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A crash has shut down part of the westbound side of Interstate 10 Sunday morning through the afternoon. The crash was reported at approximately 10:28 a.m. on the I-10 west of Morongo Trail, according to the California Highway Patrol. Details were limited on the crash. According to CHP, the #1 lane remains shut down after
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Six adults and four children have been displaced following a fire Sunday morning. CAL FIRE states that the fire was first reported at 9:09 a.m. at a property on Grant Street, south of Highway 11 in Mecca. Heavy smoke from a single-story, single family house was reported, with fire spreading to nearby vegetation. The fire
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JOSHUA TREE, California (KESQ) – Update: Morongo Bason Sheriff’s Department says Jonathan Rodriguez was located in a Joshua Tree home and taken into custody. They say he was found inside the home on Pueblo Trail at 2:22 p.m. Previous story: Around 3 this morning, Deputies attempted a vehicle stop in the area of Camino Idilio
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Coachella Valley High School following a report of a gun on campus. The report came in Friday at 12:32 p.m. According to CVUSD Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza, a student reported that another student on campus had a gun. When deputies arrived, they placed the location on lockdown while a
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Road closures were put up overnight after a fatal traffic collision in La Quinta. On August 31, 2024, at 8:33 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive in La Quinta regarding a major-injury traffic collision. One of the drivers sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention. The other driver was
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.3 has struck 32 miles south-southeast of Coachella, 7 miles southwest of Salton City around 1:39 a.m. , according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. It’s the fifth such quake with a magnitude around 3.0 in the past three days
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A vehicle caught fire and struck the signal pole at Date Palm Drive and Vista Chino this morning. The car reportedly caught fire after driving over the freeway offramp. The people in the vehicle were able to escape before the car engulfed in flames and took down the hill, crashing into the signal pole. There
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The city of Indio has secured $30 million in funding to build a bridge on Avenue 44 between Golf Center Parkway and Apache St., following Tropical Storm Hilary and years of storm damage. The Avenue 44 all-weather bridge will provide residents with a lasting solution to benefit generations to come. Along with city and federal
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The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has secured $38 million in federal grants & funding through the Coachella Valley Energy Resilience Initiative to enhance energy infrastructure and resiliency in the eastern Coachella Valley. IID’s energy division is the third largest public power utility in California, with an energy transmission network including more than 1,780 miles of
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The Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest- one of the largest and most acclaimed short film festivals in North America- is right around the corner! Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, Shortfest will take place on June 18-24 at the Regal Palm Springs. In celebration of the festival’s 30th anniversary, renowned artist Shag has once
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By JULIE WATSON and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego are confirmed dead, the military said Thursday. Authorities say the CH-53E Super Stallion vanished late Tuesday night while returning to Marine Corps Air
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Two local teens were arrested for making threats to commit a mass shooting at Yucca Valley High School. According to investigators, an 18-year-old along with a 17-year-old boy threatened to carry out the school shooting in a Snapchat video posted around 8:34 a.m. Thursday. Deputies with the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station arrived at the school
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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, unanimously known for his U.S. diplomatic service during the Cold War died at his Connecticut home Wednesday at the age of 100. He played a pivotal role in U.S. foreign policy and is often remembered as a fierce defender of American interests. Something people may not know about Kissinger
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The County of Riverside Transportation Department announced plans to demolish a collapsed bridge in Whitewater. The bridge is located along Whitewater Cutoff, a road that’s parallel to the I-10. During a board meeting Tuesday morning, plans to move forward with the emergency demolition process were passed by the department without discussion. The project is expected
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Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. Despite the rise in online shopping, more than 72.9 million consumers shopped in-person last year, up from 66.5 million in 2021 according to a study conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “It’s just a great opportunity to kind of try
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A local non-profit is making sure families in the Coachella Valley have food on the table this Thanksgiving. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission started the handouts on Wednesday, but will be continuing them throughout the afternoon on Thursday. The meals are free for those receiving them, and include traditional Thanksgiving dishes like turkey and mashed
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Thanksgiving is known for its rich foods and vast array of unique dishes that are typically only eaten once a year. And although we may look forward to stuffing our bellies at mealtime, some of the seemingly harmless ingredients could potentially be fatal for our furry friends. Knowing what is safe for your pets could
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Sheriff’s deputies are now looking for information after a suspected shooting in La Quinta. It happened at the 78,000 block of State Highway 111 around 1:00 A.M. on Sunday. Investigators say they found evidence that a firearm was discharged at the scene, but they haven’t been able to locate any suspects. Deputies also say no
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Join us Thursday as News Channel 3 partners with the SunLine Transit Agency for the 16th Annual Fill the Bus Holiday Food Drive. Two busses that will serve as collection sites will be stationed in the Coachella Valley from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday. SunLine is parking one bus in Palm Desert in front of
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The Morongo Band of Mission Indians hosted its annual Thanksgiving Outreach Program this week. The program is held to ensure local families have food on the table this holiday season. Its a tradition that brings joy to not just the families in need, but to the volunteers as well. “I think it means a lot
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