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CAL FIRE crews are working to contain a fire in Thermal. The fire was initially reported shortly before 5:00 p.m. on 64th Avenue near Highway 86 Expressway. A CAL FIRE spokesperson initially told News Channel 3 that when crews found a double-wide mobile home engulfed in flames with the fire spreading to nearby vehicles and
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A number of Latino voters are challenging Riverside County’s 2021 supervisorial district map. A local advocacy group, Inland Empire United, and six Riverside county residents are being represented by the ACLU in a a lawsuit against Riverside County due to the redistricting map that they deem unfair to Latino voters. They say that the map
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA, is being celebrated by immigrant advocates Wednesday as it marks its tenth anniversary. It’s also facing an unclear future. Many activists are holding a day of action to demand a permanent solution.The federal program provides deportation protections for those brought to the U.S. as children, known
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is negotiating with a California state senator on a bill that would restore public access to encrypted police radio traffic. In recent years, after a Department of Justice mandate, police departments around California have encrypted their radio signals, blocking the public from hearing real time public safety updates. SB 1000,
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Cal fire is using new drone technology to fight wildfires. Giving them a bigger picture of wildfires so they know how to best put them out. It’s already a busy season for firefighters with wildfires sparking up more often. The drones Cal Fire uses give firefighters more resources. “They’re able to give us any type of heat source,
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Desert Hot Springs will soon be home to a warehouse with one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in California, officials announced today. The Viento logistics center will be located by Interstate 10 near Little Morongo Road. A sortable multi-story e-commerce warehouse and distribution center for consumer products, it will encompass about 3.5 million square
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A 20-year-old man accused of shooting multiple times at a man standing in a Coachella front yard pleaded not guilty today to two felony charges. Ramiro Reyes of Coachella was charged with attempted murder and being in possession of a short-barreled shotgun. He pleaded not guilty to both Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 3:30 p.m.
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Palm Springs Lisa Middleton was in attendance for the Pride Month celebration at the White House. . @CityofPS Mayor Lisa Middleton spotted in the crowd of the White House Pride Month celebration today. Middleton is also celebrating her 70th birthday today!You Can Watch the Full Event Here: https://t.co/yQwkxDuXH1 pic.twitter.com/uy5PwBXrU1— KESQ News Channel 3 (@KESQ) June
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Two beloved El Monte police officers who were killed Tuesday were “essentially ambushed while trying to keep a family safe,” said El Monte Mayor Jessica Ancona. The officers responded to a call about a possible stabbing at an El Monte motel. The officers were identified on Wednesday as Corporal Michael Paredes, a 22-year veteran, and
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Two documented gang members with warrants out for their arrest were behind bars today on suspicion of being in possession of an unregistered firearm. Jaime Angel Mejia, 24, and Nicholas Angel Mejia, 21, were arrested in the 80-300 block of Paseo Tesoro in Indio on Tuesday following a weapons investigation by the Coachella Community Action
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People nationwide are facing record high prices, from gas to housing to groceries. And with this soaring inflation, it has left many people worried that we’re heading into another recession. “It’s not the worst thing in the world, for the longer term future, but it can be kind of painful getting through this point,” said
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Palm Springs International Airport wants to immerse you in the local experience by adding more local shops and restaurants. PSP issued a nationwide Request for Proposals looking for bids from businesses, however, it is emphasizing the inclusion of local businesses. The current restaurants at PSP have been there since early 2021, and the existing shops opened
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Fire officials in Palm Springs are pushing to grow the department’s staff to keep up with growing demand for emergency services in the city. Crews said they’re pushing to add 15 new firefighters, which would allow them to respond more efficiently when emergencies break out. Palm Springs Fire Association President Brandon Battaglia said staffing presently
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Plans for Coachella 2023 have been announced. Week one of the festival will take place April 14-16, and April 21- 23 for week two. Coachella returns April 14-16 & 21-23, 2023 🌵Register now to access the 2023 advance sale beginning Friday, June 17th at 10am PT at https://t.co/qujCsdCWkp pic.twitter.com/2UUEeXlgZC— Coachella (@coachella) June 14, 2022 This
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Lifestream Blood Bank’s 10th annual 9 cities Blood Drive Challenge kicks off on July 1. From July 1 to August 31, the Coachella Valley’s nine cities take part in a friendly competition to see which community will get the most involved in collecting blood donations. “This two month initiative is about the importance of community well-being.
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By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A government advisory panel Tuesday endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens. The Food and Drug Administration’s outside experts voted unanimously that Moderna’s vaccine is safe and effective enough to give kids ages 6 to 17. If the FDA agrees,
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A former Indio resident pled guilty to federal charges for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $15 million. Joey Stanton Dodson, 58, formerly of Indio and now residing in the Hollywood Dell neighborhood of Los Angeles, engaged in a scheme between November 2012 and May 2015 to defraud investors
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A 39-year-old dump truck driver accused of causing a deadly 1,000-acre blaze in Calimesa by intentionally dropping flaming debris from his rig in the middle of a windstorm pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Antonio Ornelas Velazquez of Desert Hot Springs was charged last year with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count
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The Board of Supervisors today authorized Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to proceed with the planned acquisition of 228 vehicles at a cost of $9.12 million. In a 5-0 vote, the board signed off on Bianco’s proposal to procure the vehicles via financing through Banc of America Public Capital Corp. “The vehicles will be
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On Thursday, the Palm Springs City Council is expected to discuss the next plans for its Homeless Navigation Center. City staff have recommended that the council approve an $860,604 architectural design services agreement with John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects, city documents show. The navigation center will be located at 3589 McCarthy Road in the northern
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