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President Biden addressed the nation from the oval office Wednesday evening. This announcement coming just three days after Biden announced he was dropping his Presidential-bid Sunday in a letter saying in part, “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely

President Biden is now endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.  We spoke with Veteran Political Journalist, Hank Plante who’s been following Harris’ career since its inception. Here’s what he had to say about Harris’ prospects as President.  “I think it’s going to reenergize the race,” said Plante. “Not just for Democrats,

Renova Energy will be temporarily stopping business operations in California and Arizona after issues with a partial investor, the company announced on Friday. News Channel 3 obtained a letter from Renova to its customers. “With the current default condition of SunPower Corporation, a partial investor in Renova Energy Corporation, I am forced to temporarily stop

Non-profit, Academy of Musical Performance is a three week program for Coachella Valley students interested in music. This year marks their 10 year anniversary and their first year partnering with College of the Desert. Students received a surprise visit from American Idol Winner and Indio’s very own, Abi Carter to help mark the milestone. Young

The Fourth of July celebration getting an early start Wednesday at Coachella’s Bagdouma Park.  There were about 6,000 people in attendance who had to brave the heat before the night’s breathtaking show. It was an evening filled with live music, carnival rides, and plenty of treats as folks waited for a sparkling sky filled with

The Office of Attorney General, Rob Bonta released the ‘2023 Hate Crime in California Report’ Friday. Overall reported hate crimes in California have decreased the past year, but hate crimes towards some communities within state have increased, including criminal acts targeting the LGBTQ+ community. According to the ‘2023 Hate Crimes in California Report’ there was

Thursday night’s debate was watched closely throughout the nation and here at home. We were able to get reaction from both sides of the aisle as we joined both Democratic and Republican watch parties throughout the Coachella Valley. A toss up of an election, attempted to be settled by the first presidential debate of 2024. 

Thursday night’s debate is highly anticipated with polls showing it’ll be heavily watched across the country and here at home. Political organizations throughout the Valley are anticipating topics like inflation and immigration to be covered at Thursday’s debate.  Yet it’s not just political organizations that are invested in Thursday’s stand off between President Biden and

Update 6/24/24 Authorities identified the motorcyclist as Robert Ernest Rodriguez, 48, of Desert Hot Springs. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Palm Desert, faces a murder charge. Those charges have not been officially filed. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. Original Report 6/23/24 Riverside County Sheriffs Deputies are investigating what they say

Negotiations between the union representing thousands of Regional Food 4 Less workers and its parent company, Kroger have come to a standstill.  On Friday afternoon, several dozen Food 4 Less workers rallied earlier today in Coachella. The store is just one of three Food 4 Less locations in the Coachella Valley that’s represented by the

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Installation and Business Awards Dinner Thursday. The chamber will be recognizing the winners of this year’s Chairman John A. James Lifetime Achievement Award and President’s Award. The event will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. We’ll be hearing first

Indio city leaders are beginning to work on phase two of the city’s Public Safety Campus that includes a new Police Headquarters. Our crews attended Wednesday’s city council meeting where a majority vote approved Capital Improvement Funds to begin designing and building phase 2 of the Public Safety Campus.  Overall there was an outline of

Southern California Food4Less workers are ready to strike if negotiations with their parent company, Kroger aren’t successful. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union held a rally Friday in Moreno Valley. Union members did authorize a strike should negotiations next week fail to reach an agreement. Seven regional United Food and Commercial Workers Unions representing Food4Less workers

Governor Newsom is doubling the number of California National Guard personnel across the state and at border entries in an effort to keep fentanyl and other drugs out of California. News Channel 3 has exclusive reaction from frequent Gov. Newsom critic, Sheriff Chad Bianco who says this latest move to combat fentanyl is politically motivated and a plan