By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis. Proposition 1 marks the first update to the state’s mental health system in 20 years and a win for
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Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers today amid allegations he stole millions of dollars from the Japanese slugger to place bets with a purported illegal bookmaker, according to an online report. Attorneys for Ohtani, responding to inquiries from the Los Angeles Times, told the paper in a statement Wednesday, “In
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A 27-year-old man pleaded guilty today to sexually assaulting a woman in Rancho Mirage at the end of last year. Reginald Demond Macon Jr. of Indio pleaded guilty Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to one felony count of rape by force or fear, according to court records. He is set to
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended two people, including a possible wanted felon, after a pursuit ended near Bagdouma Park in Coachella. Deputies attempted a traffic stop at around 2:30 p.m. at Bagdad Avenue and Mecca Avenue. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, two occupants fled from the vehicle, however, deputies were able to detain
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Riverside County residents have an open invitation to take part in a live webcast today on the proposed “2024 Traffic Relief Plan,” which will detail how transportation funding may be allocated over the next few years, and how residents can provide their input. 100423_RCTC_Traffic_Relief_PlanDownload Riverside County Transportation Commission officials will be hosting the webinar from
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Firefighters were on the scene of an Indio house fire that caused its roof to collapse Wednesday morning. Nobody was hurt, according to firefighters on the scene. The fire was first reported at 5:51 a.m. along the 44800 block of Oasis Street near Indio Boulevard. No injuries were reported, but firefighters at the scene said the
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Originally Published: 19 MAR 24 13:10 ETBy Briana WhitneyClick here for updates on this story LA PAZ COUNTY, Arizona (KPHO, KTVK) — Police in Arizona and California are asking for help as they investigate a missing 27-year-old who vanished at the end of February. Amanda Nenigar was last seen in Blythe, California and her car
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After a proposed AIDS Memorial sculpture for the Downtown Palm Springs park faced controversy in 2023, the memorial’s task force is calling on the community for input. On Wednesday night, they will open the floor to all, with no RSVP required, in a town-hall-style meeting. Over several weeks, there have been multiple listening sessions during
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Six-year-old Benjamin proudly pushes his custom one-of-a-kind ice cream popsicle cart. It was built by him and his dad to celebrate the vibrant lowrider car culture. “Well the cream car I think it’s pretty cool, it’s candy-painted and sparkly,” Benjamin said. His dad, Jose Tapia, grew up with lowrider bicycles and in between American and
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The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage has announced a phased rollout on March 25 with two weeks of spring break camps. The next phase is set for mid-April with the installation of some of the 40 new custom exhibits, followed by the arrival and installation of additional exhibits in early June.
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The Palm Springs International Airport released its inaugural annual report this week. PSP had another record year for passenger travel last year, with just over 3.2 million passengers. That’s up nearly nine percent from the year earlier. This year’s projects include an expanded baggage claim area — remodeling the terminal restrooms– and new shade-structure installations.
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It was a big day for the 5th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. News Channel 3 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are teaming up once again to raffle off another beautiful home. Tuesday was floor signing day at the house in beautiful La Quinta. The trade partners and builders who have made this home
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A Desert Hot Springs man was convicted today of fatally shooting his wife of three years in their home and endangering their children, who were all under 4 years old. James Daniel Fidler III, 34, was found guilty of second-degree murder and four counts of child endangerment, according to Riverside County District Attorney’s office spokesman
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Teams from nearly a dozen Riverside County law enforcement agencies will dig into the desert floor Saturday and huff their way across 120 miles in a legendary relay race that ends in Las Vegas. The 2024 “Baker-to-Vegas Challenge Cup Relay,” organized by the Los Angeles Police Revolver & Athletic Club, is expected to draw upward
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Two murder suspects from Washington state were arrested in Blythe and are set to be extradited, police said today. Philip James Brewer, 32, and Christina Joel Hardy, 47, were arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder, according to the Blythe Police Department Officers responded at 1 a.m. that day to information about two possible murder
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By TARA COPPAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The top two U.S. generals who oversaw the evacuation of Afghanistan as it fell to the Taliban in August 2021 blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic departure, telling lawmakers Tuesday that it inadequately planned for the evacuation and did not order it in time. The rare testimony
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today approved a $100,000 allocation to install new lights at parks in Indio Hills and North Shore for security and to improve recreational opportunities. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized the Riverside County Executive Office to draw down the Unincorporated Communities Fund for the benefit of
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California Highway Patrol investigators today requested the public’s help identifying the motorist who ran over and killed a 29-year-old pedestrian on Interstate 10 in Banning, then fled the scene. Christina Rodriguez of Banning was fatally struck in the hit-and-run on eastbound I-10, roughly a quarter-mile east of Eighth Street, on March 13. CHP Officer
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One person suffered serious burn injuries in a Palm Desert house fire Tuesday morning, according to firefighters. CalFire Riverside County confirmed to KESQ News Channel 3 that the fire was reported at 7:33 a.m. on the 73300 block of Guadalupe Avenue, in a neighborhood just west of San Pablo and south of Fred Waring Drive.
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Brian Nestande died at the age of 60 after being found dead in his home in Palm Desert last week. There was no word on the cause of death. Nestande’s funeral was held at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert. “He just loved giving back to the community that was always in his blood, and
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