The vehicle versus pedestrian accident was reported just before 12:30 this morning at Avenue 48 and Indio Boulevard in the City of Indio. The pedestrian died at the scene and the Indio Police department says that the surrounding area was closed off for about 7 hours. The roads are now open with the scene cleared
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Greek treats were enjoyed by many over the weekend in Palm Desert. During the 26th annual Greek Festival, organizers said all of the food was prepared on site. Visitors also had a chance to tour Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert. It featured colorful mosaics, which showcased the rich history and traditions of the Greek
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Dustin Hay commutes 45 minutes to FIND Food Bank’s distribution center each morning and greets the day with a smile, unfailingly. Just a few years ago, Hay first stepped foot into the distribution center as a volunteer. After a few volunteer shifts packing and organizing food, Hay decided to become a full-time employee at FIND.
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It was an historic day at the Empire Polo Club in Indio as two NSWL teams stepped on the pitch Tuesday afternoon. For the first time ever, professional womens’ soccer was payed in the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley Invitational is a pre-season exhibition tournament hosted by the LA Galaxy. And this year, four NWSL
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An I-Team investigation reveals the daily struggles some Cathedral City residents still say they face six months after Tropical Storm Hilary and their reactions to the city’s storm response. “So at this point, we’re still living out of bins in our bedrooms and in our bathroom,” said Beatrice Toledo whose Cathedral City home was flooded by a mudflow
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Riverside County residents who want to voice their opinions about where transportation funding should be allocated over the next few years are encouraged to take a look at the proposed “2024 Traffic Relief Plan,” which will be open to public comment until the end of March. “Upgrades and improvements to our highways, local roads and
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Jury selection got underway Tuesday for the retrial of a convicted felon involved in a street racing crash in Rancho Mirage that killed an 81-year-old woman. Wade Klinton Wheeler, 41, of Rancho Mirage was driving the car that smashed into Barbara Schmitz’s sedan, fatally injuring her and severely injuring her husband, Gerald Schmitz, over a
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Investigators identified the driver suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teenager last month. Troy Dean Reynolds, 57, of Yucca Valley is believed to have been behind the wheel in a crash that killed Joshua Alexander Sanchez Barreras, 16, in Yucca Valley on the night of Jan. 26. Deputies found Barreras
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Originally Published: 20 FEB 24 15:32 ETUpdated: 20 FEB 24 15:53 ETBy Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Two men were charged with murder and other felony charges for their roles in the mass shooting after a Kansas City Chiefs championship rally last week, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said Tuesday. Lyndell Mays, of Raytown,
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Top-ranked men’s and women’s stars will pair up for the second consecutive year to compete in the 2024 Eisenhower Cup Presented By Masimo – a one-night Tie Break Tens event at the BNP Paribas Open taking place in Stadium 2 on Tuesday, March 5. The 2024 Eisenhower Cup will feature eight pairings competing in a
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First responders were on the scene of a collision involving a fully loaded school bus and another car as students were on their way to school Tuesday morning east of Desert Hot Springs. The First Student school bus was rear-ended along Dillon Road near Johnson Road in Desert Edge. One person in the passenger vehicle suffered
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The First Alert Weather Team is tracking rain which could create travel difficulties, namely for areas in the west valley. There is currently a Flood Watch in effect for areas west, which includes Desert Hot Springs, through Wednesday morning . The City of Desert Hot Springs has been steadily working to reopen major roads damaged
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North Indian Canyon Drive and North Gene Autry Trail were closed through the Whitewater Wash Tuesday morning due to flooding, according to Palm Springs Police. A statement from PSPD at 6:36 a.m. said the North Gene Autry Trail was closed between East Via Escuela and Interstate 10. A second statement at 7:39 a.m. said North
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It has been six months since Tropical Storm Hilary swept through the Coachella Valley. The hundred-year storm impacted our community, causing homes to flood and roads to sustain damage. Six months later, some communities still feel the impact of the storm. While the county received public assistance aid money, it was not approved for state
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The extra long Presidents’ Day weekend and Modernism Week created the perfect storm for local businesses. Restaurants, hotels, and boutiques in downtown Palm Springs all saw a spike in customers. Modernism Week is a world-class, eleven-day celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion, and culture. Officials with the event say more than 120,000 attendees each year
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Chef Betty Berrysmith, the owner of the meal pickup service, Chef B’s Table CaliSoul, says that cooking is her love language. “Once it’s on the plate and when people eat it and say, ‘Oh my god, this is so good.’ You can feel that feeling that they have that you were trying to put into
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A 66-year-old from Florida died from his injuries days after a crash on Interstate 10 near Cactus City. The crash happened on Wednesday at around 6:45 a.m. on the Eastbound I-10, west of the Cactus City rest stop. A 40-foot tanker filled with lemon juice overturned on the highway. A Sigalert was issued shortly and
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Local residents are calling for the valley’s cities to work together to devise a plan to resolve the dust issue and all of the road closures. News Channel 3 reported in previous coverage that The California Transportation Commission has awarded $50 million for Addressing Climate Change, Emergencies, and Sandstorms Project on Indian Canyon. Even though
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A 34-year-old man whose vehicle overturned on its side in Aguanga was killed, according to the California Highway Patrol. Adrian Ramirez of Aguanga was fatally injured at about 10 p.m. Sunday on state Route 371 near Wilson Valley Road, the CHP said. A witness called the agency regarding a black Dodge Ram that was
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First responders were able to rescue a hiker who was injured while on a Palm Springs trail Monday afternoon. The rescue happened on the North Lykken Trail, which is near Ramon Road and S La Mirada Road. A battalion chief told News Channel 3 that the hiker sustained minor injuries. Crews were able to rescue
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