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Palm Springs Police search for suspects, advise public of rise in pool pump, heater thefts
Police today advised the public of a significant rise in pool pump and pool heater thefts in recent months as they searched for two men suspected of recently stealing pool equipment in Palm Springs and fleeing the scene. “The department recommends installing anti-theft cages, video surveillance cameras and GPS tracking devices to safeguard your property,”
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CVUSD Superintendent reflects on challenging school year, shares goals for next one
It’s been a challenging school year for some families in the Coachella Valley Unified School District. News channel 3/Telemundo 15’s Marco Revuelta sat down with the district’s Superintendent, Dr. Luis Valentino, who shared his vision for the next school year. Valentino says that creating a safety plan that helps families feel at peace is a top priority.
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Cpl. Hunter Lopez Scholarship, other awards presented to local JROTC cadets
The Palm Springs Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its annual Awards Ceremony today at the Elks Lodge in Indio. Herman and Alicia Lopez, the parents of fallen Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez, were present to award “The Cpl. Hunter Lopez Scholarship” in the amount of $2,500. Several other awards and scholarships were
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Thunderstorms more likely later today
Humidity continues to increase as we head toward the weekend as an area of low pressure funnels monsoon moisture in our direction. Overnight, models indicate the potential for some significant storms throughout the region. Storms to the Southeast of the Valley could result in sandy and dusty conditions overnight. The humidity lingers across the Western
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Caregivers suffer higher burnout post-pandemic, few resources in the U.S. for long-term care
For Davette Robinson, it began with an innocent accusation. “He said, I wasn’t his wife, and I shouldn’t touch anything that she had,” Davette said. “It got to the point where if I go sit at my computer, he would come over. He said, ‘Don’t touch anything here.’ So I couldn’t use my computer while he was
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22-year-old DHS man wanted in connection with fentanyl death of 17-year-old girl
Update 8/27/24 Michael Garcia was arrested at the US-Mexico border in Calexico. He remains in custody on $75,000 Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates. Original Report 5/17/23 Authorities are searching for a Desert Hot Springs man wanted for allegedly supplying the fentanyl that led to the death of a 17-year-old girl in 2022.
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RivCo man accused of kidnapping, torturing two women in ‘house of horrors’
Report by Nicole Comstock, KCBS Deputies arrest a man for allegedly running a house of horrors – keeping two women against their will and torturing them. Detectives fear there may be more victims “I grew up with him you know, I love him. It’s crazy to see him like this,” said Mark Glasser referring to
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Superintendente de CVUSD habla sobre la seguridad en las escuelas y comparte su visión para el próximo año escolar
En unas semanas terminará su segundo año escolar como superintendente de CVUSD.
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Humid conditions remain into the weekend
Moist air has moved into Southern California and shoved the dry air out. This push of moisture has been gradual since Tuesday but is really being felt around the Coachella Valley today. Much like today, dew point temperatures will hang in the 40s and 50s on Friday, keeping a humid feel to the air. Mountain
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Deliberations begin in financially motivated murder trial of Palm Springs retiree
The fate of Miguel Bustamante, a man previously convicted in the murder of a Palm Springs retiree, now rests in the hands of the jury as they deliberate in his retrial. The case is centered on a financially motivated scheme that from more than a decade ago. After hearing closing arguments from the prosecution and
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MPox detected in Palm Springs wastewater for the first time in months
The presence of MPox, previously known as monkeypox, has been detected in the wastewater of Palm Springs for the first months, county health officials announced on Thursday. The latest wastewater data, taken on May 8, shows the highest concentration of MPox detected since December. The city started tracking the data in August. County health spokesperson
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Coachella Valley Firebirds lose Game 4 setting up winner-take-all Game 5 at Acrisure Arena on Friday
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are heading to a winner-take-all game 5 between the Coachella Valley Firebirds and the Calgary Wranglers Friday at Acrisure Arena. The Wranglers won a critical game 4 with a 1-0 score Wednesday night. pic.twitter.com/ZmvfAm8pvE— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 18, 2023 Game 4 was a battle of the goalies.
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Humidity increases into the weekend
Monsoon moisture started to ease into the region yesterday afternoon, and we’ll see a bit more of that today into the weekend. An area of low pressure is pulling monsoonal flow in from the East. That moisture could contribute to the development of isolated Mountain and High Desert storms each afternoon. It will also make
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‘He won’t be abusing people’ Sexual assault victim speaks out after suspect arrested
The victim of a violent sexual assault is speaking out, after police arrested the suspect on Wednesday. The victim, Rand Snell of St. Petersburg, Florida, was sexually assaulted during a dating app hookup in January. Snell first spoke with News Channel 3 in April about this incident. Months after the assault, Snell tells News Channel
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