The movie ‘Belfast’ is set to receive the Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala on January 6, 2022. The award is a group honor distinguishing a film’s cast and director in recognition of their collective work on an exceptional film project. (L to R) Caitriona Balfe as “Ma”, Jamie Dornan as
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Several tree lighting ceremonies are happening around the Coachella Valley this week to officially kick off the Christmas holiday season. Here is the rundown: City of Coachella When: December 1Where: Outside Coachella City HallTime: 5:30 pmThings to do: Coachella will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary. On Friday, December 10 there will also be a holiday
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There may be major changes on the way when it comes to the Coachella Valley’s representation at the federal, state and county levels. Redistricting happens every 10 years, once new census data is released, to make sure everyone is equally represented – and new proposals could split the valley’s representation. Draft district maps are being
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The city of Indio is looking at a strategic plan for 2022 through 2024. The city held a special meeting about it Tuesday evening. Several topics are areas of focus, including public safety, business and job growth, community infrastructure, and beautification. Each topic has several actions items. A few noteworthy ones are replacing the body-worn
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Lake Cahuilla may be forced to close to visitors when Riverside County’s 50-year contract with the Coachella Valley Water District expires. The 135-acre lake in La Quinta is a popular fishing spot and includes a campground, hiking trails, picnic, and playground facilities as well as a swimming pool. There’s a new effort to keep the
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The last day of November has brought record heat to Palm Springs. The record of 91° was TIED this afternoon, falling in line with the record from 1949. The city also tied Modesto as the hottest city in the nation. The average high temperature for the date is 72°. Get ready for more heat with
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One of two men charged in the drug-related robbery and killing of a Palm Desert man on Christmas Day 2016 was convicted of murder today, but jurors could not reach a verdict on a murder count against another man. Anthony Garcia, 25, of Indio, was convicted for the killing of 24-year- old Skyler Siva. But
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The defense delivered an opening statement in the Palm Springs quadruple murder case on Tuesday. Jose Larin-Garcia, a Cathedral City man, is accused of killing four people (ages 17-25) on February 3rd, 2019. Larin-Garcia is being represented by criminal defense attorney John Patrick Dolan. Jose Larin Garcia and his defense team in court on November 30,
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The Indio Police Department is asking for members of the community to come forward with information on a seven-vehicle crash that injured five people over the weekend. The crash happened on Saturday, Nov. 27 at approximately 5:34 p.m. on Clinton Street and Miles Avenue. Police say the crash started when a red 2011 Ford F-250
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Emergency crews rescued an injured female hiker, off the Art Smith Trail near Palm Desert Late Tuesday morning. According to Cal Fire, just before 10:00, they got a call of a hiker in distress and possibly injured on the trail, that is located near Highway 74 and Bighorn Drive. The female hiker broke her ankle
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Every year following Thanksgiving and the holiday sales comes Giving Tuesday. It’s a worldwide movement that aims to get people to be generous and give back to their communities. The unofficial holiday began nine years ago and has picked up momentum since. Around the Coachella Valley there are many places looking to take volunteers not
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Local business owners in Palm Springs are coming together to take on homelessness, which they’re calling one of the most serious issues in the city. The new Business Community Watch group is a coalition of business representatives on the south end of downtown. They’re looking to put a stop to crime, drugs and other health
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The Imperial County Fire department says the fire destroyed several homes, displacing 5 families.
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Opening statements began on Monday in the Palm Springs quadruple murder case. Jose Larin-Garcia, a Cathedral City man, is accused of killing four people (ages 17-25) on February 3rd, 2019. “You will learn that Jose Vladimir Larin Garcia is the executioner,” said Samantha Paixao, Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County, addressing the jury in court. Victims
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Dr. Kinji Hawthorne, JFK Memorial Hospital’s infectious-disease physician, joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut to discuss the omicron variant
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A man was arrested after deputies allegedly spotted him impersonating a police officer and attempt to stop a vehicle in Yucca Valley. The incident happened on Onaga Trail and Church Street on Tuesday, Nov. 23. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept., deputies from the Multiple Enforcement Team saw a black Dodge Charger with
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What is the Omicron variant? According to the World Health Organization, it was first detected in South Africa and has prompted another round of travel restrictions across the world. Jose Arballo Jr., from the Riverside University Health System, said “As everyone knows, we have no cases in Riverside County and none in California. How long that is
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The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon will host a fall job recruitment fair Wednesday, with on-the-spot offers as the venue seeks to fill more than 200 positions. The hiring event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the resort’s Grand Ballroom. Officials said the goal is to fill a variety of
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A convicted felon accused of stealing a vehicle with a toddler inside in Desert Hot Springs re-entered a not guilty plea on the charges today. Yadira Dolores Flores, 32, of Desert Hot Springs, is charged with kidnapping, wilful child cruelty, vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and sentence-enhancing allegations of committing an auto theft with
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A man accused of murder has been arrested following a month-long manhunt. Benjamin Franklin Winkle, 36, is suspected in the murder of Michael Mendoza, 37, on Oct. 6, 2021, at a residence in the 61200 block of Indian Paint Brush Rd in Anza. Details on the homicide remain limited. Deputies from the Hemet Station originally
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