Four Desert Hot Springs residents were arrested after a shooting at a Twentynine Palms home Monday afternoon. The shooting was reported at around 12:19 p.m. on the 73000 block of El Paseo Drive. Two 20-year-olds and two 22-year-olds were arrested. “The suspects traveled from Desert Hot Springs to the victim’s Twentynine Palms residence to challenge
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We’re getting more clarity on the federal major disaster declaration from Tropical Storm Hilary including where funding will go and will not go. When Hilary swept through Southern California, it damaged both public and private property. In its wake, we saw ruined roadways and train tracks, flooded homes, and businesses destroyed. The Power of Water:
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A 36-year-old man who committed numerous commercial burglaries in Indio pleaded guilty today to felony charges and was immediately sentenced to over five years in state prison. Jacob Villanueva Garcia of Indio was charged with three felony counts of burglary, according to court records. He pleaded guilty to all three charges Monday afternoon at the
Continue ReadingA mysterious illness impacting dogs in numerous states has been confirmed in California. Last week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released a statement about 10 reported cases of what’s being called “Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease” (aCIRD). Vets have reported several symptoms in sick dogs, including chronic cough, lethargy, malaise and not eating. While
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A man who sent sexually charged messages to someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy in Palm Desert was sentenced today to four years of probation. Brandon Devon Bourgeois, 40, of Hemet pleaded guilty Oct. 18 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to one felony count of contacting a minor with intent to commit
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A 44-year-old woman was arrested after being accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl while she was playing in the front yard of a home in Twentynine Palms. The incident was reported on the afternoon of Nov. 20. According to the Morongo Basin Sheriff Station, as the 9-year-old was outside, a woman grabbed her and forcefully
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Six hiking areas across Riverside County that had been closed due to heightened fire danger were reopened today. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, fire Chief Bill Weiser received approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to immediately re-open Eagle Canyon/Tin Mine east of Corona, Steel Peak north of Lake Elsinore, Bautista Canyon
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A remote brush fire was burning in the hills near Indio on Monday, according to CAL FIRE. Firefighters got a call around 11:20 a.m. of a fire burning in the desert hills north of the intersection of Washington Street and Coyote Song Way near Indio. Cal Fire said the fire was burning in an area
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The Palm Springs International Film Awards is presenting Greta Gerwig with the Director of the Year award for her film ‘Barbie’. The critically-acclaimed film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling alongside other Hollywood heavyweights, follows Barbie as she navigates an existential crisis in her otherwise “perfect” pink world. The record-breaking film resonated with audiences across
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News Channel 3 is preparing valley residents for a big rush of packages being dropped off this holiday season and ways to protect your stuff when you are away from home. In the city of Palm Springs, in the past, they have used bait operations but can’t release when they will be doing it again.
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Magic of Lights is now open at the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio for the second year in a row. The Magic of Lights experience, which runs until December 31. 2023 , features dozens of light displays along the 2-mile driving course. At the end of the drive, attendees can take part in photo
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The holiday travel rush out of the valley continues tonight as guests head home from their Thanksgiving visits. News Channel 3 drove around the Coachella Valley to learn from travelers their experiences navigating the streets and highways. Interstate 10 going west has been packed since Saturday as people attempted to leave the valley. Tony Morales was
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There were no injuries reported after a house caught on fire Saturday afternoon. It was reported around 3:30 p.m. off East Barbour Street in Banning. Cal Fire investigators said the two-story home was a total loss. The American Red Cross was helping the three adults who were left without housing. Stay with News Channel
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While holiday shopping may be at the top of mind for folks throughout the country, ‘Small Business Saturday’ is encouraging shoppers to invest in their communities. We visited some locally owned businesses in Palm Desert that are making this ‘Small Business Saturday’ a special one. “I feel like if I were to go to a nameless
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The 40th annual Cabazon Indio Pow Wow is a celebration with Native American dance contests for all ages, bird singing, and drum contests. Various traditional Native American food, hand-crafted jewelry, dream catchers, and other arts and crafts will also be available. The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians keeps cultural traditions alive by holding annual powwows. “It’s
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The City of La Quinta will be holding it’s “Shop La Quinta Local” Campaign to encourage residents to visit 15 local shops and restaurants this holiday shopping seasons. From restaurants to apparel, “Shop La Quinta Local” will give visitors discounts and deals as longs as they mention the promotion at checkout when visiting the following
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Deputies say they responded to Avenue 66 in Thermal just after 1 a.m. of a report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found two victims with possible gunshot wounds. One of the victims was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries and the second victim was treated at the scene. Authorities say they
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One person was killed in a wreck into a bridge structure Friday morning along Interstate 10 eastbound at the Highway 62 interchange. The California Highway Patrol reported receiving news of the solo vehicle collision involving a minivan at 6:58 a.m. CHP told News Channel 3 that the vehicle was traveling on the far left lane,
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Thanksgiving is over and the holiday season rolls on! All the way from the North Pole, Santa Claus made his grand arrival to the Shops at Palm Desert on Friday. He was met by the sounds of the Youtheatre players showcasing their talent with a recital. Santa and his helpers welcomed families into the shopping
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The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has donated 1,000 tickets to local students to attend the Acrisure Invitational, the NCAA Basketball Tournament held Thanksgiving weekend, November 24-25, 2023 at Acrisure Arena. Students in the Coachella Valley Unified School District, Desert Sands Unified School District, Palm Springs Unified School District, and Morongo Unified School District were recipients of
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