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Temperatures have dropped significantly from yesterday due to today’s gusty winds. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place in response to strong winds across the region. Here’s a look at what winds speeds are expected to look like by 11:00 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for the valley and surrounding
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Monday, May 1st marks International Workers’ Day. Thousands of people worldwide held May Day rallies calling for action. In front of Indio City Hall, around two dozen people came together demanding equality for immigrants. Advocacy groups, local representatives and community members participated in the rally. They chanted “Si se puede,” or we can do it!
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A Sunline bus driver was hospitalized after being stabbed by a passenger after a dispute over smoking Sunday afternoon in Cathedral City, officials confirmed. The stabbing happened at around 4:30 p.m. at a bus stop on B Street and W Buddy Rogers Avenue, according to Bryan Valenzuela, Deputy Chief Safety Officer for the Sunline Transit
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The winner one the One Class At A Time award for April is Dr. Jacqueline Mantz, who teaches 11th and 12th grade at the Edward Wenzlaff campus, which is part of MSJ, a continuation school in Desert Hot Springs. Dr. Mantz has been teaching for 22 years in the field of special education and general education and is
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Years after an I-Team investigation spotlighted concerns about a local doctor, that Coachella Valley surgeon has now surrendered his license. It was in 2019 when I-Team investigator Karen Devine shared the story of one former patient, who said procedures by Dr. Craig Ball left her scarred and dealing with post-operative complications. That woman’s complaint is
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Viewers of Telemundo 15 will see a new addition to the news team, but the face is a familiar one. Journalist Hernán Quintas returns to the newscasts as the main anchor for the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts on KUNA TV, the local Palm Springs market area Telemundo affiliate. Hernán Quintas Quintas previously reported throughout
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A murder trial has begun at the Riverside Hall of Justice for the Desert Hot Springs man accused of killing a cyclist and severely injuring another during the 2018 Tour de Palm Springs. Ronnie Ramon Huerta, 26, is charged with second-degree murder. Prosecutors allege he was high on marijuana when he killed 49-year-old Mark Kristofferson
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The Indio Police Department released its statistics for the 2023 Stagecoach Country Music Festival. This year’s data revealed that arrests were down by 22% from the 2022 festival. There was a total of 98 arrests this weekend at the festival, the majority related to false identification and drug/alcohol/intoxication. Drug/Alcohol/Intoxication46False Identification49Possession of Drugs for Sales0Property Crimes1Other2
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An 85-year-old woman is dead following a crash Monday morning in Beaumont. The crash was reported at around 8:43 a.m. in the area of 6th Street and Highland Springs Avenue. Police said they several 911 calls reporting a traffic collision involving a commercial truck and a pedestrian in the area. Officers located the woman injured
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A 57-year-old was pronounced dead by authorities after drowning in a pool in Palm Springs late Monday morning. The incident was reported at around 11:45 a.m. on the 2300 block of Paseo De Anza, which is located between E Racquet Club Road and E Via Escuela. A spokesperson for the Palm Springs Police Department confirmed
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With Stagecoach Festival wrapped up, attendees will be leaving the Coachella Valley on Monday causing slow traffic conditions. It’s the last weekend of the festival season. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the Empire Polo Club through April to hear some of their favorite musical talents. With the end of each festival comes
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Israel 75 YOM HA’ATZMAUT is the State of Israel independence day says a Board Member of the Jewish Federation of the Desert. Nearly 40 booths showcasing all of the synagogues, temples, and organizations in the community all to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Israel at the Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage. There were Kosher
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Indio Police Department confirmed a motorcycle crash that happened Sunday evening on Highway 111 and Madison Street. The crash was reported before 7 p.m. Investigators are trying to determine why the rider crashed into a palm tree. First responders rushed the person to the hospital and there is no word yet on their condition. Traffic
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds went into overtime in their battle against the Colorado Eagles. Despite the loss, fans say they are in it for the long haul. We’re gonna go deep into that into those rounds,” says Kyle Garman, a Firebird fan. “We’re gonna be here all day. We’re not going anywhere.” Fans showed up
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An art exhibit in Palm Springs sought to raise awareness and pay tribute to drag culture admid attacks on LGBTQ+ rights across the nation. “Slay: The Art of Drag” at Mr. Mann’s Design in Palm Springs is an immersive experience featuring dozens of larger-than-life portraits of drag queens local to the Coachella Valley. Artist Craig
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds fall to the Colorado Eagles in overtime, 1-0, in front of over seven thousand fans on Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Arena. This was the first home game of their inaugural season that the Firebirds were shutout. Eagles take control of the best-of-five game series, 2-1. Middzy scores the first goal of
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Several earthquakes have struck near Niland on the southeastern side of the Salton Sea over the past 24 hours. Multiple quakes were over four in magnitude, including the largest, a 4.5 at 12:09 a.m. roughly 4 miles deep. This was followed by several quakes of similar magnitude. A similar swarm was detected near Mexicali at
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The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for 78-year-old Salvador Gutierrez. He was last seen around 7 p.m. Saturday in Coachella. He is 5 foot 6, 175 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. Gutierrez is believed to be walking wearing a red shirt, tan pants, and brown shoes. If you see him, you
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Firefighters were battling a vegetation fire in Thermal that broke out Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported around 12:20 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Pierce Street and Avenue 68, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Authorities said it was burning at a moderate rate of spread in heavy fuels, and resources were expected
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The American Red Cross was helping one person, who was left homeless after a fire broke out in Sky Valley on Saturday. Cal Fire said it broke out after 12:30 p.m. at Sky Valley Mobile Home Park, located off Dillon Road. Firefighters were able to knock out the fire before it was able to spread
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