Looking at the ‘economic renaissance’ of the Coachella Valley
The pandemic cost the Coachella Valley billions of dollars, eliminated thousands of jobs, and forced dozens of businesses to permanently shut down…
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Palm Springs Mayor Christy Holstege discusses reaction to city’s new mask & vaccination mandates
The mayor of Palm Springs said the city is receiving “overwhelmingly supportive” feedback for its new mask and vaccine mandate. News Channel 3’s…
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ACLU attorney discusses federal complaint filed against Riverside County alleging misuse of COVID relief funds
On Friday, the ACLU filed a federal complaint alleging that Riverside County misused millions in coronavirus CARES funding by giving that money to…
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Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes looks back at his career & what’s next as retirement nears
Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes is set to retire at the end of next month, ending a nearly three decade long career with the department. Reyes,…
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I-Team: Daycare Crunch
A different kind of desert is emerging across the valley affecting families from nearly every background and experts warn if things don’t change soon…
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I-Team takes an inside look at the Coachella Valley Arena land agreement
When the Oak View Group recently broke ground on the new, $300-million privately-funded arena, it did so on land owned by the Berger Foundation. The…
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I-Team: Will drive-thrus ever be allowed in Palm Desert?
Drive-thru ordering surged over the last year as the pandemic closed indoor dining and made customers wary of going into restaurants. Now, many…
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Palm Desert council meeting takes a heated turn over ‘privilege’
During Thursday’s Palm Desert city council meeting, councilmember Karina Quintanilla discussed what she calls a desperate need for a new human-rights…
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I-Team takes a look at who’s behind the new Coachella Valley Arena
It’s one of the biggest and most expensive projects the Coachella Valley has ever seen. Construction is underway on 43-acres of unincorporated land…
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Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena discuss launch of Caliwater in Joshua Tree
Here in the desert, we’re surrounded by cacti, but did you know there are health benefits to drinking cactus water? Actress Vanessa Hudgens and her…
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I-Team: Riverside County Registrar accuses District Attorney of interfering with election
A clash between riverside county’s top elections official and the county district attorney over the security of ballots. In emails and letters…
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I-Team goes in-depth on EDD fraud & what’s being done to stop it
The state agency that pays out unemployment-insurance to millions of Californians has admitted that losses during the pandemic could climb into the…
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ICU capacity at Desert Regional falls below 100% for first time in months
For the first time in several months, Desert Regional Medical Center is below 100% ICU capacity. Hospital officials say it is a very encouraging…
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Customers leave local restaurant workers $2021 tips
2021 is looking brighter for some valley restaurant workers thanks to some customers who recently left them a tip for $2021. The tip could be the…
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NFL’s first openly gay player opens up about struggles & triumphs
The emotional story of a Palm Springs man who was the very first openly gay NFL player. David Kopay made history when he came out in 1975. He was a…
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Jack Grundhofer, one of the valley’s most prominent philanthropists, dies at 82
One of the Coachella Valley’s most prominent philanthropists, Jack Grundhofer, has died of natural causes at the age of 82. Grundhofer, an Indian…
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Federal lawmakers, including Congressman Ruiz, say COVID Relief bill is ‘insufficient’
President Donald Trump told lawmakers to amend the latest COVID-19 relief bill, 24 hours after congress passed it. Trump called the covid relief bill…
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I-Team: Palm Springs International Airport flights are booming despite pandemic
At Palm Springs International Airport, change is literally in the air. “It’s good for Palm Springs. It’s good for the airport. Because this is a…
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As his retirement nears, David Ready looks back at his 20 years as Palm Springs’ city manager
Since the pandemic began, four valley city managers have announced retirement. The longest-serving is Palm Springs’ David Ready, who after two…
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I-Team goes in-depth on DCA investigation into prominent Palm Springs doctor
News Channel 3’s I-Team is uncovering the latest details in the investigation of a prominent Palm Springs doctor who was arrested on Wednesday at his…
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