The Imperial Irrigation District could discuss a possible Coachella Valley exit plan if proposed legislation that the board says would “give Coachella Valley energy ratepayers a say over IID’s water rights and policy in Imperial Valley.” IID’s board of directors adopted a resolution on Tuesday that seeks to provide an alternative to AB 1021. The
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A 19-year-old who joined a friend in shooting a 70-year-old with a BB gun at a Palm Springs bus stop pleaded guilty today to assault resulting in great bodily injury and was immediately sentenced to four months in jail and two years probation. Christian Vitto-McVay of Modesto admitted the felony charge under a plea agreement
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released the name of the suspect who allegedly shot and killed Sergeant Dominic Vaca on Monday. According to an updated news release on Wednesday, Police say Bilal Winston Shabazz, age 29 of Lancaster, shot and killed Vaca before being shot and killed by deputies. More Details: Deputy killed in
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Palm Springs, Calif. – Three living legends were honored at the Palm Springs Air Museum Monday during an unveiling of the site’s latest addition of military emblems. Four large statues of Tuskegee Airmen were showcased, which were some of the first African American aviators of the United States Military. The special ceremony was held at
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Sergeant Dominic Vaca, a 17-year veteran with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, is being honored one day after he was shot and killed by a fleeing suspect in the high desert. Exclusive to News Channel 3, neighbors who saw the deadly encounter for themselves are sharing new details. “It was just 3 loud pops,
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On Tuesday, Goldenvoice announced the highly anticipated return of the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals after a two-year delay. Coachella will be held on April 15-17 & 22-24, 2022. See you in the desert 🌵 Coachella returns April 15-17 & 22-24, 2022. Register now to access the 2022 advance sale beginning Friday, June 4 at
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Update 06/03/21: Felony charges were filed today against the brothers. They are accused of holding a man against his will and beating him with a wooden paddle over several days in Cathedral City. Eduardo and Carlos Espinoza Full Details: Cathedral City brothers charged with false imprisonment, assault of 36-year-old man ================== Original Report 06/01/21: A
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For the first time in nearly 20 years, newborns will be delivered at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage. “We are so excited. We’ve been waiting for this for quite a while,” said Veronica Williams, nursing director at Eisenhower Health. The hospital says the 50,000 square foot facility has everything new parents need for a safe
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Grocery Outlet will soon open a new store in Cathedral City, and they’re now hiring for store associate positions. Store associates will work a variety of roles, including stocking, customer service, and deliveries. Owners Kimberly and Bob Jackson say that the best candidates are friendly and outgoing, and willing to adapt to new situations and
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A nonprofit aimed at equipping wedding planners with the proper tools to create inclusive LGBTQ-friendly weddings will host its inaugural conference in Indian Wells next year, it was announced today. The National Gay Wedding Association will hold its inaugural Inclusive Awareness Conference at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa between January 4-6. “The
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A Los Angeles County firefighter was killed in a shooting at a fire station Tuesday morning, LA County fire Chief Daryl Osby announced in a news conference. The shooting happened at around 10:40 a.m. in Agua Dulce, about 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. It is with heavy hearts that the LACoFD confirms that
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The US Geological Survey recorded a 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Aguanga Tuesday at around 2:29 p.m. M3.4 #earthquake recorded near Aguanga this afternoon, ~14 miles southwest of Anza. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/Vjq3nezhON— Haley Clawson KESQ (@KESQHaley) June 1, 2021 Check out our Earthquake Alert section for a map of recent earthquakes and tips from experts We’ve gotten
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Update 6/3/21 The person killed in the crash was identified as Miguel Ortiz Jr., 28, of Cathedral City. Additional Details: Man killed in rollover crash near Cabazon identified as Cathedral City resident Original Report 6/1/21 One person is dead following a single-vehicle traffic collision in Banning Tuesday afternoon, a Cal Fire spokesperson confirmed. The crash
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The 2021 edition of White Party Palm Springs has been canceled following the death of its founder, Jeffrey Sanker, a festival official confirmed Tuesday. White Party is the largest gay music festival in the United States, bringing in tens of thousands to the downtown Palm Springs area. In 2019, over 30,000 people attended the 30th anniversary
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An overnight procession honored the sacrifice made by Sgt. Dominic Vaca, a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department employee who served for 17 years. He was a sergeant at the Morongo Basin Station. Vaca was killed in a shooting in Yucca Valley on Memorial Day. “We appreciate the outpouring of support and prayers for Sergeant Vaca,
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The Palm Springs International ShortFest returns its 27th year. ShortFest is one of the most acclaimed short film showcases in the world. The festival will return with in-person screenings June 22-28 at the Camelot Theater (Palm Springs Cultural Center) at 2300 E Baristo Road. “As we collectively move toward this next stage together, we feel
Continue Reading Music fans finally have the news they’ve been waiting for. Coachella Music Festival is planning to return in April of next year. In a tweet, Coachella said “See you in the desert 🌵 Coachella returns April 15-17 & 22-24, 2022.” You can register to access the 2022 advance sale beginning Friday, June 4 at 10am
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UPDATE: San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon confirmed early Tuesday morning a deputy shot during a Yucca Valley pursuit was pronounced dead at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. He was identified as Sergeant Dominic Vaca, 43. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sergeant Dominic Vaca. pic.twitter.com/VCqSX7YfhF— San Bernardino
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At least one person was killed and another injured after a head-on traffic collision in Whitewater just west of Palm Springs. It happened at 10:09 p.m. Monday at the intersection of State Highway 62 at Dillon Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, one of the vehicles rolled over onto incoming traffic. The motorist’s names
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The search continues for a 14-year-old boy missing since at least Sunday. Robert Clark, 14, was last seen around the 13700 block of Mark Drive. Robert is described as a White male juvenile, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes. Police say he was last seen wearing a blue
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