Month: October 2007

Gusty conditions in the Coachella Valley are expected again today as a fast-moving cold front sweeps over the region. A National Weather Service wind advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. “Winds are expected to reach 20 to 35 mph tonight and local gusts could get as high 50 mph,” Steve Vanderburg of the NWS

Three people havedied while another person isin critical condition afterthe vehicle they were in crashed into a tree in Palm Springs earlyWednesday morning. Authorities responded to the car collision in the 200 block of East Palm Canyon around 2:15 AM. Officers found four people inside the wrecked vehicle. Firefighters used the jaws of life to

A magnitude-3.1 earthquake, preceded by two smaller temblors, rattled about 19 miles west of Palm Springs Monday afternoon, but no injuries or damage were reported. The largest of the quakes was recorded at 2:34 p.m. and was centered four miles southeast of Valle Vista and eight miles east-southeast of Hemet, according to the U.S. Geological

The Desert Water Agency is promoting ways the public can help conserve water. At the agency’s headquarters in Palm Springs, they have on display some 30 different kinds of plants, all better for the environment. The general manager of the agency says if you’re interested in doing your landscape in a way that uses less

There are concerns about high levels of lead in lipstick. A consumer group called Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found lead in half of the 33 brand names of lipstick tested. Their report says 20 of the lipsticks contained lead. Higher levels were found in products made by L’oreal, Cover Girl and Christian Dior. There is

NewsChannel 3 has obtained a confidential informant’s letter detailing how dog fighting went unpunished in one valley city. A second person has come forward saying that dog fighting often happened in Sky Valley and that one Desert Hot Springs police officer and another city employee not only let it happen – they supplied the dogs

Authorities have lifted a lockdown at Palm Desert High School after rumors that a former student may have been on campus with a gun. The lockdown was ordered at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The move was taken in response to a rumor that a former student may have come

Chrysler autoworkers strike some plants as UAW deadline passes (AP) – Thousands of Chrysler workers are on strike after negotiators for the automaker and the United Auto Workers failed to reach a contract agreement by Wednesday’s deadline. Chrysler has 24 manufacturing facilities in the U.S., including10 assembly plants. But according to one person familiar with

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The San Bernadino County Sheriff’s department held a training day for their Mobile Field Force. The Mobile Field Force is used during major incidents such as a riot, large protesting, natural and man-made disasters. They will assist any county in California if needed to be called upon. During the training, deputies practiced current techniques to

A true feast of the senses! Hundredsof people raised a glass in Idyllwild Saturday for the 10th Annual Art and Wine Walk. As people walked the streets, they could experience anything from live music, to art, and wine. The event draws crowds to the mountain community fora chance to taste a number of different wines

A 51-year-old Palm Desert man lost over the weekend in the Anza wilderness was found safe and in good condition, authorities said. Friends and family reported Michael Salotti missing Saturday just before 8 p.m., according to Deputy Javier Rodriguez with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Salotti, who owns All Pro Pizza Inc. and coaches the

Calexico 23,Coachella Valley 10 Valley View 10, La Quinta 35 High Desert42, Desert Christian 20 Hemet16, Cathedral City 7 Indio7, Desert Hot Springs 26 Desert Mirage 15, Beaumont 47 Desert Chapel @ Cal Lutheran**

A popular street fair in downtown Palm Springs will return to its regular autumn schedule beginning today. Villagefest, a street fair along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado roads, will begin at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. now that fall has arrived, according to city spokeswoman Cindy Uken. A 16-year tradition, Villagefest

Even tofu isn’t safe from the recall craze. Quong Hop and Company of San Francisco is recalling certain packages of Soy Deli vacuum-pack firm ni gari tofu. The company earlier announced a recall of all packages of Soy Deli tofu dated December 17th. The expanded recall includes 30-ounce Soy Deli ni gari tofu dated October