The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced today that the late Timothy Ray Brown, who was the first person successfully cured of HIV/AIDS, will be honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars next month. “Timothy Ray Brown’s indelible mark on the world of HIV cure research and his unwavering
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A suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening after a nearly three-hour standoff in the Palm Desert Walmart store parking lot. The domestic violence incident was first reported at 6:24 p.m., according to police. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3 that deputies were called to the 34000 block of Monterey Avenue in
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell at home 6-0 to the Ontario Reign. Ontario took the lead just as the first period was wrapping up. .@samuelfagemo SCORES! 1-0 Reign!#ReignTrain | #ONTvsCV pic.twitter.com/HGjQvDQj4v— Ontario Reign (@ontarioreign) November 22, 2023 They doubled their least early in the second period. You know what's better than 1 goal? 2 GOALS!!
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Palm Springs International Airport officials project an estimated 35,000 passengers will depart from the airport between Tuesday and Sunday during Thanksgiving week. The busiest days are expected to be Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after, with about 7,000 travelers expected to fly out on each of these peak days. Here is some information to
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A local band director is out rehearsing for his part in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City. Coachella Valley High School band director Daniel Granillo will be one of at least four local band directors who will be in the parade on Thursday. On Tuesday, the CVHS band shared photos of Granillo taking
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A 42-year-old man suspected of a commercial burglary in Palm Desert and other burglaries across the Coachella Valley pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Adrian Padilla of Indio was charged with one felony count each of grand theft over $950 and being a felon and narcotic addict in possession of a firearm, according to
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A 34-year-old man who sneaked into an inebriated woman’s room at the Palm Springs hotel where he worked and sexually assaulted the unconscious victim was convicted today of a half-dozen felony charges. A Banning jury deliberated less than a day before finding Alejandro “Alex” Adan of Desert Hot Springs guilty of rape of an
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The future of the “Forever Marilyn” statue in Palm Springs is one step closer to being up to voters in March. The Riverside County Registrar of Voters verified the signatures of a ballot initiative petition on Nov. 2, Palm Springs spokesperson Amy Blaisdell confirmed to News Channel 3. The petition was put together by the
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A Yucca Valley teacher was arrested on Monday on suspicion of possessing child pornography, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced. Joseph Anthony Borges III, 48, of Yucca Valley was arrested on Monday. The arrest came about after authorities received a CyberTip on Nov. 7 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5k is an annual, family-friendly run/walk fundraiser on El Paseo in Palm Desert. The goal is to raise awareness about the organization’s services, and to provide funds to support its mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. About 5,000 people are expected to attend this year’s
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Police arrested a suspect accused of causing a crash that killed three people in Palm Springs this past September. Shawn Michael Kirkpatrick, 52, was arrested on Thursday. He was charged with three felony counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter and one felony count each of DUI alcohol causing great bodily injury and DUI alcohol of
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Traffic was clearing after being backed up along Interstate 10 in Palm Desert and Indio Tuesday morning in both directions due to several collisions. The first incident involved a big rig truck that struck a concrete barrier at the Jefferson Interchange, sending a large metal piece onto the roadway. Eight vehicles were pulled over to
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Dew point and relative humidity values remain low around the Coachella Valley due to Santa Ana winds, which will gradually ease through the day. The First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect until 10 a.m. A High Wind Warning and Wind Advisories are in place around Southern California through this afternoon and evening. Here’s a
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Transgender people say they’re fighting for the freedom to live authentically. Many lives have been cut short due to violence. Monday night, a candlelight vigil was held at Palm Springs City Hall for Transgender Day of Remembrance. It was organized by the Transgender Health and Wellness Center. The names of about 30 trans people who’ve been
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A wanted felon and a woman were detained after hours of work by Riverside County Sheriff deputies to defuse a tense scene where a suspect stabbed himself and made irrational statements. The incident happened at a shopping plaza near Highway 111 and Monterey/Highway 74. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said a man was making irrational
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Valley doctors share how you can keep yourself and others safe this holiday season. We reported on how you should prepare for the Triple-Demic Monday. Now that Thanksgiving is just days away, local doctors say there is a way to decrease your chances of getting viruses this holiday season. The CDC posted some tips: Get
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Update: Monday 12:21 p.m. The fire had burned 30-40 acres as of Monday afternoon. According to Cal Fire, firefighters planned to remain on scene to monitor the fire area which was 75% contained. There was no immediate threat to any nearby homes in the Talavera neighborhood and there were no injuries reported. Update 10:31 p.m.
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Organizers announced the performers for the American Express golf tournament in January. Four-time GRAMMY© Award-winning musician and two-time Country Music Association (CMA) “Entertainer of the Year” Keith Urban and three-time GRAMMY© Award-winning pop rock band Train will comprise the musical lineup for its 2024 Concert Series on the PGA WEST Stadium Course driving range during
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Earlier today, dozens of people came together to help raise money for the Ranch Recovery Centers. Credit: Ranch Recovery Centers For over 50 years, the Ranch Recovery Centers has provided recovery care and treatment to individuals suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. Credit: Ranch Recovery Centers Ranch Recovery Centers help people throughout their drug/alcohol recovery
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A cannabis company donated 100 turkeys and will distribute them to families Wednesday morning in Thousand Palms. “We appreciate Bulldog Cannabis for supporting the community and local families and once again giving back in this way to our unincorporated community of Thousand Palms,” said Supervisor V. Manuel Perez in a statement. “It is a
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