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NewsChannel 3 has obtained a confidential informant’s letter detailing how dog fighting went unpunished in one valley city. A second person has come forward saying that dog fighting often happened in Sky Valley and that one Desert Hot Springs police officer and another city employee not only let it happen – they supplied the dogs

Authorities have lifted a lockdown at Palm Desert High School after rumors that a former student may have been on campus with a gun. The lockdown was ordered at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The move was taken in response to a rumor that a former student may have come

Chrysler autoworkers strike some plants as UAW deadline passes (AP) – Thousands of Chrysler workers are on strike after negotiators for the automaker and the United Auto Workers failed to reach a contract agreement by Wednesday’s deadline. Chrysler has 24 manufacturing facilities in the U.S., including10 assembly plants. But according to one person familiar with

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The San Bernadino County Sheriff’s department held a training day for their Mobile Field Force. The Mobile Field Force is used during major incidents such as a riot, large protesting, natural and man-made disasters. They will assist any county in California if needed to be called upon. During the training, deputies practiced current techniques to

A true feast of the senses! Hundredsof people raised a glass in Idyllwild Saturday for the 10th Annual Art and Wine Walk. As people walked the streets, they could experience anything from live music, to art, and wine. The event draws crowds to the mountain community fora chance to taste a number of different wines

A 51-year-old Palm Desert man lost over the weekend in the Anza wilderness was found safe and in good condition, authorities said. Friends and family reported Michael Salotti missing Saturday just before 8 p.m., according to Deputy Javier Rodriguez with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Salotti, who owns All Pro Pizza Inc. and coaches the

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A popular street fair in downtown Palm Springs will return to its regular autumn schedule beginning today. Villagefest, a street fair along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado roads, will begin at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. now that fall has arrived, according to city spokeswoman Cindy Uken. A 16-year tradition, Villagefest

Even tofu isn’t safe from the recall craze. Quong Hop and Company of San Francisco is recalling certain packages of Soy Deli vacuum-pack firm ni gari tofu. The company earlier announced a recall of all packages of Soy Deli tofu dated December 17th. The expanded recall includes 30-ounce Soy Deli ni gari tofu dated October

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(AP) – More toys are being recalled because of safety hazards. The latest recalls include 21,000 Mini Zooper Doll Strollers from Lan Enterprises of Portland, Oregon, and 80,000 X-15 Flying Model Rockets from Estes-Cox of Penrose, Colorado. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the stroller has caused at least three serious lacerations, including a severed

(AP) – Volkswagen is recalling 340,000 passenger cars because the head lights don’t comply with federal safety standards. The recall includes the Jetta from model years 2005 through 2008. It also includes the Rabbit, GTI and R32 passenger cars from model years 2006 through 2008. The company says there have been no crashes linked to

(AP) – About 1 million Simplicity and Graco cribs are being recalled after three children became entrapped in their cribs and died of suffocation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday. Two infants, a 6-month-old and a 9-month-old, died in the recalled cribs, which were sold through May 2007. A 1-year-old child died in a

Coachella Valley, Ca….Your pets, just like children are at greater risk of death or injury from preventable accidents than any other reason. Taking the correct and proper actions can significantly increase the chances of survival and reduce the extent of injury to your pet, before transporting them to your veterinarian. Kim Sherman and Melinda Law

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Show you Care’s primary goal is to motivate the public to take a proactive role in community issues and to help meet the needs of the people in our Coachella Valley. KESQ NewsChannel 3 and our sister station KDFX FOX 11 created “Show You Care” so we and our local sponsors can inspire Coachella Valley

(AP) – There’s a recall involving boxes of frozen hamburgers. Officials say a New Jersey-based meat company is voluntarily recalling some of its hamburgers after a cluster of illnesses in the Northeast caused by E. coli bacteria. The New York Health Department says at least six people have fallen ill there. All are recovering. Contaminated

The owner of a former El Paseo medical marijuana dispensary that recently reopened on Highway 111 and then closed again — is due in court Wednesday morning along with his two managers for their preliminary hearing on drug charges. CannaHelp owner Stacy Hochanadel, James Campbell, and John Bednar all face three felony counts each of

(AP) – Toyota and Nissan have both announced safety recalls. Toyota says it’s recalling optional “all-weather” floor mats available in two car models — the Lexus ES 350 and Toyota Camry. About 55,000 vehicles are affected. Federal safety officials issued a consumer advisory about the heavy-duty rubber floor mats, noting that if unsecured, the mat