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A 32-year-old man suspected of torturing and killing his 6-month-old son in Indio must stand trial for murder, a judge ruled today. Jawhon Sherod Burts was also charged with one felony count each of assault on a child under 8 with great bodily injury resulting in death and torture, according to court records. He also
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Jurors began deliberating today in the trial of a former Los Angeles police officer suspected of fatally shooting a developmentally disabled man and critically wounding the victim’s parents in the Corona Costco. Salvador Alejandro Sanchez, 33, of Corona, is charged with voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. He additionally
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One person was killed and another critically injured today in an off-roading crash south of Banning. The accident happened just after noon on Indian Creek Truck Trail, east of the Soboba Indian Reservation, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said that when crews reached the location they found an all-terrain vehicle overturned
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Police and military personnel were called to a construction site in Joshua Tree Tuesday morning after military ordnances were found. The incident happened just before noon on the 62000 block of Crestview Drive. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept., deputies were called when possible military ordnances were found during construction of a residence.
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Starting Thursday, tens of thousands of passengers are expected to travel through Palm Springs International Airport and the airport is on track to set a new record. PSP officials project more than 40,000 people will depart from the airport from Thursday through Dec. 26. That’s about 7,000 passengers taking to the skies each of those
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For some residents who live at Hidden Springs Ranch on Via Eduardo in Thousand Palms, the Christmas holiday was spent shoveling mud and debris out of their homes. The community, which is located just off of Ramon Road, was flooded during last Friday’s storm, which carried multiple inches of thick mud and water inside several
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In April of 2024, California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers will increase to $20 per hour. The average hourly wage for those working for fast-food restaurants 2022 was $16.21. There are 500,000 fast food workers in the state. This new law will raise wages for workers who serve at restaurants with 60 or more locations.
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Wow, what a year of sports. Of course, it all starts with the Firebirds. It’s hard to overstate the success and positive impact of this team on our valley. The Firebirds took flight in 2022 but they made their mark in 2023, playing an AHL-record 98 games and soaring all the way to the Calder
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It’s the most wonderful time for local waste companies in the Coachella Valley, but its also the busiest. Waste trucks are working overtime to make sure all of the extra trash from the Holidays is picked up in a timely manner. They’re also able to pick up Christmas trees and recycle them for free. Companies
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Pizza Hut is set to lay off more than 1,200 delivery drivers in Riverside, Los Angeles and Orange counties in the coming year, ahead of a new state law that boosts the fast-food minimum wage by $4 to $20 per hour. The law, known as Assembly Bill 1228, was a introduced by Assemblyman Chris Holden,
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As 2023 comes to an end, the FIND Food Bank wants to recognize those organizations and individuals who throughout the year have helped, either by donating or volunteering. As News Channel 3/Telemundo 15’s Hernan Quintas explains, hunger does not pause even during the holidays and the need is still very much needed. Be the first
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An 80-year-old man was pronounced dead after a two-vehicle crash on Christmas Day in Desert Hot Springs. Police said the crash happened at around 6:10 p.m. at the intersection of Pierson Boulevard and Highway 62. There were a total of five patients transported to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. There was no word
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A 36-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence and causing a fatal crash pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Alexander Frank Ortega was charged with one felony count each of murder, driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury and driving under the influence of alcohol .08% or more causing bodily
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As 2023 comes to a close, we’re taking a look at the most memorable community events throughout the nine valley cities. Here’s a closer look at this year’s highlights. Flashing lights, red carpets, and cinema’s biggest names helped us kick off the year in the January. The Palm Springs International Film Festival returned marking the
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A 38-year-old man suspected of driving through a red light in Desert Hot Springs and causing a collision that led to another man’s death was charged today with murder. Tyson Michael Rodriguez, 38, of Arcata is set to be arraigned on the charge Tuesday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Officers responded
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Three juvenile suspects are in custody after an early morning pursuit that ended in Palm Springs. There are no outstanding suspects and the ongoing investigation continues. Original report Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was involved in an early morning pursuit that began at 6:33 a.m. Deputies located a stolen vehicle in the area of San Luis
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The Berger Foundation Iceplex at Acrisure Arena hosted its first annual Christmas Skate on Christmas Day. The iceplex was open from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Monday. Families in the community paid $15 for tickets and $5 to rent skates. 200 people pre-paid to come to the event, and over 75 others walked in.
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Update 12-28-2023: A 27-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence and crashing into the guard rail on Interstate 10, killing the female passenger in his vehicle, was charged today with DUI gross vehicular manslaughter. Giovanny Michel Solis Rivero is set to be arraigned on the charge Thursday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in
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Christmas came early for thousands of Coachella Valley children. Friday was the annual toy giveaway for CHIPs for Kids. News Channel 3 and the California Highway Patrol have been teaming up all month long to collect toys for kids in need. More than 10,000 toys were handed out at Acrisure Arena. Long lines of people turned
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The Chicks are taking time this weekend to pay tribute to their late former founding member Laura Lynch. Members of the band previously known as The Dixie Chicks posted a statement Saturday to their official Instagram page, where they shared video of Lynch singing and playing with the band,
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