In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump, questions remain about the security measures taken by the Secret Service and local law enforcement ahead of his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Over the weekend, News Channel 3 spoke with a local woman who was at the rally and watched former President Trump get
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Daytime highs have stayed close to the seasonal average (109°) this weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in effect for the Coachella Valley through tonight as temperatures still have the potential to reach an upwards of 113°. The First Alert Weather Team will continue to track the possibility of high elevation thunderstorm activity as
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An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in effect until 9PM Sunday as highs could reach a few degrees above the seasonal average (109°). A boost of moisture will keep daytime highs from skyrocketing while increasing rain chances. Today’s warm temperatures and elevated dewpoints led to isolated storm activity across the desert this morning! Stay with
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This week, Palm Springs city councilmembers voted to pass an ordinance that will establish a process for reducing sleeping and homeless encampments in public areas. Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte and Lisa Middleton voted in favor of the ordinance. Councilmember Christy Holstege voted to abstain while councilmember Grace Garner voted against. According
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The City of Palm Springs voted to pass an ordinance that will establish a process for reducing homeless encampments on public property in a 3-2 vote at the city council meeting tonight. The city sites public health and safety issues as the reason behind the ordinance that will prohibit anyone to sit, lie, or sleep
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Lingering moisture is expected to keep daytime highs a few degrees shy of record-breaking territory today. An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in place through 9 PM Thursday as highs stay 5°-10° above the seasonal average (108°). An Air Quality Watch has been issued for windblown dust due to stronger evening winds. This alert will
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Daytime highs did not reach record-breaking heights yesterday as dew points remained in the 50s and 60s. The recorded high for Palm Springs was 114° yesterday, nearly 5° below the expected high of 120°! Moisture is expected to keep highs at bay for Sunday as well. However, the potential for record-breaking heat remains early next
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains in place today as temperatures challenge records across the low desert in the morning and the afternoon. The lack of relief overnight can stress our bodies and lead to an increased potential of heat-related illnesses. Saturday could be another record-breaking day in the desert. The standing record for the
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Wednesday, July 3. marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of the CROWN Act Legislation, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. People who choose to wear natural or protective hairstyles, like braids and locs, cannot be denied employment or educational opportunities under the CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural
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Many Coachella Valley residents are gearing up for the Fourth of July by buying “Safe and Sane” fireworks. “Safe and Sane” fireworks do not become airborne when lit and are marked with a seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshall. These state approved fireworks, which are only permitted in Indio, Coachella and Desert
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The City of Indio is considering new residential solar program that would expand their electrical grid. Indio city officials, in partnership with IID and Sunline, are working on a program that would allow the city to install solar panels on the rooftops of participating Indio residents and business owners. The proposed project promises to reduce
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Temperatures are staying suspended above the seasonal average (107°) as we close out the month of June. Highs will remain 5°-10° above normal through next week. An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect for the Coachella Valley this morning and will last until Friday evening. Temperatures could reach an upwards of 116° near the
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Above average temperatures are expected this weekend as a ridge of high pressure dominates over the desert southwest. There is not much relief from the heat in sight as temperatures remain well above average through next week. An Excessive Heat Watch will go into effect Sunday morning through next Friday evening due to the high heat.
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Truckers across the U.S. are joining the fight against human trafficking. Major companies like UPS, Amazon, Love’s and Penske have all partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking, or TAT, to train their staff to recognize the signs of human trafficking while they are on the job. Human trafficking includes sex trafficking, ‘sextortion’ and forced labor. While
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June 24. 2024 marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe vs. Wade, which generally protected abortion as a fundamental right. Two years after the overturn, 21 states have banned or severely restricted abortion access. Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, predicted
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Temperatures will stay 5°-10° above average through next week. An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in place for the Coachella Valley until 8 PM Thursday due to this potentially dangerous heat. Please practice proper heat safety at all times! A big surge of moisture has increased humidity and the slight chance for showers today. While
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Daytime highs are expected rise into the one-teens through next week. An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect starting 10 AM Saturday through 8 PM Thursday as temperatures stay 5°-10° above average. Be sure to practice proper heat safety to avoid heat-related illnesses! A ridge of building high pressure is behind this weekend’s hot
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The Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors and descendants hosted their annual Juneteenth Interfaith Prayer Vigil at The Church of Saint Paul in the Desert, Wednesday evening. In addition to commemorating the significance of Juneteenth, the vigil will also serve as a call to action as the Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors continue to seek out
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According to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District , a total of 97 West Nile-positive mosquitoes have been found in La Quinta, Palm Desert, Mecca, Thermal, Oasis, Rancho Mirage and Indio. News Channel 3’s Spencer Blum covered the first detection of West Nile-positive mosquitoes in 2024 in May. You can watch his full report
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The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a hot start to this Father’s Day weekend as daytime highs climb into the one-teens. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the Coachella Valley through 8 PM Saturday. If you do plan to spend time outdoors today, try to head out earlier while practicing heat safety
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