A 19-year-old Riverside man who tortured a Chihuahua puppy in his apartment, inflicting ultimately fatal wounds depicted in a video he posted online, was sentenced today to two years in federal prison.   Angel Ramos Corrales pleaded guilty in June to one count of animal crushing, which refers to intentionally subjecting animals to violent abuse that
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The David H. Ready Palm Springs Dog Park, located behind City Hall, will be closed starting Thursday, Nov. 11 for annual overseeding and maintenance. City officials said the park will be back open to the public and its furry friends on Monday, Dec. 20. If your dog is in need of some time outdoors and
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Dia de los Muertos is a popular Mexican tradition where instead of mourning the dead, it’s a day to honor and celebrate the ones who have passed away. It’s a festive holiday full of colorful decorations, traditional foods, candy skulls, and marigold flowers. Marigold flowers are the signature flower for the holiday. Today is when
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The Living Desert Zoo and Garden’s newest expansion of the Rhino Savanna is near completion as it prepares for its grand opening on November 12. The exhibit had taken two years of designing, and so far 1.5 years of construction before it’s going to finally be open to the public. Guests will be able to
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Halloween this year is looking a lot more like what many people have been used to in years past. The pandemic put a hold on the usual Halloween celebrations last year. Now, with fewer coronavirus restrictions, more families can enjoy the spooky weekend. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, an estimated 65%
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On Thursday, The San Bernardino County Coroner’s Division identified the human remains found earlier this month to be Lauren “El” Cho, 30, of New Jersey. Cho’s cause of death was pending toxicology results. On October 9, the Sheriff’s Department said it found the human remains during an ongoing search for Cho, reported missing on June 28,
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Police said that one person was injured after they were hit by a pickup truck Friday night in Indio. Indio police spokesman Ben Guitron said that the crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on Highway 111, near Las Palmas. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries. An officer was with the pedestrian at
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After two months of high school football, we have made it to the final week of the regular season! We’ve got some big games including a major local rivalry that will determine the fate of a league title. Watch the Best Local Sports Show with Blake Arthur tonight at 11 p.m. for highlights and results
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There were plenty of sweet treats to go around at Desert Hot Springs Police Department’s ‘Trunk or Treat’ event Friday night at Mission Springs Park. “It’s always fun, it’s always been my favorite holiday since a kid and of course because of the candy,” said Francisco Morin. People celebrated the holiday once again after last
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A 31-year-old Riverside man who presented himself as a fortune teller able to rid people of curses and ailments but allegedly used sleight of hand and outright deception to steal thousands of dollars was out of custody today on a $57,000 bond. The suspect was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of grand theft and theft by
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Update: 9:30 p.m. 133 customers remain without power, as they have since early Friday morning. IID announced that the estimated restoration time is approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday. Original Report: An estimated 2,200 Imperial Irrigation District power customers were left without service Friday morning, and traffic signals darkened, after a fire in Indio north of
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A 30-foot Pride flag is now flying at Desert Regional Medical Center. Friday morning, four frontline LGBTQ healthcare workers were honored at an event where the Desert Care Network kicked off Pride festivities with its unfurling. Hassan Bencheqroun, an ICU specialist, says the flag symbolizes the hospital’s support for the LGBTQ community. “To be a part of today is a testament
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Experts say this year it’s especially important to shed light on the issue with studies showing an increase in domestic violence during the pandemic. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil sat down with the executive directors of three valley organizations dedicated to helping victims of abuse or assault. “I think
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After going virtual last year, the DAP Health Desert AIDS Walk will be back in person Saturday, October 30 at Ruth Hardy Park and following a route through downtown Palm Springs. The event includes a Health and Wellness Festival presented by Walgreens. The event is happening as the Coachella Valley experiences a rise in
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Police are searching for an armed suspect who robbed a bank in Palm Springs Friday afternoon. The robbery happened at the Citi Bank on 1675 E Palm Canyon Drive at around 2:39 p.m. “One male suspect entered the location and produced a handgun while demanding money from the teller,” according to Palm Springs police. The
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Face masks will no longer be required to be worn at large outdoor events in the city of Palm Springs. The Palm Springs City Council unanimously voted to lift the requirement during Thursday’s meeting. This will affect non-ticketed events like VillageFest. “The data is that, and we’ve had the public health officer, the former one
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be
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Police and medics were working to clear a car that rear-ended a truck and trailer along the westbound lanes of State Highway 62 Friday morning. The collision was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 7:08 a.m. A driver in a small sedan hit the back of a stalled truck and trailer in a canyon north of
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Get those candy buckets ready because this weekend children will be out in full force with their families trick or treating. After not being able to trick or treat last year because of coronavirus, families are excited to get back out there this year. This year, the vaccine has been made available which is why
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It was a busy night at Palm Springs city hall Thursday as the council looked to make progress on finding a spot for a new homeless navigation center. The council also announced they will lend support to the ACLU request for an investigation into Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. SHERIFF BIANCO INVESTIGATION City leaders want
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