Month: January 2019

One person is dead and another is seriously injured after an early morning crash on the I-10 Sunday. According to initial reports, one car rolled over into the center divider on the eastbound I-10 just west of the Cactus City rest area. The crash happened just before 3:40 a.m. Sunday morning. California Highway Patrol is

The Sunnylands Center and Gardens will host a Family Day Sunday, January 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. to celebrate the birds that populate the former Annenberg estate. Families can enjoy a day with free activities, games and displays. Some activities include guided bird walks, exploration stations, origami crane craft tables and much more.

The Palm Springs City Council and community members discussed plans to renovate the historic downtown Plaza Theatre Saturday morning. Council members showcased potential ideas for improvements — naming the project “Rebirth of An Icon.” Plans to restore the theatre include upgrading seating, bathrooms, accessibility and technical repairs. The renovations include looking at original blueprints and

The community came together to donate supplies for U.S. Coast Guard workers impacted by the government shutdown. The Riverside Young Democrats organization accepted donations Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon at the American Legion 519 post in Palm Springs, as well as at four other donation drop-off sites throughout Riverside County. Coast Guard workers

Palm Springs Police say Adrian Rosales led officers on a chase from Palm Springs to Banning Friday night. One K-9 officer tried pulling over a suspicious car near N. Indian Canyon Drive and San Rafael Road when the suspect took off. Police learned the car was stolen from Riverside earlier this month. The chase ended

Dozens of federal workers got a helping hand today after missing two pay periods because of the government shutdown. The FIND Food Bank and Jewish Family Service of the Desert held a donation drive at Palm Springs City Hall to help the federal workers of the valley. The FIND Food Bank fed nearly 200 people.

Coachella officials are discussing the possibility of adding more dispensaries. Councilmembers held a study session on Wednesday to talk about more than tripling the number of permitted dispensaries from three to ten. They also discussed adding a new zone for dispensaries and cultivation sites near Interstate 10 and Dillon Road. Councilmembers argue that opening more

The Cathedral City Police Department is seeking a suspect in a stabbing last Saturday at Palm Springs Lanes. CCPD told News Channel 3 a man was stabbed multiple times following a physical fight in the parking lot of the building Saturday at approximately 5:30 p.m. The victim told police he had left his car in

Musical Theatre University is getting ready for their upcoming production of ‘Dogfight.’ The conservatory gives valley students a chance to explore a future in professional theater. David Green is the founder of Musical Theatre University. Over the course of three weeks he and the cast will rehearse and open the show, with the help of

The Coachella Valley Unified School District sent a letter to parents revealing the district is facing some the serious budget troubles in the next two years. CVUSD Superintendent Edwin Gomez wrote that a projection forecasts a deficit of $6.8 million for the next school year and $8.9 million for the 2020-2021 school year. Gomez says

The House has unanimously passed a measure to reopen shuttered government agencies for three weeks, sending the bill to President Donald Trump for his signature. Trump is expected to sign the measure Friday, ending a five-week partial government shutdown sparked by his demands for billions of dollars to build a border wall with Mexico. The

A Coachella man was sentenced today to 25 years to life in prison for fatally beating his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter. Jorge Melchor Castro, 35, was found guilty last November of second-degree murder and assault on a child for inflicting fatal injuries on Patricia Duarn on the night of April 5, 2013, or early the following

The Indio Police Department conducted an active shooter training drill at Shadow Hills High School Friday. The drill includes training for police and fire personnel, along with school staff and some students. It will simulate a real active shooter situation, including simulated gunshots, smoke and fire alarms, to induce the stress and circumstances helping prepare

Family of Noah Davison, the 21 year-old killed in the Zelda’s nightclub shooting last week shared new details with News Channel 3 about the events leading up to his death and Davison’s relationship with the 14 year-old victim who is still recovering and in stable condition. Davison and a 14-year-old were shot Sunday night in

The Riverside County Young Democrats will be hosting a donation drive across the county to help US Coast Guard personnel who were without pay for several weeks due to the government shut down. The location in the Coachella Valley will be the American Legion Post 519 at 400 N. Belardo Road in Palm Springs. The

A man already facing charges of shooting at a Desert Hot Springs police officer pleaded not guilty today to accessory charges in connection with the December shotgun slaying of a man who was gunned down at the site of an alleged illegal gambling operation. Raymond Villegas Jr., 26, is accused of assisting James Angle, 43,

Jorge Melchor Castro, de 35 años, fue declarado culpable en noviembre pasado por asesinato y asalto en segundo grado a un menor por infligir lesiones fatales a Patricia Duarn la noche del 5 de abril de 2013. Los veredictos de culpabilidad llegaron en el tercer juicio de Castro. Dos jurados anteriores en 2016 no pudieron

A billboard of President Donald Trump has been vandalized. Rod Vandenburg, the owner of the billboard, told News Channel 3 he found out yesterday that his billboard had been hit with paintballs. The billboard, located on Varner Road east of Cook Street, has been up since Nov. 2016. Vandenburg says he’s surprised it took this

El concilio de de la ciudad de Coachella recientemente se reunieron para hablar acerca de los dispensarios de marihuana que se van a poner en toda la ciudad,hasta el momento hay 3 dispensarios que han sido aprobados para ser puestos en el centro de la ciudad de Coachella. “Lo que estábamos hablando en esa junta

Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon says he will not run in November’s City Council race. “I nor anyone else will be running for Mayor as the elected position of mayor will no longer exist as of the next election,” Moon wrote in a text message to KESQ’s Brooke Beare. “It will be a rotated position