A prominent valley philanthropist had more than $1.5 million worth of personal possessions stolen from her just hours after her passing. The alleged thief is her own employee, who was reportedly caught on camera in her bedroom, holding jewelry and cash while her body lay nearby. Patti Grundhofer was widely known for her significant contributions
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Jury selection began today 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 of 5-month-old Armani
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A suspect was not located following an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex in the city of Indio. The incident got underway at around 11:30 a.m., that’s when officers spotted a suspect wanted in a past sexual assault investigation, according to Ben Guitron of the Indio Police Department. Guitron said the suspect ran into a
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An unlicensed driver who killed a Tour de Palm Springs bicyclist and severely injured another when he lost control of his car and crashed while high on drugs in Indio Hills was convicted today of second-degree murder and other charges.  A Riverside jury deliberated nearly three days before finding Ronnie Ramon Huerta Jr., 26, of
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It’s National Police Week, a chance to honor current law enforcement officers and remember those killed in the line of duty. This evening, the Palm Springs Police Department hekd a memorial service to honor fallen officers, including Jose “Gil” Vega, 63, and Lesly Zerebny, 27, who were shot and killed in 2016 while responding to
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The legendary, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks is coming to the Coachella Valley! Stevie Nicks is adding 13 additional performances to her wildly successful “Live In Concert” tour, including Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms. The Acrisure Arena performance will be held on Tuesday, December 5. Venue presale Thursday, May 18 10 AM – 10
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Michigan State and Arizona, two college basketball powerhouses, will face off in a nationally-televised game at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms on Thanksgiving Day. The game will be part of the “Acrisure Invitational,” a new multi-day college basketball tournament that will be headlined on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, with the Michigan State-Arizona game. Thanksgiving
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After splitting the first two games in Calgary, the Coachella Valley Firebirds return home for Game’s 3 and 4 of the Pacific Division Finals at Acrisure Arena. Game 3 will be broadcasted live on the CW 5 Palm Springs. Pre-game starts at 6:30 p.m. and puck-drop is set for 7 p.m. You can get tickets
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A 31-year-old woman who was killed with two young girls in a crash on eastbound Interstate 10 in the Whitewater area was identified today. The Riverside County coroner’s office identified her as Cecilia Villalobos of Anaheim. Two young girls, identified only as 8- and 12-year-old Anaheim residents, also died at the crash site. The crash
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This summer, valley residents can earn a California Naturalist Certification and college credit through UC Davis by participating in the Nuestro Desierto program. Colin Barrows, the co-founder of the Cactus to Cloud Institute, says that the program is especially beneficial to those who are interested pursuing a career in the environmental field.  “It’s a great
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Harris has died from injuries sustained in a traffic collision, the agency announced on Sunday. “With immense sadness and a heavy heart, I must report that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has lost another deputy in a line of duty death,” Sheriff Chad Bianco wrote in a public message. Deputy
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A driver is behind bars following a hit-and-run crash in Cathedral City that left a pedestrian dead. It was reported after 6 a.m. Sunday morning, off Mission Drive. Cathedral City firefighters found a 78-year-old man on the ground with a severe head wound and determined he had been hit by a car. He died at
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White Party weekend is experiencing some triple digit weather. The White Party Palm Springs team have you covered with multiple hydration stations, onsite EMTs, misters, and tons of shaded areas. There is also a company at the Hilton Palm Springs that has a Hydration IV station providing B-12 shots and IV Drip services. This service
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One man died after a hit-and-run crash in Desert Hot Springs on Saturday. At about 12:30 p.m., officers with the Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian at Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue. Based on statements and evidence at the scene, officers identified and determined
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Update: 5/15/23 The Riverside County coroner’s office identified the woman killed in the crash as Cecilia Villalobos, 31, of Anaheim. Two young girls, identified only as 8- and 12-year-old Anaheim residents, also died at the crash site. Original Report 5/14/23 Three members of an Anaheim family, two girls, and a woman, were killed Sunday morning
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Our First Alert Weather Alert team is forecasting triple digits all Mother’s Day Weekend. You can find our full forecast and the latest weather updates here. With Summer right around the corner, more triple digit days are expected. Some venues and businesses like College of the Desert’s ‘Street Fair’ are starting to make adjustments to
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens will remain open to the public five days a week until closing for its annual summer hiatus at the end of the day Sunday, June 4. Previously, the Center & Gardens was to close for seven days in May to accommodate an upcoming retreat on security issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Eisenhower Family Birth Center hosted its first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion in Rancho Mirage. The event was also a Pre – Mother’s Day celebration. “It’s wonderful to see these babies after they’ve gone home,” Veronica Williams, the Director of Eisenhower Family Birth Center. “And now they’re a little older. And it’s just; it’s just
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Wells Fargo will be closing its location in Banning on Ramsey Street. The closure will happen on August 2 at 12:30 p.m. Until then, customers can continue to use the location. Wells Fargo shared a statement saying in part: “This is not an easy decision or one we take lightly. Branches continue to play an
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The Pacific Division Series will head back to the Coachella Valley tied 1-1 after the Firebirds came up just short in Game 2 against the Calgary Wranglers. The game ended with a 3-2 loss. The game started off slow with most of the First Period tied 0-0. The Wranglers got the scoreboard fist with just
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