A 32-year-old Norco woman who abused and allowed her 17-month-old daughter to ingest a fatal dose of fentanyl was bound for state prison today to serve a sentence of 15 years to life behind bars. Jennifer Johanna Allen pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder for the death of her daughter, identified in court documents only
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Property owners who incurred damage from Tropical Storm Hilary of $10,000 or more can file a claim for disaster property tax relief with Riverside County, it was announced today. The relief will cover taxable property including residences, commercial buildings, boats and aircrafts that are locally assessed, according to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Riverside County
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A valley icon, legendary restaurateur Micahel Castelli died this weekend of undisclosed causes. Michael and his brother John were long-time proprietors of Castelli’s Ristorante in Palm Desert. For over 35 years, the restaurant was, and remains, a go-to for great Italian food and a fun, upbeat ambiance. The walls are covered with celebrity photos from
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A Riverside County sheriff’s correctional deputy allegedly caught transporting a significant amount of drugs on Interstate 10 was being held today in lieu of $1 million bail. The deputy, a 25-year-old man from Banning, was arrested and booked into the Byrd Detention Center on Sunday on suspicion of transportation of drugs in excess of 44
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One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash that ended up knocking down a power pole Sunday afternoon in Indio. The crash was initially reported at around 2:30 p.m. on Indio Boulevard, east of Flower. According to the Indio Police Dept., a black pickup truck did a u-turn in front of a Jeep. This caused
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The Coachella Valley expects more people and job opportunities as we move into the colder fall months. According to the California Employment Development Department, Riverside County has a labor force of around 1.1 million people. In the Coachella Valley, there are a little over 184 thousand. After speaking to a Golf Club General manager in
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This morning, in La Quinta six people were left displaced after a house fire destroyed their home. It is reported that one person was sent to the hospital for their injuries. At this time the cause of the fire is unknown. Authorities say the American Red Cross was also called to help assist the victims.
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This morning, after a report of a man being found on the street with a gunshot wound in Thermal. Deputies arrived to the scene where they say they found the victim alert and breathing, so they rendered him medical aid and later transported him to a local hospital. Authorities say the the victim was unable
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The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, the CVMVCD, will be spraying EPA-approved insecticide in Mecca through Wednesday from 1:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. The CVMVCD is spraying insecticide in response to the rise in West Nile virus carrying mosquitoes in the area. While Mecca is being targeted for spraying this week, this is
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The City of Desert Hot Springs hosted a fun filled day for the community to celebrate their 60th Anniversary as an incorporated city. Desert Hot Springs was incorporated on September 17, 1963. “Well, over 60 years, one of the highlights would be when we finally got a stop sign,” says Council member Russell Betts. “We didn’t
Continue ReadingIn Coachella, people celebrated Mexican Independence Sunday at the Rancho Las Flores Park. The Annual “Fiestas Patrias” celebrates the cry of independence on September 16, 1810. Even though they celebrated a day late, the community came to party with family, friends, and neighbors. Officials say It reminds the community that the spirit of freedom helps
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A person was arrested in Palm Springs after leading police on a car chase that ended in a standoff. News channel 3 was there moments after the suspect was arrested. The driver led deputies on a chase spanning roughly 20 miles. It all started in Rancho Mirage around 8:30 Sunday morning. It ended about two
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended near Monterey Avenue and Gerald Ford Drive Saturday morning. At around 6 a.m. deputies responded to a disturbance call at the 35800 block of Cannon Drive in Palm Desert. There they learned a vehicle was stolen. The vehicle returned to Cannon drive while
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The local Hispanic community is gearing up to celebrate their roots at the annual Fiestas Patrias event on Sunday in Coachella. Fiestas Patrias will be held Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rancho Las Flores Park in Coachella. The free event is sponsored by our sister radio station La Poderosa, Telemundo 15, and
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On Thursday, DAP Health installed the first harm reduction vending machine in a popular downtown Palm Springs Nightclub, Hunters. Currently, the vending machine offers Narcan, the brand name for Naloxone, a nasal spray that can temporarily reverse opioid overdoses. This is a vital, proven tool for saving lives in the face of the fentanyl crisis. There are
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A proposed AIDS memorial sculpture in Palm Springs is at the center of a heated debate with its design sparking concerns in the community. The controversial sculpture, meant to honor those who lost their lives to HIV and AIDS, is facing scrutiny for its abstract design and perceived inappropriate connotations. The sculpture, standing at nine
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The senior US general for the Middle East has ordered additional interviews be conducted regarding the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, which killed 13 US service members during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the US military announced Friday. The additional interviews are the result of an internal
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Authorities are investigating smash-and-grab robberies at two stores inside the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon Thursday night. The robberies were reported at around 6:30 p.m. at the 48000 block of Seminole Drive. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, employees reported multiple subjects entered the businesses wearing masks and dark clothing armed with hammers
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A consistent increase in the number of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus in Mecca will require insecticide spraying to eliminate the pests in multiple locations next week, according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District. “These are ideal mosquito conditions,” CVMVCD Operations Manager Greg Alvarado said. “High temperatures, endemic virus detection
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A student was found with a loaded gun in Banning High School Friday morning, police announced. At 11:37 a.m., police responded to a report of a student possibly armed with a gun at the school. According to the Banning Police Dept., the School Resource Officer contacted the student, along with school campus security. Authorities conducted
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