Thieves broke into a Southern California pet shop and made off with two cockatoos, each worth about $2,000, according to the store. Yoda, a white Goffin’s cockatoo, and Cleo, a citron cockatoo, were taken by two thieves who broke into High Country Feed & Pets in Palmdale on January 25 after the store closed. The
Continue ReadingA soldier from Thailand has killed at least 20 people in a shooting rampage Saturday morning. Officials say they are still trying to capture the shooter. Both police and military forces have been deployed to help in this situation. The gunman’s motive is still unknown at this time but it’s believed that the shooter was
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Two Coachella Valley Water District stormwater projects have been approved to receive a $59 million loan with the Environmental Protection Agency. According to the EPA, the loan will pay about half of the costs of two CVWD projects, the Stormwater Channel Improvement Project and North Indio Regional Flood Control Project, which in total will cost
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Palm Springs is gearing up for the Tour de Palm Springs, the annual bike tour that brings between 6,000 and 9,000 cyclists and walkers to the Coachella Valley. More than 2,000 volunteers are involved and help raise money for 75 local non-profit organizations over the course of the event, which features local vendors, music, raffles
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The Coachella Valley Water District received a $59 million loan from federal authorities to pay for stormwater channel improvements aimed at better managing the flow of water through the Coachella Valley during heavy rains, it was announced today. “Last year’s Valentine’s Day flood showed the danger and devastation that heavy rains and flooding can cause
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The Indio City Council unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the results of a study to provide greater transportation options for residents and visitors. This includes a potential location for an Amtrak passenger rail route between Los Angeles Union Station and Indio. “Better Connected Indio,” was a feasibility study conducted from 2018 to 2019 that
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When police found hundreds of illegally grown marijuana plants in a Palm Springs building, owners of legal cannabis businesses just down the street started to realize they may have been unfairly blamed for its smell. “We had been smelling it; it was very strong over there and we knew it wasn’t coming from us,” said
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif., February 6, 2020 – The Indian Wells Tennis Garden, a world-renowned tennis venue best known for hosting the BNP Paribas Open, will welcome the 2020 Indian Wells Tennis Garden Wheelchair Championships from Thursday, February 13 – Sunday, February 16. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden Wheelchair Championships will feature players from across the globe, and
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Jurors began deliberating today in the trial of a Blythe man charged with the murder of his roommate’s 18-month-old son. Jordan Bracamonte, 25, could face a life sentence if convicted of first-degree murder and assault on child under 8 resulting in death, with a sentencing enhancement allegation of inflicting great bodily injury. Prosecutors allege Bracamonte
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Wednesday marked one year since Rancho Mirage resident Rebecca Modrall vanished. Rebecca’s family will gather for a “Justice for Rebecca” vigil on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Freedom Park (Ronald Regan Entrance) on 77400 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert. The public is invited to attend. Watch: A Mother’s Mission: An I-Team investigation into the
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders, one of President Donald Trump’s former White House press secretaries, is attending a private reception today prior to her speaking engagement tomorrow in Indian Wells. The seventh annual Heartbeat of Love Luncheon is organized by Mama’s House, a Palm Desert-based nonprofit that provides shelter for pregnant women. The private reception Friday for
Continue ReadingKansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi vowed to pay the adoption fees for more than 100 dogs if his team won the Super Bowl. The Chiefs won. And Nnadi made good on his promise. Now, thanks to his generosity, every kennel at one of KC Pet Project’s animal shelters is empty. “Because of Derrick
Continue ReadingThe United Kingdom appointed a new ambassador to the United States on Friday, more than six months after the previous ambassador resigned following a leak of his private diplomatic cables disparaging the Trump administration. Amb. Karen Pierce will be the first woman to hold the top envoy spot in Washington. She takes on the role
Continue ReadingA bill that would ban assault or military-style weapons in Virginia has passed out of committee and will now be considered by the full Democratic-led House of Delegates. The measure, HB 961, looks to ban assault weapons — defined as semi-automatic rifles and pistols — high-capacity magazines (more than 12 rounds), trigger activators that are
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A woman was arrested in Twentynine Palms Wednesday on suspicion of child sexual abuse in connection with an incident reported in November, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. On November 25, Morongo Basin Station deputies received a referral from Children and Family Services about the sexual abuse of a 6-year-old. The victim reportedly
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To adjust for ABC airing the Democratic debate, there will be some changes to News Channel 3’s evening broadcasts. Our broadcast lineup for this afternoon: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7: 4 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. – News Channel 3 on ABC only 5 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. – News Channel 3 on CBS only 6 P.M. TO
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A man was killed and six people were hurt today, including one in critical condition from injuries suffered in a fire that burned on both floors of the 28-unit Venice Hotel in the Mid City area of Los Angeles and prompted at least one resident to jump from the upper floor to safety. Firefighters were called to
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LAKE OSWEGO, OR (KPTV) — Some concerned parents say they’re upset over new gender-neutral bathrooms at Lakeridge Middle School in Lake Oswego. Now, they’re petitioning to get them removed. The school is being rebuilt from the ground up The new design features bigger classrooms and more common spaces
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Fourth Street between Caesar Chavez Street and Palm Avenue in Coachella remained closed Friday morning as the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation. The stretch of roadway was shut down shortly before noon Wednesday. The investigation was part of a follow-up to a previous case, according to the Sheriff’s Department. #Coachella Road Closure advisory:
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The Tour de Palm Springs is this weekend. With thousands of cyclists expected to participate, several roads will be closed between Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs along the 51-mile route. The fun rides start at 6:30 a.m. Saturday on N. Indian Canyon near W. Amado Road. Check out an interactive GPS map of the
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