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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Local nonprofit Galilee Center received truckloads of donations from all the items people left behind at Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals. It’s the fourth year the Galilee Center has partnered with Goldenvoice, the parent company of the music festivals, to receive all the left-behind items from festival goers and vendors.
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Originally Published: 03 MAY 23 12:57 ET Updated: 03 MAY 23 20:00 ET By Ryan Young, Rebekah Riess, Dakin Andone and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 7:59 p.m.] The suspect in a mass shooting at a Midtown Atlanta medical building that left one woman dead and four others wounded Wednesday
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A 25-year-old woman who drove under the influence and assaulted an officer in Palm Springs pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges today and was immediately sentenced to just under five years of probation. Melinda Leigh Haley of Desert Hot Springs pleaded guilty Wednesday to three misdemeanor counts of assault against an officer and one misdemeanor
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Mario Avila, who lives in Desert Hot Springs with his family, frequents Demuth Park in Palm Springs with is 4-year-old son, Elias. The recent approval of $1.3 million in funding for new playground equipment and shade structure at Demuth Park and Victoria Park is welcome news to the father of three. “I think it’s a
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Additional officers were on the lookout today for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists in Desert Hot Springs. The extra officers will be on patrol from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, according to a statement from the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. “The top primary crash factors for motorcycles
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Splash House released its June lineup as the popular poolside music festival celebrates its 10 year anniversary season. “Over the last decade, Splash House has continually redefined the summer festival, fostering a boutique experience in the heart of Palm Springs, ahead of its time music curation, and devout community,” reads an announcement from officials. Courtesy
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A missing man from Washington was found dead in his motorhome near Joshua Tree, authorities confirmed. Daniel Lindell, 51, of Chehalis, Washington, was found dead in the Sunfair Dry Lake on April 28, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept. Lindell was reported missing by his family on April 17. Family told authorities that
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Vendors at all five Certified Farmers Market locations are getting an extra month to sell their products after a lull in business in April. According to the owner of the markets, Christiana Green, the influx of festival goers last month drove many of their regular customers out of the valley. “All the snowbirds were leaving,
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The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to align policies and practices with a set of priorities for reducing homelessness in Riverside County over the next five years. The Housing & Workforce Solutions Agency’s comprehensive Homeless Action Plan establishes goals aimed at moving people out of chronically homeless conditions and helping them transition to stable
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As festival season comes to a close in the Coachella Valley, the city of Indio is reflecting on community feedback and issues that arose during the events. Jim Curtis, the Community Services Manager for the City of Indio, has been the point person between the city and the festival’s promoter, Goldenvoice, for the last 18
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A minor riding a bicycle was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Mecca Tuesday evening. The crash was reported at around 6:11 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Avenue 68. Authorities said the minor sustained moderate injuries. Details on the crash remain limited. The California Highway Patrol is
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A person was robbed at gunpoint at the Flying J Travel Center in Thousand Palms Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said the victim was then forced to drive the suspects to Desert Hot Springs, where they stole more property. The incident was reported at 12:24 p.m. A spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. said deputies were
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A pair from Indio was among the numerous arrested in connection with a multi-year international investigation into the sale of fentanyl and opioids through the dark web. The Indio residents, identified as Holly Adams, 31, and Devlin Hosner, 33, was federally charged in May 2022 with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute
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Police and a bomb squad removed an explosive device from a Desert Hot Springs home where a man had been barricaded early Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the 12200 block of Ocotillo Road shortly after midnight for reports of shots fired, according to police. Nobody was injured, but officers surrounded the neighborhood. Police said they later
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The Board of Supervisors today authorized Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to hike the blanket rate charged to 16 cities and other contract entities for the use of patrol deputies and support services associated with operations. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the supervisors approved the sheriff’s 1.63% increase to the base hourly rate
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Rauw Alejandro’s performance at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms tonight has been canceled due to a groin injury, arena officials said. After more than 20 dates of the Saturno World Tour, which venue officials say was physically demanding and energetic, Tuesday night’s performance was canceled to allow for the Latin Grammy award-winning Puerto Rican singer
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Update 5/2/23- 12:40 p.m. Indian Canyon is now open to traffic. It was closed at the wash due to wind and sand. Update 5/2/23 – 6:55 a.m. Gene Autry Trail has reopened to traffic through the Whitewater Wash. Indian Canyon Drive remains closed. Update 5/2/23 – 5:45 a.m. Both Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon
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The Riverside County’s Sheriff’s Office has adopted the Blue Envelope Program in order to assist drivers with special needs should they ever find themselves in a position where they interact with law enforcement. The office announced the program on social media Monday and released a Youtube video that provides details on how the program works.
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With sweltering summer heat on the horizon, local firefighters are prepping for potential wildfires. “Now, we’re starting to bring on additional equipment, placing more aircrafts in certain locations to get ready in anticipation of wildfire season,” said Captain Richard Cordova, Cal Fire Public Information Officer. California was drenched with an unusually high amount of rainfall
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This week, California tribes and lawmakers are teaming up for a week-long commemoration of missing or murdered Native Americans. The National Day to commemorate Missing or murdered Indigenous People is on May 5. During the first week of May, the California Native American Legislative Caucus will host events that shed light on cases of violence
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