On Thursday, Palm Desert City Councilmember Karina Quintanilla became the city’s first Latina and youngest female mayor. Just a few hours before her big moment, she hosted a “Celebration of Gratitude” at Civic Center Park. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Quintanilla about making history and her goals for Palm Desert. “My goals are
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A 20-year-old man and three juveniles were arrested during a weapons investigation in which several firearms and approximately 42 pounds of suspected fentanyl were found, authorities said today. The Coachella man was arrested on suspicion of several weapon-related charges, child endangerment and violation of probation, according to Sgt. Cameron James. Two juveniles of an undetermined
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A 53-year-old woman who allegedly refused to drop a knife when confronted by law enforcement in Palm Desert, prompting a deputy to shoot her, pleaded not guilty today on felony charges. Kelly Lynette Cronn of Palm Desert was charged with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, according to
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An inmate died in his cell at the Robert Presley Detention Center in downtown Riverside, but there were no indications of foul play, authorities said today. Luke Hanchette, 44, of Hemet succumbed to unspecified causes shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Jail records show the convicted felon had been
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The United States Postal Service is tackling one of its busiest times of year. They’ve already accepted a little over 8 billion pieces of mail and packages this holiday season. USPS officials stated their commitment to affordable and timely shipping and mailing services for this holiday season online. They’ve been preparing by improving technology, hiring
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Director Yorgos Lanthimos will receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award next month at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in recognition of his body of work, including this year’s “Poor Things.” The award will be presented to Lanthimos as part of Variety’s annual 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch on Jan.
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It’s an event that will help you ‘swing’ into the holidays, Indian Wells Golf Resort is hosting ‘Winterfest’ through the month of January with all kinds offerings for the entire family. The evening event takes place between 6 and 10 p.m. and attendees can enjoy the following activities: Roller Skating Nights, featuring various themed night
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The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are the recipients of the Chairman’s Award for their song “What Was I Made For?” from Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. The song has been nominated for five GRAMMY® Awards and received Best Original Song Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations. The Film Awards will take place on January 4, 2024, at the Palm Springs Convention Center,
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The Abbotsford Canucks had two late penalties that allowed the Coachella Valley Firebirds to win their first home game since October, 4-3 (OT), on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena. Veteran Andrew Poturalski scored the game-winning goal on a 5-3 power play in OT. THE OT WINNER FROM POTSY pic.twitter.com/0rGCkoDp6W— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) December 14,
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The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office held the first of three lecture series tonight. Speakers on the panel shared details about the findings recovered during construction of the Cultural Plaza, which are now displayed in the museum. As crews dug out the foundation and basement level on July 3, 2018,
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Wednesday morning, The Annenberg Foundation Trust hosted a naturalization ceremony at the Sunnylands Center & Gardens. The event was in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Overall, fifty new U.S. citizens recited the Oath of Allegiance, with a picturesque view of the mountains behind them as they received their official documents. “America is the land
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The holidays got a little brighter for families at “Shelter from the Storm.” The Agua Caliente casinos delivered a truck full of toys and other gifts as a part of their Angel Tree Toy Drop today. The casino says that they have been partners with shelter from the storm for more than 15 years. “We
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Seven-foot waves are coming to the desert. The Palm Springs Surf Club plans to open its doors on January 1 to bring “world-class surfing” to the Coachella Valley Desert. Developers reveal to News Channel 3 that “guests will experience the perfect engineered wave ranging from two to seven feet in a state-of-the-art wave pool. In
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Jury deliberations began today in the trial of a La Quinta man suspected of attacking several people with rocks, including two sheriff’s deputies, one of whom shot him. Christopher Curci, 28, is charged with three counts each of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon likely to cause great bodily injury, two counts each
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are looking for a win at home as they rematch the Abbotsford Canucks Wednesday night. News Channel 3’s sports team is live at Acrisure Arena at 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, and 6:30 tonight with updates ahead of the game. Watch interviews with players and learn about a special menorah lighting. Looking for
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Originally Published: 13 DEC 23 05:00 ET Updated: 13 DEC 23 17:52 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans voted Wednesday to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden as their investigation reaches a critical juncture and right-wing pressure grows. Up until this point, House Republicans had not had enough votes to
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SoFi Stadium will play host to Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, the NFL announced today. Team owners unanimously approved the venue selection during league meetings in Dallas. According to ESPN, Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC — the first ever Super Bowl broadcast for ESPN and the first for ABC
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The man appointed interim chief of the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office is now in the position permanently, following a vote of confidence by the Board of Supervisors. Art Tinoco was unanimously selected in a formal vote by the board Tuesday, during its final meeting of 2023. “After conducting a recruitment, it became
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Riverside County health officials are sharing the warning signs of the influenza, or the flu, after announcing that a Coachella Valley child died from the virus earlier this month. The county is urging you to take your child to a medical care facility if they are exhibiting the following flu-related symptoms: · Fast breathing or
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Update from Riverside County Sheriff’s Department: At 11:28 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 47000 block of Dune Palms Road regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, deputies searched the area but were unable to locate any evidence of a shooting. After a review of video surveillance, deputies determined there was not a
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