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Several AmeriCorps members are in the Coachella Valley helping the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) build affordable homes. These members arrived in early February and are expected to stick around to help until April 1. They are working 40 hours a week with homebuilders to help assist with building affordable homes. The members on Friday
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Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station arrested a man accused of shooting at someone early this morning. Authorities said they responded to a call just before 3:30 a.m. on Dillon Road in Coachella, near the I-10. The male victim told deputies that he was shot at after asking the suspect to slow down while driving,
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In what could be one of the more competitive Congressional races in California, Democrat Will Rollins plans to challenge longtime Republican congressman Ken Calvert, who will be seeking re-election in the 41st District, a new district that includes most of the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Rollins about why he’s running and the issues
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The Palm Springs City Council is laying out its priorities for the next few years during a special study session. The council held a study session Tuesday night where they spoke in-depth on each of their “strategic priorities.” This comes after two visioning sessions held late last year. The city council is organizing its priorities
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Strong winds in the Coachella Valley caused a fire to spread at a mobile home park in Palm Desert, leading to evacuations of residents and nearby schools, injuries to firefighters, and damage to several homes. Firefighters were called back to the park two times overnight Tuesday into Wednesday as hot spots flared up. One call
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Closing arguments are now underway in the murder trial for Jose Vladimir Larin Garcia, accused in four deadly shootings the night of Feb. 3, 2019 in Palm Springs. Deputy District Attorney Samantha Paixao delivered the first portion of her closing argument before the jury Tuesday. Paixao hoped to sway the jurors one final time that
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Palm Springs Fire Department crews are hiking to rescue an injured person after strong winds in the desert prevented a helicopter rescue. The hiker was injured Tuesday afternoon in the Agua Caliente Indian canyons off of Murray Canyon. Authorities said the hiker sustained a possible broken leg so she was not able to come down
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We’ve learned the gender of the calf… it’s a girl! “This sweet giraffe calf has captured the hearts of the community,” said RoxAnna Breitigan, Director of Animal Care. “Many of our guests had a front-row seat along the guest pathway and hearing their collective excitement as the calf was born and began to stand was
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Update 2/22/22: Eisenhower Health has updated its hospital visitation policy, following the latest regulations from CMS and CDPH. The tiered system introduced in January have been removed, as hospital officials found it was not compatible with the new regulations. “As of February 9, Eisenhower Health reverted back to a policy similar to what was in place
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UPDATE 12:30 p.m. N Indian Canyon Drive has been reopened. Gene Autry Trail was reopened earlier this morning. Palm Springs police announced just before 9:00 this morning that Gene Autry Trail between N. Via Escuela and I-10 is back open, after it was closed Monday morning due to blowing sand and low visibility. N. Indian
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President Biden is expected to give an update on Russia and Ukraine at approximately 10:00 a.m. PT. Watch live in the player below: EXPLAINER: What are US military options to help Ukraine? WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is not planning to answer a further Russian invasion of Ukraine by sending combat troops. But he could pursue a range
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A family that moved to Tennessee was reunited with its long-time missing feline friend, thanks to Riverside County Animal Service Chief John Welsh. Ebi, an 8-year-old cat, came to the county shelter in Jurupa Valley came to the shelter in January after a Good Samaritan found her on Lemon Street in downtown Riverside. Officials said
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Closing arguments are expected Tuesday in the murder trial for Jose Larin Garcia, accused in the deadly shootings of four people in Palm Springs in February 2019. That means the future of Larin Garcia, who’s facing four counts of murder, will soon be in the hands of the jury. Prosecutors say three of the victims
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A man was injured today in a fire that burned a pair of trash bins outside a Rancho Mirage business. The blaze was reported about 6:30 a.m. in the 34100 block of Monterey Avenue, near Dinah Shore Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said multiple engine crews were sent to the
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Monday marked the 2nd Annual Caravan through African American History in Palm Springs. It kicked off at 10 a.m. from the Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs. It’s a way to learn about the Black pioneers of the city whose talents and perseverance overcame the prejudices of earlier times. “I’m excited to see
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Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs will host a job fair this week with full-time, part-time and seasonal positions available. The job fair will take place on February 24 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. at Compass Rose Ballroom at the Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs. The resort is located at 1600 N. Indian Drive. Resort officials say
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a suspect in the shooting of a teenager in Bermuda Dunes earlier this month. The shooting happened on the night of Feb. 10. Deputies responded to the 79700 block of Avenue 42, where they found a 17-year-old juvenile who had been shot multiple times. The juvenile was rushed to
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Residents were lined up along the streets of Indio for this year’s Riverside County President’s Day Grand Parade. Dancers, horses, and vehicles traveled down Indio, starting off in the downtown area and finishing near the Riverside County Fairgrounds. Los Angeles Dodgers legend and Coachella Valley resident Steve Garvey served as the grand marshall for this
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Palm Springs police announced an update this morning and said investigators are handling a suspicious death from over the weekend as a homicide. It took place near the 600 block of Rosa Parks Rd, near the Desert Highlands Gateway Estates Community. Officers responded to reports of a death at around 5:30 Saturday evening. No other
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Indio’s newest fair, Thrillville, wraps up its first weekend here in the desert at the Riverside County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds were once again packed with excited attendees ready to ride carnival rides and pet some animals. There’s also plenty of games and shows for the whole family, including the flying royals circus, live shark encounters,
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