A Desert Hot Springs man and a Coachella woman used the man’s 18-month-old son for their personal sexual gratification, a prosecution attorney told jurors today, but defense attorneys insisted there was insufficient evidence to convict the defendants of all charges. Michael James Flaherty, 35, and Cynthia Fuentes, 25, were arrested in August 2017. They are
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One person is dead after a big rig drove off the side of Interstate 10 Wednesday morning. CHP Officer Jackie Quintero tells News Channel 3 that the accident is under investigation. It’s not clear why the vehicle went off the roadway. The big rig had been traveling eastbound on I-10, west of Dillon Road. We
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A felon pleaded guilty today to DUI gross vehicular manslaughter for driving drunk and causing a crash that killed his passenger in Palm Springs. Joshua Lamar Woods, 30, of Desert Hot Springs, was arrested April 19 shortly after the vehicle he was driving struck a steel pole on Indian Canyon Drive near Garnet Avenue, according
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Gov. Gavin Newsom visited West Los Angeles VA Medical Center today to again encourage people get vaccinated against COVID-19 — with first, second, or booster doses — while warning that “winter is coming” and raising fears of another surge in infections. You can watch the complete news conference below: The governor, who has faced questions
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Coachella Valley parents looking to get their kids vaccinated against coronavirus have more opportunities this week. Local school districts are hosting vaccination clinics for those 5 years of age and older. Riverside County officials said they are already seeing a steady increase in daily vaccinations as the pediatric-sized doses roll out for 5- to 11-year-olds.
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The Board of Supervisors today authorized the hiring of six workers in the Riverside County Office of Veterans’ Services to ensure the agency is handling claims efficiently across all areas of the county. According to the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Riverside County has the third largest veteran population in the state at roughly 120,000.
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The holidays are fast approaching, and the United States Postal Service is gearing up for its busiest season of the year. USPS says it’s looking for help to keep up with the high demand. “Looking for someone that’s eager, energetic, and willing to advance within the Postal Service,” said Workforce Planning Specialist, Maria Munoz. Munoz
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Some Southern California prosecutors are stepping up charges against those who sell deadly, fentanyl-laced illegal drugs. In a joint news conference held Tuesday morning, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced that those who manufacture or sell the fentanyl can be charged with murder if someone dies after
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The Indio Senior Center’s annual Thanksgiving pie giveaway is back! On Monday, Nov. 22, the ISC will give away 500 pumpkin pies to adults 55 years and over. The drive-thru giveaway will occur from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Indio Senior Center, located at 45700 Aladdin Street. “This event provides an opportunity for
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio will hold a job fair Thursday in an attempt to fill more than 80 positions. The event will take place in the casino’s Special Events Center from 2 to 6 p.m. The casino, which is owned by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, is looking for employees in a
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The highly anticipated Rhino Savanna is opening its doors to members only Tuesday and Wednesday, where people will finally be able to see Jaali and Nia and several other species that now call the savanna home. The official grand opening for the public will be on Friday, November 12. The soft opening for the next
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings. Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a third dose of
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It’s the first day on the force in Palm Springs for new Chief of Police Andrew Mills. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil sat down with Mills in his office to learn more about his goals for the department and city. “Off the bat…first day…just tell me how you’re feeling and what today is going to
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The investigation continues into a Monday afternoon shooting at a local RV park. One man was hospitalized; another – the suspected shooter – is in custody. Neighbors at the Desert Springs RV Park in Desert Edge heard the gunfire. Police said one person was shot and taken to the hospital. Officials didn’t give his condition. Sheriff’s
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Friday night marked the first night of Pride weekend in Palm Springs, a celebration that hasn’t happened in the valley since 2019. “It’s going to be crazy this weekend; I think it’s going to be more packed than it’s ever been because its finally our chance to get back out and celebrate as a community,”
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The office of local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz honored two local veterans by bestowing them their earned service medals. Navy veteran Mike Mrsny served for 30 years. He was honored with the Bronze Star Service Medal which is the nation’s fourth-highest award given to service members. “Mixed feelings you know. Part of you says you don’t deserve it and
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A person has been rushed to the hospital after being shot near an RV in the community of Desert Edge Monday afternoon. The shooting happened just before 2:40 p.m. at the Desert Springs RV Park on the 17300 block of Johnson Road, east of North Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs. Deputies located a person
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Spectators will return to the American Express golf tournament in 2022. Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 American Express, the Coachella Valley’s PGA Tour golf event. The tournament will be held from Jan. 19-23, 2022 at the PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta. Last year’s tournament was played without
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The Morongo Band of Mission Indians announced a $100,000 donation today to the California Indian Nations College. The donation will go toward the college’s $3 million fundraising effort for ongoing operations. The campaign, which began in April, has raised $630,374 and aims to reach $1 million by Dec. 30. CINC is working to become the
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You’ll soon be able to visit rhinos at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert! The grand opening of the zoo’s new four-acre Rhino Savanna will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 12. The new state-of-the-art habitat is home to 12 African species, including the zoo’s largest
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