Palm Desert, CA|News|
82-Year-Old Man Sentenced In Palm Springs Murder
Stephen Roy McKernan was sentenced Monday to 16 years to life in state prison in the slaying of 75-year-old Claire Carsman.

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Stephen Roy McKernan was sentenced Monday to 16 years to life in state prison in the slaying of 75-year-old Claire Carsman.

The blaze was reported Monday afternoon in the 25400 block of Antelope Road, just east of Interstate 215.
The June 24-30 festival will feature 311 films from 64 countries and territories in categories of animation, documentaries and live-action.
The NBA's preseason play is scheduled in October. Tickets for the Lakers opener in Palm Desert go on sale June 6.
The president took to social media again on Tuesday, threatening to withhold federal funding for the state.
The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday on eastbound Interstate 10 west of Hargrave Street.
The blaze was reported in the area of Cambern Avenue and 10th Street, just east of Interstate 15.
The 41-year-old woman, who was behind the wheel of the Volkswagen, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
The blaze forced temporary lane closures on the freeway.
Diego Jauregui of Mt. San Jacinto High School and Kimberly Rodriguez Nunez of Cathedral City High School were recognized.
The crash was reported at 3 a.m. Monday on East Ontario Avenue, near Consul Avenue, just east of Interstate 15, according to the CHP.
The victim suffered a significant leg injury, according to officials at the scene.
In some cases, fees increased by double-digit percentages.
The incident was reported on Highway 74 at Third Street.
The FBI made the announcement Monday.
Chris Sgouromitis, 61, of Cathedral City was gunned down at his business, and now both men tied to his killing have been convicted.
The family-friendly event takes place May 26.
City officials and deputies are helping businesses write them.
The project — aimed at preventing potholes — is expected to be completed by June 30, weather permitting.
After days of deliberations, on Monday a Riverside jury found 41-year-old Ricardo Pardo of Perris guilty of first-degree murder.