Month: February 2019

Another “Superbloom” is likely on the way after heavy rains drenched the valley. Mini blooms are starting to pop up all over the Anza Borrego Desert bringing flocks of tourists to the small town of Borrego Springs. In 2017 the community of Borrego Springs reached overcapacity with as many as 30,000 tourists trekking to the

El Ayuntamiento de La Quinta aprobó un período de prueba de 90 días para probar un sistema de cámaras de seguridad pública en tres intersecciones. Tres compañías diferentes de cámaras instalarán cada una de sus sistemas de cámaras en una intersección desde el 1 de marzo hasta el 31 de mayo de 2019. La prueba

Un ex agente del Sheriff del Condado de San Bernardino ha sido condenado a dos años en una prisión estatal por tener relaciones sexuales con los reclusos en la cárcel de Morongo. Un portavoz de la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de San Bernardino confirmó que Brian Derryberry se declaró culpable de múltiples

Closing arguments will begin today in a trial of four reputed gang members accused of carrying out a drive-by killing in Indio. Cesar Monzon Jr., 29, Angel Lopez, 30, Andrew Marquie Malanche, 27, and Jose Antonio Armendariz, 35, are charged with murder and gang allegations stemming from the Aug. 7, 2016, shooting death of Adrian

One person was killed in a crash between a big rig and SUV in on I-10 in Banning. A Cal Fire spokesperson told News Channel 3 first responders were dispatched to the crash at around 1:24 p.m. The crash happened on the eastbound side of I-10 near the Highland Springs exit in Banning. When crews

A local pastor who says an advertisement for his church was discriminated against by Google will now be able to run that ad after News Channel 3 started asking questions about their policies. Brian King, the founder of Reignite Palm Springs, an affirming LGBT church, submitted an advertisement to Google Ads, which was initially approved,

Popular television and radio personality Dr. Drew Pinsky spoke at the Rancho Mirage Speakers Series program Tuesday evening. Dr. Drew spoke about his experience of working over three decades in addiction medicine and a psychiatric hospital. He also talked about the opioid crisis in America, describing it as a tsunami. “Well, we are fixing it

A man was arrested Monday night after attempting to break into a residence in La Quinta. According to the La Quinta Police Department, a woman reported that an unknown male was trying to enter her home on the 51400 block of Avenida Mendoza through her bedroom window. Officers arrived and detained Jaime Arrambide-Benitez, 18, a

Much has changed in a half decade, but Rancho Mirage resident and famed photographer Michael Childers remembers his time working on the Oscar-winning film ‘Midnight Cowboy,’ like it was yesterday. “It was the best year of my life, living in New York City, working on this film. I learned more working, being an apprentice on

Some residents have expressed their concerns that the process to appoint a new Cathedral City councilmember is rigged in favor of former Mayor Stan Henry. It all stems from a series of emails between a current city councilmember and one of the 14 candidates for the vacant seat. On Feb. 13, the council voted unanimously

A former San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to two years in state prison for having sex with inmates at the Morongo jail. A spokesperson for the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Brian Derryberry pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges. According to court documents, in 2016 and 2017 Brian Derryberry “committed

“I started water polo freshman year. I never played club or anything,” said Rachel Sherman. Not bad for one of the best players, not only for the Blackhawks, but in the entire valley. Rachel Sherman seemingly is a natural. “Rachel is an excellent all-around player but her offense has really come on this year and

The La Quinta City Council approved a 90-day trial period to test out a Public Safety Camera System at three intersections. Three different camera companies will each install one of their camera systems at one intersection from March 1, through May 31, 2019. The trial comes at no cost to the city. After the 90

The increased detention of immigrants nationwide under the Trump administration remains a highly controversial issue, impacting many families across Southern California. Across our country there are public detention centers and then private — the private centers are owned and operated by third parties and contracted by the government. Because private centers have their own private

El hospicio es un enfoque centrado en el paciente y la familia para el cuidado al final de la vida. El hospicio respeta las necesidades del paciente y su familia cuando enfrentan una enfermedad grave en la que los tratamientos curativos ya no tienen exito. Los servicios se pueden proporcionar en la comodidad de su

The ACLU Foundation of Southern California sent a demand letter today to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival organizers on behalf of two transgender siblings who say they were refused access to restrooms that corresponded to their gender identities at last year’s festival headlined by Beyonce at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. “California law

Una persona murió en un fatídico accidente entre una plataforma y un SUV en la interestata 10 en Banning. Un portavoz de Cal Fire dijo a nuestra estación hermana KESQ 3, que fueron los primeros en responder al accidente ya que el llamado de emergencia se regitro alrededor de la 1:24 p.m. El accidente ocurrió

Northbound Highway 111 will be closed for a period of time Wednesday to repair damages caused during the valley’s Valentine’s Day storm, according to a California Department of Transportation news release. The roadway will be closed northbound from Snow Creek to Chino Canyon from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Feb 27. Northbound travelers will

El próximo sábado se realizará una junta informativa en torno al creciente abuso de opioides y donde un panel de medicos hablará de como la adicción acaba diariamente con la vida de personas en el Valle de Coachella, tambien contarán con la presencia de un consejero que hablará de cómo identificar el problema de adicción,

If you recently bought some frozen meals from Boston Market and they’re still in your freezer, you might want to pull them out and look them over. About 86 tons worth of Boston Market’s boneless pork rib patties were recalled because they may be contaminated with pieces of glass or hard plastic. The patties, distributed