Firefighters are on scene of a seven vehicle collision in Beaumont. The crash happened around 9:32 a.m. in the area of Beaumont and California Avenue. Highway 79 is shut down due to the crash. Officials say you should plan a different route if needing to go through the canyon. Paramedics are on scene treating multiple
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Two sisters decided to bring affordable grocery shopping to La Quinta by opening up a Grocery Outlet. Not only can you get cheaper priced foods but ahead of the holidays, Grocery Outlet is already planning how it can give back to its community. The new Grocery Outlet opened a week ago and so far it’s
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Desert Sands Unified School District Superintendent Scott Bailey will retire at the end of the school year. Bailey made the announcement during Tuesday’s board of education meeting. “As I look forward sixth graduation class that I’ll get to usher across the stage in June, celebrating my 32nd year in public education, which is hard to
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At the close of their fifth hearing on redrawing supervisorial district boundaries based on the 2020 Census, Riverside County supervisors today approved three potential maps that attempt to balance represented populations, though it was generally acknowledged that no amount of adjustment will make everyone happy. “Some folks will leave here mad. There is no way
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The city of Palm Springs is raising concerns about the fate of a planned college campus in one of its neighborhoods. Mayor Christy Holstege called into The Board of Trustees for College of the Desert’s meeting during public comments Thursday evening to share worries regarding west valley construction projects. Holstege said she, along with residents
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Update 11/16/2112:30 p.m. The fire area burned is approximately 1000 feet X 30 feet of tamarisk trees and timber slash/debris, reads a tweet by Cal Fire Tuesday afternoon. The fire will continue smoldering for the next few days. Drift smoke may be visible from the fire area. Cal Fire officials advise residents to stay inside
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If you’re looking for some extra cash for the holidays, Brandini Toffee is looking for some temporary help. The company is hiring seasonal employees for the next 6 to 8 weeks, as they head into their busiest season of the year. “We’re looking for somebody that’s flexible,” said Brandini Toffee Co-Founder Brad Weimer, “we’re looking
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People in an Indio neighborhood watched closely for hours as a cat named Ruth found itself stuck atop a power pole. News Channel 3 is on the scene on Arabia Street and live-streamed the entire rescue online. Watch the entire rescue below: Heather Padilla, Ruth’s owner, said that the cat had been missing for several
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The Joslyn Center is looking to spread a little holiday cheer to homebound seniors and you can help! “The holidays can be a difficult time for many low-income seniors as isolation and depression can often lead to mental and physical health deterioration, especially during the holiday season when many feel forgotten and alone,” reads a
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A 28-year-old man is accused of attempting to smuggle more than 200 fentanyl pills into the United States. The smuggling attempt was stopped at the Highway 111 immigration checkpoint in Niland, just across from the Salton Sea. The man arrived to the checkpoint Sunday afternoon in a rental 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle was sent
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The American Express and The Mickelson Foundation, who run The American Express PGA Tour golf tournament in La Quinta, donated $1.1 million to local charities today from funds accumulated from last January’s tournament. The tournament’s non-profit arm donated the funds to 36 charitable partner organizations local to the desert valley, according to event organizers. “The
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Gas prices hit an all-time record high in California for the second day in a row Monday. Prices soared to a statewide average of more than $4.68 per gallon. Just one day before, on Sunday, they broke the previous record from back in 2012. Elizabeth Kretz was filling up Monday night at the cheapest spot
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It’s that time of year again, when the California Highway Patrol is asking for your help brightening the lives of children in need. On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the CHP’s Indio office, which patrols the Coachella Valley, is kicking off the annual CHiPs for Kids toy drive. If you would like to donate, you can donate any
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With coronavirus cases rising again nationwide and the holidays approaching, adults are encouraged to get their booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. “You can come in and get a booster regardless of any comorbidities, disease or your age,” said Lindsey Valenzuela, Associate Vice-President, Population Health Integration, Desert Oasis Healthcare. Any adult in California can now
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Update 11/16/21: Police confirmed the woman has been safely located. Original Report: The Indio Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding an 18-year-old woman missing since October 2, 2021. Abigail Bautista was last seen leaving her home on Sierra Avenue with her belongings at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 2. She is
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If you’re planning to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this year, you may want to get your shopping done as soon as possible. Some of those staple Thanksgiving items are at risk for shortages as the supply chain issues continue across the country. “The prices are way up,” said Coachella Valley resident Darlene Bjork. “I was
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Penélope Cruz will be honored at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival. Cruz will receive the International Star Award, Actress at the Palm Springs International Film Awards her performance in “Parallel Mothers.” The Film Awards will take place in-person on January 6, 2022, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January
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A 32-year-old man remains behind bars after a suspected DUI hit-and-run crash over the weekend in Coachella. The crash happened Sunday at around 6:49 p.m. near the area of Van Buren Street and Avenue 48. Viewers told News Channel 3 that the crash happened right in front of Rancho Las Flores Park. Deputies were called
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The father of a 15-month-old toddler who died of a fentanyl overdose has now been charged with murder. Adler Metcalf, 22, of Jurupa Valley was initially was charged only with child endangerment following the death of his son. The Riverside County District Attorney’s office added a murder count during Metcalf’s court appearance on Monday. John
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The Morongo Band of Mission Indians began their annual turkey giveaway on Monday. For three days, Morongo will be giving away 13,500 turkeys to 106 pre-selected churches, charities, and nonprofit groups from across Southern California. On Monday, Morongo gave away 1,500 turkeys to several organizations, including some from the Coachella Valley. Monday giveaway: Coachella Valley
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