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Watch: Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago hours after arraignment in Manhattan
TRUMP DEFIANT IN MAR-A-LAGO SPEECH Flanked by American flags, former President Donald Trump delivered a campaign-style speech to cheering supporters at Mar-a-Lago Tuesday night. Trump was defiant, referring, among other things, to his two impeachment trials during his presidency. He called the New York indictment the latest in an “onslaught of fraudulent investigations.” “This fake
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Nachhattar Chandi discusses being named new chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival
It’s the beginning of a new era for the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The new chairman is valley business leader Nachattar Singh Chandi. He is replacing Harold Matzner, who announced his retirement after two decades of leadership. Chandi has been on the festival’s board for the past three years. He spoke with News Channe
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Elderly driver pleads not guilty in deadly school bus stop crash that killed 9-year-old girl
An elderly driver accused in a deadly Dec. 2021 crash at a school bus stop that killed a 9-year-old girl pleaded not guilty Tuesday. Robert William Hanson, 89, faces multiple charges, including vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, reckless driving, vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence, and driving without a valid driver’s license. Enhancements were added for
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Teachers union reaches tentative agreement with CVUSD
The Coachella Valley Teachers Association has reached a tentative agreement with the Coachella Valley Unified School District, the union announced on Tuesday. Representatives for the CVTA said the agreements include a 9% salary increase retro to July 2022 and a one-time $2,500 off schedule bonus for active members. “We want to say thank you to
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Breezy for now, warmer temperatures on the way
Winds have weakened following Monday’s gusty conditions. Here are the peak wind gusts as of midnight last night: Whitewater – 73 mphDesert Hot Springs – 66 mphPalm Springs – 61 mphCabazon – 54 mphCathedral City – 51 mphPalm Desert – 48 mphThermal – 36 mph Tuesday’s temperatures are much cooler following Monday’s cooler onshore winds.
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All Whitewater wash roads reopen after sand closures
UPDATE 10:30 a.m. North Indian Canyon Drive was reopened Tuesday morning at 10:06 a.m., according to Palm Springs Police. All Whitewater wash roads are now open again. UPDATE 7:25 a.m. Vista Chino Road has reopened along with Gene Autry Trail through the Whitewater wash. Indian Canyon Drive remains closed. UPDATE 6:39 a.m. Gene Autry Trail
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Calmer and warmer for the rest of the week
Winds are settling down nicely this morning as a frontal zone moves farther East. Some chilly air remains in place this morning, and there is a Frost Advisory in effect for much of the Inland Empire until 8 this morning. A Windblown Dust Advisory is also in place until 10 a.m. thanks to those gusty
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First Alert Weather Alert: High winds today
A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for gusty winds today. Low pressure has strengthened winds locally today through late tonight. A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service until 11 p.m. this evening. A Wind Advisory is in place around the perimeter of our area. Here’s a look at
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Firebirds beat Barracuda in shootout, sets up showdown Wednesday with Wranglers
The Firebirds defeated the San Jose Barracuda on Monday night in a shootout at Acrisure Arena by the final score of 4-3. Read the game’s full box score HERE. Max McCormick and Cameron Hughes scored in the shootout to help the Firebirds tie the Calgary Wranglers in the Pacific Division standings with 98 points. With
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‘Talus’ developer explains delay in La Quinta project with residents
The developer of the luxury resort, Talus La Quinta, has addressed concerns over the delayed project. The project side sits at Avenue 52 and Jefferson has been years in the making. It will include two luxury hotels as well as private homes and residences. “We’re here to stay. We’re not going anywhere. We’re not walking
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Courtroom reporters rally for fair contract as county negotiations stall
Valley courtroom workers, including court reporters at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, gathered on Monday during their lunch hour to rally for a fair contract as union negotiations have stalled. The court reporters were joined by some attorneys and deputy district attorneys who came out in support of them, stating that court reporters are
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Two local boxing stars, Sebastian Fundora and Brandun Lee, fighting on same card Saturday in Carson
Two local boxing stars are set to take the ring on the same card, on the same night – Saturday, April 8 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. It's fight week for two of the valley's own – @SebastianFundo1 and @Brandun_Lee – fighting on the same card this Saturday at @dignityhealthsp on @ShowtimeBoxing. We'll
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