Eye on the Desert

In Lieu of “Evening Under the Stars”, AAP Food Samaritans offers Online Auction

June 3, 2020 4:23 PM Patrick Evans

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many events around the world and our Valley to be cancelled or postponed. Among the most prominent events in the Coachella Valley affected was Evening Under the Stars. The event is AAP Food Samaritans signature fundraising event, and always a “must-go” event here in the Valley. It was scheduled for Saturday, May 2 but because

Fitz and Friends Concert to Raise Money for CVRM

May 12, 2020 4:20 PM Patrick Evans

The Fitz and Friends show from last Sunday that was partially pre-empted by the NASCAR rain delay has been scheduled for full showing this Saturday on Fox 11 at 7 p.m. Jim Fitzgerald, better known as “Fitz in the Morning”, radio personality Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on CV 104.3 FM put together a special broadcast

Beloved Comedic Actor Fred Willard Dies

May 18, 2020 6:07 AM Patrick Evans

Fred Willard, who created inimitable characters in movies like “Best in Show” and “Anchorman” and “This is Spinal Tap” has died of natural causes according to his family. He was 86 years old. Willard also made entertaining appearances on “Everybody Loves Raymond” where he was nominated for 4 Emmy awards, and most recently as Frank

Live Entertainment Returns to Bernie’s: Outside

May 13, 2020 5:31 AM Patrick Evans

Local entertainer Chris Lomeli has been serenading people from afar since the pandemic closed bars and restaurants, and essentially shut down the music scene in the Coachella Valley. Each week, he has performed a virtual concert from Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club, though the establishment was closed. The owners opened the doors to him and

Grammy Award Winning Artist Christopher Cross Diagnosed with Covid-19 Corona Virus.

April 3, 2020 12:44 PM Patrick Evans

5-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross confirmed that he was battling coronavirus in post on his Facebook pages Friday. Cross, whose soft rock hits “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” and “Sailing” were part of the soundtrack of the early 1980s, wrote, “I’m sorry to report that I am between the increasing number of Individuals

Laura Hagen and Lillian Kuzmanic from the Palm Springs Womens Press Club talk about their annual fundraiser supporting scholarships for high school seniors

March 13, 2020 11:50 PM Justin Tarpening

Ron Phillips-Martinez and Timm McBride talk about a Mel Brooks Musical being performed by Desert Theatreworks

March 13, 2020 11:50 PM Justin Tarpening

Douglas Galloway and Richard Weintraub talk about the Palm Desert Youth Sports Association

March 13, 2020 11:50 PM Justin Tarpening

POSTPONED: Wendy Pinkhouse and Rob Woronoff talk about a benefit for Sanctuary Palm Springs

March 10, 2020 11:33 PM Justin Tarpening

(NOTE) – This event has been postponed until further notice.

Chef Freddy gives this weeks tip on making Louisiana BBQ Shrimp

March 13, 2020 12:17 AM Justin Tarpening

LOUISIANA BBQ SHRIMP 1 EYE CUP OF CAYENNE PEPPER 1 EYE CUP OF BLACK PEPPER 1 EYE CUP SALT 1 EYE CUP CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES 1 EYE CUP DRIED THYME 1 EYE CUP DRIED OREGANO 1 EYE CUP PAPRIKA 1 EYE CUP GARLIC POWDER 1 EYE CUP ONION POWDER 2 BAY LEAVES, CRUSHED 6

David Cristopher discusses a performance next Tuesday celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

March 11, 2020 11:42 PM Justin Tarpening

Sandra Gramajo, Renee and Tori Griffin talk about the Champagne Luncheon to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire’s after school and adaptive bike programs

March 11, 2020 11:39 PM Justin Tarpening

Banning High School’s $26 million construction project to build performing arts theater and construction academy

March 11, 2020 9:00 AM Caitlin Thropay

Banning High School is taking major steps towards career technical education for their students. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay went to Banning High School to learn about their $26 million construction project. “The buzz in this community is electric right now,” Principal of Banning High School, Matt Valdivia told News Channel 3. A new performing

Randy Duncan and Mike Smith talk about the upcoming event from Palm Springs Corvette Club benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City

March 10, 2020 11:27 PM Justin Tarpening

Adam Ruegg and Fred Stroock talk about the second annual Rancho Mirage City Amaetur Golf Championship

March 9, 2020 11:59 PM Justin Tarpening

Banning High School students gain real-world broadcast journalism experience through student project

March 9, 2020 6:30 PM Caitlin Thropay

Students at Banning High School are working on their broadcasting skills. News Channel 3 got the chance to see the students in action on Monday while they shot a video showcasing their new performing arts center and construction academy. Ruth Hickman is a film teacher at Banning High School. “I really encourage my students to