Much like residents in the Coachella Valley yesterday, Idyllwild residents noticed the smoke from the Nixon Fire, which is burning in south Riverside County. Joel Feingold, a longtime resident of Idyllwild and a volunteer for its Mountain Community Patrol, says the smoke caused some concern yesterday. “Anytime we can clearly see smoke billowing just over
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The Desert Healthcare District (DHD) invites the public to join their community meeting to discuss the current hospital lease purchase agreement with Tenet Health, operator for Desert Regional Medical Center. The meeting will take place Thursday at 6 p.m. on the University of California, Riverside campus in the auditorium, located at 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr.
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California’s worsening homeless crisis has led local city governments throughout the Coachella Valley, along with Riverside County, to work on multi-pronged solutions over the years to address the problem. A point-in-time county taken in December 2023 estimated that more than 180,000 people were experiencing homelessness in California —up 6% from 2022. Last week, Governor Gavin
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At 4:21 today, Cal Fire received a report of a residential structure fire in the 7500 block of 22nd Ave. in the unincorporated community of Sky Valley. When firefighters arrived on scene, they located a single wide mobile home involved with fire with exposure to the primary residence right next to the mobile home. Powerlines,
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On Tuesday, Cal Fire released a statement on Facebook sharing the status of wildfire activity this year in California compared to the acreage burned in 2023. Cal Fire shared on Facebook, “As of July 30, 2024, wildfires have scorched a staggering 751,327 acres across our state. This year’s wildfire activity is 2,816% higher than last
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors formally adopted the Rancho Community Event Facility Ordinance today, allowing permitted outdoor events at “ranchos” under conditions that recognize the “historical, cultural” aspects of Latino traditions in the Coachella Valley. In a 5-0 vote, the board approved the ordinance, which has been spearheaded by Supervisor Manuel Perez, whose Fourth
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The Board of Supervisors today signed off on a Riverside County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder’s report showing the property tax roll has reached $432.97 billion, without any points raised as to what implications the higher valuation might have for the county budget. The county’s property tax assessment roll for the most recent base year, valued as of Jan.
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In June, Big Lots announced it would be closing dozens of stores around the country, citing inflation, cost of goods, and competitive and economic pressures. They had said about 35-40 stores would close, but the number is looking far bigger. In California alone, 60 stores are expected to close, according to their websites. One of
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For the last 15 years, we have waited to see what would become of two-and-a-half blocks of prime property in downtown Palm Springs. Now, it’s finally taking shape along the desert skyline. With millions of dollars invested into the completion of the project, the Thompson Palm Springs is finally ready to make its debut in September. New Channel 3’s Angela Chen got
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Around 8: 30 P.M., A three vehicle traffic collision occurred just east of Dillon Rd, heading eastbound on Interstate 10. According to CHP Officer David Torres, the vehicles were in stop and go traffic when a big rig rolled back at slow speeds and crashed into the front of a Honda sedan. The Honda was
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Cathedral City is continuing to make significant strides in enhancing its offering of online services to residents. In response to the increasing demand for more accessible and efficient city services, Cathedral City has launched an online permitting portal. Since December of last year, staff have implemented many new online services, making it easier and faster
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The U.S. Marine who died on Sunday after a vehicle rollover at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms has been identified. According to a statement released by the Marine Corps Combat Center, Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Jerry L. Betzold died on July 28, 2024, following a vehicle rollover that took place while
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Through the end of June and into July, homicides in the Coachella Valley doubled the total of the previous five months to start the year. As of June 23rd, there were five homicides in the Coachella Valley; from June 30th to now, six more have been added to that total, which now stands at eleven
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The FBI warns cryptocurrency scams targeting older people continue to be a growing problem nationwide, including here in the Golden State. The agency’s latest internet crime report shows more than 6,000 people fell victim to that type of crime in 2023, compared to nearly 5,000 a year prior. Victims lost more than $740 million last
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A 4.9 Magnitude earthquake was reported near Barstow at just after 1:00 p.m. Monday, according to the USGS. The quake was first reported as a 5.1 Magnitude quake and there were several aftershocks, some registering larger than 3.0 also reported. There were no reports of damage or injuries. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the
Continue ReadingThe start of the school year is just around the corner! It’s an exciting time for many, but the upcoming school year can create anxiety for students. Times of transition can be tough, and according to Psychology Today, can create anxiety. To ease the transition, it’s crucial to help your student establish routines and habits
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California Highway Patrol is recruiting.The department is looking for folks ages 20-35 who meet the requirements and qualifications necessary to apply.CHP offers benefits like an excellent salary, full medical benefits, and a defined benefits retirement program.The department ensures the safe, legal, and efficient use of the state’s highway system, and they promote driver safety.
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Twentynine Palms hosted a class to help prepare its residents for possible natural disasters in the future. Experts with Team Rubicon, a volunteer disaster response program lead the class. During the free session residents learned how to prepare for disasters like heavy rain and flash flooding. Team Rubicon also provided a tutorial on how to protect a
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By CNN Stefano Pozzebon, Karol Suarez, Abel Alvarado, Ivana Kottasová, Jessie Yeung and Tara John, CNN Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) — Both Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his political opponent claimed victory in the country’s election on Monday, a vote that was marked by accusations of fraud and counting irregularities. With 80% of votes counted, Maduro
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Carrie Bates said she knows the mental health challenges athletes face because she experienced her own addiction issues in the past. Bates was a three-time Olympic gold medal winner in swimming at the 1984 Olympics. She now works as an outreach manager for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Bates said the intense pressure to perform and
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