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Teachers, school nurses, parents, students and community members filled the room at the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) meeting Thursday night, voicing concerns over a fiscal stabilization plan that includes laying off nearly 200 staff members. Teresa Nicole, school nurse, shared her initial reaction when she learned about the proposed plan. “Shock, disbelief,” Nicole
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Una persona fue trasladada de urgencia al hospital después de un tiroteo en Thermal el jueves por la noche. El tiroteo se reporto poco después de las 5:50 p.m. en la cuadra 67000 de Polk Street, cerca de Martinez Road. Los agentes respondieron a un reporte de un asalto con un arma mortal, dijo un portavoz de la
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The wildfires to our west are a stark reminder of the importance of first responders during emergency situations. That’s why local fire departments are ramping up hiring efforts and looking for the next generation of heroes. News Channel 3’s Tori King spent the day with the Palm Springs Fire Department to show you what it
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El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional ahora está revirtiendo algunas políticas de aplicación de inmigración destinadas a proteger áreas sensibles como escuelas e iglesias de arrestos ICE. “Hacerles recordar que no se preocupen de las cuestiones de ciudadanía”, dijo el Dr. Tonatiuh Signoret, Superintendente del distrito escolar de Palm Springs. Dr. Signoret ha estado trabajando e
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For years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been prohibited from arresting suspected undocumented migrants at designated “sensitive locations,” like schools, courthouses, places of worship and hospitals. But under a new wave of immigration reform under the Trump administration, that provision is being rolled back. The Department of Homeland Security announced earlier this week it would
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With conditions improving on the fire lines and containment growing, evacuation orders and warnings were dramatically scaled back today around the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake. While evacuation orders remained in place for areas around the immediate perimeter of the fire, other nearby neighborhoods were reduced from evacuation orders to warnings, while warnings were lifted
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Thousands of structures, including homes, have been destroyed by fires in Los Angeles. Below are ways for locals to help those impacted. Local Donation Drives Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church at 47-321 Highway 74 is collection and distribution center If you know of any donation drives or other ways locals can help, send information to
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La Patrulla de Carreteras de California continúa buscando al conductor de una camioneta que circulaba por el Hwy 62 en 29 Palms y atropelló a Benjamín Perez de 31 años para después huir, lamentablemente la victima murió, por lo que ahora buscan al chofer de una Silverado verde de cabina extendida, no tiene la placa
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Ayer durante una junta el concilio de Coachella voto a favor de contratar como city manager a Bill Pattison quien años atrás ya había ocupado dicha posición. Cabe recordar que el manager anterior Gabriel Martin fue puesto en cese administrativo, pero el concilio no ha dicho porque tomaron la decisión durante las juntas de la
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Debido a los fuertes vientos los cortes de luz han afectado casas y negocios de Cabazon en la última semana en medio de un mayor riesgo de incendios forestales que pudieran ocurrir si el viento derriba postes de la luz. Además, comentaron que tienen cientos de estaciones meteorológicas que evalúan las condiciones en determinados lugares
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Among a slew of executive orders passed by President Donald Trump following his inauguration was an order on birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship is granted to anyone born in the United States. But now, President Trump hopes to reinterpret the practice under the 14th amendment. Under the president’s plan, those born in the United States could
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Red Flag Warnings have been extended yet again, now into Friday morning as gusty Santa Ana winds continue. New wildfires broke out in L. A. County yesterday afternoon and overnight. Winds are expected to ease and change direction this weekend. High Wind Warnings remain in effect through this afternoon and evening for areas West of
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The Coachella Valley Teachers Association is blasting the Coachella Valley Unified School District ahead of its meeting on Thursday. In December 2024, the District’s Board of Trustees adopted a fiscal stabilization plan after reports that the District was facing a $44 million budget shortfall. The plan includes the reduction of nearly 200 staff members. Wednesday
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Electric vault inspections from Southern California Edison’s contractor may cause lane reductions on two Rancho Mirage streets, the city’s Public Works Department announced today. Potential traffic delays are anticipated between Thursday and Friday on southbound Monterey Avenue and westbound Country Club Drive, according to a statement from the agency. City officials advised drivers to exercise
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Some local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police and News Channel 3. We congratulate recipients Andrea Hernandez, Divina Pope, Qwania Gamble, Franki and Jani Gonzales, and Alberto and Oliver Ramirez. These students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to
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It’s that time of the year again! Egg watch at the bald eagle nest in Big Bear. Jackie laid her first egg of the 2025 season Wednesday evening. You can watch a live camera of the nest below: Last year, Jackie laid her first egg on Jan. 25. She ended laying three eggs by February
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It was a busy Wednesday night in the Desert Empire League for high school basketball and soccer, headlined by Rancho Mirage’s win over rival Palm Springs in boys basketball. Watch for highlights and reaction. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
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In a four-to-one vote, the Coachella City Council has appointed former City Manager Bill Pattison as Acting City Manager beginning Thursday, January 23. Before the vote, Pattison made comments to the Council, thanking it for putting him in the position and saying that he will try to get up to speed on city issues as
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Otro tema que también preocupa a la comunidad migrante es el acceso a servicios de salud. El programa Covered California aún ofrece asistencia médica a los beneficiarios del DACA. Por primera vez desde la aprobación de la Ley de Asistencia Sanitaria Asequible, los inmigrantes indocumentados que llegaron a Estados Unidos siendo pequeños pueden adquirir planes de
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