A Coachella man accused of murder after a woman was found with severe burns on Halloween and later died from her injuries is scheduled to make an initial court appearance today. Richard Michael Carmona, 40, is expected to enter a plea to a felony count of murder, with a sentence-enhancing allegation of committing murder while
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Drone sightings have continued in the Golden State as more people are keeping their eyes on the sky and ears to the ground. Some officials are now addressing new reports of drones at military bases in California. News Channel 3 reached out to the United States Navy about a tips from a viewer concerned of
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A shooting late Monday night in Palm Springs left two people injured. The shooting was reported at approximately 11:59 p.m. in the 1500 block of San Rafael Drive. Police said the two victims were found with serious injuries. Both are currently in stable condition. “Evidence at the scene indicates multiple shots were fired by the
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A suspect in a 2010 hit-and-run crash that killed five people was arrested on Monday, the California Highway Patrol announced. The crash happened on Nov. 13, 2010 on State Route 98 near Calexico in Imperial County, just miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The crash happened when the driver tried to pass the group of Saddletramps
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Residents who lost food bought with CalFresh benefits due to recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) have until January 8, 2025 to report the loss and receive replacement benefits. State officials estimate just over 315,000 people in Riverside and Los Angeles counties, who received more than $37 million in CalFresh benefits, may have lost food
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy who resigned after being arrested on suspicion of sending harmful matter to a minor and soliciting sex from a minor killed himself on Friday, Dec. 20. The San Bernardino County Coroner’s Death Register cites that Anthony Michael Russo, 52, died by suicide at his home in Running Springs. Russo, formerly
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Cub Swanson recently earned a knockout victory over Billy Quarantillo. CUB SWANSON TURNS BACK THE CLOCK 😱@CubSwanson | #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/kOLMsAPr6C— UFC (@ufc) December 15, 2024 At 41 years old, he picked up his 30th win in likely the final fight of his career. But who knows. What we do know is that Cub is one
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One Cathedral City resident is sharing his story after capturing surveillance footage of thieves stealing Christmas decorations from his front yard this weekend. George Skoglund lives on Minerva Road, otherwise known as “Candy Cane Lane” during the holidays, in Cathedral City. For him, the theft is less about the money and more about the disappointment
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The holidays can be fun for the entire family, but if you aren’t careful, they could turn dangerous quickly, especially for our furry friends. During the holidays, pets are exposed to a variety of factors they don’t typically experience on a daily basis. Those situations can lead to stress and anxiety for some pets, and
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The City of Desert Hot Springs handed out gifts at the Senior Center on Monday, as part of their “Adopt a Senior” event for the holidays. As we previously reported, the Senior Center had a “Wish Tree” decorated with ornaments that had Christmas wishes from Senior Center members who may be in need or without
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Two La Quinta residents pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from vehicle burglaries in the Indian Wells area. Francisco Ferratt, 24, entered guilty pleas to three felony counts of burglary during a felony settlement conference Monday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, case records indicated. Two felony counts of vandalism, one felony count
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Public health officials are investigating the first human case of H5 bird flu detected in Los Angeles County, it was announced today. The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the county Department of
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Three people were injured, two critically, after a traffic collision in Cathedral City Monday afternoon. The crash happened at around 2:20 p.m. on Cathedral Canyon and Ortega Road. Details on the crash remain limited. News Channel 3 crew at the scene confirmed a cut-and-rescue was performed on a vehicle to get a patient out. We
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By Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday afternoon to a Washington, DC, hospital, where he is undergoing testing and observation after developing a fever, his spokesman told CNN. “The president is fine,” Angel Urena, deputy chief of staff to Clinton, told CNN in an interview, adding the former president
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Drive safe and sober during the upcoming Christmas holiday, or face consequences, the California Highway Patrol warned today. The agency will initiate its annual Christmastime “maximum enforcement period” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, when all available officers will deploy to catch drunken or drug-impaired drivers, speeders and other scofflaws. The MEP will conclude on Wednesday
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An ex-Riverside County sheriff’s deputy accused of harassing and abducting a woman was charged today with kidnapping and other offenses. Alexander Ravy Vanny, 33, of Hemet was arrested Thursday following an investigation by the sheriff’s department’s Special Victims Unit that was initiated earlier this year. Along with kidnapping, Vanny is charged with stalking, unauthorized use
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Charges are expected to be filed today against one of eight suspects police connected to a physical altercation in Palm Springs, after another person arrested in a vehicle that was allegedly involved in the fight pleaded not guilty to multiple counts. Hemet resident Jonah Wilkerson, 20, is expected to enter pleas to two felony
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Firefighters quickly contained a blaze in a Palm Desert duplex today, preventing it from spreading beyond the garage, authorities said. The fire broke out shortly after 8:45 a.m. in a single-story, two-unit duplex in the 73000 block of Amir Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Crews found “heavy smoke from the garage,” according
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With only two days until Christmas and Hanukkah, last-minute shoppers will be busy. The Gardens on El Paseo has extended its hours today, December 23rd, and will be open on Christmas Eve as well. Today, The Gardens is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tomorrow, they will be open from 9 a.m. to 6
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The Palm Springs Unified School District is hosting its annual Community Giving Day today, December 21st. The event runs between 9 AM – 11 AM at the Palm Springs High School Football Field. According to PSUSD, attendees can enjoy a day of fun, food, and community spirit at our annual Community Giving Day. Experience the
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