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Drivers will want to slow down in school zones around the Coachella Valley Wednesday, the first day of the 2023-2024 school year for the Palm Springs Unified School District. An estimated 21,600 students are headed back into classrooms, along with teachers and staffers, for the start of the new school year. News Channel 3 interviewed Interim Superintendent, Dr. Tony Signoret
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In Cathedral City, the investigation into a deadly shooting at an Applebee’s over the weekend continues. On Sunday night, things took a turn when there was an altercation that turned deadly. “It’s very surprising that this would happen at this location,” said Commander Julio Luna with the Cathedral City Police Department. Applebee’s – 32400 Date
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The Palm Springs City Council will honor the 10-year anniversary of Splash House with an official proclamation. The proclamation names August 11th as Splash House Day in the city of Palm Springs. “Splash House has grown from one event in 2013 to three weekends spanning the summerseason, attracting a new generation to Palm Springs,” reads
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Police and loved ones are asking for the community’s help in finding a man missing out of the Indio area since July 31. Ricardo Gonzalez Estrada, 40, was last seen by his family at his home in Indio on July 30. Family told News Channel 3 they last heard from him via text message on
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PSUSD Interim Superintendent, Dr. Tony Signoret, discussed with Peter Daut the upcoming school year, and changes everyone in the district can expect. “We’re going to put a big emphasis on attendance,” Dr. Signoret said. “We really want to increase attendance district-wide.” Daut asked him: “Attendance has dropped in the wake of covid?” Signoret replied, “It
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Local auto shops are reporting an increase in vehicles with stolen catalytic converters. Eric Lopez, a mechanic at I-10 Collision Center in Thousand Palms, says their shop sees at least one car a week with a stolen converter. “It’s just easy access for them to get something easy like that. Quick to sell it at
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The site of a structure fire that led to a devastating helicopter crash Sunday claiming the lives of three people is now being investigated as a crime scene. The incident unfolded on Sunday evening in Cabazon when firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire on Broadway at Esperanza Avenue in Cabazon. The blaze’s origin
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Three people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a sidewalk and poles in downtown Palm Springs. The crash was reported at around 4:15 p.m. on the 100 block of E Tahquitz Way. Police said the vehicle was traveling westbound on Tahquitz, just past N Indian Canyon Drive, and for some reason, lost control, slamming
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Sprouts Farmers Market has announced its opening date at an Indian Wells shopping center that has stayed relatively quiet without a grocery store since 2016. The grocery store chain plans to open by October 13, 2023, in The Village at Indian Wells plaza near the intersection of Highway 111 and Cook Street, according to the
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The cities of San Bernardino and Rialto have announced their first cases of West Nile virus today via their Departments of Public Health. San Bernardino County Health Officer Michael Sequeira, M.D., explains that the virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. “West Nile Virus can cause serious illness in humans.
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As we continue to follow the fatal Cal Fire aircraft collision in Cabazon, we’re learning more about the challenges the Banning Pass area poses for pilots. We spoke to Palm Springs native and Chief Pilot of Soar Air, about the challenges he’s faced while flying in the region. “He’s having to use both hands both
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A Desert Hot Springs man was sentenced to a work release program and approximately two years of formal probation today for possessing sexual images of a minor. Pedro Alfredo Elizalde pleaded guilty July 3 to one felony count of possessing matter depicting a minor in a sexual act, according to court records. He additionally admitted
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President Joe Biden released a statement offering his condolences to the families of the two firefighters and pilot killed in a helicopter crash while battling a fire in Cabazon over the weekend. “Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families of the helicopter pilot, and the brave California firefighters, who tragically lost their
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Firefighters were called out to a home on fire in Palm Springs early Tuesday morning. According to Palm Springs Fire officials they were called out to a fire on the 2700 Block of Cardillo Avenue just after 4:00 a.m. Crews discovered a fully involved single-story home on fire and they initiated an aggressive attack to
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It’s that time of the summer when families start preparing their children for the new school year. For some, that means getting back on a normal sleep schedule and stocking up on school supplies. Many Coachella Valley students will be making their return to the classroom this month. Students at Palm Springs Unified School District
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Two people are in custody following a deadly shooting inside the Applebee’s in Cathedral City Sunday night. The shooting was reported at around 11:30 p.m. at the Applebee’s near Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road. Police said the incident started as a fight involving numerous people inside the business. During the altercation, one person pulled
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This week, Acrisure Arena will host a job fair to fill a variety of hospitality positions. The arena needs to hire dozens of part-time positions: everything from cooks to cashiers to bartenders. Applicants would start immediately. The job fair will be held Thursday, Aug. 7 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Come on down, we’ve
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The National Transportation Safety Board continues the investigation into the deadly helicopter crash that killed two firefighters and one pilot in Cabazon on Sunday evening. The NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration are taking over the investigation of the collision. The NTSB tells us their drone teams will be on scene to survey the wreckage on
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Local, state, and national leaders have sent in their condolences following a helicopter crash in Cabazon that claimed the lives of three first responders who were battling a brush fire. Three first responders were killed when two helicopters crashed while combating a fire in Cabazon Sunday evening. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the
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Two helicopters collided while combating a fire in Cabazon, resulting in the loss of three lives. The victims have been identified as Cal Fire Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and contracted pilot Tony Sousa. CAL FIRE Division Assistant Chief Josh Bischof (Left) and CAL FIRE Captain Tim Rodriguez (Right) Two helicopters collided
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