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The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup is recommending resuming the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 shot in vaccination efforts around the country. The group made the announcement in a press release issued Saturday, which included the following information: “The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed its review of the federal

The desert is taking part in celebrating Earth Day this weekend. The city of Indio hosted a sustainability event on Saturday and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is encouraging the community to take a pledge. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay tells us more about these events. “We’re doing an Earth Day event where we’re

A 36-year-old bail agent has been arrested and booked for murder after allegedly shooting and killing another man while trying to apprehend him during a fugitive recovery incident at a home in Palm Springs, according to the Riverside County Sheriff. On Saturday authorities released new details on the case, stating that the agent was not

Update 4/24: According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, a 36-year-old bail agent has been arrested and booked for murder after allegedly shooting a suspected fugitive while trying to take him into custody at his home. It was learned that the bail agent was not properly licensed, and due to his criminal history, was prohibited

The Living Desert shared out the sad news that Teluk, a New Guinea singing dog and beloved animal ambassador of the Living Desert, passed away on Thursday. “Devastated and heartbroken only begin to express how deeply saddened we are. We have lost a friend, an ambassador, and icon of The Living Desert,” said RoxAnna Breitigan,

A 24-year-old probationer accused of attempting to abduct two children from an elementary school in Desert Hot Springs pleaded not guilty today to multiple felony charges. Yessica Chavez Mercado, who was arrested at Bella Vista Elementary on Tuesday after being detained by school staff, was charged with kidnapping and attempted kidnapping, along with a misdemeanor

Two of the nation’s largest university systems say they intend to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff on University of California and California State University campuses this fall. The new policy would impact millions of CSU and UC employees and students across 33 campuses. “It’s just one more vaccine that we need

Border Patrol released video Friday afternoon showing smugglers using a rope to lower a mother and her two young children down the 30-foot Calexico-Mexicali border wall. The incident occurred Thursday at approximately 3:15 a.m. about three miles west of the Calexico West Port of Entry, according to Border Patrol officials. Camera operators saw three smugglers

Indian Canyon and Gene Autry are back open. Earlier Thursday morning, city officials had announced that both Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry reopened to traffic, but have since clarified the information. Officials say there is still sand accumulating on Indian Canyon so it will remain closed past noon as crews work to reopen lanes.