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This year marks the 33rd Annual celebration of The Dinah. Organizers call it the longest-running festival of its kind for queer women around the world.  Many have described The Dinah as, ‘A party with a cause.’ “Definitely an environment that is safe, secure, a lot of fun,” said Candice Connors, who’s visiting from Massachusetts. “People are

District 4 Palm Springs City Council candidate, David Rios is offering an explanation to a video capturing a confrontation between him and another man that’s been circulating. He says the video has been “selectively edited” to portray him as an aggressor. The video was taken in March of last year and has resurfaced in the

Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing until October 15. The month long celebration is aimed at highlighting Latin American culture and the contributions of the Hispanic community.  The Coachella Valley has a rich Hispanic community, and notable Hispanic leaders that are making a difference throughout the desert cities.  We’re learning more about Sensei Tamara

A fire at a ranch engulfed a home, burning multiple sheds, several feet of mulch, and about two acres of date palms Thursday evening in Coachella. The fire was reported at around 7:00 p.m. near Tyler Street and Avenue 48. “Firefighters on-scene of a residential structure fully involved with fire. Approx. 20 palm trees are

Palm Desert neighbors are raising concerns after 3 teenagers were taken to the hospital from Hovely Soccer after they had shown up there with stab wounds. The stabbings occurred near Palm Desert’s Aquatic Center Friday evening. Authorities say a group of eight teenagers assaulted two others, and one of the victims then stabbed three of them in self-defense. From there

Firefighters on the ground and in the air are battling three major wildfires in Southern California.  The Airport, Bridge and Line Fires have burned more than 110 thousand acres in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The Line Fire burning closest to us in the San Bernardino National Forest has burned just over 38

A cooling trend is impacting Southern California as three raging wildfires continue to burn throughout the region.  That includes the Line Fire that’s scorching the San Bernardino National Forest.  San Bernardino’s Air Base, also known as one of the largest air tanker bases in the country, is equipping aircraft to combat three growing wildfires burning

The Line Fire is continuing to burn in San Bernardino County. Cal Fire’s last update maps the flames at 36,481 acres with 18 percent containment.  According to Capt. Curtis Rhodes with Cal Fire about 36,000 people have been affected by evacuation warnings and orders issued because of the Line Fire.  He also shares that the

Friday marked National Food Bank Day, a day to honor the volunteers and food bank workers helping to end food insecurity.  Food banks are a critical resource in our desert cities. According to Find Food Bank about 1 in 6 people experience food insecurity here in the Coachella Valley.  People are encouraged to participate in National Food Bank

The intense heat Thursday canceled or delayed some outdoor high school sports throughout the desert cities. Palm Springs and Indio High School tennis were delayed. While a golf match between Palm Springs and Redlands High Schools was cancelled. Junior Varsity High School football was impacted at both Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs High Schools

Neighbors in Sun City Palm Desert are telling News Channel 3 an investigation is underway after they say a number of political sign were stolen.  Neighbors are now calling for accountability after the string of alleged thefts left several dozen homeowners without their Harris-Walz signage.   “Does that make a difference? Do you think that this is

One man is in custody accused in two sexual assault cases out of Bermuda Dunes. Riverside County DA’s office says 21-year-old Linnell Letice Wilson of Palm Desert has been charged with rape and robbery among other crimes.  Surveillance video shows the suspect approaching the victim in one case while she was getting ready to go inside her home. 

Riverside County’s Board of Supervisors responded to backlash regarding its Animal Services.  During the meeting, Supervisor Karen Spiegel questioned where certain groups were obtaining data about the county’s euthanasia rates. Supervisor Kevin Jeffries called on individual cities to build their own shelters.  We had the opportunity to get more insight into Supervisor Jeffries’ comments. He clarified that he

An accident including a wrong way driver is causing traffic on Interstate 10 according to CHP reports.   Google maps showed traffic on the I-10 going East between Cook Street and Monterey Avenue.   CHP reports a Black Honda sedan was hit and that people were fighting on the scene.  CAL Fire Riverside County crews also

Calling all job seekers!  Your next opportunity may be getting ready to take flight at the Palm Springs International Airport. PSP is hosting its 4th annual job fair this Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The airport along with its partners are hoping to fill about 200 positions ahead of the Coachella

Three adults and one baby are out of their home after a fire in Desert Hot Spring’s Mission Lakes Country Club. We spoke with Cal Fire Riverside County, Battalion Chief Josh Rivers who said the cause of the fire was still under investigation shortly after 7 p.m. At that time, the flames were contained and crews