The Senate’s impeachment trial is careening toward its inevitable end, even if the timing on that end isn’t yet clear. The Senate voted 51-49 against calling witnesses on Friday evening, with two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Mitt Romney of Utah, joining Democrats to back extending the trial. Questions around whether witnesses would
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared a public health emergency for the Coronavirus. The announcement came via White House press briefing on Friday afternoon. This decision comes just hours after the CDC made the decision to put a mandatory 14-day quarantine in place for Americans who arrived into March Air Reserve
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For Black History Month, Palm Springs will be hosting a series of events across the city. The “fun and educational events” will be kicking off next week, according the city’s news release, which was issued Friday. A rundown of the events: February 6 – 6 PM – Black History Month Art Collaboration – Palm Springs
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The Indio Police Department issued a warning Friday morning about a phone scam that is targeting city residents. ‘[Targets] have stated that they receive phone calls and/or text messages from unknown persons who tell the victims that they know their name and address,” read the IPD release. Money is then demanded from the victim via
Continue ReadingA Tempe, Arizona, police officer who shot and killed a 14-year-old boy who was holding a replica gun will not be charged in the death, a prosecutor said Friday. “I do not believe the evidence in this case supports a likelihood of conviction at trial and this office will not be filing criminal charges in
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ordered a mandatory quarantine for all passengers who arrived on a flight from Wuhan, China, to March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County earlier this week. This order comes just a day after the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency for the Coronavirus. “The CDC,
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A man wanted in connection with a residential “Cat” burglary in Palm Desert has been arrested, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. On November 27, a residential burglary was reported on the 45700 block of Mountain View Avenue in Palm Desert. Members of RSO’s Palm Desert Burglary Suppression Unite (BSU) assumed the investigation and
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UPDATE 1/31/20 – 6:30 p.m. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the blasts were related to an incident in which authorities found more than 100 pounds of homemade explosives and military ordnance items, including C4, were found inside a home inside the Bermuda Dunes Country Club. Authorities also found 53 firearms inside the home.
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Iowa caucuses are just a few days away and this year, there will be 87 separate caucus locations including one right here in the valley. This is the first time Iowa democrats are scheduling satellite caucuses, in an effort to allow more Iowans temporarily in other locations to take part. Organizers of the caucus in
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Palm Springs is moving closer to a possible roundabout in the S Palm Canyon Drive area. Councilmembers discussed the project during Thursday’s meeting. The council approved a $236,174 purchase order for civil engineering design services. According to city documents, the roundabout would be at the intersection of S Palm Canyon Drive / Indian Canyon Drive
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Construction will remain halted at the long-awaited Dream Hotel in Palm Springs – at least for a while longer. With financing frozen and no end in sight for the project, Palm Springs city council granted a 90-day extension during which developers will work out a construction schedule with strict deadlines that must be met moving
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An investigation into a pair of residential burglaries in La Quinta led to the arrest of two 14-year-old juveniles, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced on Thursday. The first residential burglary was reported on January 7 at the 45200 block of Desert Fox. La Quinta deputies were called to investigate a report of the burglary
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Healthcare for the homeless, it’s a problem many valley agencies are working together to solve. For some living on the streets, the volunteers are their only source of medical care. “Their average lifespan is 20-25 years less than the average American,” says Rosa Lucas, a certified nurse practitioner spearheading the program. Every Tuesday night, dedicated
Continue ReadingSen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican up for reelection in November, became on Thursday the first GOP senator to say she would vote in favor of hearing from additional witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Read her full statement here: “We have heard the cases argued and the questions answered. In keeping
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East Valley high school student is heading to our nation’s capital next week to hear the president speak . She’ll be the guest of Congressman Raul Ruiz for this year’s State of the Union address on February 4th. Elizabeth Esteban, 16 year old, junior at Desert Mirage High School, strives to be the first generation
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The man accused of fleeing the scene after a crash that killed a 63-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to charges of vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run, and resisting arrest on Thursday. On January 3, Joan Rerlisner, 63, of Aguanga was killed by a crash on SR-371 just north of Wilson Valley Road. Police say 23-year-old Antone Wayne
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An organization known as “Save Rancho Mirage” has been notified that fast-food chain, In-N-Out, dropped its defense for a lawsuit the group filed against it in October. The letter, signed by Rancho Mirage City Attorney Steven Quintanilla also indicated the termination of the Development Agreement In-N-Out made with the city. In 2019, “Save Rancho Mirage”
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wis. (WDJT) — Thursday was the last day on the job for long-time worker Tom Byrne. He’s been working at John’s Root Beer stand since 1974. He’s retiring after more than four decades of service. “My philosophy has always been, you know, people come here to spend
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The Palm Springs Police Department arrested a 25-year-old man accused of an assault that left the victim in critical condition. Ryan Martin of Palm Springs was taken into custody on Thursday. Police say the assault occurred at around midnight on January 19, 2020 within the 500 block of Desert View Drive. Dispatchers were notified of
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A Cathedral City man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend while she was sleeping has been taken into custody, the Palm Springs Police Department announced Thursday afternoon. The shooting occurred on June 8, 2019, at a home on the 300 block of East Stevens Road. According to Palm Springs Police, officers were called to the scene
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