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Update 3/13/23 All charges were dropped against Ruben Rico Franco. Franco had been scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the Banning Justice Center on March 13. But before his case could be assigned to a courtroom, prosecutors informed Riverside County Superior Court Judge Mark Singerton that they wished to drop the criminal complaint and have
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department paid tribute to fallen deputy Isaiah Cordero during the 2023 Rose Parade. Deputy Isaiah Cordero On Monday during the 134th Rose Parade in Pasadena, The Sheriff’s Department Mounted Enforcement Detail, including Bianco, were led by a riderless horse. Cordero was shot and killed during a traffic stop last week in
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San Bernardino County Fire crews have been busy this new year with rescues made tricky by dangerous winter weather. Icy canyon rescue On Sunday, rescuers hiked about a mile in snowy conditions to reach a woman and two dogs, found down a steep embankment in an icy canyon in Wrightwood. The trio had slipped, ending
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A stretch of North Indian Canyon in Palm Springs reopened to drivers Tuesday morning, after being closed since early Sunday due to weather-related safety concerns. Previous coverage from earlier this week: North Indian Canyon is closed at the wash due to flooding. Palm Springs Police alerted the public about the closure just before 7:00 Sunday
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Desert Regional Medical Center welcomes the first baby born in the Coachella Valley on New Year’s Day. On January 1st, 2023, at 12:04 am, Baby Mikayla was born in her mother and father’s car on their way to the hospital. “I was scared, I’m not gonna lie,” says Miguel Mendoza, the father of baby Mikayla.
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LATEST RAIN TOTALS https://twitter.com/KESQHaley/status/1609603642100793345 PREVIOUS DISCUSSION The next storm system is set to arrive in Southern California on Saturday. This system is expected to be wetter and windier than the last, and a First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for Saturday night through Sunday. Mother Nature is trying to get in on the New Year’s fun
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“Tonight in partnership with the city of Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs is hosting a New Year’s Eve block party,” says Jessica Newton, Media, and Community Relations Director. “We have closed down two streets, and we’re going to make it fun, festive, and safe for everybody. ” If you are on your way
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Family members of the three people who died in a car crash in Palm Desert Tuesday created a GoFundMe page to pay for funeral expenses. https://youtu.be/kN5UZfrGSUY The GoFundMe page says in part, “This is an extremely sad and difficult time for our family. These amazing, caring, loving, outstanding people were taken away from us in
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A minor earthquake was reported 18 miles south of La Quinta Saturday morning. The Magnitude 4.2 quake was centered in a mountain area about 10 miles north of Borrego Springs at 4:12 a.m. The US Geological Survey user reports showed people feeling light or weak shaking in the Indio and Hemet communities and San Diego
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds close out the year with a series sweep over the San Jose Barracuda for their 20th win of the season. Ending the year with a win kind of feeling 🔥 #LetsFlyy pic.twitter.com/bBKTfOFWQ5— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January 1, 2023 Coachella Valley beat San Jose 4-1 on Saturday night and shut-out the
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By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died. He was 95. Benedict was the first pope in 600 years to resign. Benedict had become increasingly frail during his almost 10 years of retirement. Benedict’s dramatic decision in 2013 to resign paved the way for the
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department are currently looking for a suspect who stole a vehicle and fled from deputies after they tried to stop him. The suspect bailed on foot shortly after the car chase when the car was no longer able to be driven. There is a perimeter set up on Hovley Lane going
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Barbara Walter, legendary journalist, author, and television personality has died at the age of 93. Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed the news Friday evening, announcing Walters died in her home in New York. I have sad news to share today. Barbara Walters passed away this evening at her home in New York. pic.twitter.com/fxSyU6BQk4— Robert
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A little over a week ago, a local mother received a call she never expected to receive, her son, a Palm Springs police officer, was injured in the line of duty. On Dec. 20, two PSPD officers were hospitalized at the end of a high-speed pursuit after a suspect rammed their vehicle into them during
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Local police leaders are reacting to the death of a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy who was killed in the line of duty Thursday afternoon in Jurupa Valley. “We feel devastated for them. And certainly when a colleague goes down, it affects everybody,” said Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills. Deputy Isaiah Cordero, 32, was shot
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Interstate 10 traffic was briefly slowed after a crash involving a tanker truck at a nearby exit. The crash happened on the 45000 block of Dillon Road. A viewer told News Channel 3 it was at the TA Travel Center. Details on the crash remain limited, however, Cal Fire confirmed it involved two vehicles and
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The SunLine Transit Agency has launched a new initiative as part of its January 2023 Service Changes effective January 1, 2023. As SunLine continues to adjust services while offering cutting-edge zero-emission technology and other clean energy initiatives, a new theme has emerged: SunLine Transit Agency is Your Ride to the Future. “We continue to evolve
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The city of Palm Springs is partnering with Martha’s Village and Kitchen to operate an overnight shelter for unhoused residents. The shelter will be at the Palm Springs Access Center on 225 El Cielo Road, across the street from the airport. It will be open nightly from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. starting Jan. 2
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A 19-year-old from Indio was behind bars today for his alleged involvement in posing as the seller of an Xbox gaming console and robbing someone at gunpoint. The teen was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of robbery, carrying a loaded firearm, conspiracy to commit a crime, possession of controlled substances with a firearm and possession
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“Traffic is definitely increased, says Katie Stice, The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce President. “And many businesses are doing more with less, maybe more with less staff. So it’s really important that folks out there remain really patient and kind continue to tip well and understand that these are small business owners really doing their
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