The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is kicking off its annual snow guessing contest on October 1st. The contest will run until the first measurable inch of snow falls at the Tramway’s Mountain station, which sits at an elevation of 8,516 feet. The first 10 entries with the correct date of snowfall will win 4 tram
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The city of Palm Springs has announced the postponement of tonight’s show due to the high winds. The drones scheduled to fly 400 feet above ground level can not fly in winds above 13 miles per hour. The drone show has been rescheduled for September 2022.
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A vegetation fire grew to less than an acre before being forward progress was stopped Thursday morning in Thermal. Cal Fire said they were first notified of the first at around 8:15 a.m. It was burning out in the area of Avenue 66 and Fillmore Street. Forward progress was stopped in a little under an
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The birthday bash for Marilyn Monroe is tonight and it is free to the public. The bash begins at 6:15pm at the new downtown Palm Springs park during the Rock the Park concert. Attendees will enjoy red velvet cupcakes and join the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Mirage to sing happy birthday to Marilyn. As the
Continue ReadingThe Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak that is believed to be linked to some JIF peanut butter products. 14 people in 12 different states have reported illness due to the outbreak and 2 of those people have been hospitalized. The salmonella cases have been traced back to a plant operated
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PGA West is hosting a job fair today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pete Dye Clubhouse. They will be offering $500 sign up bonuses and same day offers. The club is seeking positions in culinary, maintenance, housekeeping and kitchen staff. Interested individuals are encouraged to reserve their spot at the job fair
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Cal Fire crews were able to contain a fire that destroyed a mobile home Thursday morning in Thousand Palms. The fire was reported at approximately 7:46 a.m. on the 73000 Block of Boca Chica Trail. According to CAL FIRE, crews found the mobile home heavily involved in fire when they first arrived on scene. Firefighters
Continue ReadingA Los Angeles supervisor, Janice Hahn, teamed up with the Sheriff’s department in response to an increase in gun violence. Deputies unloaded gun after gun from cars of gun owners who wanted to get rid of their unwanted firearms. Dozens of people showed up to surrender their guns, with no questions asked and received $100
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Palm Springs police officers were called to the 1500 block of East San Rafael Drive around 1 a.m. Saturday morning after multiple shots were fired. Witnesses told police they saw a white or silver sedan with two or three men inside. They said 20 to 30 shots were fired. Authorities say at least three cars
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UPDATE: Roads are now back open at the intersection of South Farrell Drive and East Ramon after a two-car accident around 3 p.m. Saturday. One driver with injuries was extricated by the fire department. No word on the status of the other driver involved. Stay with News Channel 3 for updates on this story.
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UPDATE: A total of 3 vehicles were involved in the accident. CHP reporting no major injuries. Closure of two lanes causing a slow down on Washington Street and Avenue of the States near the family medical building. According to CHP, two vehicles collided resulting in one vehicle flipping over. No injuries are reported at this
Continue ReadingUPDATE: N Gene Autry has been reopened! The wash is back now! Palm Springs Police Department has closed Gene Autry between Via Escuela and Salvia due to the high winds which caused sand build up. Stay with News Channel 3 for continued updates! https://kesq.com/weather/2022/04/16/windy-saturday-warmer-sunday/
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The wildland fire in Oasis near Highway 86 and Avenue 72 is 70% contained and mapped at 42.5 acres, according to Cal Fire. Riverside County Firefighters first responded to the fire which had started around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Southbound lanes of Highway 86 had been shut down near the fire for equipment safety, but have
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FIND Food Bank, a hunger- relief and food rescue non-profit organization receives $100,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. The grant aims to support the food bank’s recent growth due to the ongoing need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are so grateful for the support of the S. Mark Taper Foundation”, said Debbie
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