Seniors At Risk During Summer Months
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As the mercury continues to climb, everyone of all ages is at risk for heat related illnesses, but there's an even higher concern and danger for anyone over 65.
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| Group Making Cross Country Trek for Fallen Troops
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Joggers for the group Run for the Fallen are running a mile for every service man or woman killed in Iraq. The group made their way through the Desert Thursday.
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Pres. Bush Gets Firsthand Look at Flooded Iowa Cities
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President Bush is offering any immediate help the government can bring to parts of the Midwest besieged by record flooding.
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| 3 Dental Office Workers Hospitalized After HazMat Leak
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A hazardous materials leak at a La Quinta dental office sent three people to the hospital Wednesday morning.
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Cause of Thermal Mobile Home Fire Called 'Suspicious'
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Investigators are looking for a person of interest following a mobile home fire in Thermal. The blaze broke out around Wednesday afternoon on Pierce near Avenue 66.
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| Jury Selection Resumes in Palm Springs Man's Murder Trial
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Jury selection resumes Thursday in the murder trial of a Palm Springs man accused of choking a high-powered Orange County attorney in his Palm Desert vacation trailer.
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Jewish Temple to Open Doors to Same-Sex Weddings
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Same-sex couples around the valley are still lining up to tie the knot. But now, the Jewish faith is joining in with Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs accepting gay marriages.
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| Valley's First Democratic Campaign HQ Opens
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Local Democrats have a permanent place to operate campaigns out of the valley. Local Republicans, though, are now welcoming a challenge.
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Wildfire Sparks on Morongo Indian Reservation
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A noninjury wildfire on the Morongo Indian Reservation in Cabazon scorched at least three acres Wednesday.
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| Tiger Woods to Have Season-Ending Surgery
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U.S. Open champ Tiger Woods will miss the rest of the PGA season because of a left knee that will require more surgery, said someone close to Woods.
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New DHS Police Commander Looks to Help With Gang Problem
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The Desert Hot Springs Police Department welcomed a new commander to the force expected to hit out at the city's own problems with gangs.
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| Legal and Financial Implications of Gay Marriage
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Hundreds of gays married Monday, but what legal and financial implications does it bring forth?
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NBA Champs Celtics Crush the Lakers by 39
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The L.A. Lakers could not catch up with a dominating Boston Celtics team losing Game 6 and a chance at another championship.
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| Man Takes $92K from Bank Account of Missing Hemet Person
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Authorities are looking for a man caught on tape withdrawing more than $92,000 from the bank account of an 80-year-old missing Hemet man.
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Gay Marriages Met with Festive Atmosphere Across Calif.
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From San Diego to San Francisco, courthouses and city clerk offices are flooding with same-sex couples waiting in anticipation to receiving marriage licenses.
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| First Same-Sex Marriages Officiated in the Coachella Valley
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Two Palm Springs men exchanged vows today in front of the Indio Courthouse ushering in the same-sex marriage era in the Coachella Valley.
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Cathedral City Working Shorter Weeks To Save Money
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One valley city is cutting back on their work week to save energy. Cathedral City and its employees are benefiting while doing their part to help the environment.
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| Gang Crackdown Bringing Bad Reputation, Residents Say
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Many people who live in the Dream Homes area are saying the crackdown is giving their neighborhoods an unfair reputation as a gang hideout.
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Banning Blaze Contained; Fire Deliberately Set
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CalFire officials say a blaze set early Monday morning in Banning was deliberately set at four places, apparently by juveniles. The fire has been contained.
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| Economy Affects Fathers' Day Spending
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With the slow economy, many are struggling to just make ends meet let alone buy gifts for Fathers' Day.
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Four Twentynine Palms Marines Killed in Roadside Bombing
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Four U.S. marines based out of Twentynine Palms were killed by a roadside bomb in Afganistan, the deadliest attack against U.S. troops in the country this year.
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| Indio Father Suspected of Injuring 3-Week-Old Son
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A 3-week-old boy was in critical condition at Loma Linda Children's Hospital Friday with head injuries allegedly inflicted by his 19-year-old father.
