On November 5, 2024, California voters passed Proposition 36, known as “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.” Proposition 36 takes effect on December 18, 2024. Proposition 36 modifies existing law and adds charges and enhancements to areas of the Penal Code and Health and Safety Code regarding theft, property damage, and drug related
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Proposition 31, which bans flavored tobacco products will officially go into effect in the new year. It’s already illegal for retailers to sell tobacco to anyone under 21. The ban doesn’t make it a crime to possess such products but retailers who sold them to kids could be fined up to $250. The ban, which
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Lights and sirens activated. Local law enforcement on a mission to spread joy to those who also keep the community safe — healthcare workers. From Indio to Palm Springs, Eisenhower to Desert Regional, officers paraded through the valley to show their appreciation. Local healthcare workers say they appreciate the community coming together to cheer them
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Six people were injured following a three-vehicle crash in Palm Springs Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened on Indian Canyon near Garnet Avenue. N Indian Canyon is closed between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet, just off the Interstate 10 exit. Police said those hurt were transported to the hospital with injuries ranging from minor to moderate. Officers
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Two people were hospitalized, including one with major injuries, after a crash in Indian Wells. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 3:30 p.m. on Highway 111 and Province Way. Details on the crash were not available. According to CAL FIRE, one patient suffered moderate injuries, and a second sustained major injuries. Both were transported
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Several of the PGA Tour’s top players will take part in the 2025 American Express tournament next month in La Quinta. Media Day for @theamexgolf on the new-look Stadium Course. Place is so good right now. Firm and fast – just pure as can be. Fun day had by all! @PGAWESTGOLF @KESQ pic.twitter.com/gRLyI1WtHP— Blake Arthur
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As questions continue to be raised surrounding drone sightings across the United States, local electric companies and government agencies in Riverside County say they often use drones in their day-to-day operations. Southern California Edison says it regularly uses drone flights to inspect its power lines during daytime hours. The utility company says it does not
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A Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher is back at work a month after being cleared of wrongdoing in a financial crimes investigation. Carissa Carrera was placed on leave in October while the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office conducted a financial crimes investigation regarding the district’s funds. Carrera was cleared after the Sheriff’s Office determined that the claims were
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Parents across the country are on edge following Monday’s school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, killing a student and teacher. Here at home, families are asking about safety measures in place throughout Coachella Valley schools. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson is holding district officials accountable to see what’s being done locally to keep kids
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The most senior member of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors closed out his political career today, attending his final board meeting, where he was lauded by colleagues who recognized him as “very principled” and a “mentor.” Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, 64, of Lakeland Village will officially retire on Jan. 1, but Tuesday was the last
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A 26-year-old man was arrested after an attempted bank robbery Monday afternoon in Desert Hot Springs. The incident happened at the Chase Bank on Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue. Police said they were called out to the bank at around 2:25 p.m. after a man, identified as Angel Ayala, presented a demand note a teller.
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A pursuit involving a stolen vehicle from Desert Hot Springs ended with the juvenile suspect ramming into police units over the weekend in Palm Springs. According to the Desert Hot Springs Police Officers Association, the incident happened on Saturday. Desert Hot Springs police responded to a robbery where a man was robbed of his cash,
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Jury deliberations began today in the trial of a woman, her father and boyfriend accused of luring a 29-year-old man to a Cathedral City park for an ambush that led to him being fatally stabbed because the woman falsely claimed he had raped her. Rena Lizette Alaniz, 24, of Thousand Palms, Carlos Antonio Ruiz, 44,
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A 23-year-old man accused of killing two people who were found in a burned vehicle was held to answer today. A judge ruled Monday that Luis Armenta of Indio must stand trial on two counts of murder with sentence-enhancing allegations of having more than one victim and discharge of a firearm causing great bodily harm,
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Vice President Kamala Harris is joining with President Biden in calling for stricter gun laws following a mass shooting at the Abundance Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin that left three people dead, including the shooter, and several more injured. In a statement the current Vice President and former CA Senator Kamala Harris spoke on
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A vehicle crashed into two police vehicles in Morongo Valley Monday afternoon. The crash happened at around 2:00 p.m. in front of the Circle K on Twentynine Palm Highway, near Rosella Drive. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, a reckless driving suspect rammed a California Highway Patrol unit then collided into a deputy’s
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Administration at George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert is asking Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to provide some extra security at the school until winter break. According to a letter sent to parents on Monday, a woman was handing out candy to kids near the school’s back gate before classes started. The letter states that school
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The Walter Clark Legal Group is offering its Safe Ride Home Program over the Christmas and New Year holidays, covering cab and rideshare fares of alcohol-impaired drivers who choose to call a cab or use a rideshare service instead of getting back behind the wheel of their car. Reimbursement is offered for rides taken between
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Martha’s Village and Kitchen is getting assistance from Desert Care Network to contribute to job training. A $20,000 dollar donation from Desert Care Network is slated to help support the Career and Education Room. Linda Evans with Desert Care Network says Martha’s Village has been such an incredible resource for the community. In appreciation for
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The Galilee Center in Mecca is working to make the holidays brighter for many families. Volunteers for the Center gathered Monday to package toys and gifts in preparation for its annual holiday drive-through distributions for families. The gifts were gathered by the California Highway Patrol through CHiPs for Kids gathering sites and “Cover the Cruiser”
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