Firefighters contained a fire in the walls of Duke’s Mini Mart in Rancho Mirage. The fire was first reported just before 9:15 a.m. at the market, located near the intersection of Frank Sinatra Drive and Highway 111. A CAL FIRE spokesperson said the first responding units arrived at the scene with nothing showing initially, however,
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Coachella Valley residents are preparing to cast their votes — as local elections approach. Riverside County recently released the full list of all local and state candidates. Palm Springs In Palm Springs — 2 longterm coucilmembers are running for different offices — leaving their positions open. Councilmember Lisa Middleton, representing district 5 — is running for
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Two people were injured, including one critically, after a crash in Beaumont Wednesday morning. The crash was reported just before 9:15 a.m. on Fairway Drive and Brookside Avenue. CAL FIRE officials said it was a two-vehicle crash with major damage. One person was extricated with critical injuries. The second patient suffered moderate injuries. Both were
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As temperatures rise, so do electric bills as air conditioners work overtime. According to PG&E, a typical residential bill includes: Energy costs (50%) Energy delivery (40%) Public purpose programs (10%) Experts are predicting the average U.S. electric bill between June and September to be $719, up 8% from last year and the highest average in
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An early morning fire sent crews scrambling in Cathedral City Wednesday morning. According to Cathedral City Fire they got a call of a home on fire Just before 8am on Ovante Road. When crews arrived they confirmed that an active fire was burning in the garage area of the home.All residents were able to exit
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With students going back to school, some groups are at risk of mental health challenges. The National Center for Education Statistics found that 58% of public schools reported the percentage of students seeking school-based mental health services had increased since the last school year. And the Harris Poll found that 71% of parents across the
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The family of Delfino Guadalupe Lopez Fajardo gathered to host a candlelight vigil in his honor. ‘“He’s a great, great person,” said Fernando Lopez, his brother. “He’s a hard worker. He has great family, and we want him back. This is very sad. This is very bad for our family and everybody misses him.” In a
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As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to rally for support throughout the nation, local resident Linda Paulding recalls a time in her life where she worked closely with the young attorney as she entered the world of politics. “She would come to our church, Third Baptist Church, in San Francisco and I was an usher
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Seven people were displaced after a fire damaged their home in Coachella Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 4:10 p.m. on the 53400 block of Calle Amigos. CAL FIRE confirmed the first responding units reported a structure heavily involved from the front, including the roof. Fire crews at the scene said the fire
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Flu season is upon us. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older, with rare exceptions, should get an influenza (flu) vaccine in September and October. Doctors from the Desert Care Network say the best time to get the vaccine is within the next 3 weeks. As of May 2024, the national
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Indio received a roughly $8.9 million state grant to fund fiber and broadband improvements in underserved areas, the city announced today. The money, which comes from the California Public Utilities Commission’s Federal Funding Account, will specifically target “last-mile fiber connectivity,” according to a statement from city officials. The CPUC previously approved $237 million in third-
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Two Los Angeles residents were arrested in connection with break-ins at homes in Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage. The investigation began in July after the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of residential burglaries in both cities. “The suspects targeted neighborhoods and gained entry by breaking glass doors and windows. The suspects stole high-valued
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Update 9/3/24 – 2:30 p.m. E. Vista Chino was reopened on Tuesday. The road will NOT be closed on Wednesday, city officials said. Original Report 9/3/24 – 9:50 a.m. E. Vista Chino was closed at the Whitewater Wash on Tuesday, the city of Palm Springs announced. City officials said the roadway was shut down for
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Palm Springs High School will return home to Ralph Watt Stadium for their home game this Friday. PSHS’ varsity football team will take the field at home Friday at 7:00 p.m. against Eisenhower High School. Note from Palm Springs High School (9/3/24) It’ll be the official first home game of the season for the Indians.
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A suspect is in custody after a standoff Tuesday morning in Palm Desert. The incident started just after 9:00 a.m. on the 76000 block of Oklahoma Avenue, north of the intersection of California Drive and Fred Waring Drive. A spokesperson with the agency said deputies responded to a report of a domestic violence incident that
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16 drivers suspected of driving under the influence were arrested over a nearly three-week period in Palm Springs, police announced. PSPD said the enforcement efforts were part of a national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization campaign where additional officers were on patrol throughout the country to take suspected impaired drivers off the road.
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This Labor Day Weekend was expected to be the busiest on record for the roads and the skies. According to the American Automobile Association, domestic travel was estimated to be up 9.5% compared to last year. AAA also says the busiest times were in the early evening hours on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Air travel
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A Coachella man was pronounced dead after a shooting Monday morning on the 85000 block of Valley Road in Coachella. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area at just before 5:30 a.m. to respond to reports of a shooting at an inhabited dwelling, the agency told News Channel 3. The reporting party told
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Business is booming for restaurants in the mountainous community of Idyllwild where tourists enjoyed their long three-day weekend full of festivities and fun. The unincorporated community took full advantage of the holiday drawing in both regulars and full-time visitors. Businesses like the Sunflower Bakery and Cafe have sold out of their delicious pastries all weekend
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A person was found dead after first responders recovered a vehicle submerged in the canal in the North Shore area over the weekend. The crash was first reported Sunday at around 12:45 p.m. near 70th Avenue and Sea View Way. According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle was found overturned on its side and
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