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FBI Reveals Details on Stolen Artifacts, Suspect
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Valuable Indian artifacts have been recovered and the FBI says they've made excellent progress in finding the thieves that plundered a local museum.
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| Former Bob Hope Classic Girl, 21, Faces Grim Prognosis
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Local parents of a 21-year-old Palm Desert HS grad are leaning on faith and prayer as their daughter is living minute-by-minute due to terminal cancer.
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Continental to Pull Out of Palm Springs Airport
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Continental Airlines service to Palm Rising has become the latest casualty in the rising gas price crisis. The airliner recently cut 3,000 more jobs.
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| Emergency Crews Allowed on Soboba Reservation Again
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Tensions on the Soboba Indian Reservation have calmed enough so that emergency personal will once again be allowed on the reservation without a sheriff's escort.
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Rare American Steam Locomotive Back in the Southland
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Steam power pushed through Southern California on Sunday, June 1st. Santa Fe 3751 traveled from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego and back on a sold out trip.
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| Study: Driving Golf Carts Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
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Puttering around on golf carts can be hazardous to your health, according to a new study. It's not exactly welcoming news in the golf-friendly Valley.
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Cathedral City Gang Targeted in D.A. Injunction
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In the first such action in the Coachella Valley, the Riverside County District Attorney's office is taking gang members in the Dream Homes neighborhood to court.
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| Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty in Deadly Hemet Rape Case
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Prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for a 21-year-old man accused of twice raping a woman in Hemet, and killing a 74-year-old disabled woman.
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Home Foreclosures Hit Hard Near Military Bases
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The foreclosure mess is hitting California very hard, and communities with military bases are being hit even harder.
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DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE
Local Teens Can Take Advantage of Free Driving Skills Clinic
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Driving Skills for Life is coming to the Coachella Valley. Local teens have the chance to improve their skills behind the wheel with the best country's best instructors.
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Budget, Including Police Force Cuts, Approved in Coachella
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By a 3-0 vote, the Coachella city council approved its $17.2 million budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, which also includes a cut in the current police force.
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| Buy Some Golf Clubs, Get Free Gas!
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The price at the pump isn't going down soon, but if you're looking to do some shopping, there just might be some free gas in it for you.
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EXCLUSIVE: Former LQMS Students Believe Cancer Cluster Caused Their Diagnosis
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Some former students of La Quinta Middle School believe a supposed "cancer cluster" at the school caused their diagnosis, despite the state refuting those claims.
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| Shots Fired in Gang Prevalent DHS Neighborhood
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Desert Hot Springs police are searching for suspects in a drive-by shooting, authorities said Wednesday.
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Lakers Make It Work At Home, Win Game Three
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On his floor and on his game, Kobe Bryant revived the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA finals. Bryant's 36 points led the Lakers to a 87-81 win over Boston.
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| Indio HS Teacher Arrested in Alleged Sexual Battery on Student
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An Indio High School teacher was arrested Tuesday in connection to alleged sexual conduct on a student, police confirmed to News Channel 3.
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MARROW DONATION AWARENESS
Bone Marrow Donors Reach Deep Down to Save Lives
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It's painful. It includes a difficult procedure. But in the end, someone's life is likely saved. Bone marrow donations provide a fighting chance for those who might not live.
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| Palm Springs Prepares for First Same-Sex Weddings
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It's one week until same sex weddings begin in Palm Springs. The city just finished writing the wedding vows city officials will use during next week's ceremonies.
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Local Water District a Step Closer to Raising Rates
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The Coachella Valley Water District is a step closer to raising customer water rates. The agency held a public hearing Tuesday and says it received more than 2,300 protest letters from residents.
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| Fire Breaks Out at Flamingo Hotel in Desert Hot Springs
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A fire that started in an attic over a kitchen damaged a Desert Hot Springs hotel Tuesday, but no one was injured, authorities said.
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Extra Mile Chevron Stations Helping Palm Springs Fire Victims
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A convenience store chain in the Coachella Valley is reaching out to customers in helping raise donations for the families left homeless in last week's fire in north Palm Springs. Managers for the Extra Mile Chevron mart said it will be accepting donations at all of its locations in the Valley including the one in Cabazon.
