A 41-year-old man was convicted again today of murder and other felony charges in connection to the financially motivated killing of a Palm Springs retiree in 2008. Daniel Garcia was convicted of one felony count each of murder, conspiracy to commit a crime, using the personal identity information of another to obtain credit, and using
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There are new developments in a missing persons story out of the High Desert. An attorney associated with the case told CBS 8 in San Diego that human remains, believed to be those of missing Chinese tourist Fang Jin, were found in the Anza-Borrego Desert. The attorney told CBS 8 that they had been found
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Primary voters will narrow the list of candidates for U.S. Senate in California down to two finalists in March. It’s a long list, which features some prominent Democrats with sizeable war chests made up of millions of dollars. There are also some Republicans in the race, including Coachella Valley resident and former Los Angeles Dodgers
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Riverside County is reporting its second mpox case in the span of a week. County Public Health spokesperson Jose Arballo confirmed the case was a man in his 40s from southwest Riverside County. Arballo also noted that last week’s case, which News Channel 3 confirmed on Monday, was in the Coachella Valley. Before last week,
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s proposed contract with an Atlanta-based tech firm to expand the department’s license plate recognition camera program got the go-ahead from County Supervisors Tuesday. The $1.67 million agreement with Flock Safety Group Inc. is for one year, with the option to extend the contract to June 2028, at a potential total
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Indio Mayor Oscar Ortiz is calling for immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine. Mayor Ortiz is actively posting information regarding the conflict and his personal thoughts on the matter on his social media platforms. The following is an informational graphic that Mayor Ortiz recently shared to his Instagram account: @oscarforindio Mayor Ortiz,
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A fire broke out inside an empty commercial building along the 1700 block of E Palm Canyon Drive. It was first reported just after 5:00 A.M. within a two-story structure behind the Ralphs supermarket. Crews with the Palm Springs Fire Department made quick work of the fire, keeping the flames contained to the main unit
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A van crashed through the wall of a Goodwill on E Palm Canyon in Cathedral City today. No one was injured. Fire crews on scene told News Channel 3 that building and safety inspectors from the city were coming to inspect the building. The Goodwill was able to stay open. The crash happened near the
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The First Alert Weather Team issued a First Alert Weather Alert through this evening for strong Santa Ana winds over 30 MPH around the Coachella Valley. These winds will likely make travel difficult, especially through the San Gorgonio Pass, and may cause damage to trees and other objects. A High Wind Warning is in effect for local mountains and
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A local staple is going international! Brandini Toffee loaded up their largest Costco distribution today. The company has worked with Costco for over a decade on a local and regional level, but next month, Brandini will load up more goodies to ship across the country and into Mexico. Brandini co-founder Brandon Weimer said he hopes the company
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Two people, including a 10-year-old, were hospitalized after a head-on crash in Desert Hot Springs Monday afternoon. The crash occurred in the area of Palm Drive and Yucca Drive just before 2:45 p.m. Police said a driver in a white Subaru was northbound on Palm Drive approaching Yucca Drive when they drifted into the southbound
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Closing arguments wrapped up on Monday in the retrial of one of several suspects accused in the 2008 killing of a retired art dealer in Palm Springs. Daniel Carlos Garcia is charged with one felony count each of murder, conspiracy to commit a crime, using the personal identity information of another to obtain credit, and
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A 25-year-old Mexican citizen was arrested after Border Patrol agents allegedly found $78,000 worth of cocaine hidden in their vehicle. The arrest happened Wednesday at around 7:30 p.m. at the Highway 86 checkpoint in Borrego Springs, near the Salton Sea. Check Out: Two 18-year-olds allegedly found with more than 99 lbs of fentanyl pills near
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Safety is top of mind for Cathedral City resident David Redhawk-DaSilva. As his spooktacular display of decorations outside and inside his home has grown over the years, so has the number of trick-or-treaters that come by. “We’re always telling them watch your candies. Check your candies. Check everything. Watch the streets because some of the
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With Halloween and DÃa De Los Muertos being around the corner several events are happening around the Coachella Valley leading up to these October Celebrations. Here is what is happening around town. Halloween Events: Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival October 27th – October 31st Riverside County Fairgrounds 82503 Highway 111, IndioEnjoy a Pumpkin Path, Haunted
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Riverside County reported a new Mpox case, the first since July. There were no further details available on this case, such as the age range or city of residence of the patient. County health officials tell News Channel 3 that the case was confirmed on Oct. 27. There are now 319 total Mpox cases in
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Authorities today identified an 18-year-old man as a fourth suspect in the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man in North Palm Springs earlier this year. The suspect, a Palm Desert resident, was arrested Friday in the 74200 block of Erin Street on suspicion of murder, according to Sgt. Ben Ramirez. Due to his age at
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The Grammy nominated, sister duo rock band, Heart is coming to the the Coachella Valley’s very own Acrisure Arena for a one night only special performance. They are set to preform on Thursday, December 28th at 8pm. Presale begins Thursday, November 2nd at 10am and ends that same day at 10pm. While, General admission tickets
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After celebrating their 15 year anniversary since reuniting, The New Kids on The Block have just announced their “The Magic Summer 2024 Tour”, and they are making a stop at the Coachella Valley’s own Acrisure Arena, July 6th, 2024 at 7pm. They are paying homage to their 1990 tour with the same name, aiming to
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WorldStrides invited Rancho Mirage High School’s band department to be a featured music program to tour Japan in the summer of 2024. They will visit Tokyo, Hiroshima, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka.. The band has a history of winning titles and has been recognized by WorldStrides. They are two-time consecutive national champions at WorldStrides Music Festival,
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