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IID reports Coachella power outage

The Imperial Irrigation District reported a power outage that was impacting 1,412 customers in Coachella Monday morning. The utility said crews were working on restoring the power and rain fell throughout the area. A statement on its Facebook page said the utility would update as more information became available and thanked people for their patience.

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10K new Riverside County vaccine appointments filled within minutes as many Coachella Valley residents are left frustrated by online error messages

“One of the most frustrating things I’ve ever gone through.” La Quinta resident Dennis Lanham was among thousands of people vying for a vaccination appointment in Riverside County on Saturday. Just minutes after approximately 10,000 appointments rolled out in Riverside County, the site to get an appointment crashed. Users were met with an ‘Error’ message

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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to lead investigation after man dies from medical emergency while in Indio Police custody

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Force Investigation Detail will be leading an investigation into the death of a 41-year-old man who died while in Indio police custody. Indio police say the man died after he experienced a medical emergency while he was in custody. Police performed life-saving measures, but the man could not be revived.

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FAA employee from Beaumont charged with taking part in Capitol siege

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A Beaumont man and Federal Aviation Administrationemployee who subscribed to the QAnon conspiracy theory is facing federalcharges today after allegedly confessing to taking part in the U.S. Capitolbreech, according to court documents. In an interview with FBI agents last week, Kevin Strong, 44, reportedly confessed to being inside the Capitol and taking

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Indio Police: Man dies after medical emergency following arrest at Cardenas parking lot

The Indio Police Department is investigating an in-custody death that happened at the Cardenas parking lot on Highway 111 and Rubidoux Street Friday evening. Ben Guitron, public information officer for the Indio Police Department, told News Channel 3 that a man had a medical emergency after being detained and died. Guitron said police were called

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Local businesses optimistic about the future as Biden signs executive orders on COVID economic relief

President Joe Biden launched another front in his battle against COVID-19 on Friday by taking steps to provide economic relief to Americans still reeling from the effects of the deadly pandemic. Some local business owners are trying to stay hopeful with new executive orders in place  aimed at helping struggling businesses. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero

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