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Last year’s massive stimulus plan is causing some confusion for taxpayers this year. The government based it on your 2007 tax return. But, now that it’s time to crunch the numbers for 2008, you might be able to qualify for more money from what’s being called the Recovery Rebate Credit. “For example, in 2007, your

With less than a week to April 15th, there’s a good chance if you’re procrastinating if you owe the IRS money. Every year, about 75% to 80% of taxpayers get a refund. But if you’re not in that category this, time of year can be extra hard. Raphael Tulino is with the IRS and he

PALM SPRINGS – As set-up of the white party continues, fliers are being posted around Palm Springs claiming there is a serial rapist on the loose. The police says this is false and that there is nothing to worry about. But one man speaks out to News Channel 3 saying he was the target of

Police are continuing their investigation to find the man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank. The robbery occured at a Wells Fargo Bankbranch in the Stater Bros. store, located on Ramon Road and Date Palm, at about 5:39 p.m. Tuesday. According to police the man showed a gun to the bank employees and fled the

by Elizabeth Beaubien News Channel 3 Anchor/Reporter Do you have a burning in your throat?A persistent cough? Hoarseness? If so, you could have acid reflux disease, and if it’s left untreated it could lead to esophageal cancer, which can kill you. But a diagnosis of acid reflux is now easy, thanks to new technology. Jill

The IRS estimates $340 billion goes uncollected or under-reported every year. So an army of auditors works year round to reclaim that money. But there are ways to make yourself more audit proof. The IRS puts the majority of their resources on self reporting income returns. If you are a wage earner who gets a

EL Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Riverside en conjunto con KUNAmundo.com, La Poderosa 96.7 FM y KUNA TV, llevaran acabo un taller informativo acerca de como estar preparados en caso de Un Terremoto. Este se llevara acabo el prximo 30 de Octubre en el auditorio de la escuela Desert Mirage High School, ubicado en

Joshua Tree National Park, in all its natural beauty, is in danger. Park rangers have said to visitors that they have seen more of the iconic Joshua trees dying off than ever before, many of which litter the national park There are many theories into what’s causing it. Still, it remains a mystery. One theory:climate

The tax clock is ticking and the number of days until the filing deadline are winding down. The first decision you need to make if you haven’t filed is how you are going to do it. “The easiest thing you can do to do your taxes is get to a computer,” according to Raphael Tulino,

The Coachella Valley Coalition (CVC)announced theTurtle Club is joining the effort to put a stop to the LosAngeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)’GreenPath North transmission line project’. The project would construct power lines throughresidential andwildlife areas in Desert Hot Springs. CVC leaders say the if the project is constructed in the Coachella Valley it

The following recalls have been announced because the products may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems: — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc. is recalling all date codes of chili & lemon flavored pistachios with

Students at St. Theresa’s Catholic School arrived Tuesday morning bearing gifts: 1,000 cookies for Marines stationed at Twentynine Palms. This philanthropic project was known as “Operation Cookie Bake.” “The Marines fight for our nation. The least we can do is bake cookies,” explains Brittany Stoker-Ferris, a sixth grade student. “We can put a smile on

INDIO- A man accused of shooting a sheriff’s investigator in the face during a foot pursuit near Desert Hot Springs was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on felony charges, including attempted murder on a peace officer. Following a two-hour preliminary hearing, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Thomas Douglass ruled there was enough evidence to order

The last issue on any woman’s mind who was attending the Dinah Shore Weekend events in Palm Springs was politics. But it quickly became the hot topic on Friday when they discovered Iowa legalized gay marriage earlier that day. “I’m blown away from this! Blown away!” says Angel Garron, a visitor from Atlanta who says

PALM SPRINGS – Cases of diabetes are on the rise. Experts say it’s at epidemic levels. Many people who have diabtes do not know they do. The problem is that many Americans are getting fatter while they eat worse and worse kinds of food. It’s that combination that’s leading to a rise in Type 2

Last Thursday turned out to be “moving day” for dozens of residents of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. They returned less than a month after an early morning fire on March 11 destroyed a sizeable portion of their Indio facilities. “The fire was so thick that our facilities manager, Randy, had to crawl out,” resident

The brother of Coachella’s mayor has been arrested on rape charges. Police arrested Ivan Garcia and David Sanchez, both 22, Friday after a woman said she was sexually assaulted by the two men. Ivan Garcia is Mayor Eduardo Garcia’s younger brother. The mayor released a statement Monday, saying “It’s an unfortunate situation for everyone involved

As of 10:40 p.m. Friday, the now 40 acre brush fire that threatened about 50 homes in Palm Springs is now 100 percent contained. An evacuation order for residents in the Racquet Club area west of Highway 111.25 firefighters will remain on scene mopping up throughout the night and into the morning. As of 10:17

By: Elyse Miller News Channel 3 Reporter emiller@kesq.com WHITEWATER – Veterans of war who were injured and blinded were given the gift of mobility and confidence on Sunday. Guide Dogs of the Desert held a graduation ceremony for dogs who completed training and will now become guides for veterans. Master Sargent, Dexter Durrante became blind

By: Elyse Miller News Channel 3 Reporter emiller@kesq.com Residents who were forced to evacuate their homes during Friday’s fire are giving thanks to firefighters. Evacuees were able to return to their homes last night. On Saturday, some of them were busy cleaning up. The smell of fire lingers in the air, fire crews continue their