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Update 8/30/24 Deputies arrested a 21-year-old man believed to be the suspect in both cases. Linnell Letice Wilson, 21, of Palm Desert was arrested and charged with kidnap to commit robbery/rape, rape by force, oral copulation, robbery, and attempted robbery. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on this case. Original Report 8/23/24 The Riverside
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Expect well below average highs through the weekend as an area of low pressure drops in from Northern California. Dew points are quite low as well, meaning fire danger is up. Red flag warnings are posted for most of Nevada and other areas North of the Coachella Valley. Wildfire danger will remain higher than normal
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The wet bulb globe temperature, or WBGT, is a fairly obscure meteorological measurement specially used to determine how safe it is for people to do activities outdoors. It is commonly used by schools and outdoor workers. It is calculated by taking measurements with three different types of thermometers: the wet bulb, the dry bulb, and
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It is another very comfortable day here in the valley with seasonable temperatures and drier conditions. In a bit of a change-up, this evening will see a boost to our winds with breezy to gusty conditions being felt all around. As usual, the strongest winds will be along the I-10 corridor, closest to the San
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The Riverside County District Attorney has sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney, saying Council member Holstege has been violating the city’s municipal code, claiming she’s lived outside the district she represents (4) for many years and that the city must fix it. Although the letter doesn’t specifically state which home they’ve determined
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A legal battle is brewing over how the Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) is treating its animals. Four Coachella Valley residents met at Walter Clark Legal Group to officially announce the lawsuit on Thursday morning. The group is initiating legal action against the RCDAS and its Director Erin Gettis for violations of the
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Update 8/23/24 The fire was fully contained by Friday afternoon after growing to 33 acres. A vehicle fire along SR 243 spread to vegetation, leading to a 26-acre brush fire that has shut down both sides of the freeway. The fire was reported just before 3:40 p.m. on SR 243 and Mount Edna Road. CAL
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Coachella Valley Unified School District students headed back to school today! Over 16,000 students will begin classes this morning, and administrators are excited to welcome them back. The district’s superintendent, Dr. Frances Esparza, has been preparing for the school year all summer. She has created a 100-day plan to visit with teachers, students and parents
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Local students were recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police Department and News Channel 3. Congratulations to Jayden Lara, Oddis Lewis, Aiden Henley-Embrey, Ti’Anah Castro, Mateo Gastelum-Herrera, and Damian Gutierrez. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the community. If you
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Water conservation remains a top priority in California, where drought is a recurring problem. A new state regulation adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board in July aims to make more cuts in the next several years. The ‘Making Conservation a California Way of Life’ regulation will take effect beginning in January, with every water
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On Aug. 26, 2021, local Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez was among 13 U.S. servicemembers killed during a suicide bombing attack at the Kabul Airport during evacuations in Afghanistan. Watch: Marine Cpl Hunter Lopez’s parents share his story Monday will mark three years since the attack. (Top row left to right) Maxton Soviak, Kareem Nikoui, David Espinoza,
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Renova Energy exclusively spoke to News Channel 3 Wednesday, telling us they are resuming all services and bringing back some of its workforce. We were the only crew at Renova’s Corporate Center on July 19, when Renova Energy’s Founder and CEO, Vincent Battaglia shared that he had to make the difficult decision to furlough the majority of Renova’s staff after
Continue ReadingAn incredible stretch of below average temps on the way! Highs today will be cooler, in the 106 range with some gusty evening winds expected. An vigorous area of low pressure dropping in from the North will bring lower temps and drier conditions through early next week. The lower dew points and gusty winds will
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Last season, the Rancho Mirage Rattlers did the unthinkable, claiming the DEL title, and Rancho is ready to go back to-back. “Well, we’re here to prove something that last year wasn’t a fluke,” Rattlers senior defensive end Adrian Cavillo said. “That 5-0 was for a reason, and we’re going to do it again.” With seniors out
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Festival-goers could soon have a new way to get to the Empire Polo Club during Festival Season. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments is developing a new project called the ‘Arts and Music Line’. The project is a 9-mile bike route that will improve the cycling experience and safety for all users along Avenue 48,
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Acrisure Arena organizará una feria de empleo el jueves 29 de agosto en la que busca cubrir una amplia gama de puestos. El estadio busca cubrir varios puestos dentro de los servicios de alimentos y bebidas de OVG Hospitality. El evento también contará con oportunidades para los puestos de personal del Centro de Bienvenida y
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El Día Nacional de Concientización y Prevención sobre el Fentanilo es el 21 de agosto según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE. UU. El Dr. Andy Tran, psiquiatra de Desert Care Network, dijo que la iniciativa de medicina callejera de Desert Regional ofrece servicios a pacientes que luchan contra
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Las autoridades están pidiendo la ayuda del público para localizar a un hombre de 47 años que ha estado desaparecido durante casi una semana en Mountain Center. Delfino Guadalupe Lopez Fajardo Delfino Guadalupe López Fajardo fue visto por última vez alrededor de las 6:30 p.m. el 15 de agosto alrededor de la cuadra 63000 de
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Today is noticeably cooler thanks to an overnight/early morning influx of monsoonal moisture. As we moved through the day, some drying has occurred with dew points in the 50s and 60s as of 4 PM. This is the beginning of a days-long cooling trend here in the Coachella Valley. When looking at the weather pattern,
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