Defense testimony is slated to begin tomorrow in the trial of a felon accused of killing his infant daughter in a high-speed crash on the south end of Palm Desert. Marcus Novell Green, 58, of Thermal, is charged with second-degree murder, child cruelty and a sentence-enhancing great bodily injury allegation for the June 2016 death
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Summer is just weeks away which means increased “Mosquito Days” could be on the horizon. According to Climate Central, Mosquito Days occur when the average relative humidity is 42 percent or higher. Mosquitos thrive in muggy, warm weather, which can be synonymous with Coachella Valley summers. Increased Mosquito Days could lead to more opportunities for
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The California Assembly is holding a special hearing in Sacramento Wednesday morning with a new committee expected to help with the fentanyl crisis in the state. The meeting will be the first hearing by the New Select Committee on fentanyl, opioid addiction, and overdose prevention. The committee is made up of both Republican and Democratic
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The City of Palm Springs is considering a 3-year, $1.2M with an environmental construction company, OFRS, Inc., to help clean up homeless encampments. Palm Springs Police say homelessness is a growing problem in the city. With their continued efforts to combat homelessness through Operation Relentless Sun, police say they’ve identified 418 homeless individuals from February
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced funeral services for Deputy Brett Harris, who died from his injuries after an on-duty crash nearly two weeks ago in San Jacinto. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 7 at 10 a.m. at Grove Community Church in Riverside. Funeral services for Deputy Brett Harris:Weds, June 7th at
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A mother and her son are recovering in the hospital after being shot while confronting a teen robbery suspect near Bagdouma Park in Coachella Monday afternoon. “We was inside when we heard some shootings, you know shootings, and then, loud and we went outside,” said Zila Duran, a Coachella resident. Duran recounts the terrifying moments
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A 32-year-old Oregon man who traveled to Riverside County for a dalliance with a Banning girl pleaded guilty today to contacting a minor for illicit purposes. Devon Richard Decerto of Gresham, Oregon, admitted the felony count under a plea agreement with the District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admission, prosecutors agreed to drop a
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A 34-year-old man who shot at multiple victims, including a 7-year-old child, in an unincorporated area of Riverside County near Sky Valley pleaded guilty to felony charges today and was immediately sentenced to more than six-and-a-half years in state prison. Ryan David Sargent of Cathedral City pleaded guilty Tuesday at the Larson Justice Center
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The high-profile murder of a luxury jewelry executive who was killed at the outlets in Cabazon is set to proceed to trial. Police said 66-year-old Michael Moser was shot and killed last March at the Desert Hills Premium Outlet stores in Cabazon. Moser had a prominent role in the luxury industry and retired as the
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds will face off against the Milwaukee Admirals in the Western Conference Finals. The Admirals defeated the Texas Stars in the third round to advance to the Western Conference Finals and earn the Central Division Championship. 🎙️ Great chat with @aaronadmirals of @mkeadmirals ahead of @TheAHL Western Conference Finals against @Firebirds. Lot
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Mike Thompson is the new executive director of the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. Thompson returns to the center and the position he held for six years before leaving in 2021 to be closer to family. The center hosts community events, assistance programs and other forms of support to the valley’s LGBTQ community. Thompson
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A 25-year-old Corona man suspected of leaving a La Quinta Middle School with a 12-year-old girl he had allegedly been communicating with via social media pleaded not guilty to felony charges today. Joshua Meza was charged with six felony counts of committing a lewd act with a child under 14 and one felony count each
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A minor was hospitalized after being stabbed by his five-year-old cousin while playing “sword fights” with a kitchen knife in Beaumont, police announced on Tuesday. Beaumont Police said they were notified of the stabbing when the hospital called it in Sunday at around 2:15 p.m. The victim was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police did
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A Palm Desert man accused with a father and son in the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man in North Palm Springs last week pleaded not guilty to murder today. Aisa Kirk Bailey, 19, was arrested at around 5 a.m. Friday in Palm Desert, according to inmate records. North Palm Springs residents Mark Brian Barneck,
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Update – 5/23/23 CHP confirmed Howard Groff has been located. Original Post – 5/22/23 The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert for a missing 81-year-old last seen Monday morning in Indian Wells. Howard Groff was last seen at 9 a.m., authorities said. He was last seen wearing a white T-Shirt, black pants, and black
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A teenager was arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a woman and her teenage son in a park in Coachella Monday evening. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of attempted murder around 6:00 p.m. on the 51200 block of Douma Street near Bagdouma Park. The investigation revealed a 16-year-old teenage boy from
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The Board of Supervisors today authorized Riverside County Fire Department Chief Bill Weiser to close access to multiple outdoor recreational locations for the duration of wildfire season to minimize public safety risks. Since 2007, the department has sought and received authorization to close designated grounds — located mainly in the central and southwest portions
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Cathedral City Police say that 73-year old Richard Emmons has been found safe after reporting the senior missing on Monday. According to an update from Cathedral City Police Emmons, who suffers from dementia, was located by Palm Springs Police Tuesday morning. The release states that Emmons was in good health and returned to his home
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As the kids wrap up the school year and we enter the hot Summer months, more people will be spending time by the pool! A simple swim lesson can be lifesaving, and Desert Recreation District is helping families get access to free swim lessons. “In the desert a lot of us have pools. We may
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Stars on Ice will be performing at Acrisure Arena on Friday. Before the stars head into town one local ice skater who practices at Berger Foundation Iceplex was able to get some tips from one of the performers. Bernadette Flicker is an avid ice skater who practices at the iceplex often. One of the moves
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