As we celebrate Pride Month, we are taking a closer look at the unique struggles the LGBTQ community may face when planning for a family. It can be a sensitive subject as LGBTQ couples explore ways to have children. One of the biggest challenges is a tough legal and financial landscape because laws can vary from
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June is Cancer Survivor Month. The Desert Care Network recognizes all local cancer survivors and strives to discover more preventive measures and solutions for the disease. In the United States, there are over 18 million cancer survivors, according to the American Association for Cancer Research. These numbers continue to grow as more cancer research is
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds will welcome special guests at Thursday’s Calder Cup Finals game against the Bears. The Firebirds currently lead the series 2-1. Game 4 will be held at Acrisure Arena, puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. You can watch it live on the CW, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. Pat Monahan, frontman of
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The Living Desert Zoo is currently celebrating two new additions to one of the world’s most endangered bird species! Born to Bastet (mom) and Ra (dad), two waldrapp ibis chicks recently hatched at The Living Desert. Also known as the Northern bald ibis, as adults, these raven-sized birds have iridescent black plumage, a long, downward-curving
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A commercial structure fire has erupted at the 46100 block of Dillon Road in Coachella. Firefighters responded to a single-story car wash structure with heavy smoke blowing from the roof. Fire resources will remain on-site for the time being working to contain the flames, Cal Fire confirmed. Dillon Road is closed south of the I-10
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The Palm Springs Fire Department (PSFD) received a call reporting an explosion from an Southern California Edison vault on Canyon Rock Road in South Palm Springs today, according to PSFD Captain Robert Skyberg. Upon arrival, firefighters located a worker near the area of the vault with significant burn injuries. The worker received medical aid from
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California has launched the SUN Bucks program, also known as Summer EBT, to fight against childhood hunger throughout the summer. Riverside County confirmed parents will receive $120 for each eligible child for groceries and nutritional security throughout the summer, starting in June. The new federal food program is led by the California Department of Social
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The Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors and descendants hosted their annual Juneteenth Interfaith Prayer Vigil at The Church of Saint Paul in the Desert, Wednesday evening. In addition to commemorating the significance of Juneteenth, the vigil will also serve as a call to action as the Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors continue to seek out
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The Coachella Valley dominated Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals to take a 2-1 series lead. The Firebirds beat the Bears 6-2 at Acrisure Arena. BURNING UP🔥@Firebirds | #HERvsCV | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/FQpYU8g1vh— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) June 19, 2024 “The Captain” Max McCormick was the star of the game, scoring a hat trick to
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A local organization is alerting the community about a new sexually transmitted disease. Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII, or TMVII, causes a rash on the skin and is a rare fungus infection. TMVII spreads in a few different ways. Primarily – it’s spread through skin-to-skin contact. It’s also spread through contact with contaminated objects like towels or
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Amazon was hit with $5.9 million in fines for alleged violations at two Inland Empire warehouses of a state law intended to prevent overworking employees. The company said the ruling is unjustified and will be challenged. California Labor Commissioner Lilia Garcia Bower said the Amazon warehouses in Moreno Valley and Redlands operated in violation of
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Desert Hot Springs councilmember Russell Betts is set to run for mayor in November. Betts announced his mayoral campaign on Tuesday. “For over 15 years I have served all of Desert Hot Springs” said Betts. “I currently serve in an at-large capacity and with this year’s district elections, I face the choice of representing a
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The Palm Springs Police Department launched “Operation Rear View Mirror” on Tuesday in an effort to enhance safety on roads throughout the city. The campaign will involve a crackdown on speeding and reckless driving in 13 known hotspots identified by the department through community engagement. Police Chief Andrew Mills detailed his department’s objective during a
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Two 19-year-old men received two years’ probation after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from the armed carjacking of a 75-year-old woman in La Quinta, authorities said. Daryl Haxiel Urbano of Coachella and David Reyes III of Palm Desert were arrested on April 11, 2023, according to inmate records. Urbano and Reyes each entered guilty
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An Indio woman was convicted today of first-degree murder for her role in the killing of an 18-year-old crime witness. Maury Duarte, 32, was found guilty for the 2019 murder of Makayla Jean Massey, also known as Anita Garcia, of Victorville. Jurors found true special circumstance allegations of killing a witness to a crime
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As students in Riverside County are enjoying summer vacation, pre-loaded savings accounts in their names with free money to fund college and career dreams are continuing to grow- with interest. Launched in 2022 by the State of California, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) college savings accounts with up to $1500 are
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According to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District , a total of 97 West Nile-positive mosquitoes have been found in La Quinta, Palm Desert, Mecca, Thermal, Oasis, Rancho Mirage and Indio. News Channel 3’s Spencer Blum covered the first detection of West Nile-positive mosquitoes in 2024 in May. You can watch his full report
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will conduct training simulation exercises starting Wednesday, June 19 to Thursday, June 20 at Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School in La Quinta. The two-day training will be an active shooter exercise all day from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the middle school. No students will be present on-site. All
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Update 6/18/24 The fire is at 128 acres with nearly 90% containment, Captain Ronald Skyberg of the Palm Springs Fire Department told News Channel 3 just before 2:30 p.m. Original Report 6/17/24 Two firefighters suffered heat-related injuries while battling a brush fire that burned 350 acres in Palm Springs on Monday. By the late afternoon,
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The Palm Springs Power baseball is set to host a City of Palm Springs Night on Friday at the Palm Springs Stadium. All Palm Springs residents will receive a free Power ticket which includes general admission seating with a hot dog, soft drink, chips, and a drink koozie. Residents must provide identification at the stadium
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