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The 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala is just a few hours away! This afternoon, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars will be honored at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Check out all our 2020 PSIFF Coverage here Some spectators have been camping outside the convention center since Monday, hoping for a chance to
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shots fired call that stemmed from an argument Wednesday evening in a Thousand Palms neighborhood. The shooting was reported at around 6:40 p.m. near the intersection of Thelma Avenue and Datil Way. Deputy Robyn Flores, public information officer for RSO, told News Channel 3 there was an
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At least one local family rang in 2020 with a New Year’s baby! The first local baby of 2020, and the new decade, was delivered early this morning at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio. “Little Ana Fernanda Silva Negrete was born at 2:04 a.m., weighing in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches
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An 18-year-old La Quinta man was arrested after being accused of attempting to meet a minor for lewd purposes. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the accusation was reported in the city of Coachella on Tuesday at approximately 2:55 a.m. An RSO news release reveals that deputies discovered that Jonathan Joseph Munoz, 18, allegedly
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Firefighters quashed a small trash fire in Banning today that a witness said was ignited by a man wearing all black who was wielding some sort of torch. Riverside County firefighters arrived at the scene of a pile of trash on fire in a field near the intersection of Lincoln and South 22nd streets at
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A car fire was causing a considerable traffic backup on State Route 62 heading toward the High Desert on New Year’s Day. The fire, which was reported at 12:32 p.m., was causing traffic to back up starting near the intersection of Highway 62 and Indian Canyon Drive. Viewers called into News Channel 3 and said
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New laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom taking effect today address topics including minimum wage, hairstyles, taxes on diapers and gun violence. Following are some of the new laws and what they do: Under AB 1482, communities without rent control will now be covered by statewide rent control protections. Rent increases will be limited to
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As the Desert’s News Leader, we’ve been there for you all year long, providing coverage of local events throughout the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay breaks it down with a look back at 2019, highlighting some of the events that brought our community together. 2019 kicked off with the 30th Annual Palm Springs
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A man was arrested last week on suspicion of carjacking and elder abuse, among a string of other charges, following a high-speed chase that ended in Desert Hot Springs, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. On December 27 at 4:55 p.m., PSPD received a report of a carjacking in parking lot on the 400
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Firefighters fully contained a fire that broke out a mobile home park in Desert Hot Springs Tuesday afternoon. The fire was first reported at approximately 2:52 p.m. inside the Palm Drive Trailer Park on the 14000 block of Palm Drive, according to Cal Fire. The first arriving engine company reported two mobile homes well involved
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department urged the public today to celebrate New Year’s Eve responsibly and warned revelers to avoid firing guns into the air. Celebratory gunfire is considered illegal discharge of a firearm and can be dangerous,” according to a sheriff’s statement.Discharging a firearm for celebratory purposes could result in injury or death to
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Parents looking to escape the couch for New Year’s Eve today can drop their kids off at the Westfield Mall for an event hosted by Family YMCA of the Desert. From 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Kids New Year’s Eve Bash will have games, crafts, movies, food and a photo booth. The event will
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A person was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Mecca Tuesday morning. The pedestrian, a field worker, was apparently struck by a lunch truck near the intersection. The truck was backing up when the worker was unexpectedly struck. The collision was reported in a field near the intersection of Hayes Street and
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Two grand theft suspects were taken into custody over the weekend after allegedly stealing from a La Quinta retail store and then fleeing in a loaner car, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. On December 28 at 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to a retail store on the 78800 block of Highway 111 for a
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Tickets went on sale today for a pair of Palm Springs events Sunday featuring the husband of Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. Chasten Buttigieg, who could go on to become the first same-sex spouse of a president, is scheduled to appear from noon to 1:45 p.m. at a private residence for a “meet and greet”
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2019 was a year full of big stories here in the valley with some of those big stories even making national headlines. News Channel 3’s Karen Devine looks at some of those stories that will leave a lasting impression as we head into the new year.
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2020 is nearly here! Don’t want to ring in the new year at home? Check out some of the New Year’s Eve events being held around the Coachella Valley. Living Desert Mildly Wild Roaring ’20s Old Hollywood New year’s Eve Celebration ( 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; 9 p.m. Ball Drop Toast with East Coast)
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An exotic animal farm was burglarized Monday, resulting in about two dozen llamas being stolen and other creatures being turned loose, possibly by animal rights activists. The break-in occurred during the predawn hours at the 14-acre private facility near Orange Avenue and Murrieta Road in Perris, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. “We received
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A U.S. citizen suspected of smuggling narcotics was arrested by Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint Sunday morning. At approximately 7:40 a.m., a 26-year-old man driving a white Jeep Cherokee approached the checkpoint. According to El Centro Sector Border Patrol, agents wanted to further inspect the vehicle, so they sent it
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Walter Clark Legal Group wants to make sure that you’re getting home safe as the decade comes to a close As part of its Safe Ride Home Program, Lyft users will be able to use the code WCLGNYE for one ride of up to $50 in value. The code will be valid the following times
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