Month: December 2016

Police were working to clean up a collision involving a truck hauling hay and an SUV that shut down the northbound lanes of Highway 86 early Friday morning. First responders were called to the roadway just north of Airport Boulevard at 2:19 a.m. The Riverside County Sheriffs Department says the driver of the Hummer drifted

Flight delays and cancellations at Los Angeles International Airport will be fewer Friday than in the past couple of days, but travelers should still check with their airlines for possible changes, authorities said. LAX spokeswoman Mary Grady said the following delays and cancellations are being projected for the 12-hour period between midnight and noon today:

An collision in Rancho Mirage led to a trash Truck flipping over and crushing another car. The accident happened on Eastbound Gerald Ford & Monterey in Rancho Mirage. Roads were temporarily closed and reopened at 1 p.m. Authorities say the garbage truck was turning on onto Gerald Ford when it hit a curb, overturned, and

“Unfortunately, when it rains we lose out,” Villagefest vendor Gloria Schlifke said. Normally every Thursday, the street is full of vendors, people and no parking. But because of the longer than usual wet weather, the city of Palm Springs canceled this week’s Villagefest. “Our fire inspectors were a little concerned about water in the gutters

Several roadways that intersect with the Whitewater Wash were shut down on Thursday but that didn’t stop some drivers from breaking the law and driving around barricades. News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 reporter Joe Galli confronted one driver who ignored the warnings and traveled down Indian Canyon when the road was shut down

Just two months ago, a Valley woman was in critical condition after she was violently attacked with a hammer while working at a western apparel store in Cathedral City. On Tuesday, her attacker pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 37 years in prison. “It’s just made such a difference in my life, this whole thing.

After six months with Cathedral City Police, Joe Brooks and his fellow officers have a new tool to use on duty. “It’s kind of exciting, [and] it’s kind of new stuff for me anyways,” Brooks said. The department is the first law enforcement agency in California to use GoPros as body-worn cameras. While being equipped

Aaron Allen and Paul Keller have been arrested and charged for allegedly committing a home invasion robbery among over felonies. Wednesday morning, Palm Springs police received a call about a home invasion robbery on the 200 block of E Granvia Valmonte. The caller says he was sleeping in his home when two suspects entered his

Missing Indio woman was found safe and in good health According to the Indio Police, Clara Sevilla had been missing since Wednesday. She is currently reunited with her family in good health.

UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. Highway 60 was reopened to traffic in both directions after crews cleared the roadway. Traffic was back up to speed, but urged to drive cautiously due to the slick roads and flooding. Original Story: Motorists were being detoured off Highway 60 south of Beaumont Thursday morning due to a wreck involving a

Las continuas lluvias que desde ayer azotan al Valle de Coachella han provocado el cierre de algunos caminos y calles por lo que las autoridades urgen a la comunidad a extremar precauciones. Vista Chino Drive, Indian Canyon y Gene Autrey Trail estan abiertas al tráfico a pesar de lo densa de la lluvia de anoche.

An accident in Thermal Thursday morning led to one car bursting into flames. The accident happened Ave 66 East of Torres Martinez Road in Thermal. A vehicle stopped at a flooded road and was rear ended. The vehicle burst into flames and the driver was taken to the hospital. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3

Some departure delays and cancellations continued Thursday morning at Los Angeles International Airport but operations improved overnight. Airport spokeswoman Mary Grady says the recovery has been significant after weather problems, increased numbers of flights and high number of passengers slowed operations down Wednesday. Airport police Chief Dave Maggard says there were also three incidents of

As companies reveal their latest electronic goods, so do the copycats, at cheaper prices. “I went out and bought one last night and came to apple store today and found that it was a counterfeit,” the victim said. One Coachella Valley consumer who wanted to remain anonymous said he found a deal for an iPhone

Consistent rain across the Coachella Valley is making for some dangerous driving conditions. The southbound lanes of Monroe Street near Highway 111 in Indio were completely flooded Wednesday night. The Palm Springs Police Department is asking people to avoid the intersections of Indian Canyon and San Rafael, Indian Canyon and Vista Chino, Vista Chino at

The holidays are here and so are holiday bandits. Police are warning people to be extra vigilant when leaving their home unattended the next few weeks. Cmdr. Jim Henson of the Desert Hot Springs Police Department said an increase in theft is typical for this time of year, b ut there are some tips to

Dropped off, tracked and prepped for delivery. It’s tradition for many postal carriers across the country this time of year. The United States Postal Service (USPS) estimates a total of 16 billion packages and mail will be delivered between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. With a 12 percent spike in package deliveries expected this holiday

You can now take a piece of Sunnylands home with you. The historic home is now captured in the pages of a coffee table book published this year. “Sunnylands America’s Midcentury Masterpiece” was a labor of love for Sunnylands Center and Gardens Director, Janice Lyle. “It was a whole team of people — our achieves

An SUV rolled over on the Eastbound I-10 near the Monroe exit, causing four injuries, including three children. A CAL Fire representative told KESQ News Channel 3 / CBS Local 2 that four people are injured including three children under the age of seven. The driver and two of the children suffered moderate injuries, one