Seasonal allergies and colds share some common symptoms, so it may be hard to tell the two apart. Both conditions typically involve sneezing, a runny nose and congestion. There are some differences, though. Additionally, colds usually include coughing and a sore throat, but these symptoms can also occur in people with hay fever who have

Two firefighters suffered minor injuries Saturday as a one-acre fire charred about 100 palm trees in the fields of the southern Coachella Valley. Firefighters were dispatched at 9:54 p.m. to Van Buren Street and Avenue 58, an agericultural area about five miles southwest of Coachella. The firefighters were taken to a hospital for treatment of

President Obama is back in Palm Springs for Father’s Day weekend after making a trip to Orange County for a fundraiser and a UC Irvine commencement speech on Saturday. Air Force One returned to Palm Springs International Airport just after 2 p.m. A reliable source tells News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 that the

A house fire ignited Saturday morning in Cathedral City on the 68000 block of Marina Road near Avenida La Paz and Tachevah Drive. The Cathedral City Fire Department was called to the scene at 10:49 a.m. According to officials, a room caught fire in a bedroom in the back of the home. One teenager was

Roads are back open this weekend after a transformer blew outside the Desert Sun Publishing Company, according to Palm Springs police. The business is located across the street from the Palm Springs Air Museum. Police say the fire started because of the transformer overheated. 1,290 customers were without power. The Palm Springs Fire Department and

President Obama left the Coachella Valley at just after 8:30 Saturday morning. Air Force One took off from Palm Springs International Airport to events in Orange County. First attending a fundraiser in Laguna Nigel and then off to Anaheim to deliver the commencement speech for U.C. Irvine. The First Lady remained in Thunderbird Heights in

It’s official, President Obama is back in the Coachella Valley for the third time in just over a year, this time bringing First Lady Michelle Obama. Congressman Raul Ruiz was among the first to greet the Obama’s told us the First Lady shared her enthusiasm about the trip. “She was very graceful and pleasant and

A man has been arrested and charged with homicide in connection to a deadly assault in Thousand Palms that occurred on Tuesday, June 3. Victoria Supola, 56, was assaulted in her home in the 73000 block of Pacheta Square. Deputies found her suffering from traumatic injuries around 11 a.m. They said she was taken to

For the third time in just over a year, President Obama will be visiting our desert. This time he will be accompanied by the First Lady. Air Force One touched down at Palm Springs International Airport around 6:30 p.m. News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 saw the President’s motorcade enter Thunderbird Heights in Rancho

The last time President Barack Obama arrived at Palm Springs International Airport there was no shortage of people who showed up to get a look at the president and Air Force One. It was a perfect combination for nearby businesses like Firehouse Subs. Owner Shinder Singh says he saw a 10 percent jump in sales

2014 Primary Election results: California Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Controller Treasurer Attorney General Insurance Commissioner Superintendent of Public Instruction State Ballot Measures State Assembly 42nd District Note: Winners emphasized in bold U.S. Representative 36th District: 303/303 100% DEM – RAUL RUIZ – 35,578 / 50.27% REP – RAY HAYNES – 10,686/ 15.10% REP