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One Class at a Time: Jessica Salomon’s ‘Sammy’s Closet’ provides essential items for students

The Walter Clark Legal Group and News Channel 3 visited Toro Canyon Middle School to honor Miss Jessica Salomon as the “One Class at a Time” Teacher of the Month. She was awarded with $777.77 thanks to a generous donation from the Walter Clark Legal Group. Salomon is a dedicated science teacher, but she’s being recognized

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Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center open house Wednesday, March 5

PALM DESERT (CNS) – A resource center for entrepreneurs at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus is getting a major expansion, officials said Tuesday. The Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center, located at 37023 Cook Street, Suite 102 in Palm Desert, is a re-branded expansion of the Palm Desert iHub. The focus is promoting business

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“The Good Neighbor” workshop: relevant information about the judicial system for our Latino community

A free, 6-session course to learn how our judicial system works from arrest to sentencing, consulting with prosecutors, investigators and victim services specialists on domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other crimes. This is the second series of workshops provided for our Latino community and classes are completely in Spanish. The workshop is every

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eTail Palm Springs 2025 Kicks Off With Focus on AI Innovation

The premier annual retail conference, eTail Palm Springs, is underway, drawing leaders from across the eCommerce and digital marketing industries. Running through Feb. 27 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, the event promises cutting-edge insights, dynamic networking opportunities, and exclusive experiences for retail professionals. eTail 2025 Palm Springs is taking place through

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Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament concludes, organizers looking ahead to next year

The Annual Palm Springs Pride Hockey Tournament officially wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. This year’s final championship game was held inside the Berger Foundation Ice Plex at Acrisure Arena, hosted by the Coachella Valley Pride Hockey Association. This is the third year the tournament has been held in the Coachella Valley. The tournament also got

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Family seeks answers after Riverside Sheriff Deputy crashes into their car during pursuit

A families life changed in an instant. News Channel 3 spoke exclusively with Helen Becerra after her son and grandchildren were injured in a deputy involved crash during a pursuit on Monday. She said the Becerra’s car was not involved in the pursuit. Becerra, the children’s grandmother, said her 8-year-old granddaughter sustained the most severe

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RSO Deputy Sheriff Investigator resigns following husband’s arrest

UPDATE: February 26, 2025 Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Yadira Perez has “…resigned from the department for personal reasons.” UPDATE: February 26, 2025 Coachella City Councilmember Yadira Perez says her husband, Isidro Jimenez-Ibanez, is now out on bond. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI arrested Isidro Jimenez-Ibanez, 51, in Coachella

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New pickleball league “PaddleWar” set to start in Palm Springs in April

PaddleWar is a new team-based league set to start across the country, including in Palm Springs. Organizers say it “offers a fun, competitive environment for players of all levels, and it’s quickly becoming the go-to league for pickleball enthusiasts.” They say Palm Springs is the perfect destination for all pickleball fans to play, whether they’re beginners

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City of Banning to review grant program aimed at reducing recidivism

The city of Banning is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, February 25, at 4pm to review its agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Proposition 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Grant Program. The purpose of the grant is to provide mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and diversion programs for people

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Suspect arrested after weapons investigation in Desert Hot Springs

A 39-year-old man was arrested following a weapons investigation Monday in Desert Hot Springs. The man was arrested after a Desert Hot Springs police, with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau/SWAT and K-9 units, executed multiple search warrants and an arrest warrant, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Officers’ Association.

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Report: County’s discretionary revenue rising, but higher costs on horizon

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today made several budget adjustments based on a Riverside County Executive Office report indicating that, at the halfway point for the 2024-25 fiscal year, reserves are growing above previously estimated levels despite “escalating costs” weighing on the economy and the balance sheet of county government.   The 35-page

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Desert Hot Springs Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Firearms in Search Warrants

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 39-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident was taken into custody yesterday. Desert Hot Springs Patrol Officers and Detectives, with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau/SWAT and K-9 units, executed multiple search warrants and an arrest warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into weapons offenses. Several

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