UPDATE: Police arrested Cristina Noelle Canimo, 32, of Palm Desert early Friday morning at a north La Quinta home where a body was found a day earlier. Canimo was charged with Felony Murder with Malice, according to jail records. She was booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio and held without bail. Canimo was
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A woman was arrested early Friday morning in connection with a La Quinta homicide reported Thursday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. County jail records show that 32-year-old Palm Desert resident Cristina Noelle Canimo was taken into custody at 3 a.m. on the same street in which the body of the unidentified murder victim
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Several local law enforcement agencies united to serve numerous search warrants throughout the Coachella Valley on Thursday morning. The efforts resulted in nearly two dozen arrests. “The search warrants were served on the residences of suspected gang members as the result of criminal investigations into several separate shooting and gun-related crimes within the city of
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Sunline Transit Agency hosted their 13th annual holiday “Fill the Bus” food drive on Thursday at three valley locations. With the community’s help, the agency is collected non-perishable food items and toiletries to help those in need ahead of the holidays. Three large Sunline buses were parked at the Walmart in Palm Desert, the Ralphs
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Riverside County officials put out a call today for volunteers to help tally the number of homeless countywide as part of an annual survey that will take place near the start of next year. The county’s 2020 “Point-in-Time Homeless Count” is slated for Jan. 29-31, when Department of Public Social Services personnel will canvass multiple
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Today the family of two young girls shared their story, after both were killed in a distracted driving incident. Police say the driver was on their phone, looking for musing on YouTube. That’s when 14-year-old Marlene and 12-year-old Amy Lorenzo were struck while on a crosswalk while walking to their Los Angeles school in April.
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Three store employees, including a 19-year-old, were cited for selling alcohol to minors during a sting operation in Cathedral City, police announced today. Cathedral City officers worked with agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and minor decoys to target several alcohol license-holders on Wednesday. The employees who were cited work at Carniceria
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John Gless, the owner of the sprawling Gless Ranch in Coachella talked about thieves taking a bite out of his profits. “We’re out here farming you know, putting a good California product on the table for everyone and it’s tough,” said Gless. The farm, where they grow citrus, figs and other fruits is one of
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The certified election results for the Palm Springs City Council have been released by the Riverside County Registrar. Voters made history on November 5 in the city’s first round of by-district elections to chose three people to sit on the Palm Springs City Council. The final update kept ultimate results consistent with what early return
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting in Coachella. At 11:54 a.m., deputies received a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the area of 2nd street and Vine Avenue. A short time later, deputies arrived on scene and found evidence of a shooting. Neighbors told News Channel 3’s Dani Romero that
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The Palm Springs Police Department released a description of what is believed to be the vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run. On the night of October 21, 2019, 30-year-old Raymundo “Ray-Ray” Jaime of Desert Hot Springs was struck and killed while riding his bicycle within the 1200 block of S. Palm Canyon Drive. The driver
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a dead body found in a trash can in La Quinta. At 11:41 a. m.. deputies responded to a report of a body found in a dumpster on the 43500 block of East Parkway Esplanade in La Quinta. After investigating the scene, deputies found a dead body inside of
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident earlier this week in which a deputy accidentally discharged his service weapon, striking a Desert Hot Springs residence, according to RSO Lieutenant Chris Durham. On November 19 at 12:48 a.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a domestic disturbance and vandalism call at
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking two carjacking suspects wanted in connection with an early morning robbery north of Desert Hot Springs. According to RSO public information officer Robyn Flores, the incident was reported near the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and Worsley Road, just south of Highway 62 at 3:28 a.m. The two victims
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It’s day two of stormy weather in the valley and for many, the rain and temperature drop are a welcome change. But the pleasant sights, sounds and smell of rainfall aren’t without significant impact. “I enjoy the rain,” said Edgar Ramirez, who lives in North Palm Springs. “I’m a big sucker when it comes to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. – November’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Alzheimers Coachella Valley. Alzheimers Coachella Valley is a nonprofit that offers support and services for Coachella Valley residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive impairments. They support their clients, families and care partners at little to no cost. The $25,000 grant from the H.N. and
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If you entered the snow guessing contest, predicting the first snow day at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, November 20th is the winning date. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was up on Mount San Jacinto talking with locals and visitors who enjoyed the snow. “it’s almost like an avalanche out here,” Will Hodgson said. “I
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