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A rock slide snarled traffic today on Highway 74 between Mountain Center and Hemet. The hazard was reported about 10:30 a.m. roughly two miles west of Mountain Center, south of Coldwater Creek, near McGaugh Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said officers and Caltrans crews were en route to the location as
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a shooting in Mecca on Dale Kiler Road and 6th Street. It was reported shortly before 2:00 a.m. Monday. Officials did not provide any details on possible injuries or suspects, but crime scene technicians and other deputies were combing the area for evidence Monday before sunrise. Authorities at the scene
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival was coming to a close on Monday. Since January 5, 2023, movie makers and movie lovers were treated to a diverse range of films from more than 60 countries. Festival organizers announced the award winners for 2023: FIPRESCI Prize for Best International Feature Film of the Year Saint Omer (France),
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Governor Gavin Newsom Sunday issued a proclamation declaring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of California. Here is his full release: PROCLAMATION More than 50 years after his passing, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call to stand up against injustice and protect the most sacred tenets of democracy continues to inspire our
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Updated Post 1/15/23 at 9:00 a.m. A spokesperson from the California Highway Patrol said Saturday’s crash happened around 5:15 p.m. A Volkswagen Jetta was reportedly driving eastbound on 81st Avenue near State Route 86. At the same time, investigators believe a semi truck was driving southbound on SR-86. Investigators were trying to determine why the
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway announced it will be closed through Monday due to technical difficulties. A power outage and lagging cars led to the shutdown on one of its busiest days. Guests were transported to the Valley Station Sunday afternoon. There’s no word yet when the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen. Southern California
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Valley residents celebrate the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life for his birthday. Dr. King would have been 94 years old. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration January 15th at 2:00 pm Love of Christ Community Church, 43640 Burr St, Indio, CA 92201 While the celebration was going on, there was a
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The City of Palm Springs announced North Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail, Araby Drive, and Vista Chino are all closed at the wash areas due to flooding. N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AT THE WASH IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING pic.twitter.com/uf8Pq59Vwd— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) January 15, 2023 Alternate routes that can be taken
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Residents went to the Palm Desert I Hub to give their recommendations about the two North Palm Desert Community Parks. The city is working on gathering public input for another park closer to the 10 (near the new development Genesis), and homes were sold there with that promise. Council member Evan Trubee says that the
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Update 12:00 p.m. January 14 Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department have identified the suspect as Jesse Navarro, 42-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore. Navarro is still in critical condition. Jesse Navarro. Photo: Riverside Sheriff’s Department The Sheriff’s Department described the deadly encounter in a news release: “On January 13, 2023, about 4:20 pm, Deputy
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A Beaumont Police officer is recovering Saturday morning from what investigators call “non-life-threatening injuries” after an attempted traffic stop led to a pursuit and gunfire. Police tell News Channel 3 that at 12:46 this morning, officers were pursuing a pickup truck that fled when they had attempted an “investigative stop.” That pursuit led to a
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Two people were killed in a crash between a vehicle and a semi-truck Friday evening in Thermal. The crash was reported just before 6:00 p.m. on the 86600 block of Airport Boulevard. According to Cal Fire, two people in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said the driver of the semi was
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The Coachella Valley Water District has clarified its plans for handling stormwater runoff that is expected throughout the region due to an incoming storm system. The water district will divert runoff from percolation ponds in an effort to protect them. Stormwater is usually collected by those ponds, which are located near interstate 10 and the
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Two Indio teens are empowering children in the foster care system through a youth club they founded. Brianna Fabian and Natalie Fabian founded GFWC HOPE, under the Women’s Club of Indio, in October 2020. Then in May 2021, the club received its official charter. Brianna and Natalie Fabian, founders of GFWC HOPE The club has
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The City of Palm Desert had plans and conversations surrounding a new regional sports park in North Palm Desert. A city spokesperson confirms they are planning to build two new parks in the city of Palm Desert. The regional sports park has been preliminarily identified to include new recreational opportunities and activities for the residents
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A GoFundMe page was started for a Palm Springs family of four who lost everything in an apartment fire. The fire happened off Desert Park Avenue in Palm Springs just before 4 p.m. Monday. Felicia Parker did everything she could to save her apartment after it caught fire. “I wanted to save my place, but I couldn’t,”
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Local zookeepers at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert and Indian Wells are working to form a union – saying they’re struggling with the cost of living. The zoo’s animal care team has formally filed with the state labor department to organize “The Living Desert Animal Care Union,” which they said is
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A man is behind bars on suspicion of a DUI following a deadly overnight traffic collision in Palm Desert early Friday morning. One person died at the scene after police say two cars collided at 2:30 a.m. near the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. Another person involved in the wreck declined to receive
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Governor Gavin Newsom will join ongoing storm preparedness and response efforts in Santa Barbara County Friday afternoon. The region has sustained major damage from relentless storms and more severe weather is forecasted this coming weekend. Be the first to know when news breaks in Coachella Valley. Download the News Channel 3 app here. Get the News Channel
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LifeStream Blood Bank, the community’s blood supplier, cannot meet the needs of area hospitals. Approximately 90% of hospital Type O orders are going unfulfilled. According to LifeStream, seven area hospitals have zero or low Type O inventory on their shelves, and LifeStream does not have the supply to meet patient needs. Video message from the LifeStream
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