By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — The parents of an 8-year-old girl who died after they withheld her insulin, encouraged by members of a small Christian sect who believed God would save her, have been sentenced to at least 14 years in prison. Elizabeth Struhs died in January 2022 on a mattress on
Continue ReadingBy Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A Maryland state court judge is set to decide whether Adnan Syed will remain free despite his conviction for the 1999 murder of his high school ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, after Baltimore’s top prosecutor said he is no longer seeking to vacate the murder conviction. Syed’s attorneys have
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RAMONA, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cal Fire captain allegedly murdered by her wife at their Ramona home sought to leave her marriage shortly before she was killed, according to an arrest warrant declaration issued for the veteran firefighter’s spouse. The declaration from a San Diego County District Attorney’s Office peace officer states Yolanda Marodi, 53,
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PALM DESERT (CNS) – A resource center for entrepreneurs at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus is getting a major expansion, officials said Tuesday. The Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center, located at 37023 Cook Street, Suite 102 in Palm Desert, is a re-branded expansion of the Palm Desert iHub. The focus is promoting business
Continue ReadingBy Eugenia Yosef, Kareem Khadder and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Days after Israel failed to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange for six hostages held in Gaza, the government has agreed to a new exchange, according to an Israeli source and Hamas, indicating the fragile ceasefire remains intact for now. The
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — An airline traveler has spoken of his shock after cabin crew sat him next to the body of a fellow passenger who had died during the flight. The female passenger collapsed in the aisle beside Mitchell Ring and his partner Jennifer Colin during their Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne
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A free, 6-session course to learn how our judicial system works from arrest to sentencing, consulting with prosecutors, investigators and victim services specialists on domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other crimes. This is the second series of workshops provided for our Latino community and classes are completely in Spanish. The workshop is every
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The premier annual retail conference, eTail Palm Springs, is underway, drawing leaders from across the eCommerce and digital marketing industries. Running through Feb. 27 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, the event promises cutting-edge insights, dynamic networking opportunities, and exclusive experiences for retail professionals. eTail 2025 Palm Springs is taking place through
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Modernism Week brings in millions on dollars to the local Coachella Valley economy every year, and 2025 was no different. This year, the big event celebrated a major milestone, its 20th anniversary, ringing in the new year with art shows, bus tours, and extravagant house designs. As always, the globally renowned event brought in thousands
Continue ReadingBy Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday that more than 100 intelligence officers will be fired for participating in sexually explicit messages in National Security Agency chat rooms. “There are over 100 people from across the intelligence community that contributed to and participated in what is really
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The Annual Palm Springs Pride Hockey Tournament officially wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. This year’s final championship game was held inside the Berger Foundation Ice Plex at Acrisure Arena, hosted by the Coachella Valley Pride Hockey Association. This is the third year the tournament has been held in the Coachella Valley. The tournament also got
Continue ReadingBy Aishwarya S Iyer and Helen Regan, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Hundreds of millions of Hindu devotees have bathed in sacred waters, despite concerns over overcrowding and water pollution, as the world’s largest religious gathering wrapped up Wednesday in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Over the last 45 days, more than 620 million
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Palm Springs is officially welcoming a new wave of luxury and philanthropy. Fast Lane Drive (FLD), an international exotic car club, is announcing the creation of its newest chapter in Palm Springs. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle, spoke with Fast Lane Drive CEO Clement Connor about the new Palm Springs chapter, and about his hopes
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is now offering a path to citizenship — but only to those who can afford to pay a hefty price. In about two weeks, the US will start selling “gold cards” to wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the US
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A families life changed in an instant. News Channel 3 spoke exclusively with Helen Becerra after her son and grandchildren were injured in a deputy involved crash during a pursuit on Monday. She said the Becerra’s car was not involved in the pursuit. Becerra, the children’s grandmother, said her 8-year-old granddaughter sustained the most severe
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UPDATE: February 26, 2025 Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Yadira Perez has “…resigned from the department for personal reasons.” UPDATE: February 26, 2025 Coachella City Councilmember Yadira Perez says her husband, Isidro Jimenez-Ibanez, is now out on bond. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI arrested Isidro Jimenez-Ibanez, 51, in Coachella
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — The investigation into two controversial lottery jackpots in Texas has drummed up questions about the role of online ticketing firms, known as lottery couriers, in the state and nationwide. This week, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Rangers to investigate two Lotto Texas jackpots involving virtual ticket sales:
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PaddleWar is a new team-based league set to start across the country, including in Palm Springs. Organizers say it “offers a fun, competitive environment for players of all levels, and it’s quickly becoming the go-to league for pickleball enthusiasts.” They say Palm Springs is the perfect destination for all pickleball fans to play, whether they’re beginners
Continue ReadingBy Michael Williams and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US would sell a “gold card” to wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the US and offering a path to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million fee. “We’re going to be selling
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Deportation fears continue for undocumented immigrants. For undocumented workers filing taxes this tax season, these fears add an extra layer to their filing agenda. One tax preparer in Palm Springs, Accurate Notary & Tax, says they have seen a significant decrease in their undocumented clients. Typically, they help 300 of these taxpayers; this year, the
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