It’s been called “Coachella for the Brain.” The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival kicks off this week and this year’s theme is “celebrating ten years.” The festival is sold out and features seventy sessions with a variety of authors over two-and-a-half days. This year’s authors include General David Petraeus and director John Waters. When Jamie Kabler
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A former Capitol police officer who was injured in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be coming to the valley soon to discuss his new memoir, “American Shield.” Staff Sergeant Aquilino Gonnel received the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions. The Army veteran says his story is more than just what happened
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On Saturday, Cathedral City leaders will gather to plan for the upcoming year. Officials will be looking at the five-year-strategic plan and also what projects were impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the City Manager Charlie McClendon says there are a number of projects that were impacted by Tropical
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College of the Desert has opened a new “Child Development Center” on its Indio campus. The center will allow students and the community to acquire affordable childcare while also allowing early-education students to get hands-on experience. Childcare will be provided to 80 children, 40 toddlers, and 40 preschoolers. Priority will be given to COD students.
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The Gerald R. Ford Chapter of Mensch International Foundation will hold its 14th annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, January 26, at 11 a.m. at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park. The United Nations General Assembly designated International Holocaust Remembrance Day to remember the Holocaust’s many victims, celebrate those who survived, and remind the
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This week, the Palm Springs Police Department will be hosting a law enforcement group from Costa Rica. “The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Representatives of Costa Rica” will be in Palm Springs on Tuesday and Wednesday. 16 officials from that country, including the director of the national police academy, are expected to learn about crime
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The Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Center will open this weekend in Palm Springs. The Marsha P. Johnson Center aims to be a safe haven and resource for students between the ages of 13 and 18. It will be located on Farrel Drive near Palm Springs High School and provide an array of services,
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For the first time, the state of California is conducting a survey of its older LGBTQ population. The survey is anonymous and can be done online. Researchers will use the responses to learn more about the well-being of our state’s older LGBTQ residents. The information will also be used to inform California policies and programs.
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The first test of the 2024 presidential election hits on Monday when Iowa Republicans gather to caucus, but will the caucuses provide an initial moment of truth for former President Donald Trump’s comeback bid or will it help Republicans rally behind one of his challengers? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Jonathan Karl, Chief
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In the wake of Friday’s magnitude 4.2 earthquake at the convergence of the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault zones, there are concerns that could have been a foreshock for a much bigger quake. Some geophysicists are warning about the possibility of a major seismic event along the San Andreas Fault, which runs through our
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Starting Thursday, tens of thousands of passengers are expected to travel through Palm Springs International Airport and the airport is on track to set a new record. PSP officials project more than 40,000 people will depart from the airport from Thursday through Dec. 26. That’s about 7,000 passengers taking to the skies each of those
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Riverside County 4th District Supervisor Manuel Perez is speaking with News Channel 3 about a recent newspaper article that falsely claimed he decided to resign as supervisor due to illness. That editorial was published online in the Desert Review in Imperial County. The same article also endorsed State Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia to take Perez’s place
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The stress of the holidays can be tough for people struggling with substance addictions, but there are solutions. The Betty Ford Center said people with addiction issues need to have a plan before they enter social situations where they may be tempted to relapse. That includes having a plan to leave either with their own
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The new “Palm Springs Surf Club” is set to open on January 1. The 21-acre park will feature a state-of-the-art pool that churns out waves ranging from two to seven feet catering to surfers of all abilities. Developers said it cost about 80 million dollars to overhaul the old Wet n’ Wild Park into the
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Palm Springs swore in its new mayor on Thursday. Jeffrey Bernstein is the city’s 25th mayor. The council rotates the position of mayor yearly. Ron DeHarte is the city’s new Mayor Pro Tem, meaning he will be mayor next December. Bernstein, was elected to the council last November and represents district two. He spoke with
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On Thursday, Palm Desert City Councilmember Karina Quintanilla became the city’s first Latina and youngest female mayor. Just a few hours before her big moment, she hosted a “Celebration of Gratitude” at Civic Center Park. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Quintanilla about making history and her goals for Palm Desert. “My goals are
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