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INDIO -An Idaho man who pleaded guilty to driving drunk when he struck and killed a motorcyclist in Palm Springs was serving a six month sentence today in Riverside County jail, authorities said. Max Moorehouse, 78, of Boise, Idaho, pleaded guilty last Wednesday to one count of vehicular manslaughter and two DUI charges stemming from

INDIO- Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching an area near Rubidoux and Tahquitz Avenue for a suspect wanted in a shooting last week. Angel Esparza is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Angel Luna in front of the Coachella Boys and Girls Club. Esparza is a known gang member, and considered armed

RIVERSIDE -Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins today lifted restrictions on open burning in unincorporated areas and reopened hiking spots previously closed because of fire danger. In July, Hawkins ordered a ban on private burning activities related to debris disposal, citing the “acute dryness” of vegetation across the county and the increased likelihood of wildfires.

PALM SPRINGS – The Veterans Day Parade in Palm Springs was more than just a parade for retired United States ArmyLt. Col. James Ford, “It means the world to me to be finally appreciated. Ford didn’t have a proper welcome home after serving his country for three years in Vietnam. He says, “I’m a Vietnam

By Jason Sloss, News Channel 3 Reporterjsloss@kesq.com PALM DESERT -There are plans for a new early earthquake warning systemwhich will alert residentswhen a major quake is coming within seconds. News channel 3 is proud to be a part of this project, becauseamajor earthquake along the San Andreas Fault could devastate the Coachella Valley. Every second

CATHEDRAL CITY – December 7th is the day in history, 68-years ago, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor drawing the united states into World War II. A long-time Coachella Valley resident saw his life forever changed by the day, although he wouldn’t know about it for more than a year. Ken Iyenaga of Cathedral city says

PALM DESERT – If you don’t see roofers on homes now, you will soon. Rain means repairs for many homes. The summer heat and wind causes cracks when it cools down. They often go undetected and are not repaired until it rains. Loni Brock had to deal with a leak in her home a month

IDYLLWILD – The snow that fell on Highway 74 in the out-lying areas of Idyllwild made road conditions dicey at best. Snow plows were getting a workout. Robert Garciahas been commuting to work from Hemet to Idyllwild for 15 years. He stopped on Highway 243 to put chains on his rear tires. Although not required

PALM SPRINGS – Monday’s storm hit the Saturmino Garden and Continental Garden apartments in Palm Springs hard. It caused leaking ceilings, now sagging with the weight of rain water and flooded floors. Resident Gina Loscutoff shows us her rain damage, pointing toward her bed, “This whole thing here is just totally soaked. I have a

PALM SPRINGS – Police say they’re curious to find the people that were inside the car that hit a fire hydrant in the city’s Mountain Gate community, this afternoon. Just before 2pm, the car flipped upside down into a ditch, which quickly filled with gushing water from the hydrant. Palm Springs Police say witnesses reported

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. -Sheriff’s officials say they’ve found more bones in Death Valley that may be the remains of four German tourists who vanished 13 years ago. Inyo County sheriff’s spokeswoman Carma Roper said Tuesday that a weekend search turned up the bones in the same remote area where two hikers found skeletal remains last

LA QUINTA – “Good morning, everyone! Welcome to LifeStream!” LifeStream’s Kevin Taylor greets Cathedral City High School students on Tuesday morning. His mission: giving them a reality check in the health profession. They are members of a career club known as H.E.A.L., an acronym for “Health and Environmental Academy of Learning.” They shadowed several companies

Bayer Healthcare is recalling 100,000 packages of Alka-Seltzer cold capsules because some do not properly display warning information about drowsiness. The German conglomerate said Tuesday the issue affects less than 4 percent of packages from a single lot of Alka Seltzer Plus Day & Night Liquid Gels. Information about the risk of drowsiness does not

PALM SPRINGS -A cold air mass blasted the Southland today on the heels of a storm, spawning early-morning frost and creating perilous driving conditions as the region braced for another round of wet weather later this week. A record-breaking amount of rain doused the Coachella Valley during the cold storm that hit the area Monday,

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RANCHO MIRAGE -Defending champion Pat Perez and past champions Justin Leonard and Kenny Perry head the early pro entries, and famed musician Kenny G, future baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux, actor/game show host John O’Hurley and actor Kurt Russell are among the initial celebrity athletes and entertainers set to participate in the 51st

HEMET -The mother and stepfather of a teenager arrested in the murder of another teen in Hemet were free today. Jose Juan Seym and Maria Alvarado Seym, arrested Friday and booked on suspicion of accessory to murder, were freed Monday. Suspects can be detained only 72 hours without being charged with a crime. The couple

PALM SPRINGS – Jeff Bridges, whose career spans decades on the silver and small screens, will be honored at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala. He will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award. “In his remarkable performance in Crazy Heart, he once again shows us why he is considered one of America’s