A 22-year-old man who took part in the ambush slaying of a Desert Hot Springs marijuana dealer during an attempted robbery was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In addition to first-degree murder, Angel Arangure of Desert Hot Springs was also previously convicted of three counts of attempted robbery, according
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Editor’s Note: The Riverside County District Attorney’s office issued a correction on its information related to this case. Officials said the charges were dropped because the woman died as the case was ongoing. A Sky Valley woman accused in a 2013 animal hoarding case had her charges dropped following her death, officials said. Bernadette Schwenn,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, California (KESQ) – One death has been confirmed in a house fire News Channel 3 was tracking late Thursday in Rancho Mirage. Cal-Fire Battalion Chief Pete Tierney made the announcement Friday morning as cleanup operations were underway. Fire crews were on scene of the house fire, which broke out around 11:15 p.m. at a
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A 24-year-old man was in custody today after being sentenced to 48 months of probation and 120 days behind bars for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl to his 17-year-old girlfriend near Desert Hot Springs. Michael Garcia entered guilty pleas on Sept. 10 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to felony counts of willful
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The American Express tournament hosts some of golf’s finest from around the globe, but their biggest impact is right here in the Coachella Valley. On Thursday, the tournament’s board met with nonprofits in the Coachella Valley for their “Impact Through Golf” breakfast. The tournament gave away $1,050,000 to 16 Coachella Valley organizations. That’s $50,000 more
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The city of Rancho Mirage is accepting applications to fill the vacant city council seat. Interested individuals may submit their application to the City Clerk’s office on or before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The application may be downloaded here or found on the City’s website. Potential candidates will be interviewed during a special city council
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Ahead of Veterans Day, the city of Palm Springs hosted it’s annual Veterans Drive-Thru Appreciation Lunch at Palm Springs City Hall, Friday, November 8. Free box lunches were distributed to veterans. Veterans were greeted by supporters, a live band and an array of red, white and blue. Those who have given years of service to
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Updated post: Investigators announced Thursday night that an hours-long standoff had ended. They said the incident began after a suspect vehicle, which had been involved in an early-morning pursuit, was spotted off San Pascual, near Civic Center Park. A pursuit, which had been reported earlier that morning around 5:30 a.m., began when investigators said the
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News Channel 3 was following breaking news on a possible shooting in Indio Thursday night. Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies were called to Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage around 8:00 p.m. in response to a possible gunshot victim. Investigators said Indio Police Department was handling the situation. There was no word
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For more than 24 hours, thousands of residents and shops have been without power in Cabazon. The effects were seen across the city Thursday as both the Cabazon Outlets and Desert Hills Premium Outlets remained closed, turning away hundreds of shoppers throughout the day. Southern California Edison enacted the public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) Wednesday
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As the Mountain Fire continues to burn in Ventura County, fire agencies including Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department and the City of Riverside Fire Department have activated California’s mutual aid system, drawing resources to support firefighting efforts. The mutual aid strategy enables rapid deployment of resources from nearby counties and cities, ensuring no single agency bears
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A fire that burned several modular homes and spread to nearby vegetation in Banning. The fire was first reported at around 12:15 p.m. in the area of W Williams Street and N 16th Street. News Channel 3 crew at the scene learned that the fire burned five modular homes. It also blackened 1/4 acre. Cal
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The Palm Springs City Council is holding closed session to discuss the issue of restitution, Thursday, November 7. Survivors hope that these sessions will mark the beginning of a concrete path to restitution, one that goes beyond apologies. “Section 14 Survivors and Descendants” is demanding $42 million in restitution, including programmatic incentives and $9 million
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The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced today that “General Hospital” actor Tristan Rogers will be the 471st person honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. The ceremony will occur at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 at 849 North Palm Canyon Drive, according to a statement from the chamber.
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Mikey Madison will receive the Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Awards. Madison will receive the award for her performance in the film, Anora. “Since winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes, Anora has been the most talked about film this season. What makes this film so outstanding is Mikey Madison’s mesmerizing
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By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Powerful winds that fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California this week are expected to pick up momentum on Thursday –– worsening conditions for firefighters who are already battling limited visibility to save lives. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning until 6 p.m. Thursday – which is
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Nearly 950 customers were without power in Coachella after a vehicle crashed into a pole. The crash was reported in the area of 48th Avenue and Van Buren Street. The Imperial Irrigation District confirmed that power was restored to all but one customers by 7:00 p.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there were no
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Following a decisive win for former President Donald Trump, experts say one of the greatest forces in putting him back in the White House was Latino voter turnout. Although Trump didn’t win California, reactions from local Latino voters could align with national trends. News Channel 3 is in your community and spoke with several voters
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We’ll have updates on federal, state, and local elections below: Click here for election results 6:30 p.m. 11/6/24 Riverside County released the latest batch of results in the local election. According to the Registrar’s Office, an estimated 315,000 Vote-by-Mail and 35,000 Conditional Voter Registration ballots still must be processed. Work on those continues today and tomorrow 11/7. Ballots that
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Update 11/6/24 Police announced one of the drivers in Tuesday’s crash has died. The driver, identified as a Desert Hot Springs man, was pronounced dead at Desert Regional Medical Center. Police said the investigation revealed that the driver who died traveling westbound on Pierson Boulevard when for unknown reasons, he failed to yield at the
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