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A 43-year-old Palm Springs man was behind bars on Thursday morning after being arrested in possession of 17 grams of methamphetamine on Wednesday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. At 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday, members of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducted a pedestrian check on the 79200 block
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Coachella Valley Catholics and visitors are walking across the Coachella Valley Thursday participating in the Guadalupe Pilgrimage. The walk began at 6:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church (151 w. Alejo Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262) and was set to end at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church in Coachella off of Valley
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There is some relief for an east valley community where, for months, the water supply has been restricted due to early findings of high levels of a toxic compound. The Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County partnered to deliver a 1,000-gallon water tank to the community to provide greater access to clean drinking water.
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The Cathedral City council approved funding to use on the search for a new police chief. The city will spend $25,000 to help fill the position. The money will come from the General Fund Budget, according to the city. The city council voted to hire outside firm “Bob Murray and Associates” to help in the
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College of the Desert hosted its second annual “Family Night” Wednesday evening at the campus. The event gave prospective students and their families a special opportunity to learn more about admission. The school held an open house where hundreds of attendees learned how to apply for financial aid and how to qualify for a free
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed local Congressman Raul Ruiz’s bipartisan legislation seeking to end the use of burn pits on American military bases. Two burn pits provisions authored by Ruiz were passed as part of the $738 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. The provisions call for the Department of
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LA QUINTA, Calif. – Today during a press conference at The American Express™ Media Day at PGA WEST, American Express® and Lagardère Sports announced that top-ranked PGA TOUR players and 2018 Ryder Cup competitors Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau, Francesco Molinari and Paul Casey, as well as rising star Matthew Wolff, have committed to the field joining
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The Cathedral City Police Department issued a warning of the potential dangers of door-to-door salespeople soliciting their product in late hours. The department sent out a warning after receiving inquiries and tips from residents reporting salespeople coming to their homes in the late evening hours. Some reports indicated that the salespeople were being “pushy” or
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In one Thousand Palms neighborhood the addresses painted on the curbs are now freshly repainted. Neighbors say a painter or painters came through Tuesday and performed the work without first asking homeowners. “I appreciate the service. But my concern is it’s kind of done, and then they ask for payment,” said homeowner Steve Mistriel. After
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A wanted parolee sought by authorities in connection with numerous thefts at local businesses was in custody today after being caught by sheriff’s deputies while attempting to steal again, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported. Valentin Tienda, 27, of Indio, was located by the sheriff’s La Quinta Special Enforcement Team inside a local business while
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A person sustained major injuries in a crash this morning near Desert Hot Springs. According to CHP’s incident page, the crash was reported at 8:24 a.m. near the intersection of Dillon Road and Long Canyon Road. The involved vehicle, a Porsche convertible, appeared to be totaled. According to details reported by CHP, only a driver
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On Wednesday, Sheriff’s investigators circulated an image of a suspect sought for a Calimesa bank robbery. The holdup occurred at 2:10 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the 1100 block of Calimesa Boulevard, according to sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Carroll. The suspect walked into the bank, demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. No
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A Riverside County Sheriff’s Sergeant who was injured in a crash in Thousand Palms last week has been discharged from the hospital, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Media Information Bureau. The vehicle crashed while en route to a call of a reported bank robbery in at around 10:50 a.m. on December 5. The
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A Republican challenger to 36th Congressional District Representative Raul Ruiz announced on social media Tuesday he was dropping out of the race for the contested seat next year. Raul Ruiz, of Perris, shares the same name as the incumbent. He posted on his Facebook page saying a mild heart attack and the recent death of
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The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will be providing clean water to residents at Oasis Mobile Home Park for the next 60 days in partnership with the County of Riverside. The EPA issued an emergency order back in August because arsenic levels in the water were reaching 10 times the allowable limit. Park owners were
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A man is fighting to recover from serious injuries after he was hit by a car Tuesday afternoon while crossing the street, police said. Next to a white Nissan and a Target shopping cart on Fred Waring Drive, more than 60 evidence markers lined the street amid scattered belongings as police documented the scene for
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The News Channel 3 I-Team has obtained bodycam footage showing an altercation between former Cathedral City Police Chief Travis Walker and a teenage suspect. The Cathedral City Police Department released the video through the department YouTube channel late Tuesday morning, after months of requests by I-Team investigators. The incident occurred in January 2019. The video
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Dutchess Sanchez is the owner of Thriftology, a store she runs alone in the Village Complex on San Pablo Avenue just off Highway 111. “This is what I’ve always wanted to do. I want to give a good example to my kids that they can do whatever they want,” said Sanchez. Sanchez opened the place
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Desert Hot Springs police are investigating a shooting tonight. Details are limited but assistant city manager Doria Wilms said the shooting happened near a homeless encampment off Two Bunch Palms Trail. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This is a developing story so please check back for new information.
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2019 has been another great year of Coachella Valley Spotlight grant presentations, as News Channel 3, in partnership with the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation reached out to nonprofits in the community with generous helping hands. While the year brought many celebrations, 2019 also saw the passing of beloved Ronald Auen, the longtime president
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