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UPDATE 1/8/21 The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that two suspects were arrested, including one that had a $2,000,000 warrant out for their arrest. Documented gang member and fugitive, Ricardo Rivera Jr. 31, of Cathedral City had a warrant out for his arrest for charges of Violation of Probation, Burglary and Vehicle Theft. Rivera is
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pic.twitter.com/csX07ZVWGe— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021 President Donald Trump posted a video statement condemning the rioters at the Capitol and conceding to Joe Biden Trump says that now that Congress has certified the results, the “new administration will be inaugurated on January 20” and his “focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly
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The first vaccinated health care workers in the Coachella Valley were able to receive their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Thursday. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with one anesthesiologist sharing his own experience and encouraging others to get vaccinated when possible. “I got it this morning at 9:03 a.m. Again, I’m very
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The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia has released images of “persons of interest” wanted in connection with the storming of the Capitol. Anyone with any information is asked to call police at (202)727-9099. You can also text your tip to 50411. Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information
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UPDATE: A representative for the group “Friends of Big Bear” has informed News Channel 3 that the Big Bear Lake Bald Eagle egg #2 has been laid in the nest. The mother eagle Jackie, laid the egg at 4:23 p.m. Saturday, January 9th. The incubation period for the egg is about 35 days, which means
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump on Thursday pledged to an orderly transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden while repeating his claims about the 2020 election that led to some of his supporters storming the US Capitol and interrupt Congress’ affirmation of Biden’s Electoral College win. “Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election,
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The California Emergency Medical Services Authority has brought “much-needed” oxygen to Riverside County to meet the needs of hospitals around the region, officials announced on Thursday. “Oxygen suppliers are having a difficult time meeting the high demand of area hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said EMD Director, Bruce Barton “This isn’t limited to just
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A murder charge was filed today against a parolee accused of bludgeoning a woman to death with a hammer in Desert Hot Springs. Joseph Cantu Montanez, 41, was arrested Monday on suspicion of killing 39-year-old Andrea Reyes, who was found dead at her home two days after Christmas, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police
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President-elect Joe Biden addresses the nation Thursday. Watch live in the player below: Congress has just affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Trump. The counting of Vermont’s three electoral votes put Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris over the 270-threshold needed to win the presidency. The Senate and House rejected objections to
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Public health officials in Riverside County are holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics in coming days for health care workers in Phase 1a (Tiers 1-3). In Coachella Valley, there are clinics planned for Sunday, January 10 and Monday January 11 at the Indio Fairgrounds lot on Arabia Street in Indio. The clinics are planned for 9:00 a.m.
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Palm Springs has launched a new campaign with the slogan “We Are Palm Springs” — encouraging people to support local businesses that need support during the shutdown. With travel and traditional tourism discouraged right now, longtime business owners say shopping local has never been more important. The new digital campaign is designed to showcase small
Continue ReadingLocal lawmakers took to social media Wednesday afternoon after protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on reaction from local lawmakers on Wednesday’s protests. California Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz among other members wore gas masks for protection and evacuated as rioters neared the door of the house chambers. “I
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A new alert from the FDA is warning of potentially inaccurate results from self-administered Curative tests, including those from testing sites in Indio, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. The Food and Drug Administration wrote Monday that Curative’s tests can give “false results, particularly false-negative results” if not performed properly. Last month, Riverside County made the
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Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz took a moment to praise a Coachella Valley High School graduate that he mentored who is now a Capitol Police Officer and was among those protecting congress members as protesters stormed the building. The officer was identified only as Juan. He was one of the many brave officers who kept Congressmembers
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Former valley Congresswoman Mary Bono is speaking out, calling today’s events “beyond belief.” Bono, a Republican who represented the Coachella Valley from 1998 to 2013, spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut tonight about how she thinks this will impact the president’s legacy and the party as a whole. Peter: Your reaction to What’s happening
Continue Reading8:10 p.m. DC Police: 4 people died as Trump supporters occupied Capitol; 1 woman shot by police, 3 in medical emergencies 5:50 p.m. Fox 5 DC is reporting that the woman shot and killed in the Capitol today was a San Diego resident. Lindsay Watts BREAKING: Family confirms woman shot & killed at Capitol is
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Republican demonstrators were out on El Paseo in Palm Desert Wednesday afternoon. They told News Channel they wanted to send a message to the Palm Desert City Council, asking the council to allow city businesses to no longer follow state restrictions ordered in response to Coronavirus. The group gathered at the Denise Roberge jewelry store
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The Senate just voted on the objection raised against Arizona’s electoral votes. It failed overwhelmingly, 93-6. Remember: At each objection put in writing and signed by both a congressman and senator, the joint session is paused and the House and Senate adjourn to separately consider it. Following this vote, Congress will now return to a joint
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Dr. Raul Ruiz and other members of congress were on the house floor in session to ratify the electoral college votes for president elect Biden when trump supporters stormed in. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on how his training as an emergency physician helped as the scene was unfolding. We spoke with Dr.
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New Cases Today Riverside County reported 3,901 new cases since Tuesday, bringing the total of cases up to 203,957. Riverside County reached 200,000 cases on Tuesday, doubling the number of cases in less than a month as the county reached 100,000 cases on Dec. 8. The Coachella Valley reporting 649 of today’s cases (Valley total
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