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A former Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher who repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl was convicted today of multiple felony charges. A Riverside jury deliberated four days before finding 43-year-old Luis Alfonso Martinez of La Quinta guilty of two counts each of lewd acts on a minor and oral copulation of a child under
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A Palm Springs resident accused of fatally shooting a man in Desert Hot Springs late last month pleaded not guilty to a murder charge today. Richard Douglas Taylor Jr., 31, was charged Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning at the Larson Justice Center in Indio on the felony count — which includes a sentence-enhancing
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At a meeting this week, College of the Desert Board members are planning to act on a resolution to “conduct comprehensive forensic audits” due to concerns over campus development projects throughout Coachella Valley as well as “vulnerable and inefficient” Technology (IT) systems. The resolution intends to address concerns regarding “the cost of developing campuses and
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The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the ongoing investigation into a deadly plane crash in Banning last month. William Hunter, 55, of Aguila Arizona was killed when a single-engine Gallagher XLT-RG was in a fiery crash near Interstate 10 and the Banning scales on Nov. 22. Hunter was the lone passenger on
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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss has died from suicide, leaving behind three children and a wife. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Boss’ wife, Allison Holker Boss, 34, confirms exclusively in a statement to PEOPLE. “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family,
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reinforced its inflation fight Wednesday by raising its key interest rate for the seventh time this year and signaling more hikes to come. But the Fed announced a smaller hike than it had in its past four meetings at a time when inflation is showing signs
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Variety will honor Angela Bassett with the Creative Impact in Acting Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The award celebrates Bassett’s body of work, including her latest Golden Globe-nominated turn in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, directed by Ryan Coogler. “Few actresses have stepped into so many iconic roles, from rock queen
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As you do your holiday shopping this year, make sure to stay vigilant and ensure you and your items are safe from people who may want to take them. The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) is offering tips when it comes to staying safe: Keep your eyes peeled and be aware of your surroundings when
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On Tuesday, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law giving same-sex and interracial couples new federal protections. The bipartisan legislation, which passed 258-169 with 39 Republican votes, requires states to recognize legal marriages regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.” It’s a sigh of relief for hundreds of thousands of couples nationwide, knowing that
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Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation due to a number of factors, according to the CDC. These feelings could lead to serious public health risks, including dementia and other medical conditions. In the U.S., more than one-third of adults aged 45 and older feel lonely, and nearly one-fourth of adults
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Sunday’s storm system coated our local mountains with snow. We saw the powdered-covered peaks down in the valley and decided to make the trek out to Idyllwild. Several attractions and businesses are seeing an increase in visitors ultimately helping their bottom line. Laura Zarecky who works at Idyllwild Parks says, “I think this is when
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Riverside County will receive more than $250,000 under a legal settlement reached with The TJX Companies over the illegal disposal of hazardous materials at stores throughout California, it was announced today. TJX was sued by district attorneys’ offices throughout the state, with Riverside County and four others taking the lead in the civil action, which
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Rita Lamb is the new mayor of Cathedral City. She was sworn in to office during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. Lamb was elected to the city council on Aug. 27, 2019 in a Special Election called after the passing of then-Mayor Greg Pettis. The vote-by-mail only election was held to determine who will finish
Continue Reading A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on Nov. 25 in Desert Hot Springs. The shooting was reported at around 11:45 a.m. on Cactus Street near 6th Street. Officers arrived and found a man dead outside of a residence with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was pronounced dead at
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Tuesday in the trial for Palm Springs quadruple murder suspect Jose Larin Garcia, a former criminalist and blood stain pattern interpretation expert was on the stand. Larin Garcia is accused of murdering four people in Palm Springs in 2019. His first trial ended earlier this year with a deadlocked jury. The jury got a crash
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A Coachella man accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student over a social media app while employed as a substitute teaching assistant must stand trial on a felony and misdemeanor charge, a judge ruled today. Edward Noel Alvarado-Valadez, 28, was charged with one felony count of sending harmful matter to seduce a
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Variety will honor filmmaker Rian Johnson with the Creative Impact in Screenwriting Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival next month, officials said today. Check Out Our Film Festival Section For More Coverage Johnson, who wrote the screenplays for the popular “Knives Out” and “Glass Onion” murder mystery films, will be presented with the award
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A homeless encampment set up on the sidewalk along Crossley Road between the PetSmart and Walmart in Palm Springs has been cleaned up. Palm Springs police Lieutenant Gustavo Araiza said they have been receiving complaints about over the last three weeks about people camping in tents in the area. Araiza said Walmart staff met with
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A hiker was rescued after falling on a trail in Palm Springs Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said the hiker fell on Rimrock Trail and reported head and extremity injuries. Rimrock Trail is located near E Palm Canyon and S Broadmoor Drive, right next to the Vons shopping plaza. CHP H-60 assisted with the rescue. Stay with
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Riverside County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff Hewitt presided over his last meeting today, ahead of his exit from county service following his defeat for re-election, telling his colleagues it was a “honor to work with a lot of very capable and special people.” “Thank you to all my colleagues,” Hewitt said, standing at the
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