Month: July 2017

The bag pipes whistling off the hills of Ireland, the pack stands full of rugby fans, that can only mean it’s time for the 2017 Rugby World Cup. “Ireland is a traditional rugby country, games are sold out. Network TV and it’s going to be pretty nuts.” said Peter Steinberg, Co-Head Coach of the USA

Palm Springs city leaders have rolled out changes to marijuana laws in their city. The city council passed a new marijuana ordinance at their meeting on Wednesday, as people around the state gear up for recreational marijuana sales to go into effect this January. “We’re really trying to get the word out to the community

A Palm Springs police officer suffered a minor injury following a minor crash Saturday morning. The accident happened just before 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of East Ramon and Compadre roads. The Palm Springs Police Department said the officer complained of back pain. California Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation into the accident. CHP dispatch

The Central Valley Little League team woke up to good news Saturday. It’s been a stressful few days for board members, Jessica Olson and Missy Poirier, after learning the leagues equipment room was broken into and all items inside were stolen. “It’s very upsetting. It just makes you want to cry,” said Poirier. Nearly 200

A motorcycle crashed into a guardrail on Highway 74 west of Cahuilla Way near Vista Point just after 6 a.m. Sunday. California Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist suffered major injuries. Stay with News Channel Three and CBS Local 2 for any updates on this incident.

Saturday morning President Trump commissioned the U.S. Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford in Norfolk, Virginia. The state of the art ship cost $13 billion and 8 years to build. Palm Springs Air Museum historian Bob Andrade said Saturday was a historic moment for our country. “When you put 75 aircraft

The Community and Culture Affairs Commission of Desert Hot Springs is hosting the debut of ‘SoundXperience’. It’s an effort to bring more art and diversity to the community. The live concert took place at Guy Tedesco Park in Desert Hot Springs. The music featured was reggae by Mozaiq. All were welcome to attend, free of

PALMS SPRINGS, Calif.- The Palm Springs Power pick up their 35th victory on the season, and this one with a championship on the line as they defeat the San Diego Force 6-2 and win their franchises 8th league title in 14-seasons.

PALM DESERT, Calif- The First Tee of the Coachella Valley is sending Madison Rincon and Dana Condon to compete in the 2017 Pure Insurance Championship hosted at Pebble Beach. They were selected not only for their golf ability, but their character. They will tee up with one of the 81 PGA Tour winners for a

19-year-old Aaron Tarango wins World Horseshoe Championship from St. George, Utah finishing a perfect 15-0. The St. George Tourism Office estimates the tournament hosts about 1,200 horseshoe competitors. You can track the results of the tournament here More: Today’s Top Stories First Alert Forecast More: I-Team and Stands for You investigations Find us on Facebook:

Fifty Coachella Valley children with parents who are incarcerated will receive a three-day summer camp experience, thanks to a $25,000 grant from a Coachella Valley nonprofit. The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation’s grant will sponsor the kids, providing for a three-day camp at Calicinto Ranch in San Jacinto. Check out more Coachella Valley Spotlight

The Central Valley Little League in Cathedral City was targeted by thieves on Thursday. According to Jessica Olson, president of the league, the equipment room was broken into. The door was broken open, and while assessing the damage league officials noticed many items had been stolen from the equipment room. The little league’s equipment room

Two people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash involving a post office truck in Indio Friday afternoon. The accident happened on the corner of Avenue 44 & Market Street at around 4:40 p.m. Roads were closed for a short time but are expected to be back open shortly before 6:00 p.m. According

Residents in one Valley neighborhood are concerned about a sick coyote roaming the community. As the cicadas buzz on a summer day at the Rancho Mirage Mobile Home Community a coyote lurks “It’s 6 months later the coyote is still around,” said Ondrea Husbands, “he’s gotten my aunt’s cat, poor thing.” Husbands said on January

The week after he introduced legislation to fund cost sharing reductions for Americans to afford health insurance, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. sat down with CBS Local 2’s Brooke Beare to talk about the most recent efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Two juveniles have been taken into custody after police received reports of shots fired in Indio Friday evening. Officers received multiple reports of shots fired at the Whittier Ranch Common Area on Wordsworth Court at a little before 6:00 p.m. According to KESQ / CBS Local 2 reporter Joe Galli, police arrived and investigated the

A local assemblyman is looking to cut the red tape that prevented volunteers from helping children in the East Valley learn to read. Eduardo Garcia’s Transport to Literacy bill is now headed to the state assembly. If the bill is signed at the Governor’s desk it will allow school districts to transport adult volunteers to

Local Congressman, Raul Ruiz, M.D., talked with News Channel 3’s John White about the health care debate. The Democrat has been a leading opponent of the various Republican plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Un hombre que presuntamente originó un incendio en un hogar de Coachella mientas que los propietarios aún estaban en el interior, fue aprehendido el viernes bajo sospecha de intento de homicidio, piromanía entre otras ofensas. Tomas Cardoso Flores de 25 años residente de Coachella es acusado en el incidente del jueves por la noche en

A downtown Palm Springs restaurant was closed Wednesday for an investigation by a state agency at the business. The Tropicale Restaurant was closed for the evening as agents with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, formerly known as the Board of Equalization, were on scene to serve a warrant aided by California Highway