Firefighters across the state right now are gearing up for another devastating year of wildfires. Last year was California’s most destructive on record with more than 4 million acres burned. “We’re paying the price for years and years of drought and let’s be honest, fire seasons are getting longer, hotter and drier,” said Jon Heggie,
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Update 05/27/21: Espinosa was found dead within Joshua Tree National Park on the morning of May 26. The coroner positively identified Espinosa’s body the following day. Details: Person found dead in Joshua Tree National Park identified as missing man Original Report: 05/24/21: Rangers at Joshua Tree National Park are now assisting with the search of
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Four high school students from the 36th Congressional District were selected by the White House to participate in a virtual graduation ceremony with Vice President Kamala Harris. Congressman Raul Ruiz nominated Elizabeth Esteban from Desert Mirage High School, Omar Bahena-Salgado from Desert Hot Springs High School, Emma Hernandez from Beaumont High School, and Ariana Castañeda-Gutierrez from
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The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a third minor has been pronounced dead following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Palm Springs Friday night. The crash happened at shortly before 8:30 p.m. near Highway 111 and Overture Drive, just a few miles east of the I-10 exit. CHP Officer Espinosa said speed was a contributing factor
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A man was arrested following an assault with a deadly weapon in Sky Valley Monday afternoon. Deputies were called to the 23000 block of Larsen Lane in Sky Valley at around 12:58 p.m. for reports of an assault with a deadly weapon, Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Sgt. Deonna Pecoraro said. Pecoraro said deputies arrived on the
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A Palm Desert man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for firebombing the East Valley Republican Women Federated (EVRWF) office in La Quinta, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Carlos Espriu, 23, pleaded guilty to a single federal count of attempted arson of a building, admitting that he used a Molotov cocktail in
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Local senior Cesia Siordia will be graduating from La Familia High School in Thermal next month. She has plans to become the first in her family to attend college after overcoming incredible challenges in her young life. She sat down with News Channel 3’s Madison Weil at her current home near Salton City. “When I
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Pop culture icon and music legend Barry Manilow will once again perform five holiday concerts to raise funds for 25 charities in the Coachella Valley. Manilow’s “A Gift of Love” holiday concerts is scheduled to return from Dec. 7 to Dec 12 at the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert. Tickets range from $59.99 to $499.99. A limited number of VIP tickets range from $500 to $2,000 and
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Hospitalizations & ICU Riverside County is currently reporting its lowest ever number of COVID-related hospitalizations & ICU patients. COVID-related hospitalizations decreased by 13 patients since Friday, bringing the total to 38. The total number of COVID patients in the ICU decreased by 3 patient, bringing the total down to 7 patients. The previous all-time low
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A Palm Springs Unified School District patrol officer arrested during an investigation into domestic extremism by an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force pleaded not guilty today to a felony weapons charge. Alfredo Luna Jr., 41, was arrested on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, stemming from a prior search of his home that turned up an unregistered
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Monday, Desert Healthcare District, Desert Care Network, and Palm Springs Unified School District will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to thousands of students. Starting Monday and continuing through Wednesday, vaccination clinics will be held on different campuses throughout the Coachella Valley. The Pfizer vaccine will be the shot available since the Food and Drug Administration approved
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Nurture the Vote live concert is set to kick off today at 4:30 p.m. in Coachella and will be accompanied with food, and a multitude of local musicians. The Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) will host the event, which aims at increasing voter engagement in the Coachella Valley. Organizers said the concert “is meant
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The woman wanted in a shooting involving an alleged bail agent has been arrested and booked for murder. Lisa Vargas, 53, evaded capture for nearly a month. Palm Springs Police confirmed to News Channel 3 that Vargas is now in custody. According to Riverside County jail inmate records, Vargas was arrested on Thursday at 3:35
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California Highway Patrol and CalFire officials responded to an off-road ATV crash that happened shortly after 9:30 Saturday night. It happened near Coachella Canal Road and Mecca Copia Trail in Mecca. A helicopter was called to the scene as officials said the crash was difficult to access. At least one person was taken to Desert
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Two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an explosion in Rancho Mirage that happened on Halloween last year, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Authorities said two men, ages 49 and 58, are in custody. KESQ is withholding their names until they are formally charged by the DA’s office. On October 31, 2020, deputies responded
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A total of 135 students graduated from Xavier College Preparatory High School in Palm Desert on Saturday morning during a commencement ceremony inside the school’s gymnasium. It was the school’s first in-person graduation ceremony since the start of the pandemic. “It was a decision we had to make. It was necessary, it was really necessary
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Update – 5/24/21 CHP confirmed a third person was pronounced dead in the hospital. All three victims were minors. A fourth minor injured in the rollover remains hospitalized. Details: Third minor pronounced dead in Friday night rollover crash in Palm Springs ======================= Original Report – 5/21/21 The California Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash
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Local LGVTQ rights activists came together in Palm Springs Friday to push for the US Senate and the president to pass the Equalty Act. “I’ts time for this hatred and this violence to stop and it’s time to have some real strength in the Senate to get our first civil rights bill, the Equality Act,
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VillageFest could be making a comeback in downtown Palm Springs this summer. The Thursday night street fair has been closed since the pandemic began in March 2020. “There is huge support for bringing it back,” said Joy Meredith, a business owner and merchant liaison for VillageFest Palm Springs. The Thursday night street fair in downtown
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Homebound residents of Riverside County will now be able to get the COVID vaccine. The county announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement with the Corona-based United Lab Services to provide vaccination services for homebound residents across the county. “This is such a critically needed service,” said Dr. Geoffrey Leung, public health officer
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