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| Gov. Pitches State Budget Plan in Riverside
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told local police chiefs and political leaders Monday that budget cuts may be painful but he has a plan.
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Four Locations Confirmed for West Nile Mosquitos
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The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health has confirmed four separate locations of West Nile Virus.
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| Local Army Capt. Returns Home to Surprise His Kids
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A Coachella Valley soldier returned home Monday from Iraq just in time for father's day. And the first thing he did was to surprise his kids by showing up at their school.
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Yucca Valley Brush Fire Contained
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Firefighters were able to contain a brush fire in Yucca Valley that sparked Saturday. It burned at least 350 acres.
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| El Paseo Jewel Heist Suspects to Stand Trial
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A Los Angeles man and his girlfriend were ordered to stand trial on charges stemming from a $12 million jewel heist at a store on El Paseo.
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Students Graduate From All Native American School
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Some valley high school seniors are saying goodbye to long trips to school. These students attend Noli Indian School located more than 100 miles away from the Valley.
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| Palm Desert AM/PM Robbery Suspects Arrested
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Two people believed to be the suspects seen on surveillance video robbing a convenience store and shooting a worker in Palm Desert are in custody.
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Body Found in Indio Canal Identified
An Indio teen was identified as the person found dead in a canal in May, authorities said.
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| Indio Police Rolls Out Missing People Alert System
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A new alert system to help police locate missing people in the first critical hours was implemented Thursday by the Indio Police Department.
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Cathedral City HS Seniors Have Streets Named After Them
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Three high school seniors had streets near their schools named after them Thursday to honor their academic achievements.
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| Valley Missing Persons Case Turns into Homicide Investigation
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The Riverside County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday a missing person case is now being investigated as a homicide.
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Clinton Officially Ends Presidential Campaign
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Hillary Clinton will officially end her historic bid for the White House and will turn her attention to supporting rival Barack Obama to the presidency.
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| Teen Arrested in Assault, Robbery of La Quinta Student
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A 17-year-old boy was behind bars Wednesday in Indio for allegedly assaulting a La Quinta High School student and stealing the student's cellular telephone, authorities said.
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Avoiding Summer Brain Drain
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Summer break for school kids means three months free of learning and full of relaxing, but teachers say this downtime can cause brain drain or summer learning loss.
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| Firefighting Efforts Questioned in Universal Blaze
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Los Angeles authorities want to know whether efforts were hampered in a fire that burned a wide swath through the back lot at Universal Studios.
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Three Suspects Caught After Standoff Near Desert Hot Springs
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Three suspects are in custody after a shootout with California Highway Patrol officers, and an overnight stand-off where two of the suspects holed up in a Desert Hot Springs home, sheriff's officials said.
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| Two Men On-the-Run After Palm Desert AM/PM Robbery
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New surveillance video shows two armed men robbing a convenience store in Palm Desert. Police say the suspects are still on the loose.
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$1.6M Bail Set for DHS Officer Shooting, Standoff Suspect
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The man accused of shooting at a Desert Hot Springs police officer and, then, standing off with authorities pled not guilty in court Friday.
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| New Windmills Will Benefit Edison Customers
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Dozens of new windmills in North Palm Springs are spinning fast, churning up renewable energy for Southern California.
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Desert Hot Springs Girl Missing Since May 22nd
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Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a 15-year-old Desert Hot Springs girl who has been missing for over a week.
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| Two High Desert Men Accused of Impersonating Firefighters
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A father and his son were arrested this week after authorities discovered they were impersonating firefighters during a car accident.
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Two Killed in Riverside County Small Plane Crash
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An "experimental" airplane crashed Friday in a field near French Valley Airport, instantly killing both people aboard the aircraft, authorities said.
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| Family Cited After Clearing Brush for Fire Season
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A family in Twin Pines says they cleared brush around their home in case of a fire only to find out from the county that they were illegally grading the property.
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New Program Gives Parents A Peek Into Students' Progress
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Gone are the days of ditching, hiding test scores from parents and changing grades on report cards. Desert Sands Unified's Technology Dept. is launching a pilot program.
