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Interview with new Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner
Grace Garner is the new mayor of Palm Springs. Garner is Palm Springs’ first-ever Latina mayor. She spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about the recent close election, the issues facing palm springs, and her goals for the upcoming year. Be the first to know when news breaks in Coachella Valley. Download the News
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Documentary about Jewish fighters during the Holocaust being screened in Palm Desert
As Hanukkah approaches, the Jewish community everywhere is concerned about the rise in antisemitism. Meanwhile, “Four Winters,” a documentary about Jewish fighters during the Holocaust, is being screened this week at Tristone Cinemas in Palm Desert. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the head of the Mensch International Foundation, Steven Geiger, who plans to
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Republican Greg Wallis declares victory in State Assembly race, discusses future plans
Republican Greg Wallis has declared victory over Democrat Christy Holstege in the tight race to represent California’s 47th Assembly District. Wallis has traded the lead with Holstege several times since election day and final vote totals show him with an 85-vote lead out of about 170,000 votes cast. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with
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Palm Springs mayor discusses the debate over a vacation rental permit moratorium
The Palm Springs City Council could vote on a temporary moratorium on new vacation rental permits. Mayor Lisa Middleton says if it were to pass it could go into effect immediately and last 45 days. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the mayor on Monday about why the city might possibly forbid new short-term
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Interview with crew of Michael Childers Presents One Night Only
 One of the valley’s biggest events of the year is back! Michael Childers Presents One Night Only will be November 9 at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. The event benefits the Barbara Sinatra Childrens Center. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Michael, along with director Scott Coulter and musical director Todd Schroeder, about
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Walt Disney’s plane will be on display at the Palm Springs Air Museum
Walt Disney’s plane, affectionately called “The Mouse” was recently restored and on display at this year’s D-23 Expo. The historical plane will soon be on display at the Palm Springs Air Museum close to the Smoke Tree Ranch, where Disney and his family had a home. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the museum’s
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Local health leaders create Sacramento newspaper ad to draw attention to monkeypox vaccine demand
Coachella Valley health and community leaders are raising awareness at the state level about an inadequate allocation of monkeypox vaccines being distributed to serve one of the region’s most vulnerable populations: the LGBTQ+ community. DAP Health and the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation recently joined forces to create a full-page advertisement in the Sacramento Bee
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Organizer discusses special hike in honor of Cpl. Hunter Lopez
A special hike to pay tribute to fallen Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez will take place at the Bear Creek Oasis in La Quinta Saturday at 5 a.m.
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Eisenhower Health’s Chief Medical Officer answers questions about monkeypox
Riverside County is sixth on the list of statewide cases of monkeypox with our county now sitting at 34 probable or confirmed cases. Many viewers have questions about monkeypox, including how it’s spread and how to protect yourself. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut took those questions straight to the Chief Medical Officer of Eisenhower Health Dr. Alan
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Local monkeypox patient said he is getting the help he needs after News Channel 3 interviews
A local man currently infected with monkeypox who has shared his story on News Channel 3 said he is finally getting the help he needs. Rancho Mirage resident Daniel Phelan told News Channel 3 he was desperate to get T-POXX, the anti-viral drug used to treat monkeypox, but he felt frustrated that county health officials were
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EXCLUSIVE: Rancho Mirage man infected with monkeypox discusses frustrations with response
Update 7/29/22: Phelan was able to get treatment. Original Report: In a News Channel 3 exclusive, Peter Daut spoke with a Rancho Mirage man who says he is currently infected with monkeypox. Daniel Phelan, 63, is speaking out because he says he is frustrated by the response from local health officials. “What is the message
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Palm Springs business owners taking action after recent break-ins at several restaurants
Several Palm Springs restaurants have been broken into the past few months. It’s unclear if all these crimes are connected but business owners are now taking action. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Willie Rhine, who owns the restaurants 1501 Gastro Pub and Willie’s Modern Fare, which were both targeted. Check out our recent
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HARP-PS executive director discusses Monkeypox response, vaccine distribution
More local health advocates are also pushing for more monkeypox vaccines in the Coachella Valley. They’re also in agreement with Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton in making the case that the region is unique as a tourism area with a large LGBTQ population and that’s why it’s important to be proactive. Mayor Middleton Letter to CDC, CDPH
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First Monkeypox case in Riverside County confirmed; patient treated in Coachella Valley
Health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed the first Monkeypox case in Riverside County, a county health official shared today. News Channel 3 had previously confirmed this patient was treated in the Coachella Valley at an Eisenhower Health facility. CDC has confirmed the first Monkeypox case in Riverside County is
Continue Reading Riverside County’s first probable monkeypox case involves Coachella Valley patient
Eisenhower Health confirmed the first probable case of monkeypox in Riverside County was treated in the Coachella Valley. Lee Rice, Eisenhower Health spokesperson, said the patient was treated at an Eisenhower facility. Check Out Our Full Interview with Riverside County’s Chief of Disease Control The county’s first probable case of monkeypox was announced by health
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