Person found dead on La Quinta Cove road; officials say death is not suspicious
A police investigation is underway in La Quinta. A spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff Department confirms that one person is dead but says…
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One lane closed on E. Palm Canyon and Date Palm as crews cleanup flooding debris
Cathedral City Public Works crews are cleaning up mud and debris after flooding was reported around 10:30 this morning. The Cathedral City Fire…
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President Biden to pledge 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fighting the omicron variant surging through the country, President Joe Biden announced the government will provide 500…
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Rep. Ruiz planning run in new congressional district to encompass eastern Riverside County
Citing his Coachella roots, Congressman Ruiz first told News Channel 3 that he would run in the newly drawn congressional district that will include…
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Watch: RivCo Supervisors meeting
Riverside County Supervisors are meeting this morning. You can watch it live here: Yesterday, Riverside County Public Health Director Kim Saruwatari…
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‘Thrillville’ coming to Riverside County Fairgrounds, replacing Date Festival in 2022
The annual Date Festival will not take place in 2022, instead, a new fair will take its place. The Riverside County Fairgrounds has partnered with…
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Pool man charged in the killing of elderly Palm Desert woman, prosecutors say murder happened during attempted robbery
A Thousand Palms man pleaded not guilty in court Thursday, after he was charged with the homicide of a 93-year-old Palm Desert resident. A felony…
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Panel of local health experts answers your coronavirus questions
From COVID-19 virus variants to vaccine boosters — and everything in between — we’ve been hearing from viewers about their questions as the…
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Watch: Omicron variant of COVID-19 found in CA; case is first known in U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) – US official: US identifies the first case of omicron COVID-19 variant in California. According to The Centers for Disease Control…
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Indio City Attorney writes memo about dismissal of 3rd party investigator in police department investigation
Roxanne M. Diaz, the city attorney for Indio, delivered an explanation during Wednesday’s city council meeting on the dismissal of a third-party…
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Rescued! Cat stuck on pole for nearly a day in Indio neighborhood is now safe
People in an Indio neighborhood watched closely for hours as a cat named Ruth found itself stuck atop a power pole. News Channel 3 is on the scene on…
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Homicide investigation underway after man is found dead in Palm Desert
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide in a Palm Desert neighborhood. Sergeant Deanna Pecoraro of the Sheriff’s Department…
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Spotlight 29 Showroom to celebrate the holidays with José Feliciano: 50th anniversary of Feliz Navidad performance
One of the most beloved Christmas songs is coming to the Spotlight 29 Casino on its 50th anniversary. Spotlight Showroom at Spotlight 29 Casino in…
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2 million+ COVID-19 tests recalled due to inaccurate results
More than 2 million at-home COVID-19 tests are being recalled due to a high rate of false-positive test results. The U.S. Food and Drug…
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Turpin sisters who escaped Perris ‘house of horrors’ speak out: ‘I thought I was going to die’
By Lucien Bruggeman RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) — Two of the 13 Turpin siblings, who were held captive and tortured by their parents inside a…
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College of the Desert Named statewide Latinx ‘Equity Champion’
College of the Desert will receive the 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education Award for its high proportion of Latinx students who earn “Associate…
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One dead after big rig accident on I-10 west of Dillon Road
One person is dead after a big rig drove off the side of Interstate 10 Wednesday morning. CHP Officer Jackie Quintero tells News Channel 3 that the…
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El Paseo jewelry store reopens doors after remodeling
Leeds & Son, a jewelry, diamond, and watch retailer on El Paseo in Palm Desert, has reopened after a remodeling and expansion project. Owners…
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Coachella 2022: Petition calls for removal of Travis Scott from Goldenvoice events after deadly concert crowd surge
An online petition is calling on Coachella organizers Goldenvoice and Paul Tollett to remove rapper Travis Scott from music festivals after a deadly…
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Kristen Stewart to receive Spotlight Award at 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival
Kristen Stewart will receive the Spotlight Award, Actress for her role in the film Spencer at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival.…
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