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| Second Teen Dies Following I-10 Rollover Crash
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Two teens have now died following a rollover crash on I-10 in Indio on Memorial Day. Martin R. Sanchez, 17, of Desert Hot Springs was pronounced dead Wednesday.
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Suspect in DHS Officer Shooting Arrested
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Authorities say they have arrested the man believed to have shot at an officer Monday afternoon in Desert Hot Springs.
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| Pilot Escapes with Minor Injuries After Small Plane Crash
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A small plane pilot was able to walk away with only minor injuries after he crashed his plane in the mountains near Big Bear Airport.
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Gas Prices Have People Changing Their Lifestyle
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Rising gas prices are forcing some people to use other modes of transportation, and others to change their lifestyles.
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| Field Trip Chaperone Arrested After Students Were Found Drunk
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A Banning High School employee has been accused of drinking with her students during a school field trip last week.
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Riverside County Sheriff Announces Plans to Help Tribes
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Talks continue between Riverside County Sheriff's Department and the Soboba Indian Tribe following two deadly shootings earlier this month.
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| Rising Airplane Fuel Costs Affecting Local Pilots
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Rising gas prices are not only affecting drivers on the ground, but also in the air.
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Man Arrested in Palm Springs Break-In
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A man was taken into custody Tuesday in Desert Hot Springs for allegedly breaking into a Palm Desert home more than two months ago.
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| Suspect in Palm Desert Deadly Shooting On-the-Run
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Authorities are looking for a man suspected of shooting and killing a man at an apartment complex in Palm Desert, sheriff's officials said Tuesday.
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Three Killed in Cathedral City Collision
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Three people, including an 8-year-old boy, were killed Sunday afternoon following a two vehicle collision in northern Cathedral City, authorities said.
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| Memorial Day Weekend Deadly Car Accidents
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Five people died in the Coachella Valley in three car accidents over the Memorial Day weekend.
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'Defenders of Freedom Wall' Unveiled
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In honor of Memorial Day, the General Patton Memorial Museum in Chiraco Summit unveiled their new "Defenders of Freedom Wall."
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| Person Killed on Interstate 10 in Indio
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A car accident on Interstate 10 in Indio left one person dead and four others injured, CHP officers said.
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Suspected Burglars Caught Following Valley Pursuit
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Suspected burglars spotted leaving a Thousand Palms home ran some red lights in an attempt to get away but were caught in Indian Wells early Sunday.
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| Charges Reduced for Teen Shooting Death Suspect
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An 18-year-old accused in the shooting death of his friend at a Palm Desert house party had murder charges reduced to manslaughter charges Friday in court.
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Help Save Our Local Schools
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One concerned local parent is taking action in the midst of the school budget crisis by launching a fundraising program to aid the Desert Sands Unified School District.
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| RV Fire in Palm Springs Blamed on Water Heater
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A propane water heater in an RV sparked a fire Friday that displaced two couples and caused a total $40,000 in damages, authorities said.
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City Leaders, Seniors Speak Out Against Prop 98
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Local seniors and city leaders know what's at stake if Proposition 98 is passed. According to those opposed, it would mean the end of rent control for senior residences.
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| Jury Recommends Death for Convicted Murderer, Arsonist
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A jury deliberated only a few hours before recommending that a man be sentenced to death for murdering two elderly women in Cathedral City a decade ago.
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Digging Halted at Manson Ranch
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Digging has ended at the former Charles Manson refuge, the Barker Ranch, in Death Valley with no evidence of human remains found.
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| Valley Firm Raided for Alleged Scams Against the Elderly
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A raid was carried out on a Palm Desert accounting firm where employees are under investigation for allegedly cheating elderly clients out of thousands.
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DHS Man Gets Prison Time for Drunk Driving Crash
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A man was sentenced to five years in prison in a drunken driving and pursuit-related car crash on Thanksgiving Day in which he severely injured a Palm Springs man.
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| Driver Killed in Palm Canyon Crash Identified
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Authorities have identified the driver killed in a high speed crash on Palm Canyon as a 29-year-old man from San Jose.
