By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A coalition backed by retailers like Walmart and Target announced Thursday it has collected enough signatures to put a ballot measure before California voters this November to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing. Californians for Safer Communities, a bipartisan group made up of law
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A patron enjoying the patio of a local coffee shop had a close call Thursday morning when a car crashed through a wall. The crash happened at around 6:50 a.m. on E Palm Canyon Drive and S Camino Real. Police told News Channel 3 that the driver of the vehicle hit the wall as a
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A candlelight vigil honoring crime victims will be hosted by Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin in Palm Desert and Riverside, the district attorney’s office announced today. The Palm Desert vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park located at 43900 San Pablo Ave. The Riverside vigil
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The 7th Annual Coachella Valley Business Conference & Economic Forecast takes place Thursday morning at Fantasy Springs. The event is presented by the Riverside County Office of Economic Development and hosted by the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians at Fantasy Springs. At the conference, county leaders and keynote speakers will gather to discuss business trends,
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Michael Barreiro and Leia Ruiz are asking for the community’s help and support after their camera gear was stolen from a staff area at the Indio Polo grounds during weekend one of the Coachella Music and Arts festival. The Orange County couple said the incident has left them without the tools they rely on for
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The City of Indio is preparing to host a major crowd on Wednesday night as it kicks off the first ever concert at “Center Stage”. It’s the newest permanent entertainment venue in Downtown Indio, and sits along the historic Miles Avenue. The free concert “Sonidos” will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Shakira is sticking around the desert for a little while longer. Due to overwhelming demand, Shakira is adding a second show at Acrisure Arena. She will now be in the Coachella Valley on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. Greater Palm Springs – Wow! Just like hips, your love for #SHAKIRA doesn’t lie! Due
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Authorities said an outage that left hundreds of customers without power in Indio Tuesday night was caused by a copper wire thief. Power went out to approximately 735 customers at around 9:30 p.m., according to the Imperial Irrigation District. “The theft of the ground wires caused an underground primary wire to burn up, forcing district
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Border Patrol agents seized several packages of methamphetamine found hidden within an ice chest of fish at the Calexico West Port of Entry over the weekend. The incident occurred Sunday at around 8:39 p.m. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP officers encountered a 34-year-old man driving a 2021 sedan through the vehicle SENTRI
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Investigators from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office are asking for the public’s help locating relatives of a Mexican national killed and dumped alongside a regional highway 35 years ago, hoping to let them know the fate of their loved one. Jorge Lopez Serrano was shot to death in March 1989, and his remains
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Despite the big crowds, snarled traffic and other challenges, the number of arrests during the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival were down 20% compared to last year’s starting weekend, authorities said today. The Indio Police Department’s detention and citation figures for Friday morning to Sunday night at the
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A 30-year-old transient accused of igniting a fire that destroyed four businesses in a Palm Desert strip mall was charged today with recklessly causing a fire resulting in property damage and other offenses. Natalie Ann Marie Radu was arrested Sunday following a Cal Fire arson investigation at the Plaza de Monterey Shopping Center. Along with
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The Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair is taking place at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Wednesday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Public agencies will speak to local business owners about how cities can hire them for business. Participating agencies include: City of Cathedral City City of Coachella City of Desert
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A News Channel 3 I-Team follow-up on the ongoing legal battle surrounding Section 14 in Palm Springs. Last year, I-Team investigator John White brought you an in-depth look at the city’s role in removing tenants, mostly minority families, from Agua Caliente Reservation land near downtown Palm Springs in the 1960s. News Channel 3 is now
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Ira Mosley, the owner of a beloved pizza shop in Palm Desert is in disbelief after losing his restaurant. “I’m still in shock to be honest with you,” said Mosley. “I don’t think it’s totally sunk in yet.” Mosley watched Papa Dan’s Pizza and Pasta burn to the ground early Sunday morning in a fire
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has addressed recent speculation about a potential future gubernatorial run in California. Last week, Politco reported that Bianco, who was first elected sheriff in 2018 and then re-elected in 2022, is considering a bid for Governor in 2026. Bianco addressed the report in an interview with News Channel 3 today,
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The Palm Springs International Film Society announced it is expanding programs aimed at nurturing young talent and fostering a deeper appreciation for the cinematic arts. The “Filmmaker in the Classroom” workshops and youth jury opportunities will reach students of all ages throughout the valley. The workshops will be led by ShortFest alumni and industry professionals,
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The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens have reintroduced 70 critically endangered Mojave desert tortoises to their native habitat on Edwards Air Force Base. The tortoises emerged from their winter burrows Monday following the transfer of the animals as part of a collaborative effort to increase the species’ survival
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A convicted felon who stored thousands of fentanyl pills, as well as large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin, for sale out of his Cherry Valley home was bound for state prison today to serve a 10-year sentence. Julio Cesar Castillo, 52, pleaded guilty in February to three counts of possession of controlled substances for
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Update 4/16/24 CAL FIRE announced that a suspect was arrested in connection with the fire. The suspect, a 30-year-old woman, is facing multiple charges including arson. She’s been booked by CAL FIRE Prevention Officers into the Smith Detention Center in Banning, where she remains on $100,000 bail. Original Report 4/14/24 Cal Fire is still on
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