Tuesday evening, residents in Mecca heard from the Environmental Protection Agency about its notice of violation to a nearby power plant. Last year, the EPA discovered that the Desert View Power Plant had emitted high levels of toxic air pollutants including mercury and carbon monoxide. Concerns from Mecca residents began growing because of its proximity
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A Wisconsin man on a mission to traverse the country by bicycle three times to raise money to fight childhood cancer arrived in the Coachella Valley on Tuesday. Video provided by Emery’s Memory Foundation shows Peter Halper of Fon Du Lac, WI on his journey in the Coachella Valley. https://www.emerysmemoryfoundation.com/thunderride His grand niece, 3-year-old Emery
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved $1 million in funding for the expansion of the Galilee Center. The Galilee Center is a vital facility in the community of Mecca that provides services to farmworker families and has been instrumental in assisting migrants in the county’s humanitarian response efforts. “The Galilee Center has been an
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An October arraignment date was set today for a 28-year-old man suspected in a fatal hit-and-run collision last year in Palm Springs. Cody Jay Hamilton was charged July 25 with one felony count of a hit-and-run causing death, according to court records. He’s set to be arraigned on the charge Oct. 10 at the Larson
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Two men were arrested today on suspicion of having illegally possessed firearms in Indio. The suspects, a 27-year-old man and a 52-year-old man, both from Indio, were arrested Tuesday morning following a search at a residence in the 81000 block of Sirocco Avenue, according to Sgt. Paul Heredia of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Heredia
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Two men suspected of burglarizing and vandalizing several vehicles in Rancho Mirage, with stolen property and damages exceeding $25,000, pleaded not guilty to felony charges today. Osman Uriel Arellano, 27, of Coachella, and Manuel Victor Guerra, 36, of Indio, were charged Monday with four felony counts of receiving stolen property, two felony counts of burglary,
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The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to extend a moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental permits in the Temecula Valley, as well as the Idyllwild-Pine Cove area, giving county staff additional time — beyond the year they’ve already had — to apply finishing touches to a revised ordinance. “I do not like
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The Desert Care Network is hosting an in-person hiring event for allied health positions at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. The hiring event will be held on Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stergios Building in the hospital Officials will be hiring in several positions and multiple departments. Positions:
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The Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved an ordinance intended to crack down on catalytic converter thieves by establishing local regulations and penalties where none exist at the state level.  “You’ve got to hold these crooks accountable for stealing catalytic converters in our neighborhoods,” Moreno Valley resident Daryl Terrell told the board. “The victims are
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen Friday after being closed most of August for its annual maintenance. Â Â The tramway began its closure Aug. 7 and is set to reopen at 10 a.m. Friday, according to tramway public relations manager Madison Morgan. The tramway will also operate with holiday hours in observance of Labor
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A large stash of methamphetamine was discovered during a traffic stop at the Highway 86 checkpoint last week. According to the agency, El Centro Sector Border Patrol Agents arrested a Mexican citizen attempting to smuggle narcotics through an immigration checkpoint early August 25th. The driver of a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, appeared nervous when approaching
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A deadly accident in La Quinta Monday evening is still being investigated says the Riverside County Sheriff Department. The driver, 65 year-old, Ralph Quintana was pronounced dead after deputies say he crashed his golf cart at the intersection of Trilogy Parkway and Desert rose Drive in La Quinta. Investigators are still looking into what caused
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In sweltering summer temperatures, a seemingly simple choice – the color of your clothing – could be the key to braving the heat with comfort. A News Channel 3 experiment shows on just how much of a difference the color of our clothes can make when the mercury soars. With temperatures soaring and the sun
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The Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, or the CVDPN, is partnering up with The American Red Cross for two disaster preparedness learning sessions. CVDPN These sessions, scheduled for August 30. and September 13., will focus on local Red Cross disaster services and how Coachella Valley residents can become volunteers. To register for these events, click
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Flooded and standing water that remains from Tropical Storm Hilary can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes during our hot summer months. We spoke to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District to see if they’ve been assessing a potential increase in mosquitoes. Fernando Gutierrez a spokesperson with the Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector
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Imperial Irrigation District (IID) issued a Conserve Alert through Tuesday night for Coachella Valley residents. The alert is asking customers to conserve energy from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. To conserve energy customers are asked to set their thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, avoid using major appliances, turn off unnecessary lights, unplug or turn
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We’re taking a look at the mental health impacts on residents who are still dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. “We got to talk about the city, we got to talk about all this other stuff but the impact itself was unimaginable,” said Cathedral City resident Rick Ravanello. A week later, Ravanello is
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As the cleanup continued in the Panorama Park area of Cathedral City, some Horizon residents confronted the mayor with their frustrations. Expressing their anger over what they say is a lack of help and attention to the problems in the aftermath of tropical storm Hilary. They not only want the streets to be cleared of
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After a weekend of voting, Xavier Rodiguez’s touchdown has earned play of the week honors. Get Scores from Week 1 of High School Football Be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show with Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo every Friday night during the season and connect with them during the season. KESQ News Channel
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The First Alert Weather Team is tracking the possibility of record-breaking heat through Tuesday. Temperatures could reach up to 118° during this heat wave which could be an issue for those still cleaning up the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. According to the CDC, the most common heat-related illnesses are: -Heat cramps -Heat exhaustion -Heat
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