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Three Suspects on the Run After Assault in Thousand Palms
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Three men are wanted in connection to an assault that occurred Tuesday in Thousand Palms. The victim was shot but only suffered minor injuries.
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| Banning Man, 89, Missing Since Saturday
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James Russell Loer, 89, of Banning was last seen Saturday. His family says he went to an air show in Chino, but has not been seen or heard from since.
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Fire Destroys Home in Indio
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A fire in Indio left a home completely destroyed late Tuesday night. Firefighters were called to a home in the area of La Danza Court and Festivo Court around 11:10 p.m.
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| How to Keep Your Summer Energy Bills Under Control
The average home uses almost $2,000 worth of energy each year. Here in the Coachella Valley, a lot of it is used during the summer months.
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Raid Nets Banning Man for Growing Marijuana
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Officers seized up to $10,000 in marijuana plants from the home of a Banning man on Monday.
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| San Diego Blast Blamed on Apparent Gas Leak
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Five of the 14 workers injured in an explosion at a San Diego construction site remained hospitalized Tuesday, and authorities now claim the explosion was triggered by a natural gas leak.
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Developer Sues City of Banning Over Drag Strip
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A developer is suing the city of Banning because it revoked a permit that would have allowed him to build a drag strip next to the Banning airport.
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| Wii Gets Seniors Moving
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With the summer heat becoming unberable for anyone to be outdoors, one Valley rec center is keeping things cool by bringing outdoor sports into the air conditioning.
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Palm Springs Denny's Robbery Suspect to be Arraigned
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A parolee transient is set to be arraigned Tuesday for holding up a Palm Springs Denny's restaurant by acting as though he had a gun in his pocket.
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| Teen Shot at House Party in Cathedral City
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Police believe a man shot in the face was the victim of a gang-related shooting during a party in Cathedral City over the weekend.
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Palm Springs Officials Make the Trader Joe's Pitch
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Local officials are in Las Vegas Monday at the looking for retailers to set up shop in Palm Springs -- especially Trader Joe's.
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| New Teachers Receive Their Teaching Credentials
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Students received their teaching credentials today and some wonder about the future of California's education system.
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At-Risk Youth Get A Second Chance
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The Stepping Stones program here in the desert, specializes in rebuilding relationships and guiding teens down the right path.
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| Boy, 3, Struck in Thermal by Vehicle
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A 3-year-old boy was critically injured Friday in front of his family's home in Thermal when a neighbor backed over him with his car, authorities said.
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Driver Arraigned in Boy's Vehicular Death
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A motorist accused of fatally striking a 6-year-old boy riding a bicycle in Coachella pleaded not guilty Friday to DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.
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| Mass Wedding of Same-Sex Couples Possible Following Ruling
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Although the state Supreme Court overturned California's ban on gay marriages, same-sex couples seeking to get hitched won't be able to for about a month, the Riverside County Clerk said.
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'Important, Productive' Meeting in Wake of Soboba Shootings
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A meeting meant to ease tensions between the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indiansand the Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. was being called "productive."
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| Coachella Man Grazed by Bullet in Drive-By Shooting
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A Coachella man was wounded in a drive-by shooting in his front yard, a sheriff's sergeant said Friday.
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Palm Desert Stores Cited in Tobacco Decoy Sales
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Eight Palm Desert stores were issued citations for allegedly selling tobacco to underage decoys, the Sheriff's Department reported Friday.
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| Three Teens Arrested in March Home Invasion
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Three teens -- two juveniles and an 18-year-old -- were arrested this week in connection to a March home invasion robbery in Rancho Mirage.
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New Info on Old Fire Person of Interest Raises Renewed Questions
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Authorities say the person of interest in the 2003 Old Fire is "secure" and should be able to do no harm. That's raised questions on who that person might be.
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| Some Valley Residents Could Be Paying More for Water
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Some Valley residents might be paying more for water in the coming months. The Desert Water Agency is proposing a nearly 17% rate increase starting July.
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Augusta on El Paseo to Remain Quiet
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Augusta Restaurant on El Paseo will stay quiet for now after the Palm Desert City Council upheld a ban on amplified music at the restaurant.
