Month: December 2018

The Coachella Valley hosts some major tournaments and festivals that gain international attention. In January, we saw the PGA’s Desert Classic CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament. In a field of some of golf’s biggest names, including Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm came ahead as the winner. Then in February, thousands of bikers took to valley streets for

Coachella Valley farmers are preparing for harvests to potentially freeze or become damaged with dropping overnight temperatures expected this weekend. Destroyed crops and a drop in supply could drive up some prices of commodities like red bell peppers and possibly double the price. General manager of Peter Rabbit Farms in Coachella John Burton says even

It’s now been about a week since the federal government was shut down, effecting operations at Joshua Tree National Park. With much of the park staff on furlough, the local Joshua Tree community is taking it upon themselves to maintain it. Cleaning bathrooms weren’t in the plans for Sabra Purdy and Seth Zaharias when December

Testimony wrapped up today in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a 74-year-old Palm Springs resident by driving a hatchet into his head seven times. Attorneys are expected to deliver closing arguments late next week in the trial of Jason William Brokken, who is accused of killing Kenneth R. Moody on Jan.

Palm Desert High School Sophomore Adrian Grajeda lost his leg when he was 10. Now, more than five years since the tragic collision, Grajeda will represent the LifeStream Blood Bank in the 2019 Rose Parade. He will be one of eight people who walk the 5-1/2 mile parade route down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena alongside

The death of a 62-year-old man whose body was found at a Thousand Palms truck stop did not involve foul play, sheriff’s deputies said today. The unidentified Palm Desert resident was found at around 1:20 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot of a truck stop at 72235 Varner Road, according to deputies and the county

A Coachella man was killed Thursday after being struck by a train in an unincorporated area of the Coachella Valley between Mecca and Thermal. 39-year-old Crescenio Carrasco of Coachella died at the scene, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau. The incident, which was reported at 11:11 a.m., happened near the intersection of Avenue 62

Animal Samaritans employees would like to remind people to keep their pets indoors as they ring in the new year. Every year shelters see an increase of stray pets after events where fireworks are used. Michelle Bergeron, adoption supervisor for Animal Samaritans provided some tips to keep your pet safe. “Just keep them indoors, please

A man accused of igniting the Holy Fire that blackened 23,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties was ordered today to stand trial on arson charges. Forrest Gordon Clark, 51, is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 8. At the end of a two-day preliminary hearing, Orange County Superior Court Judge Gregg Prickett ruled that there

News Channel 3’s Karen Devine takes a look back to remember high profile locals and others from the entertainment and political arenas who’ve spent ample time here in our desert that passed away in 2018. Jazz legend Nancy Wilson, a high desert resident and Grammy winner, known for songs such as “Guess Who I Saw

January 1, 2019, will mark one year since recreational marijuana use was legalized in California. A year ago, cannabis advocates had high expectations for the industry. “After my injury, it is a godsend. This businesses, this cannabis industry has really changed peoples lives,” Business owners were also hoping for big profits. “Most people who don’t

Animal shelters will now have an easier time finding forever homes for pets in their care. A new state law taking effect next year, will now require pet stores to sell certain shelter animals. “I’m surprised it took so long to get here, so yeah I’m all for it.” Nancy Leppert is the owner of

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a train in an unincorporated area of the Coachella Valley between Mecca and Thermal. The incident, which was reported at 11:11 a.m., happened near the intersection of Avenue 62 and Grapefruit Boulevard. Firefighters responded to the scene and discovered one victim, who perished at the scene. Deputies

A rock climber who fell 50 feet while traversing an area of Joshua Tree National Park was airlifted to a hospital for serious, but non-life threatening injuries sustained in the fall, San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies said today. Peter Muffoletto of Berkeley, 30, fell at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday somewhere within the park while rock climbing.

El 12 de septiembre de 2016, el gobernador de California Jerry Brown promulgó la ley AB 1066. Los trabajadores agrícolas actualmente tienen derecho a compensación por horas extras si trabajan más de 10 horas en un día o 60 horas en una semana. Sin embargo, bajo la AB 1066, los trabajadores agrícolas eventualmente recibirán horas

A new cannabis-themed music festival slated to debut in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs early next year was announced today at the future site of former boxer Mike Tyson’s desert cannabis resort. The Kind Music Festival is set for Feb. 23 at the future site of the Tyson Ranch Resort, slated to become a “412-acre entertainment

Charges of attempted murder on a peace officer, evading arrest, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm were filed today against a man accused of shooting at a Desert Hot Springs police officer, then leading police on a car chase that ended when he crashed his vehicle in the desert and eluded

Hundreds of new California state laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019. Here are the most interesting ones that you’ll want to know about. FOOD AB 1884: Plastic strawsPlastic straws are going the way of plastic bags. Dine-in restaurants in the state will be prohibited from giving out single-use plastic straws unless they are

Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza del Punto de Control de la Carretera 86 descubrieron más de $10,000 en heroína escondida en el sosten de una mujer. Según la Patrulla Fronteriza del Sector El Centro, el domingo a las 8:30 a.m., una mujer de 45 años acompañada por un pasajero de 29 años se acercó al