After a group of teens coordinated a peaceful protest in Palm Springs, News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay caught up with some of the girls to get their reactions. “I wanted them to take away unity and equality. No matter where we are in the world or what’s happening we should always stay united,” Areli Galvez,
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Temperatures in the Coachella Valley stayed below seasonal average Saturday. To end the weekend, temperatures will still remain below seasonal. Palm Springs reached 92° Saturday with the lower 90s still expected this afternoon. Low pressure still remains to the north and winds remain onshore. Westerly winds tend to cool down temperatures. The Wind Advisory that
Continue Reading A Wind Advisory is in place for the Coachella Valley through 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Winds are coming out of the west at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts on the valley floor up to 55 mph. For areas of the high desert, like Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms, this Wind Advisory stays in effect
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A group of eight teenagers joined by nearly a thousand protestors on Saturday morning for a planned peaceful protest in Palm Springs at Ruth Hardy Park. “Its just not one week of racism awareness,” said Hina Malik, Young Justice Advocate. “Its everyday, the change starts now.” “Enough is enough,” said Dawnese Doty, a protestor. “Its
Continue Reading On Friday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 91°. A significant cool down from 110° on Thursday. Temperatures will continue to stay cooler through the weekend. We are tracking a trough of low pressure. This trough will bring quite a few things to the west coast. It is increasing moisture northward. This moisture will
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The city of Palm Springs has amended its order on face covering to require all businesses, including restaurants, in the city to post signage at entrances advising of the face covering and social distancing requirements The order goes into effect immediately. Palm Springs still requires residents to wear face coverings when outside in a public
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Un incendio causa daños en una bodega de Amazon en la ciudad de Redlands. Equipos de emergencia respondieron al llamado al oeste del Valle de Coachella el Viernes por la mañana. Las fuertes llamas consumieron las bodegas y dañaron varias camionetas de Amazon. Parte de la autopista 10 se mantuvo cerrada mientras los bomberos intentaban
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Rancho Mirage High School student and football player Israel “Izzy” Ramirez has been taken to the hospital due to seizures, a family friend told News Channel 3 Friday afternoon. We’re continuing to stay in touch with his family and will bring you any updates on his progress. Izzy is well known around the community for
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Otra protesta está planeada para el dia de mañana sábado en Palm Springs. Ocho adolescentes están organizando el evento que se llavara acabo en el parque Ruth Hardy comenzando a las 9 de la mañana. Los jóvenes dicen que quieren seguir generando conciencia sobre la igualdad racial aqui en la comunidad. Si usted piensa en
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El estado de California permitirá que las escuelas, campamentos, gimnasios y deportes profesionales comienzan a reabrir bajo ciertas normas a partir del proximo viernes. Las reglas para las escuelas y campamentos aplicarán para todo el estado Para los otros sectores mencionados, cada condado tendrá que cumplir con requisitos en cuanto al número de casos, preparación
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More mosquito traps have tested positive for the West Nile virus in our valley. “Yes, lots of them hordes of them…swarms,” said Diane Mann. West Nile virus mosquitos are now found in Cathedral City, La Quinta, Indio and Palm Desert. One resident showing us of his recent bites. “I get mosquito bites all the time
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A Wind Advisory went into effect at 3:00 p.m. for the Coachella Valley and will remain in place through early Sunday morning. This advisory is for gusts over 50 MPH. Here’s a look at some of the strongest gusts recorded around the desert as of 3:00 p.m.: It. Is. WINDY! A Wind Advisory is now
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Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Wednesday. There was no update on Thursday due to technical difficulties state’s CalREDIE website. WATCH: Riverside County officials provide update on coronavirus & businesses The number of cases increased by 474 since Wedneday, bringing the total number to 8,777. Over 131,000 patients
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The Palm Springs Police Department announced that N. Indian Canyon Drive has been closed at the Whitewater Wash, just off the Interstate 10 exit, due to low visibility. There is no estimate for when the roadway will be reopened. According to our First Alert Weather team, the valley is in a wind advisory through Sunday
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California will allow the reopening of schools, day camps, bars, gyms and some sports with modifications starting next week. Friday evening, the state released guidance for counties to follow regarding the reopening of a broad range of businesses. Bars and Wineries Bars and wineries should follow rules close to those of dine-in restaurants, including keeping
Continue Reading Additional mosquitoes trapped in the Coachella Valley tested positive for West Nile virus, this time in Cathedral City, officials announced on Friday. The mosquitoes were collected from a trap near 30th Avenue and Date Palm Drive, according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. The CVMVC on Monday reported the region’s first West
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Riverside County officials discussed the rental relief fund, the application period for the county’s small business financial support, and trends among public health cases including racial and ethnic case trends. Chair V. Manuel Perez, Fourth District Supervisor, Vice Chair Karen Spiegel, Second District Supervisor, and Kim Saruwatari, director of Riverside County Public Health, were among
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Governor Gavin Newsom called for the development of standardizedstatewide rules for the use of crowd-control techniques such as tear gas orrubber bullets by law enforcement. “Protesters have the right to protest peacefully — not be harassed. Not be shot at by rubber bullets or tear gas. Today I am calling for the creation of a
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The Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine hosted a testing site Friday afternoon for underserved communities of the East Valley. Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. helped organized the event, while local college students also volunteered. The site conducted free COVID-19 nucleic acid PCR testing with throat swabs. A total of 175 tests were made available, while others
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And area of low pressure arrives, bringing moderately gusty winds (particularly for the evening hours) as we head into the weekend, but it is also dropping daytime highs by 15 degrees! There is also now a Wind Advisory in effect through Sunday morning. The low pressure cell will circulate through over the weekend with the
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