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We have continuing coverage on a murder investigation in Coachella. 34-year-old James Montenegro’s family are absolutely devastated. They want to remember him as a kind soul who loved music and poetry. “He and his wife have a combo and so they perform and they sing and they have their instruments and he’s just a wonderful
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Fourteen figure skaters are among the victims onboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, officials say, crashing into the Potomac River on Wednesday. The first major plane crash in the U.S. since 2009. This news sending shockwaves across the ice-skating community, including here at home at Acrisure Arena. Jeff Crandell, a
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Organizers of Desert X today announced the full list of participating artists in the Coachella Valley art exhibition. Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and co-curator Kaitlin Garcia- Maestas oversaw 2025’s lineup of 11 artists, having previously confirmed Budapest-born American artist Agnes Denes’ “The Living Pyramid” to participate in December — Denes’ work is now on
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Sheriff’s deputies were directing traffic at Bob Hope Drive and Avenida Las Palmas near The River around 5:30 p.m. Thursday after a traffic collision left one of the vehicles on its side. Deputies report that the driver of the overturned car did not have any injuries, and no injuries were reported for anyone inside the
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Aviation experts are shedding light on the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after one collided with American Airlines Flight 5342, leaving all on board presumed dead. Officials said the Black Hawk, a four-blade, twin-engine military helicopter, is widely used for transport, rescue and combat missions. “Right behind me is what’s called a Pave Hawk, which is
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Often, we look up into our skies and see rockets. The rockets are launched at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Just recently making history with more than 50 launches in a year. So, how does weather play a role in those launches? Vandenberg Space Force Base is one of only a few places across the nation
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By Rebekah Riess and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Sixty-seven people are presumed dead after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, collided Wednesday night with a US Army helicopter midair, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River below, officials said. As of Thursday morning, 27 bodies had been recovered
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The Riverside University Health System reported 23 dairy and poultry farms in Riverside County tested positive for the Avian Influenza variant, called bird flu. While it can be concerning if you are around animals at dairy and poultry farm, Barbara Cole, the Chief of Disease Control, says the risk to the general population is low.
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After the Riverside County Board of Supervisors passed a undocumented migrant protection measure earlier this week, one desert city official is speaking out. The measure, passed on Tuesday, outlined new guidelines for protecting undocumented immigrants information and possible legal funding for those facing deportations. City of La Quinta councilmember, Steve Sanchez, posted to Facebook his
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A 44-year-old suspected of killing a man in an assault in Coachella earlier this week pleaded not guilty to charges on Thursday. Mario Gonzalez of Coachella was charged Thursday morning with murder, a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon — a knife — in the commission of a felony and committing a crime while
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Top-ranked men’s and women’s stars will team up for the third consecutive year to compete in the Eisenhower Cup – a one-night Tie Break Tens event during the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The BNP Paribas Open starts on March 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. The Eisenhower Cup takes place in Stadium 2
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Two young girls who authorities say were abducted by their father in Kings County after he allegedly killed their mother, prompting an Amber Alert across much of Central and Southern California, were found safe and the man taken into custody, officials said today. The Amber Alert issued Wednesday included Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego
Continue ReadingWUSA, CNN By Rebekah Riess and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Sixty-seven people are presumed dead after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, collided Wednesday night with a US Army helicopter midair, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River below, officials said. As of Thursday morning, 27 bodies had
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INDIO (KESQ) – Two families, a total of five adults and three children, are displaced after a blaze damaged both of their homes on Wednesday. It started in the 83700 block of Cardinal Avenue near 48th Avenue and Van Buren Street just after 8:30 p.m. Firefighters were on scene quickly to find the front corner
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Watch live coverage below from ABC News A passenger plane crashed midair with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, DC. There are confirmed fatalities from the collision. Several bodies have been pulled from the Potomac River crash site, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the ongoing operation. So far,
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE, CA (KESQ) – In Riverside County, 23 dairy and poultry farms including one backyard flock have tested positive for Avian influenza (bird flu), a virus spreading through wild birds around the world causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. While no human cases have been identified in Riverside County, Riverside University Health System (RUHS) officials
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More than three weeks after the Palisades and Eaton Fires started in Los Angeles County, wildfire victims face a difficult path to recovery. Maps from CAL FIRE still show evacuation orders and road closures in place for portions of the two burned areas as debris and hazards continue to be cleared. Current evacuation orders still
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‘Coachella Valley Cares’ helped raise a total of $125,255 for victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires. FIND Food Bank delivered the donations to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in the City of Industry on Wednesday. Michael Flood, CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, says the money will go a long way
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The Coachella Valley Animal Campus launched a new program that gives kids the chance to sharpen their reading skills while giving shelter animals some companionship. The Pawsitive Readers program began Wednesday and welcomes children of all ages to read aloud to dogs, cats and bunnies. The program continues Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Organizers
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A young woman accused of stabbing a boy during a domestic confrontation in Banning, inflicting life-threatening wounds, was charged today with attempted murder and other offenses. Eirianna Mariah Zaragoza, 18, of Banning, was arrested Sunday following a Banning Police Department investigation. Along with attempted murder, Zaragoza is charged with domestic violence and assault with a
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