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| Morning Fire Wakes Guests at Palm Springs Wyndham
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Quick thinking hotel workers were able to put out a small fire on the fifth floor of the Wyndham Hotel in Palm Springs Thursday mornin. No one was hurt.
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Cathedral City Passes Novelty Lighter Ban
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Cathedral City is saying goodbye to novelty lighters. The City Council voted 5-to-0 in favor of the ban Wednesday night.
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| Body Found in the All-American Canal in Indio
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An investigation is underway into a dead body found in the All-American Canal just off Highway 111 in Indio.
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Volunteer Taxi Service for Marines Celebrates One Year
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A group that gives free rides for local Marines from the airport to the Twentynine Palms Marine Base is celebrating its one year anniversary.
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| Man Pleads Not Guilty in Palm Springs Death
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A 36-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a man in Palm Springs last week pleaded not guilty Wednesday.
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Autopsy Scheduled for Soboba Shooting Suspect
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An autopsy is scheduled Wednesday on a man who was shot to death by sheriff's deputies during a running gun battle on the Soboba Indian Reservation that also left a woman dead.
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| Fees at 23 Cal State Schools Increased by 10 Percent for Fall
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A tuition increase approved Wednesday means that undergraduates will pay an average of $3,797 dollars next year, twice as much as in the fall of 2000.
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June 3 Mail-In Ballots May Need Extra Postage
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Riverside County residents using mail-in ballots to vote in the June 3 primary election may need to purchase extra postage, the county Registrar of Voters said.
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| Lottery Borrowing, Program Cuts in Budget Revision
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has released a $144.3 billion state budget that eliminates a massive deficit by selling lottery bonds and cutting billions in state programs.
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Sex Offenders Banned from Ice Cream Trucks in San Bernardino Co.
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Sex offenders cannot operate ice cream trucks in San Bernardino County, the county's Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday.
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| People Forced to Pawn Goods for Gas Money
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Gas prices have some people pawning their belongings to help cover some of the costs.
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Eight Displaced Following Thermal Mobile Home Fire
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A fire on a double-wide mobile home in Thermal has left eight people without a home and has killed 19 goats that live there, Riverside County Fire officials said.
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| Land Acquired in Thermal Revitalization
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday to acquire more property in Thermal, where the county plans a major revitalization project.
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Testimony Continues in Palm Desert Friend Shooting
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A neighbor of a now-18-year-old Palm Desert resident accused of fatally shooting his best friend last year testified Tuesday that he witnessed the teen pull the trigger while they were smoking marijuana in the victim's bedroom with another friend.
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| 'Old Blue Eyes' Immortalized on Postage Stamps
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The postal service released a Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp Tuesday on the eve the 10th anniversary of his death.
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County Approves Summer Closure of Hiking Trails
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More than a half-dozen hiking routes in the county have been authorized to close for the summer due to high fire danger.
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| Church Coping with Parishioner's Death in East Valley
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Daniel Bruce Kuzawa's body was found on the side of the road in Thermal. Now, the La Quinta Christian Fellowship Church, where he was a member, is holding a memorial fund.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Wii Have A Problem
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A video game craze is sweeping the nation, but some avid players may be taking their passion for the game a little too far.
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| Valley Pirate Radio Hits the Airwaves, Bashes Legit Stations
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Local radio stations say they are the target of unfair competition coming from an unlicensed "pirate" radio station in the Coachella Valley.
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Two PSUSD Workers on Paid Leave Stemming from Girl's Drowning
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Palm Springs Unified has placed two employees on paid administrative leave in connection to the drowning death of five-year-old cerebral palsy patient.
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| Sky Valley Homicide Victim Identified
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The death of a man whose body was found in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs was likely the result of a homicide, authorities said Monday.
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Father of Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack Dies
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The father of local Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack has died, staff for the U.S. Representative said Monday.
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| Long-Time Agua Caliente Manager Named Spa Casino GM
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Veteran casino executive and long-time Agua Caliente team member Jeffrey Pepple has been appointed General Manager at Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs, the casino announced Monday.
