The Living Desert open Monday after 3 month shutdown
At a zoo typically bustling with shrieking children and excited adults, the most notable noise in the middle of 2020 was the hum of the cicadas.…
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One year after “Desert Deluge” officials in valley cities discuss response plans for future storms
On Ramon Road in Cathedral City last February 14th, and days after, there were major traffic backups because of road closures elsewhere in Palm…
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A day of heavy rainfall led to destruction through the Coachella Valley last Valentine’s Day
“On February 14, 2019 heavy rain led to closures and water rescues across the Coachella Valley. 3.69” of rain fell at Palm Springs…
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New technology is reinventing the way residents protect their home
New technology is reinventing the way residents protect their homes. Over the past couple of years, an evolution of do-it-yourself security systems…
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6 months later: Where is Rebecca Modrall? A mother’s mission continues
A mother’s mission to find her daughter continues on the six month anniversary of Rebecca Modrall’s disappearance. August 5, 2019 marks six months…
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A Mother’s Mission: An I-Team investigation into the disappearance of Rebecca Modrall
“She was a very beautiful, beautiful little girl…She woke up in the morning smiling ready for the day,” reflected Sarah Modrall from the sofa in…
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RoboJobs: Tech and Automation impacting tourism industry jobs
Experts say new technologies might kill some jobs, but would also create new ones. Could your job, or next job, be taken by a robot? Roughly half of…
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‘The Antidote’ – How deputies are now equipped in fight against deadly opioids
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is adding a new resource to their arsenal in the daily fight against fentanyl and other deadly opioids…
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Struck: Local lightning strike victim shares survival story
“It started coming down really bad. Hailing, thunder. Lighting. You could see the lightning a good hundred yards away.” Gregory Jenkyns was…
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Dangerous apps and phone features parents should know about
There are several smartphone apps authorities say parents should know about. Some, even being used by suspected predators recently arrested. October…
Continue ReadingDaughter of slain officer reflects on anniversary of his death
Three times now, Vanessa Vega has walked to school flanked by a full force of officers. Friends of her father’s, now doing their duty in his…
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The Cost of Justice: John Hernandez Felix Murder Trial
The man convicted of shooting and killing Palm Springs police officers Jose “Gil” Vega and Lesley Zerebny will be sentenced Friday…
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Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon reflects on his years in office
Ahead of Palm Springs’ State of the City Address tomorrow, Mayor Robert Moon is reflecting on the past four years at the helm. News Channel…
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I-Team: Detention Center Delay Part III
The new county jail in Indio, the John J. Benoit Detention Center is almost complete nearly two years behind schedule. Assistant County Executive…
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