A 20-year-old woman was arrested after Border Patrol agents found 34 pounds of cocaine hidden in her vehicle’s trunk at the Highway 86 checkpoint. The incident happened on the afternoon of March 19. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a black sedan approached the primary inspection area of the U.S. Border Patrol’s immigration
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Indio Police Chief Mike Washburn is out on personal leave, City Manager Bryan Montgomery confirmed to News Channel 3. Montgomery did not give a reason for the leave or a timeline for Washburn’s return. Washburn has been with the Indio Police Department since 2016. He had previously served as a captain in the Seattle Police Department.
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By Mariya Knight, Anna Chernova and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert hall complex near Moscow Friday after assailants stormed the venue with guns and incendiary devices, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145. The terror group took responsibility for the attack in a
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Authorities today identified a 71-year-old motorcyclist who was injured in a crash in Palm Springs and succumbed to his injuries on his way to the hospital. He was identified by the Riverside County coroner’s office as Robert Kerman of Palm Desert. Officers responded at 9:21 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a crash at the
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The opening night of the 2024 American Documentary and Animation Film Festival, also known as the ‘AmDocs’ was headlined with a special screening of actor Sean Penn’s film ‘Superpower.’ More than 2,000 films were reviewed for this year’s film fest, and the film fanatics we spoke to were highly anticipating Penn’s film ‘Superpower’ that captured
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Authorities said today that a 17-year-old boy was a fifth suspect in the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man in North Palm Springs last year. The Desert Hot Springs teen was arrested Thursday evening in Palm Springs, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. He was booked into Riverside County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of
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The Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival team brings thousands of people a first-class culinary experience. The event, produced by Palm Springs Life magazine, is in the El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert, California. Premier chefs from near and far will share cuisine and beverage advice and taste tests throughout the event. The festival
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News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $45,000 charitable gift was awarded to the ABC Recovery Center in Indio, which aims to help those with substance use disorders achieve lifelong sobriety and re-enter
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Felony charges were filed today against a 41-year-old man suspected of multiple window-smash burglaries throughout the Coachella Valley over the past two months. Charles Emmanuel Cobb of Indio was charged with one felony count each of burglary and vandalism, according to court records. He’s set to be arraigned on the charges Friday afternoon at the
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The Coachella Strength Classic is the desert’s only powerlifting competition. Sixty powerlifters will competitively lift hundreds of pounds at the Universal Training Center in Indio on Sunday. And it takes months of preparation to get to this moment. Coachella Valley native Jiovanni Duarte has been training to beat the state’s squat record for three months.
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The Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival is in full swing. The festival hosts local and celebrity chefs and features a large selection of premium wines, handcrafted food, and cooking demonstrations. With renowned chefs like Tyler Florence, Dominique Crenn, and Susan Feniger in attendance, attendees can expect internationally acclaimed flavors. The festival boasts over 60
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An approaching storm system will impact all of California with gusty winds, rain, and snow in the mountains prompting a number of watches, warnings and advisories. That storm and cold front will mean very windy conditions both tomorrow and Sunday. A First Alert Weather Alert will be in place from Saturday through Sunday evening in
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The second annual Coachella Valley pride hockey tournament is back here in the desert. It kicked off Thursday afternoon at the Berger Foundation Iceplex, and runs through Sunday. The Coachella Valley Firebirds are partners for the Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament, which was created to make a safe space for all LGBTQ+ players. 14-teams from
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Start your engines! The one-of-a-kind Thermal Club in the east valley is set to host the $1 Million Challenge this weekend, the first event of its kind. Sports Director Blake Arthur had the opportunity to visit the track and see what the racing experience is all about. 👀🏎️@IndyCar @ThermalClub @KESQ #INDYCAR #ThermalChallenge pic.twitter.com/iDfedLLdpz— Blake Arthur
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Brad Devine and his wife spend their winters at Outdoor Resorts Palm Springs in Cathedral City, but for the last few days they’ve noticed a strong marijuana smell coming from a cannabis cultivation site next door. Devine said he and others in the area have reported their concerns to the City, but feel action has
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A Murrieta jury today deadlocked in the retrial of a convicted felon involved in a street racing crash in Rancho Mirage that killed an 81-year-old woman, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial and setting the stage for a potential third murder trial. After deliberating only a day, jurors declared themselves unable to overcome an
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An investigation is underway after human skeletal remains were found in an unincorporated community near Twentynine Palms. The remains were found on Wednesday in a desert area near Amboy Road and Shelton Road in Wonder Valley. The remains were confirmed to be human by the Coroner’s Office, the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station confirmed on Thursday.
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Five minors were arrested after a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Palm Desert Thursday afternoon. The incident started at around 2:40 p.m. when deputies spotted a stolen vehicle near Washington and Country Club, a spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3. Deputies attempted a vehicle stop but the driver failed
Continue Reading A 41-year-old man suspected of multiple window-smash burglaries throughout the Coachella Valley over the last two months was behind bars today. The suspect, an Indio resident, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of 17 counts of commercial burglary, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Patrick Mushinskie. The burglaries occurred at numerous businesses throughout the Coachella
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Five local students were recognized with the March edition of the “Do the Right Thing Award” which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Xochiyotl Calderon, Makaylah Caldwell, Tiffany Hall, Isaac and Isaiah Harlow, Freida Hernandez and Isaac Jesse Carillo were all honored on Wednesday. The students were chosen for their
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