The Palm Springs Police Department’s Community Police Academy starts on September 25. It’s a free, interactive 12-session course that offers an inside look at the operations of the police department and is a step towards joining the Citizen’s On Patrol program according to Palm Springs Police Department. This years academy comes at a time where
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Estamos a tan solo semanas de las elecciones y las diferentes propuestas comienzan hacer un acto de presencia entre nuestra comunidad. La medida “Y” impondría un impuesto de ocupación transitoria del 9% al 13% y podría apoyar el fondo general de la ciudad de Coachella, como: policías, bomberos, parques y centros recreativos, servicios de biblioteca
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Highs pressure continues to push temps well above average, and as we head toward the weekend, highs are on the increase. Areas of SoCal including the Coachella Valley will be under an Excessive Heat Warning both Friday and Saturday as temps climb well into the one-teens. Expect highs nearly 15 degrees above normal (99) and
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16-year-old Vaclav Vasquez is already making waves as a talented figure skater from Cathedral City. He’s recently earned a spot on Team USA. Having skated for 10 years, Vaclav trains 6 times a week at the Berger Foundation Iceplex at Acrisure Arena. This October, Vaclav will travel to Nice, France, to represent Team USA on
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La Quinta wide receiver/defensive back Payton Reynolds is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Payton Reynolds is a star on both sides of the field for La Quinta, and his upbringing comes from the work he puts on the field. “It’s really just all mental,” Reynolds said. “You can put anything you put your mind
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One person was pronounced dead after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Palm Desert. The crash was reported just before 8:00 a.m. on Varner Road, just west of Washington Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of a Sedan was traveling eastbound on Varner Road approaching the front of a white Ford pick-up
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Recently, videos showing teens and adolescents inhaling flavored nitrous oxide canisters called “Galaxy Gas” have become popular on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Galaxy Gas sells its nitrous oxide canisters with flavors like mango smoothie, blue raspberry, and vanilla cupcake. Galaxy Gas products listed online at Walmart Nitrous oxide is commonly used in whipped
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The only black instructional coach at the Desert Sands Unified School District has filed a race discrimination lawsuit against the district. She alleges the district refused to accommodate her during the Covid pandemic. DSUSD said it does not comment on pending litigation. News Channel 3 I-Team investigator Peter Daut met with the plaintiff, Dr. Ashley
Continue Reading The ridge of high-pressure building from the west is now in place over the Western United States, bringing the hottest temperatures of the week today. Palm Springs recorded a high temperature of 112°, one degree shy of the record set in 1947. Fall-like temperatures are non-existent over the next seven days. It will still be
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Update 9/24/24 – 4:30 p.m. Statement from Morongo Band of Mission Indians about Amy Porter’s Death: “We are devastated to learn of the loss of our beloved Tribal sister, Amy. Our hearts are heavy for Amy’s family and loved ones during this most difficult time. We are referring all questions to law enforcement, given
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Firefighters responded to a fire that was confined to the garage area of a home in Coachella Tuesday morning. The fire was reported just before 11:00 a.m. near the intersection of Calendula Avenue and Hibisco Street. CAL FIRE confirmed the structure was a single-story, single-family dwelling. The first arriving unit reported smoke coming out of
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TODEC no sólo celebrará sus 40 años de ayuda a la comunidad, también están proporcionando una clínica de vacunación, con el fin de ayudar a la seguridad pública de la comunidad. TODEC Legal Center se dedica a ayudar a la comunidad migrante y en particular a los campesinos de la región. En el pasado, han
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Fire crews contained an attic fire at a home in Palm Desert today, displacing seven residents, fire officials said. The blaze was reported shortly after 7:15 a.m. in the 40300 block of Sagewood Drive, according to a statement from the Riverside County Fire Department. It took firefighters less than two hours to extinguish the flames
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Two hikers were rescued from the Pushawalla Palms Trail, north of Thousand Palms. The call came out at around 9:30 a.m. this morning on the trail, which is located just off Thousand Palms Canyon Road. Authorities said one of the hikers was in need of medical aid. The hikers were airlifted off the trail. They
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Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning all plastic bags at grocery stores starting in 2026. Consumers who don’t bring their own bags, will be asked if they want a paper bag. This isn’t the first time the state has banned plastic bags. In 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed a plastic bag
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Highs capped out at 109 yesterday and we’ll likely see that again this afternoon. A large ridge of high pressure will keep us 5-10 degrees above normal through the end of the week. The Jetstream has marched well to the North, pulling the cooler air with it, so the warmth will stick around through the
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Disturbing details are emerging from the U.S. Border Patrol as multiple cases of suspected child smuggling and trafficking were discovered near the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 anchor Karen Devine spoke with Gregory Bovino, the chief Border Patrol agent from the El Centro Sector about how they were able to determine three young children were
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Coachella Valley defeated rival Indio in 4 sets on Monday night. The Arabs were led by senior star Leslie Delgado who was the best player in the match. Senior star Leslie Delgado leads Coachella Valley over Indio in 4 sets tonight. Arabs are 3-0 in DVL this year, while the Rajahs fall to 2-1. It's
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is growing its footprint and services in Palm Springs thanks to a donation of more than 33,000 square feet of land. The land is located across from the center’s current building on Palm Canyon and was donated by Arnold Kassoy. The center says this will allow the organization
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