Month: March 2019

Two of the all-time tennis greats, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, talked to Sports Director Blake Arthur on Wednesday as part of the annual BNP Paribas Open Media Day. However, Federer and Nadal weren’t the only players to take part in talking to the media on Wednesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Update – 3/6/19: The California Highway Patrol confirmed Ruth Darling has been found. ———————– The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing woman last seen in Palm Desert Wednesday afternoon. Ruth Darling, 81, is described as 5 foot, 2 inches tall, with hazel eyes, and silver hair. Darling

Closing statements are scheduled Thursday morning in the trial of a man accused of abducting and killing a 17-year-old Moreno Valley girl more than eight years ago. Jesse Perez Torres, 42, could face the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder and a special circumstance allegation of killing in the course of kidnapping for the

Residents at Lake Hemet campground were asked to evacuate for fear that trailers in the park could be could be swept away due to rising flood waters. The land that separated trailers from Hurkey Creek used to extend at least a hundred feet, but due to erosion, residents say they are just inches away from

At George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert, Principal Alan Lehmann reacted to the new law. “We welcome SB 126,” said Lehmann. Lehmann says his charter school is already fully compliant with the new law. It requires California’s 1,300 plus charter schools to follow the same laws governing open meetings, public records and conflicts of

Update: After our story aired last Tuesday, Tesla sent a tech to the home the following day, and then last Friday, sent out a crew of 8 technicians who installed new solar panels and a new “inverter box” at the Smiths’ home. Shelley Smith responded to Tesla’s response. “I hope that Tesla steps it up

Hoy empezamos la Cuaresma a traves de la imposición de las cenizas, un símbolo que es muy conocido para todos. La ceniza no es sino un símbolo de muerte que indica que ya no hay vida ni posibilidad de que la haya. Nosotros la vamos a imponer sobre nuestras cabezas pero no con un sentido

Palm Springs Firefighters met Aquaman himself after assisting with an emergency landing. According to first responders, a Cessna Citation 560 XL en route from Los Angeles to Phoenix reported an engine fire that forced an emergency landing at Palm Springs International Airport this morning. Palms Springs’ Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team were ready and waiting

A U.S. military official says two Marine fighter jets collided in midair, but both pilots managed to land safely at a Southern California training base last month. 1st Lt. Frederick D. Walker says Tuesday that no injuries were reported in the collision of F/A-18 Hornets on Feb. 28 over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

Las autoridades anunciaron hoy el arresto de un joven de Coachella de 25 años en relación con un fin de semana de secuestro y asalto. Christian Ortiz fue arrestado el martes por la tarde en el área de la Carretera 111 y Cook Street por Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, que investiga el

A 50th-anniversary screening of “Midnight Cowboy,” featuring on-set photographer Michael Childers, helped raise $11,000 for the Palm Springs Cultural Center, organizers announced today. The center was almost filled to capacity Saturday night as the famed film, dance and theater photographer and local philanthropist discussed the movie directed by his late partner John Schlesinger, who earned

Authorities today announced the arrest of a 25-year-old Coachella man in connection with a weekend kidnapping and assault. Christian Ortiz was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in the area of Highway 111 and Cook Street by the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, which is investigating the March 3 crime that occurred in Coachella,

A man wanted for attempted murder in Yucca Valley has been arrested. On Tuesday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department sought the public’s help finding 35-year-old San Bernardino resident Gregory Brazee, who was wanted for the attempted murder. On Wednesday at 6:40 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a citizen who recognized Brazee, who

Testimony is set to continue today in the trial of a Coachella man suspected of beating his girlfriend’s 21-month-old daughter in 2011, leaving her in critical condition. Adan Diaz Orozco, 31, is charged with child cruelty with a great bodily injury sentence enhancement. He was arrested after his girlfriend’s daughter was hospitalized with injuries allegedly

The BNP Paribas Open is drawing thousands of tennis fans to the Coachella Valley. The tournament is serving up a feast along with the tennis. Check out our BNP Paribas Open Section The food choices have become popular with the crowds. From high-end restaurants such as Nobu to classic fare like hot pretzels, there are

The name of the business is Great American Mini Storage in Palm Desert. But, Mike and Ellen Stutz say the business is not so great. “This company is not responding in anyway to something I think they’re totally responsible for,” said Stutz. Now retired, Stutz is the former General Manager of Gulf California Broadcast, the

News Channel 3 tracked down neighbors and people who knew the suspected Eisenhower shooter, 63 year-old Stephen Kaylor of Indio. Watch: Man killed in deputy-involved shooting was firing at Eisenhower Health buildings Neighbor’s describe their former neighbor as aggressive and outspoken in his political views. Many neighbors did not want to go on camera but

Multiple projects in Riverside County will receive funds for homeless shelter expansions, outreach and other programs, due to a $10.02 million state allocation, county officials announced Tuesday. “This new investment from the state is very exciting,” said Natalie Komuro, county Deputy Executive Officer for Homelessness Solutions. “It gives us the opportunity to accelerate the response

Monday evening, Stephen Kaylor, 63, of Indio was killed in a deputy-involved shooting following reports that a man was firing shots at two buildings on the Eisenhower Health campus. Read: Neighbors and family give conflicting accounts on alleged hospital shooter It’s a nightmare scenario for any hospital. Authorities said multiple callers from inside the building