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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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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November 10th marks 248 years since the United States Marine Corps was established. At the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, local Marines celebrated the occasion a day early. The base hosted a ‘Birthday Pageant’, that included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony and a trip through the history of the Corps. Friends and
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Beginning today, the Riverside County Department of Veterans’ Services team will begin providing services to veterans in Palm Springs and Blythe on a monthly basis. The department is making its outreach services available at two locations: the Mizell Center in Palm Springs, and the Blythe VFW Post 2987. Field visits at the Palm Springs location
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More than one hundred foster children were officially adopted around Riverside County, with 29 of those adoption ceremonies taking place inside the Larson Justice Center at the Riverside Historic Courthouse. It was alp part of a national effort to encourage courts around the U.S. to finalize adoption paperwork ahead of the holiday season. Courtrooms stay
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Students with the La Quinta High School Culinary Arts program are hosting a free holiday event for active duty military members, veterans and first responders. It’s taking place at the culinary building at 72995 Blackhawk Way from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. today. During the fest, attendees will be served turkey, stuffing, veggies, and homemade
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As we continue to follow the fatal Cal Fire aircraft collision in Cabazon, we’re learning more about the challenges the Banning Pass area poses for pilots. We spoke to Palm Springs native and Chief Pilot of Soar Air, about the challenges he’s faced while flying in the region. “He’s having to use both hands both
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Courtesy: News Channel 3 Three people were hospitalized in critical condition after two cars collided in Indio, at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Calhoun Street at 9:05 Thursday night. A Honda collided with pick-up truck, leaving the truck overturned, according to police. The pick-up truck driver was evaluated for driving under the influence at
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Jackalope Ranch is coming back to the valley. A new set of owners has purchased the 9.8-acre land. After two years of being closed due to the pandemic, the Jackalope Ranch is being restored by new owners, who hope to open as early as July. “We’ve had tremendous, tremendous restoration, says the General Manager of Jackalope Ranch., Charlie Christols.
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A minor was airlifted to the hospital after falling from a wall next to the Jackson Bridge Tuesday morning in Indio. The incident was reported before 8 a.m. on the Jackson Street off-ramp. The Indio Police Department is investigating the incident, IPD public information officer Ben Guitron confirmed. Traumatic Injuries – 8:09 am Jackson St
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Cathedral City Police are asking for help from the public in an investigation into an early morning high-speed pursuit. At 5:31 a.m., CCPD officers attempted to make an enforcement stop. The driver of the vehicle failed to yield and fled at high rate of speed eastbound starting from Plumley Road and Gerald Ford. Cathedral City
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Riverside University Health System-Public Health announced on Thursday an additional 7 new probable/confirmed cases of monkeypox. Five of those cases patients in the Coachella Valley, while the other two cases are from western Riverside County. There are now a total of 39 probable/confirmed monkeypox cases in the Coachella Valley and 42 total cases in Riverside
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3 people are injured after a 2 vehicle crash in Palm Desert on Washington St. and Avenue 42 around 12:17 a.m. Saturday. According to Cal Fire, two people in a sedan needed to be extracted from their vehicle and taken to the hospital with major injuries. First-responders arrived on the scene to find a white
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