It’s an unfortunate end that many families are realizing is their reality: their home has been completely destroyed by fire, with just the foundation remaining behind. On Tuesday morning, Robert and Layla Glassman stood in front of where their home once was. Although the home was a total loss, the couple found something they thought
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A 51-year-old felon who preyed on two Moreno Valley schoolgirls and tried to abduct one of them pleaded guilty today to attempted kidnapping and was immediately sentenced to 18 months in state prison. Rene Rodriguez Ramirez of Indio admitted the felony count under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange
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President Joe Biden officially announced the creation of a national monument south of Joshua Tree National Park today. The Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California creates the largest corridor of protected lands in the continental United States, covering nearly 18 million acres stretching approximately 600 miles. “I am thrilled that President Biden has designated the
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Two people were injured and a dog died after a head-on crash Tuesday evening in Palm Desert. The crash was reported at around 5:30 p.m. near Washington Street and Del Web Boulevard. California Highway Patrol Officer David Torres confirmed both patients were “elderly” women. Both were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Torres said
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A suspect was taken into custody following a high-speed pursuit in Desert Hot Springs that put three schools on lockout. The incident started shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Palm Drive and Camino Aventura. Desert Hot Springs police chief Jim Henson told News Channel 3 that a pursuit was initiated after a driver field to yield
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The 2025 White Party in Palm Springs has been canceled, officials confirmed to News Channel 3. It remains unclear if the event will return in 2026. In a statement to News Channel 3, a spokesperson said the original purpose of the event – to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ people – as there are
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The Board of Supervisors today approved four capital improvement projects initiated by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco at a total estimated cost of $2.69 million. The sheriff requested — and the board unanimously authorized — allocation of funds from the departmental account established at the start of the fiscal year to pay for the projects,
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The Coachella Valley Water District announced today it is set to receive a $39 million federal grant to expand the Thermal Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funds from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will go toward the first phase of a multi-year project that will “allow the plant to provide a blend of recycled and canal water
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Multiple lawsuits have reportedly been filed against Southern California Edison alleging that the company’s equipment started the deadly Eaton Fire. Richard Bridgford of Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian issued a statement after filing a complaint for one of its clients Monday with the Los Angeles Superior Court: “Based upon our investigation, our discussions with various consultants,
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Tickets are now on sale for the Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home. Call 1-800-535-6748 for tickets. For just $100, you can help save the life of a child with cancer and have the chance to win a brand-new house, as well as other great prizes. Buy your ticket for a chance to win a
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A 38-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after being shot Monday afternoon in Indio. The shooting was reported at around 5:30 p.m. at the Myoma Mobile Home Park in the 79000 block of Avenue 40. Police said the 38-year-old was involved in an altercation with a 34-year-old man. The 34-year-old fired a gun, striking
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PALM DESERT, California (KESQ) – A local investigator received a special honor for his exceptional work in the Coachella Valley this past year. El Paseo Jewelers honored Investigator Jose Villaseñor with the Rick Espinoza Award at the Classic Club. During the summer of 2024, two local banks were robbed in a two-week period. Villaseñor closely
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Over 170 Jewish community members gathered on Sunday to attend the fourth annual Chabad Golf Classic to celebrate and raise funds for Chabad’s Jewish youth and family programs. Chabad presented the Chabad Student Board from the University of Riverside with the Young Jewish Leadership award – 7 UCR students were in attendance to accept the
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Coachella City Manager, Dr. Gabriel Martin, could be fired at a special meeting Tuesday morning. The update comes directly from the city of Coachella’s public information officer who confirmed that the city council will vote on Dr. Martin’s employment status during the meeting. The announcement follows a special meeting held last Tuesday, with labor negotiators.
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The 2025 American Express has generated plenty of headlines, including the historic 2024 champion returning to the desert, the world number one player withdrawing from the tournament, and more. However, PGA West has made some changes to the course that the top players will have to face. It's @theamexgolf week! ⛳️🏌️♂️☀️🌴🏔️🏆Here's a full preview from
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Idyllwild will again be under a Red Flag Warning starting Monday afternoon until Wednesday, as another round of Santa Ana winds looks to bring dry, breezy conditions across Southern California This comes after winds last week tore through the mountain community, toppling trees and badly damaging three trailers in a local trailer park. “We had
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The generosity of Coachella Valley residents is being felt all the way in Los Angeles. On Saturday, two local businesses, G.E.M. Billing Solutions and Mi Cultura Peruvian Colombian Cuisine, hosted a donation drive for people displaced by the LA wildfires. The organizers, two friends – Jordan Machado and Jori Moreno, felt compelled to organize the
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A Jurupa Valley man who killed his estranged wife with his nephew’s help to prevent her from taking his home in a divorce — then blamed another man, who was wrongfully convicted of the crime — was bound for California’s Death Row today, while his relative was headed to state prison to serve a life
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A sentencing hearing was suspended today for a 30-year-old motorist who perpetrated a series of unexplained attacks on fellow drivers and one bicyclist throughout Palm Springs and is now seeking another psychological evaluation to determine whether he’s eligible for treatment in lieu of prison. A Riverside jury in March convicted Juaquin Mercer Moraga of Palm
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms will lead an investigation into the cause of multiple wildfires raging across southern California, according to the Los Angeles Times. Among them, the most destructive in L.A. County history, the Palisades Fire. News Channel 3 spoke to several Palisades homeowners who said they witnessed the onset of the
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