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Parts of Spa Hotel Evacuated Following Hazmat Scare
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The spa at the Spa Hotel in downtown Palm Springs was evacuated after chemical mix caused hazardous fumes to spread.
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| Suspect in Palm Springs Shooting Death Arrested
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A 36-year-old man was behind bars on suspicion of murder over the weekend in a shooting death over a woman, Palm Springs police said.
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Tickets to Be Handed Out in Summer Seatbelt Crackdown
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Authorities in Riverside County will be stepping up enforcement of seatbelt laws in for the summer driving season as the "Click It or Ticket'' safety campaign.
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| Two Women Found Safe in the San Jacinto Mtns.
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Two women missing Saturday night in the San Jacinto Mountains were located Sunday near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, authorities said.
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Settlement for Local Grape Workers
Employees who worked at Bagdasarian in the 2001 or 2002 grape seasons may be eligible.
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| Activists Release Video of Chickens Abused at Calif. Farm
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An animal rights group is releasing an undercover video showing chickens at a major California egg farm being mistreated by workers.
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Fire Officials Display Novelty Lighter Dangers
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Fire officials from Cathedral City, Palm Springs and the Riverside County Fire Department discussed today how novelty lighters can be dangerous to children.
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| Cerebral Palsy Patient Shot, Ran Over in Carjacking
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A man with cerebal palsy was the victim of a carjacking in which he was shot twice and ran over by a suspect in the east valley, authorities said.
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Fee Increase Approved for Sheriff's Dept. Services
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a plan to increase the rates charged to cities that contract with the sheriff's department for law enforcement services.
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| County Approves Four-Day Work Week Study
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized a study Tuesday on the potential impact of shifting some county employees to four-day work weeks, despite opposition by board Chairman Roy Wilson, who called the concept a "slippery slope."
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Desert Hot Springs Considers Plastic Bag Ban
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Desert Hot Springs city officials are considering a ban on store plastic bags, which have caused a trash problem when let loose in the outdoors.
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| Co-Founder of Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Dies
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Irvine Robbins, the man who helped build the 31-flavor craze at ice cream store Baskin-Robbins, has died. The Rancho Mirage resident was 90.
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75 Students Among Those Arrested in San Diego State Drug Bust
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The San Diego County district attorney's office says nearly 75 students have been arrested at San Diego State University on drug-related charges.
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| Abandoned House Fire in Desert Hot Springs
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Fire caused about $80,000 in damage to an abandoned house in Desert Hot Springs, authorities said.
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March Air Reserve Base Gets General Aviation Tentative OK
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A tentative deal has been struck to open the March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley to general aviation.
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| Palm Springs Police Investigating Store Robbery
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An investigation is underway into an armed robbery at a tobacco store in Palm Springs, police confirmed. It happened at the Native Buy on Ramond Road.
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Calif. Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Driving with Pets on Lap
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Pull over and put down the dog. A California lawmaker wants to ban motorists from holding pets on their laps while driving.
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| Apache Wildland Fire Fully Contained
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Firefighters have the 784-acre Apache Wildland Fire burning in the San Jacinto Mountains fully contained. The brush fire first sparked last Tuesday.
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Desert Pioneer Fred Simon Sr. Dies at 83
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Desert philanthropist and the man behind Simon Motors in Palm Springs has died. Fred Simon Sr. died at his home Friday at the age of 83.
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| Yucca Valley Native Enjoys Stagecoach Dream
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Karista Smith is a Yucca Valley native who is now making a name for herself in the country music world. On Sunday, she plaed at Stagecoach, on the same stage where many of her idols have also played.
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News Channel 3 Investigation
Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops
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Jessica's Law has kept sex offenders away from schools and parks. But it's at bus stops that could leave children the most vulnerable to predators.
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| UCLA's Kevin Love Headed to the NBA
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UCLA's Kevin Love is NBA-bound. The All-American freshman announced Thursday that he'll skip his final three college seasons and enter the NBA draft.
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Lorena Ochoa Wins Kraft Nabisco Championship
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It was a matter of time that the world's best player would take that world famous lake plunge at Mission Hills. Sunday, Lorena Ochoa made good on that.
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