Firefighters are working on putting out a brush fire burning on the right-hand shoulder of Interstate 10 just before the Whitewater rest stop. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fire was first reported at approximately 7:04 p.m. Cal Fire and CHP crews are at the scene. So far, there is no word on lane
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for three suspects following an alleged attempted robbery at an apartment in Bermuda Dunes Tuesday afternoon. The alleged break-in was reported at approximately 4:52 p.m. at a home on the 78000 block of Avenue 42, Deputy Robyn Flores told News Channel 3. Community where the break-in occurred According to
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Dani Romero is a News Reporter for KESQ News Channel 3. She joined our team in September 2019 after interning in the summer with us. Dani graduated from Baylor University, with a degree in Business Administration concentrating in finance. After graduation, she spent a year managing the wealth of high-profile celebrities before transitioning into a career in journalism. Dani has a
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A 26-year-old convicted felon pleaded guilty to robbing a Cathedral City marijuana dispensary at gunpoint in 2017. Travion Riddick, formerly of San Bernardino, entered his plea to three felony robbery charges and is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 6. The robbery occurred on the night of April 26, 2017. Riddick and an unidentified man
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As the weather starts to cool down, many people start looking for more activities to do outdoors. Eye on the Desert’s Caitlin Thropay shows us two new exhibits at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert in an exclusive story airing Friday, November 15. “This is our brand new Camel Connection and it’s
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A jury was impaneled today for the murder trial of a 38-year-old Utah man accused of setting his mother ablaze in Indio last year. Opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday morning at the Larson Justice Center in Indio in the trial of Israel Guardado Ramirez, who is acting as his own attorney in the case.
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The Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau has released the identity of a woman killed in a mult-vehicle crash in Banning on Monday night. 60-year-old Banning residenty Brenda Cofflin died at 7:30 p.m. Monday night. The Coroner’s release lists the time of injury as 7:18 p.m. A second victim was injured in crash, according to Cal Fire
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Six veterans of foreign wars who didn’t graduate from high school will receive their diplomas — one posthumously — Tuesday under a Riverside County program that provides graduate certificates to former airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines who gave up school to serve their country. The county Office of Education will conduct its 13th “Operation Recognition”
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LOMA LINDA, Calif. – Rancho Mirage High School student Izzy Ramirez finishes up his time in a rehabilitation hospital, but not before getting a new roommate. A teenager from Desert Hot Springs who nearly died from vaping is now Izzy’s roommate. Both Coachella Valley teens are recovering from near-death incidents. “I saw him on the
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Dorothee Irwin, 96, honored on Veteran’s Day alongside her son Jim Irwin. Among the marching marines and army bands at the 23rd annual Veterans Day parade through downtown Palm Springs, one valley veteran was honored with her son. They share a special bond: they’re both marines. “Mom’s a rockstar,” said Lt. Col. Jim Irwin. “Wherever
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Today is Veterans Day. Here is a roundup of Veterans Day events in the valley. DESERT HOT SPRINGS Desert Hot Springs Veterans Day Ceremony When: November 11, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Where: Veterans’ Park – Palm Drive between Cactus Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240″Please arrive early to enjoy patriotic songs
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One person is dead, another hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash in Banning Monday night. According to Cal Fire, the crash was initially reported at 7:22 p.m. on the 1300 block of W. Ramsey Street. Three-vehicles were involved in the crash. 1 patient was confirmed dead at the scene, another sustained moderate injuries, and a third
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The sound of a 21-gun salute filled the air Monday morning at the Coachella Valley Cemetery in Coachella, where veterans, active duty service members, family and friends gathered for a Veterans Day event to honor those who have served and those who are serving. “Service to this country, one of the greatest countries in the
Continue Reading A trial is set to begin Tuesday in the murder case of a 38-year-old Utah man accused of lighting his mother on fire behind the Indio furniture store in which she worked. Israel Ramirez Guardado is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated mayhem and torture, with a special circumstance allegation of inflicting torture in the commission
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“Right now more than ever we have to be united. We have to be united so we could resist together.” This statement comes from Luz Gallegos, Community Programs Director with TODEC. The Supreme Court takes on the case of DACA recipients tomorrow, November 12. TODEC youth groups spent the day going door to door to
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For the 23rd year in a row, veterans are invited to march through downtown Palm Springs in the Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade. Up to 20,000 people are expected, city officials said. The parade is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. on Palm Canyon Drive at Ramon Road and heads north, ending at Alejo Road.
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A boy suffered moderate injuries in an off-road riding accident in Mecca today and was airlifted to a hospital. The crash happened about 12:35 p.m. near Desert Aire Drive southeast of Mecca, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The boy, whose name and age were not immediately released, was in a hard-to-reach area that
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As we prepare to honor those who have given their lives in service for our country on this Veteran’s Day tomorrow, today, many people walked or ran in honor of veterans in the Patriot 5K in Palm Springs. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay made it to the very end of the 5K as medals were
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