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Police rule out abduction, but locate victim of domestic violence incident in Palm Springs
Update May 17, 2024: The Palm Springs police department located the suspect vehicle and potential victim on Thursday just before 11:30 p.m. Police are saying it was not an abduction but a domestic violence incident. Detectives are now conducting follow-up investigations to identify any criminal violations. The Palm Springs police department says they encourage anyone
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Gradually cooler conditions into next week
The weekend promises highs near 100 for tomorrow, but by Sunday we start to see a touch of a cool down. Today, highs will also approach triple digits. We’ve seen gusty winds through the overnight, and there’s still a modicum of blowing sand and dust. Air quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range this
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Local students receive ‘Do the Right Thing’ award; Program awards scholarships to 23 PSUSD graduating seniors
Four local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award, which is a partnership between the Palm Springs Police Dept. and News Channel 3. Mattheo Estrada Rios, Rose Wells, Josiah Cecena, and Martinez Shanti Turner were all honored today. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the
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Ribbon-cutting held for 1M square-foot cannabis cultivation campus in Coachella
A new one-million-square-foot cannabis cultivation campus is now open in Coachella. Green Horizons is on Avenue 48 near Dillon Road. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma was at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, pushing for more banking access for marijuana businesses. “I also testified in Congress about the Safe Banking Act. It was the first-ever Congressional hearing and
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I-Team: Latest on possible litigation between Palm Springs and Section 14 group
The City of Palm Springs is moving forward with what it’s calling “equity efforts” for Section 14. Section 14 is an area of land next to downtown Palm Springs that is part of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. The City of Palm Springs participated in clearing Section 14 in the 1960s after the various landowners
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Indio teacher named 2024 Riverside County Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Amy Torres, a math teacher at Indio High School, was named 2024 Riverside County Teacher of the Year.
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Weather Insider: April 2024 global climate report
According to a new report from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), April 2024 came in as the warmest April in their 175-year record. Globally, the month was 2.38°F (1.32°C) warmer than the 20th-century average. This is an alarming trend as it marks the 48th consecutive April with temperatures above the 20th-century average and the
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La junta de CVUSD se prepara para votar sobre aumentos salariales, lo que genera preocupación en el sindicato de maestros en medio de despidos
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella votará el jueves por la noche sobre la propuesta de aumentos salariales del 7% para docenas de puestos directivos. Según la agenda de la reunión, el Director de Servicios Nutricionales, el Director de Compras y Almacén, el Director de Gestión de Riesgos y
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Warmer temperatures for the rest of the workweek
Air quality remains a concern today as elevated evening and overnight winds pick up dust and sand. As of now, Indian Canyon is closed while Gene Autry and Vista Chino remain open. The elevated winds are expected to continue into the overnight hours as well. The strongest winds will be in the usual areas of
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I-Team: Foreclosure auction delayed for TALUS La Quinta’s resort land. Parcels set to be sold to satisfy loan obligations
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly included the on-screen logo of Silver Rock Development Inc. It has no affiliation with the SilverRock Development Company, LLC, Robert Greene, or any associated companies. Some of the partially developed land at the City of La Quinta’s TALUS luxury resort development was set to be sold at auction
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Push to name visitor center at Joshua Tree National Park after late Senator Dianne Feinstein
There’s a push to rename the Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park after the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler, along with local Representative Raul Ruiz announced the legislation on Wednesday. The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Park held a hearing on the bill the same
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Woman arrested in the Coachella Valley with nearly $2M worth of fentanyl pills in her vehicle
A U.S. citizen living in Mexico was arrested after a stop on Interstate 10 in the Coachella Valley after allegedly being found with nearly $2 million worth of fentanyl pills in her vehicle. Adriana Galindo, 34, of San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico, was arrested Tuesday in Indio, according to the Department of Justice. She is
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Vigil held for the three people killed in La Quinta crash
Friends and family gathered around the intersection of Highway 111 and Simon Drive in La Quinta on Wednesday night to honor the three individuals that lost there lives in a fatal accident on Tuesday night. Around sixty people were present at the vigil, showing up with flowers, candles and notes for their loved ones. The
Continue Reading CVUSD Board set to vote on pay increases sparking concern from teachers union amid layoffs
The Coachella Valley Unified School District Board of Education will vote Thursday night on proposed 7% salary increases for dozens of management positions. According to the meeting’s agenda, the Director of Nutritional Services, Director of Purchasing and Warehouse, Director of Risk Management and Benefits, and Director of School Safety & Security Services were placed below
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‘I have to go save people’ Community mourns victims of triple fatal crash in La Quinta
The community remains shocked and looking for answers after a crash that took the lives of Maria Reyes, Brandt Celli, and Katherine Vogts Tuesday night in La Quinta. Latest Details on the Crash Here The crash, which left three dead and an additional person with major injuries along Highway 111 and Washington Street, started when
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