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CVEP hosts annual summit, looking at local economic growth and what needs to change
The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) hosted their 15th annual Greater Palm Springs Summit taking a look at the factors impacting our local economy and what needs to change.  Hundreds gathered at the Palm Springs Convention Center to hear new strategies and listen to experts in the field. All event speakers were in agreement: embracing
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Emergency crews rappel 75 ft, rescue man after Anza mountain crash
Firefighters rappelled down a mountainside today to rescue a man whose Volkswagen Golf veered off Highway 371 in Anza. The car went down an embankment west of Burnt Valley Road at 6:54 a.m., the California Highway Patrol reported. At least 15 firefighters were sent to the scene, along with a Mercy Air medical helicopter. After
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Travis Walker no longer employed by Cathedral City
Former Police Chief Travis Walker is no longer employed by Cathedral City, officials announced Tuesday. “A separation of employment has occurred between Police Chief Travis Walker and the City of Cathedral City,” wrote Chris Parman, communications/events manager for Cathedral City. The city confirmed the agreement was mutual. Walker attorney, Saku E. Ethir, sent a statement
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Showers Expected along with Cooler Temps
A Pacific Storm combining with moisture from the South will bring a chance of rain to the Southland and showers here in the Valley through Thursday. The best chance of precip in the valley is overnight into midday Wednesday. Rainfall totals will be small, around 0.10″, but may reach 0.25″ in some areas. Other parts
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Serial Valley sexual predator sentenced to 6+ years in prison
A 48-year-old Indio man was sentenced to five years in state prison today for a trio of Coachella Valley sex attacks dating back as far as 2006. Daniel Candelario Delgadillo was also sentenced by Judge Johnnetta Anderson to an additional one year and four months for a separate charge of being a convicted felon and
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Winter is coming. Is your vehicle prepared?
The Winter months are almost here. That means drivers need to be prepared. Many are unaware that because of the head in the Summer months, windshield wipers can be damaged, and need to be changed out more frequently. Coming up, we’re speaking with mechanics who are giving you tips on how to be prepared.
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Homeowners in Vista Santa Rosa concerned about illegal dumping; not satisfied with county response
UPDATE: After our report aired Monday night on News Channel 3 at 6:00, A representative for Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez provided the following written statement: “Supervisor Perez’s office has recently met with the residents and we are doing research on their requests to address the issues. Unfortunately, illegal dumping is an issue in
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Students return to Santa Clarita school to retrieve belongings after shooting
Saugus High School students will be allowed back on campus today for the first time since a mass-shooting Thursday in which a 16-year-old student shot five classmates, killing two of them, before fatally wounding himself with a shot to the head. “Students are welcome to come on to campus to retrieve belongings from 10 a.m.
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Residents to raise concerns over Thermal surf club at Board of Supervisors meeting
Several desert cities have been in talks about building proposed surf clubs — and now Thermal can be added to the list. The project is called “Thermal Beach Club,” another luxury surf resort. But some aren’t so sure it’s a great idea. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is set to discuss the surf resort
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2 boys detained, victim runs away in Thousand Palms stabbing
A Thousand Palms stabbing victim has been found after running from the scene of the attack, according to police. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies received reports of an assault with a deadly weapon at 5:00 p.m. along the 31600 block of Thelma Way, Deputy Robyn Flores said. Deputies arrived at the scene and learned a man
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CVWD warns customers of water contamination scam
The Coachella Valley Water District is warning customers of misinformation being spread contamination in drinking water. “A group going by the name USA Water Quality has contacted customers and told them their drinking water had carcinogens and needs to be tested, among other claims,” reads a news release by CVWD. Katie Evans, CVWD ‘s director
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Wounded veterans could receive free lifetime access to national parks thanks to new legislation
All veterans with a service-connected disability would receive free lifetime access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites under legislation introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert. Ruiz said H.R. 4930 would amend the 2004 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to extend eligibility for free lifetime national parks passes to all wounded veterans, regardless of
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Jurors weigh fate of Canadian accused of killing Palm Springs woman
Jury deliberations began Monday in the case of a Canadian man charged in murder of a 78-year-old woman in Palm Springs nearly 30 years ago. Anton Michael Kubica, 63, of Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, is charged with first-degree murder for the June 1990 slaying of Marie Darling and draining nearly $200,000 from her bank accounts.
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La Quinta’s 13th Annual Fall Festival kicks off
The 13th Annual Fall Family Festival featured a day filled with food, activities and fun for the whole family. The event provides a connection between local families and resources the community has available. The event was organized by About Families, Inc at La Quinta Community Park, 77865 Avenida Montezuma and was free admission. The festival
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Family members identify 21 year old man killed in Desert Hot Springs shooting
A shooting in Desert Hot Springs Sunday night left one man dead and another man behind bars. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay visited the scene of the shooting where family members of the victim were gathering to mourn their loss. “He was a loving guy, hard working,” his cousin, Guadalupe Labarena told News Channel 3.
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