The Riverside County District Attorney and several local law enforcement agencies released details on a 15-month long operation that led to dozens of arrests and uncovered links to Mexican drug cartels operating in Riverside County. As part of “Operation Pass Resolve,” 19 teams of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers target 65 locations from
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Charlize Theron will be the next recipient of the International Star Award at the 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival. The actress will receive the prestigious honor for her portrayal of Megan Kelly in Bombshell at the Film Festival’s Awards Gala on January 2nd at the Palm Springs Convention Center. “Over the years, Charlize Theron has created
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State Route 243 between Twin Pines and Banning is back open. The roadway was closed after a segment of the highway has washed out amid heavy rain. The California Highway Patrol has shut down the north half of state Route 243 between Twin Pines and Banning because a segment of the highway has washed out
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Murder and robbery charges were filed today against a 19- year-old reputed gang member accused in a shooting that left a man dead in Desert Hot Springs Sunday night. Matthew Gallegos of Desert Hot Springs was due in an Indio courtroom this afternoon for arraignment on the felony complaint, which includes sentencing enhancement allegations of
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The Desert Hot Springs City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban roosters within city limit. Prior to the approval of the new ordinance, the city allowed residents to own up to six roosters at a residence without any restrictions. This new ordinance makes it against the law to own any roosters. Many Desert
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the death of a suspect shot by deputies in Morongo Valley on Tuesday afternoon and released his identity. 34-year-old Morongo Valley resident Jacob Cato died shortly after being shot by deputies at 1:30 p.m. yesterday. The DIS followed an extended standoff involving Cato, who had barricaded himself
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A windmill caught on fire near Interstate 10 just off the Main Street off-ramp in Cabazon. There is very little information available on the fire, Cal Fire has it listed as being first reported at approximately 1:29 p.m. Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.
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Deputies arrested a man on Monday for allegedly stealing a custom bicycle in La Quinta, and during the arrest, found him in possession of methamphetamine, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. On November 11, deputies responded to the 78100 block of Calle Tampico in La Quinta for a report of the grand theft of
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The palm Springs Unified School District is reviewing its policy on school bus service for students living in Desert Highlands, Windy Point, and Snow Creek. The review follows a report by News Channel 3 in early October, in which we spoke with a parent expressing concerns about his children and other high school students relying
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Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance: a day set aside to remember those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. According to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) at least 22 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed in the United States since the beginning of this year alone. The FBI also just
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Emergency crews are working Wednesday morning to remove an abandoned vehicle on a dirt road off Highway 74 near Vista Point. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies, California Highway Patrol officers, and CAL FIRE personnel are on scene. A tow truck is expected to arrive on scene at 10:45 a.m. The incident was reported at around 8:40
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All lanes of eastbound Interstate 10 in Cabazon reopened this morning, more than four-and-a-half hours after being closed because of flooding in the area. The closure went into effect about 11 p.m. Tuesday and traffic was being taken off at Morongo Trail, according to the California Highway Patrol. The Nos. 3 and 4 lanes of
Continue Reading The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Morongo Valley Tuesday. The department confirmed the DIS stems from a barricaded suspect incident that was initially reported at 8:16 a.m along the 53000 block of Twentynine Palms Highway. Cindy Bachmann, a spokesperson for the SBCSD, told News Channel 3 deputies were initially
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As the first rainfall hit the west valley in more than two and a half months Tuesday, some found silver linings in the storm clouds. “It’s good here, because it dampens down the desert,” said Katherine Sheldon, visiting from the U.K. “We need it so bad,” said Joan Flak, who lives in Palm Springs. For
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Three juveniles were detained by Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday morning after allegedly stealing a cart from a local garden center, joyriding it, then crashing it into a bus stop. The cart was reportedly taken from Moller’s Garden Center, which is located at 72235 Painter’s Path in Palm Desert sometime before 7 AM, according
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Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert is accepting applications for its new hospitality management program. The Coachella Valley is home to a nearly $8 billion tourism industry thanks to its wide array of destinations, including numerous hotels, private clubs, major entertainment, sporting and film industry events, restaurants and bars, & over 100 renowned golf courses.
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Thousands of marijuana plants seized after police discover two illegal grow operations in Beaumont. According to the Banning Police Department, the operations were uncovered when members of the Beaumont Police Department Multiple Enforcement Team served search warrants in the 1400 block of Ambrosia Street and the 36500 block of Straightaway Drive at around 11:53 a.m.
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A Canadian man accused of killing a Palm Springs woman in 1990 in order to drain her bank accounts has been found guilty of murder. #KubicaTrial Anton Michael Kubica shaking his head after hearing jury verdict: #guilty of murder in brutal murder of 78-year-old Palm Springs woman in 1990 pic.twitter.com/GlXYd6XR8W— Shelby Nelson (@KTLAShelby) November 20,
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Researchers with UC Riverside along with Helicoid Industries are using the structural design of the Mantis Shrimp to create stronger and lighter composite materials. A new technology has been created by researchers at the University of California, Riverside and it was discovered from the Mantis Shrimp. Davis Kisailus with UCR says, “We realized these organisms that have
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