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Several teens arrested in connection with Thermal shootings that left boy injured
Multiple teenagers are in custody in connection with a pair of shootings in Thermal that left a boy in the hospital last weekend. The shootings happened on Saturday, Oct 1. The first one happened on the 63000 block of Landon Lane in Thermal at approximately 3:09 p.m. Details on this shooting remain limited. Authorities searched
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Local sporting events canceled due to poor air quality from dust storm
Yesterday’s major dust storm continues to impact the valley. creating poor air quality throughout. It’s even affecting some outdoor sporting events tonight. The YMCA of the Desert has canceled soccer practices scheduled for Saturday. Football players from Desert Hot Springs High School didn’t get to face off Desert Mirage High in Thermal on Friday night.
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Community leaders hosting prayer vigil for the restoration of the Salton Sea
A prayer vigil will be held on Monday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m. in Thermal to build support for the recovery of California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea. The event also marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It’s being hosted by the Desert Interfaith Council with EcoMedia Compass, Alianza and the city of Coachella. Numerous other community
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Millions of Californians receiving inflation relief payments starting today
Over 20 million Californians will receive ‘Middle Class Tax Refunds’ also known as inflation relief payments. It’s all in an effort to combat inflation and rising gas prices. When it comes to receiving financial assistance, Andrew Tran from Indio says, “Anything counts, I just see the gas prices rising every week and I know it’s
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Haboob heightens air quality concerns as toxic Salton Sea particles blow through valley
A massive dust storm slammed into the valley Thursday night, sending particles into the air that are dangerous to people’s health. The valley showed an Air Quality Index of 500 Friday, the maximum level, indicating hazardous conditions. Experts say the drying up Salton Sea only made the air worse to breathe. The wall of dust
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway reopens on October 10
The popular Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen on Monday, Oct 10. The tram was closed for a month for annual maintenance. Officials said completed projects this year included the replacement of tower sheaves, replacement of the dome windows in both tramcars, and comprehensive mechanical and electrical testing of Tramway systems. “Each year’s maintenance closure allows
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Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices
By ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will call a special session of the state Legislature in December to pass a new tax on oil companies as punishment for what he calls “rank price gouging.” Newsom told reporters on Friday that the special session will begin Dec. 5
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Haboob leaves hazardous air quality in its wake
The Haboob and dust storm of last night has left a lasting impact on the Valley with dangerous air quality and a lot of sand and dust to clean up. The view form the top of the Tram shows a layer of dirty air over the Valley. Air quality is in the Hazardous range, so
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First Alert Chief Meteorologist Haley Clawson explains how a haboob forms
The cleanup from Thursday night’s haboob continues into Friday. “The dust storm we experienced is because of a thunderstorm,” explains Chief Meteorologist Haley Clawson. “Those thunderstorms were in Imperial County. As they traveled towards the west, they were picking up sand and dust.” “If the thunderstorm is strong enough and you can have a strong
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Coachella Valley History Museum features a new toy exhibit
The Coachella Valley History Museum (CVHM) has a new temporary toy exhibit that gives visitors a glimpse of the evolution of toys. Through the years toys have looked different from their appearance to their physical qualities. The museum has pulled out several toys from its archives and borrowed a few to put on display. “We
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Acrisure Arena hosts job fair in Coachella
The Acrisure Arena is hosting its second job fair in Coachella on Friday to help hire for over 1,000 available positions. The job fair will be at Coachella Library located at 1500 6th Street, Coachella CA 92236. It will be from 10 am to 2 pm. This is part of a series of job fairs
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Haboob moves across Coachella Valley; residents react
The valley sky is starting to slowly clear up after a haboob swept through the region Thursday evening. You can find more on Thursday’s weather conditions here. The large cloud of sand and dust was easy to spot as it made its way into the Coachella Valley. Joshua Brown from La Quinta shared his thoughts
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Palm Springs Police Department set to add drone to inventory of military equipment
The Palm Springs Police Department is updating its inventory of military equipment following the recent adoption of a new policy by The Palm Springs City Council. The Council unanimously approved the department’s purchase of a $35,161 drone. A September 29, 2022 report by Interim City Manager Teresa Gallavan to The Council explained that “unmanned aerial
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Visibility slowly recovers after haboob moves through Coachella Valley
The First Alert Weather Team tracked a haboob as it moved through the Coachella Valley. First Alert Chief Meteorologist brings you behind the scenes with an update in the video below. Watch News Channel 3 live for continuing updates: [videojs_hls url=”https://content.uplynk.com/channel/8b921ff45e624771bc90ee6c4c21a244.m3u8?ad=kesqlivestream&ad.preroll=1″ poster=”https://kesq.b-cdn.net/2021/11/Streaming-Slate.jpg” autoplay=”false” muted=”true” preload=”metadata”] Share: Lisa Cagle Haboob now seen on our I-10 camera.
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Palm Springs quadruple murder re-trial: investigator and victim’s friend testify
The jury in the re-trial for Jose Larin Garcia heard from a police investigator and a friend of some of the victims Thursday. Larin Garcia is accused of murdering four people in Palm Springs in 2019. His first trial ended earlier this year with a deadlocked jury. News Channel 3’s cameras were denied by the
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A bridge in Cathedral City is now the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge
Along with Congressmember Dr. Raul Ruiz and Congressmember Mike Levin, Cathedral City officials dedicated the bridge on Cathedral Canyon Drive to Ofelia Bringas. Bringas was a youth counselor who devoted her entire career to bringing available resources to those in need. Bringas was a pillar for the whole of the Coachella Valley, but she has a
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Pedestrian struck by car in Starbucks parking lot in Palm Springs
A pedestrian is recovering from injuries, after being struck by a car in a Starbucks parking lot in Palm Springs Thursday. According to Capt. Gunkel of the Palm Springs Fire Department, crews were dispatched to an accident involving a pedestrian just after 1:00 pm. When on scene they found a pedestrian with a possible broken
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3 people injured in Palm Springs apartment fire, 2 critically
A morning blaze at a Palm Springs apartment complex is under investigation. 3 people were injured in the fire that sparked up on Tamarisk Road around 10:15 am. Captain Gunkel from the Palm Springs Fire Department reports that there are two critical patients who have been taken to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment. Gunkel
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Kidnapped California family, including baby, found dead
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The sheriff of Merced County in California says a baby girl and three other family members who were kidnapped at gunpoint have been found dead. Sheriff Vern Warnke announced Wednesday that the bodies were found in a Merced County orchard and told reporters: “Our worst fears have been confirmed.” The announcement
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