The U.S. Marine who died on Sunday after a vehicle rollover at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms has been identified. According to a statement released by the Marine Corps Combat Center, Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Jerry L. Betzold died on July 28, 2024, following a vehicle rollover that took place while
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Breezy to gusty west winds will be felt around the desert, mainly along I-10, through the night. Gusts will reach near 30 MPH for the more wind-prone communities. Due to the potential for windblown sand and dust, an Air Quality Alert is in effect for the Coachella Valley through Wednesday morning. We get to maintain
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Through the end of June and into July, homicides in the Coachella Valley doubled the total of the previous five months to start the year. As of June 23rd, there were five homicides in the Coachella Valley; from June 30th to now, six more have been added to that total, which now stands at eleven
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The FBI warns cryptocurrency scams targeting older people continue to be a growing problem nationwide, including here in the Golden State. The agency’s latest internet crime report shows more than 6,000 people fell victim to that type of crime in 2023, compared to nearly 5,000 a year prior. Victims lost more than $740 million last
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The start of the school year is just around the corner! It’s an exciting time for many, but the upcoming school year can create anxiety for students. Times of transition can be tough, and according to Psychology Today, can create anxiety. To ease the transition, it’s crucial to help your student establish routines and habits
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The atmosphere has dried out nicely, and we should see that continue through the early part of this work week before monsoonal moisture returns. An Air Quality Watch is up for the Valley through Wednesday morning thanks to the potential for some blowing sand and dust. We are also tracking an Odor Advisory from the
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California Highway Patrol is recruiting.The department is looking for folks ages 20-35 who meet the requirements and qualifications necessary to apply.CHP offers benefits like an excellent salary, full medical benefits, and a defined benefits retirement program.The department ensures the safe, legal, and efficient use of the state’s highway system, and they promote driver safety.
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Twentynine Palms hosted a class to help prepare its residents for possible natural disasters in the future. Experts with Team Rubicon, a volunteer disaster response program lead the class. During the free session residents learned how to prepare for disasters like heavy rain and flash flooding. Team Rubicon also provided a tutorial on how to protect a
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Carrie Bates said she knows the mental health challenges athletes face because she experienced her own addiction issues in the past. Bates was a three-time Olympic gold medal winner in swimming at the 1984 Olympics. She now works as an outreach manager for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Bates said the intense pressure to perform and
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By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — As the Park Fire continues to rapidly grow and threaten thousands more acres of northern California, an evacuation warning has been issued for the town of Paradise, a place where people know the horrors of a raging wildfire all too well. In 2018, the deadliest wildfire in state history,
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The City of Indio has announced that there will be some street repaving Monday, July 29 on Avenue 38 between Adams Street and Dune Palms Road. The construction is set to last from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane going both ways. Stay with News Channel 3 for your
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This evening will see another boost to our winds. While these winds will be weaker than yesterday, they will still be elevated enough to loft bits of dust and sand into the air. Winds will gradually decrease with each evening through midweek. An Air Quality Alert was issued yesterday for the Coachella Valley and San
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Update July 27, 2024 3:00 PM Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has identified the victim of this shooting as 31-year-old Adam Ortega from Desert Hot Springs. Ortega passed away at Desert Regional Medical Center and his next of kin have been notified. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Palm Springs Police Department. Original
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Abi Carter, American Idol season 22 winner, first full concert performance at the Acrisure Arena wowed thousands of fans Saturday night. This was Carter’s first headlining concert titled, “No Amount of Dark,” and was presented by the City of Indio. Carter said she was surprised at the amount of people who attended. “We got here
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Sunday will feel similar to what we felt yesterday. Relief in the form of dry air and temperatures near our seasonal average is still here in the Coachella Valley. While weaker than yesterday, some of the breezy and gusty conditions we felt yesterday is also lingering in the area. As a result of the wind,
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As a result of the weather pattern setup, we will be feeling another windy night here in the Coachella Valley. This comes as a result of being sandwiched between an area of low pressure to the north and an area of high pressure to the south. As usual, the strongest winds will be along the
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Relief from the heat & humidity that we’ve experienced for the past couple of weeks is finally here! It’s windy this weekend, but that wind is giving us drier and cooler conditions. The strongest wind conditions are expected this afternoon and into tonight. Wind gusts nearing 30 mph are expected across the Coachella Valley —
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