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A person originally pronounced dead in a crash along Interstate 10 on Saturday was found showing signs of life after being pulled out of the wreckage nearly an hour later, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The two-vehicle crash happened on the eastbound I-10 near Hargrave Street in Banning at around at 1:37 p.m. Cal Fire spokesperson
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UPDATE: 7/15/21 Police confirmed Deborah Jean Suer was found dead inside a car at a Rancho Mirage parking lot. No foul play is suspected and the investigation is ongoing. Family launched a GoFundMe to help support her two teenage daughters. Click here to donate Original Report: Family and authorities are asking for the public’s assistance
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A man arrested with his father following the discovery of drugs and weapons at their Bermuda Dunes home pleaded guilty to a felony charge today and was immediately sentenced to a two-year probationary term. Collin Daniel Hackett, 35, was arrested last Dec. 30 along with John Terrill Hackett, 69, at their home in the 78700
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Riverside County released its weekly COVID-19 report on Wednesday. This week’s county data shows COVID data down across the board, however, that does not appear to be a sign of downward trends. The number the cases, deaths, and even recoveries all came back with negative numbers. County spokesperson Jose Arballo Jr said this is due
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During the 2020 pandemic, drug overdoses rose nearly 30% to a record of 93,000. That’s according to preliminary statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s the largest single-year increase ever recorded. “In some ways, it’s not surprising after seeing the effects of the pandemic,” said Tessa Voss, director at the Betty
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A trial date was tentatively set today for mid-September for a Cathedral City man facing a possible death sentence for allegedly fatally shooting four people in Palm Springs more than two years ago. Jose Larin-Garcia, 21, is charged with four counts of murder stemming from the February 2019 shootings in which the victims, ages 17
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Millions of Californians are set to receive stimulus checks as part of the California Comeback Plan, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Tuesday. The new state budget includes payments to middle class families are set to total of $12 billion through Golden State stimulus checks, the biggest state tax rebate in American history,
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A scare over what was thought to be a spilled hazardous substance inside a warehouse at a Palm Desert business prompted the entire building to be evacuated today. The spill was reported at 10:19 a.m. in a commercial building in the 77600 block of Country Club Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The
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Living Free Animal Sanctuary located in Idyllwild has opened up a pop-up shop at Westfield Palm Desert where people can learn more about its adoption services. The animal sanctuary said it’s one of the first no-kill shelters in the United States. The shelter provides services like, spaying, microchipping, and giving shots to pets who come
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Cal Fire firefighters are at the scene of a semi-trailer with two 500 gallons of propane leaking within the trailer near Spotlight 29 Casino Tuesday evening. The incident started at approximately 5:31 p.m. HAZMAT – Reported 5:31 PM. 46000 Blk Harrison Pl in Indio. Firefighters are on scene of a semi-trailer with two 500 gallon
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Eisenhower Health reported an increase in patients hospitalized for coronavirus this week. It’s a concerning trend health officials say is being seen at other hospitals countywide. According to a letter sent internally to staff, Eisenhower Health shares they had been seeing between one and four coronavirus patients in recent weeks. However, in the last few
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Palm Springs officials put out a call today for candidates to apply to become the city’s next police chief and assistant city manager. Qualified applicants must be “progressive, dynamic, proven, and results-driven executive leaders” and be available to begin the interview process this month. “It is vital that the candidates are able to connect with
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The Imperial Irrigation District board of directors approved bylaws for the formation of the Coachella Valley Energy Commission. IID noted that the commission will provide diverse local representation to address the unique energy needs for the greater Coachella Valley portion of IID’s service area. One of the new commission’s focuses will be the development of
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First responders are evaluating patients after a two-vehicle collision near the Date Palm bridge in Cathedral City Tuesday evening. The crash occurred near Date Palm Drive and Perez Road at around 7:30 p.m. One vehicle was overturned in the collision, causing some blockage for southbound traffic on Date Palm Drive. Cathedral City firefighters said one
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Martin Massiello, Eisenhower Health’s president/CEO, an internal note to staff addressing a concerning increase in coronavirus patients at the hospital over the past couple of days. Massiello says the hospital had been hovering around one to four COVID patients over the past couple of weeks. That has changed dramatically in the last few days. The
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Two people were arrested last week for allegedly stealing the vehicle of a woman who was reported missing last year in Twentynine Palms. Authorities said the theft caused issues in the search. Erika Lloyd, 38, was reported missing on June 14, 2020. The Walnut Creek native took a road trip from the Bay Area to
Continue ReadingThe California Independent System Operator has been issuing Flex Alerts whenever there’s a need to conserve energy during critical times. They provide several tips for people to conserve energy in their homes before and during the flex alert. https://youtu.be/3ZuygeJ01yU But how can businesses conserve energy if they need to use major appliances or keep the temperature
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Palm Springs police released photos of two men wanted for their role in an altercation outside a bar that left a person in critical condition The incident happened along the 400 block of E. Arenas Rd. on Friday, July 9 at approximately 1:42 a.m. Police said they were told the victim and a friend were
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A Palm Springs woman last seen on Saturday remains missing. Natalie Ferrell, 35, was checked out of Eisenhower Health on July 10th at 5:30 p.m., loved ones tell News Channel 3. According to loved ones, Natalie did not have a phone, purse, money, or glasses. Natalie is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds,
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A former Department of Defense project services manager from Palm Desert admitted taking money from contractors in connection with federal work overseas and is now facing up to 10 years in prison, authorities said today. Nizar Farhat, 63, pleaded guilty Monday to one count each of receiving an illegal gratuity and being a public official
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