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Presidential campaigns utilize a variety of tactics to get their message across to voters. Scrolling through social media, you’ve likely come across Vice President Kamala Harris’s ‘coconut tree’ video. This internet phenomenon is cracking open a conversation about memes and their impact on politics, especially with younger demographics. The Harris campaign has embraced the viral
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Democratic lawmakers are reacting to President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race. News Channel 3’s Jennifer Franco spoke with local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, who shared his thoughts on the move and what it means for his party heading into November.
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Local political groups, like the Democratic Headquarters of the Desert, based in Cathedral City, have seen a surge in activity – including phone calls from folks inquiring on how to donate to the Harris campaign, sign up as volunteers, or how to change their voter registration. Elle Kurpiewski, the Political Director of the Democratic Headquarters
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Update 7/22/24 Police confirmed that a juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with the incident. The altercation was revealed to have been a stabbing that left two people injured. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. There was no update on the second person, who was hospitalized on Friday. Original Report 7/19/24 At 9:28
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Dr. Francis Esparza, the Coachella Valley Unified School District’s new Superintendent, has some big plans as her leadership at the district begins in earnest. News Channel 3’s Jeff Stahl sat down with Dr. Esparza saying she’s a teacher first, but also has union experience she’s hoping to use to reach new deals with teachers and employees while making sure the district’s
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Highs will continue popping up into the one-teens through most of the week, with an Excessive Heat Warning now in place through Wednesday night. In addition to the elevated heat, humidity returns to the forecast particularly early in the week, with dew points rising and the small threat of afternoon thunderstorms. Those storms would be
Continue Reading President Biden is now endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. We spoke with Veteran Political Journalist, Hank Plante who’s been following Harris’ career since its inception. Here’s what he had to say about Harris’ prospects as President. “I think it’s going to reenergize the race,” said Plante. “Not just for Democrats,
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President Joe Biden announced in a letter posted to his official account on X, that he is not seeking reelection in the 2024 United States presidential election. Political directors and voters across the Coachella Valley are speaking out on Biden’s announcement. Elle Kurpiewski, Political Director of the Democratic Headquarters of the Desert, said her heart
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It is staying brutally hot in the Coachella Valley today. As of 3:45, temperatures are mostly above 110°F. You’ll notice some cooler temperatures in the east valley. This is due to the elevated humidity levels the farther south you move. The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended by the weather service. It is now set
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A Palm Springs resident is touching the lives of dozens of folks here in the Coachella Valley, according to local volunteers. Doug Oostdyk serves at dozens of organizations in the desert, including being a long-time volunteer for ‘The Feeding Program’ at the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs. “It’s very heartwarming,” said Oostdyk. “It’s wonderful
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The Coachella Valley will feel a little less dry than yesterday, but it’s still expected to be a hot one as the weekend comes to a close. With temperatures expected to remain above 110° for the start of the work week, the National Weather Service has extended the current Excessive Heat Warning for the Coachella
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The Desert Hot Springs Library (DHS) celebrated the end of its summer reading program and its third anniversary on Saturday. Librarians said the program’s goal is to encourage kids to read throughout the summer, so they don’t fall behind when school starts. Stephanie Gilliam said the DHS children’s book selection is one of the most
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There are a few main ingredients needed for thunderstorms to form. These ingredients are moisture, atmospheric instability, and lift. Moisture is often present in the deserts in the summer months thanks to the monsoon. Instability comes from a mix of the warm and moist air at the surface. Since warm air and moist air are
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Three people were detained after a bank robbery in Palm Springs Thursday afternoon. At approximately 5:10 P.M., Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) received a call reporting an attempted armed robbery at the Wells Fargo on Vista Chino and Sunrise Way. According to PSPD, a man had entered the bank and contacted a teller. He then
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Renova Energy will be temporarily stopping business operations in California and Arizona after issues with a partial investor, the company announced on Friday. News Channel 3 obtained a letter from Renova to its customers. “With the current default condition of SunPower Corporation, a partial investor in Renova Energy Corporation, I am forced to temporarily stop
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An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley this weekend. While today will be the hottest day of the weekend, Sunday will still be hot as well. Expect highs around 115°F. Remember to always practice heat safety! It is staying dry outside today. Tomorrow will be on the drier side as well,
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As we start the weekend here in the Coachella Valley, conditions remain drier and warmer compared to what we experienced during the work week. Dew point temperatures remain in the mid-40s for most cities in the valley. These drier conditions are contributing to the warmer temperatures we’re feeling. We still remain under an Excessive Heat
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Este Sabado, varias organizaciones van a distribuir mochilas y utiles escolares gratuitos para la comunidad. Cirenia Guerrero que hoy está como voluntaria empaqueta lápices, marcadores, calculadoras y otros artículos escolares. “Por los últimos tres años, hemos estado haciendo este evento y ha sido un gran éxito, los niños de la comunidad lo agradecen junto con
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As we look ahead to the weekend there are a few things that I am tracking. You may have noticed a few fewer clouds along the mountains today. That is indicative of the drier conditions today, a trend that will continue through the weekend. We are also under yet another Excessive Heat Warning. Monsoonal moisture
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