A man and woman accused in the killing of a missing Coachella Valley couple each pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and accessory after the fact. Adilene Ines Castaneda, 27, was charged with one count of murder,accessory after the fact, and a special-circumstance allegation of killing a witness of a crime. She plead not
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A man remains hospitalized in critical condition after authorities say he crashed a “homemade” motorcycle on a rock in Palm Desert on Sunday night. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the crash was reported in the area of Portola Avenue and Chaparral Drive Sunday at approximately 10:20 p.m. The Sheriff’s Department revealed that the
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Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: On Friday, Governor Newsom’s office released what they called a “playbook” for businesses in the state that are reopening amid the
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Gavin Ludwick, 7, of Desert Hot Springs remained hospitalized Monday since July 18 when he was attacked near his Desert Hot Springs home. “Last night he moved his left hand for the first time since the attack and he squeezed my finger and that was awesome. Everybody in the room had the biggest smile on
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The annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival has been canceled for 2021, the county announced on Friday. The date festival was set to be held in February. County officials hope the festival will return in 2022. For many, the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is the one event they look forward
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Over 800 people showed up at Mary Pickford Theater, waiting in long lines, resume in hand, dressed to impress and hoping for a job during this difficult time. “I got here at 6:15 a.m. so I would not be in this line,” Tanya Moore told News Channel 3. “I’m applying for security at the new
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Highs are headed back above 115 degrees, prompting an Excessive Heat Watch for later this week, which will become an Excessive Heat Warning. High pressure once again building in (a typical summertime patter for the Valley) will result in dangerous heat from Thursday through Sunday. Expect the heat to peak on Saturday, just below the
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All three of our local school districts will begin the upcoming school year with distance learning from home. What some might not know, however, is that all three districts have had an independent study or homeschool option in place well before the pandemic hit. Our local school districts have offered these ‘virtual learning’ options for
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A Sig Alert was issued and Interstate 10 traffic was backed up Monday morning in Cabazon after a big rig rolled, causing the trailer to break into three pieces and spilling ramen noodles on the roadway. A Sig Alert was issued and currently still remains in place as of 12:30 p.m. The freeway’s eastbound lanes
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The city of Palm Springs requires face coverings in most public settings. This weekend, visitors and residents took notice of enforcement efforts. Johanna Herrera, manager of Lush Couture, said on Saturday police circled the area three times using their loudspeaker to remind people to put on their masks. “It’s really loud,” said Herrera. “I can
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After a very seasonal Saturday, temperatures have started to slowly warm up. Palm Springs hit 111° today. Mild conditions persist through the evening with dew points hovering around the 50° mark. Temperatures will warm slowly throughout the week. Reaching 115° by next weekend!
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If you’re looking for a safe activity to enjoy during this pandemic, how about a ride through the wind farms in the comfort of your own car? You’ve probably driven by the iconic windmills in Palm Springs; with pandemic restrictions, Palm Springs Windmill Tours has had to adapt its safety protocols. Morning anchor Angela Chen
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As the coronavirus pandemic leaves many people without work, a job fair on Monday, July 27 is being held in Cathedral City looking to fill more than 500 positions. These are positions for jobs at the new Cathedral City Agua Caliente casino for when they open. Job seekers are asked to show up at 8
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Yesterday, Palm Springs reached average at 108°. That was the first day we hit right at the average mark. Today, we are expecting to reach average again to round out the weekend. Twenty days in a row for the month of July have seen temperatures above average with only four days seeing temperatures below average.
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A man was killed in a solo-vehicle crash near the northern shore of the Salton Sea Saturday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 3:51 p.m. at the intersection of Harrison Street and 81st Avenue, about seven miles south of Mecca. Paramedics attempted life-saving measures on Domingo Clemente Zacarias, 52, at
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Riverside County Supervisor Karen Spiegel announced she tested positive for coronavirus. In a newsletter to District Two residents, Spiegel said she got sick even though she limited her time outside her home and restricted her exposure to the outside world. In April, Spiegel was one of two supervisors on the board who proposed ending county
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We’re staying nice and seasonal this weekend, with temperatures staying right near the seasonal average of 108°. Today, Palm Springs clocked in just a degree shy of average. There’s light breeze of 10-15 mph this evening. Gusts in some areas of the valley reached up near 20 mph. Conditions here in Southern California remain dry.
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One firefighter suffered a rolled ankle injury after fire crews responded to a Palm Springs brushfire near Tram Way Road. The fire was expected to be fully contained by Sunday evening. According to Nathan Gunkel with Palm Springs Fire Department the fire is rapidly spreading. It’s at 212 acres with 50 percent containment as of
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