Authorities said today that a 17-year-old boy was a fifth suspect in the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man in North Palm Springs last year. The Desert Hot Springs teen was arrested Thursday evening in Palm Springs, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. He was booked into Riverside County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of
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The Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival team brings thousands of people a first-class culinary experience. The event, produced by Palm Springs Life magazine, is in the El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert, California. Premier chefs from near and far will share cuisine and beverage advice and taste tests throughout the event. The festival
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News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $45,000 charitable gift was awarded to the ABC Recovery Center in Indio, which aims to help those with substance use disorders achieve lifelong sobriety and re-enter
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Felony charges were filed today against a 41-year-old man suspected of multiple window-smash burglaries throughout the Coachella Valley over the past two months. Charles Emmanuel Cobb of Indio was charged with one felony count each of burglary and vandalism, according to court records. He’s set to be arraigned on the charges Friday afternoon at the
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The Coachella Strength Classic is the desert’s only powerlifting competition. Sixty powerlifters will competitively lift hundreds of pounds at the Universal Training Center in Indio on Sunday. And it takes months of preparation to get to this moment. Coachella Valley native Jiovanni Duarte has been training to beat the state’s squat record for three months.
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The Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival is in full swing. The festival hosts local and celebrity chefs and features a large selection of premium wines, handcrafted food, and cooking demonstrations. With renowned chefs like Tyler Florence, Dominique Crenn, and Susan Feniger in attendance, attendees can expect internationally acclaimed flavors. The festival boasts over 60
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The second annual Coachella Valley pride hockey tournament is back here in the desert. It kicked off Thursday afternoon at the Berger Foundation Iceplex, and runs through Sunday. The Coachella Valley Firebirds are partners for the Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament, which was created to make a safe space for all LGBTQ+ players. 14-teams from
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Start your engines! The one-of-a-kind Thermal Club in the east valley is set to host the $1 Million Challenge this weekend, the first event of its kind. Sports Director Blake Arthur had the opportunity to visit the track and see what the racing experience is all about. 👀🏎️@IndyCar @ThermalClub @KESQ #INDYCAR #ThermalChallenge pic.twitter.com/iDfedLLdpz— Blake Arthur
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Brad Devine and his wife spend their winters at Outdoor Resorts Palm Springs in Cathedral City, but for the last few days they’ve noticed a strong marijuana smell coming from a cannabis cultivation site next door. Devine said he and others in the area have reported their concerns to the City, but feel action has
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A Murrieta jury today deadlocked in the retrial of a convicted felon involved in a street racing crash in Rancho Mirage that killed an 81-year-old woman, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial and setting the stage for a potential third murder trial. After deliberating only a day, jurors declared themselves unable to overcome an
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An investigation is underway after human skeletal remains were found in an unincorporated community near Twentynine Palms. The remains were found on Wednesday in a desert area near Amboy Road and Shelton Road in Wonder Valley. The remains were confirmed to be human by the Coroner’s Office, the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station confirmed on Thursday.
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Five minors were arrested after a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Palm Desert Thursday afternoon. The incident started at around 2:40 p.m. when deputies spotted a stolen vehicle near Washington and Country Club, a spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3. Deputies attempted a vehicle stop but the driver failed
Continue Reading A 41-year-old man suspected of multiple window-smash burglaries throughout the Coachella Valley over the last two months was behind bars today. The suspect, an Indio resident, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of 17 counts of commercial burglary, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Patrick Mushinskie. The burglaries occurred at numerous businesses throughout the Coachella
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Five local students were recognized with the March edition of the “Do the Right Thing Award” which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Xochiyotl Calderon, Makaylah Caldwell, Tiffany Hall, Isaac and Isaiah Harlow, Freida Hernandez and Isaac Jesse Carillo were all honored on Wednesday. The students were chosen for their
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The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for lane closures on Interstate 10 in Cabazon Thursday due to a fire involving hazardous waste aboard a truck. CalFire Riverside County says the the fire was reported on a Burrtec Waste Management truck at 9:14 a.m. in the westbound freeway lanes near the Main Street offramp. Two lanes were closed to traffic
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Local valley nurseries are sharing ways to keep your spring gardens healthy and beautiful all Spring. The birds are chirping, and the super bloom beautifies the Coachella Valley with colorful flowers. Moon Valley Nurseries general manager Austin Purdy walks the grounds with staff, showing us the most common flowers in the valley. “Anything that I grow
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The Coachella Valley Brewing Company is hosting its 3rd annual comedy festival from March 22nd to 24th. Over 50 comedians across four stages will perform stand-up comedy acts. This is the first year that the show has hosted performances across 3 days. Friday will host five headlining acts, while Saturday and Sunday will host nine
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A motorcyclist was killed in a Palm Springs traffic collision involving a driver in a small sports utility vehicle Wednesday, according to police. Police closed East Amado Road between N. Sunrise Way and N. Avenida Caballeros at 10:09 p.m. after the wreck was reported. There was no immediate word on the motorcyclist or other driver’s names. East Amado was
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On Wednesday, several Palm Desert officials, along with the Desert Roadrunners, will host a ‘Ghost Bike Placement Ceremony’ in honor of Jay Groth. The 62-year-old Indio native was an avid cyclist here in the Coachella Valley, and was killed on March 12th after being struck by a vehicle in Palm Desert. The deadly crash happened
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This month, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, CVEP, officially inducted Birds Eye Aerial Drones, LLC (BEAD) into their Palm Springs iHub business incubator program. BEAD is a San Diego-based company that provides aerial drone services. The company recently made the move to the Coachella Valley to offer their services, including 3D mapping and thermal imaging, to
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