Health experts continue to remind us, hydration is crucial in extreme heat. Water is an important key. Dieticians also say there are foods that can help prevent dehydration. Most fruits and vegetables have a higher water content compared to other foods. We’re talking about melons, strawberries, pineapple, cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce. Nutritionists say those foods good
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors formally approved double-digit pay hikes for themselves and several other elected officials despite public criticism and lack of support from a fellow member. As we reported, the salary of several supervisors, including Fourth District Supervisor Manuel Perez, will increase 19%, from $190,000 to $226,000. Meanwhile, the supervisors also approved
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage says many people struggling with mental health also have substance-use issues. The center says it is seeing more people coming in with depression and major anxiety issues. The reason: many people who felt isolated during the pandemic turned to alcohol and
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In her first sit-down interview, Abi Carter spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about her return to the Coachella Valley, how the experience on American Idol has changed her, and the message she has for her fans. Watch an extended version of Peter’s Interview with Abi here:
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About 1,200 people, including dozens of community and business leaders, will gather in Palm Springs tomorrow for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. The annual event celebrates Harvey Milk’s life and legacy and helps to support valley LGBTQ youth programs. According to Palm Springs Pride, in the twelve years, the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast has been
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The Palm Springs Air Museum was selected as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by 47th District State Assemblyman Greg Wallis. It is one of about a hundred nonprofits being honored by state lawmakers for outstanding contributions to the communities they serve. The museum is dedicated to educating the public about the role of air
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The Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest- one of the largest and most acclaimed short film festivals in North America- is right around the corner! Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, Shortfest will take place on June 18-24 at the Regal Palm Springs. In celebration of the festival’s 30th anniversary, renowned artist Shag has once
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Palm Springs Police Department Police Chief Andrew Mills jumped into action when a man attempted to rob a local Starbucks. Mills was off duty at the time of the incident. In an episode of the Departments Behind the Badge series, they explain that the man was getting aggressive and posed a threat to the off-duty
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A new bill to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park was introduced by state lawmakers at a news conference on Tuesday. This bill would establish a new Chuckwalla National Monument in eastern Imperial and Riverside counties to protect approximately 627,855 acres of California’s vast desert landscape. It would also expand
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Indio native Abi Carter is in Hollywood this week, continuing her journey to become the next American Idol. News Channel 3 Anchor Peter Daut got to speak with her about her experience returning to the competition after her special send-off concert from the city of Indio. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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The inaugural Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair will be held in mid-April for local business owners who want to learn more about doing business with cities or agencies, city officials said today. “For years now, I have heard from local businesses that they don’t understand how to do business with Palm Springs and other
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The Palm Springs International Airport released its inaugural annual report this week. PSP had another record year for passenger travel last year, with just over 3.2 million passengers. That’s up nearly nine percent from the year earlier. This year’s projects include an expanded baggage claim area — remodeling the terminal restrooms– and new shade-structure installations.
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The city of Palm Springs is trying to get more people to use its new website which aims to provide updates on multiple projects. It’s called “Engage Palm Springs,” and it launched about a month ago. Not only can people click through to learn the latest about all the city’s projects, including the new homeless
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Valley Congressman Raul Ruiz has invited a special guest to join him tonight at the State of the Union address. Ronnie Imel is a decorated Vietnam Veteran, who has made helping veterans his life’s work. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Imel today from Washington D.C. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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It has now been two years since the war in Ukraine began and many charities are still working to provide aid to nearly every region of the country, that includes fixing damaged homes. The organization “Shelterbox” is providing shelter-repair kits, designed to patch up windows and roofs damaged by blasts. It also provides solar lanterns,
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Earlier this week, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined other lawmakers in Sacramento in support of several new bills dealing with public safety. Bianco told News Channel 3’s Peter Daut that one of the bills would allow judges to issue tougher penalties for criminals who use guns. He believes Californians have had enough and it’s
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Cannabis continues its rise in popularity as more states legalize its use either as a medical or recreational drug. And on Wednesday, the “Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network” is presenting a public event on cannabis education for wellness. The event will be held in Desert Hot Springs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Topics include
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STERLING, Va. (AP) — An explosion possibly caused by a gas leak leveled a home in Sterling, Virginia, Friday night, killing a firefighter and injuring 11 other people, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the home on Silver Ridge Drive by a report of a gas smell shortly after 7:30 p.m. and a fiery explosion
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Design lovers from across the globe are here in Palm Springs for Modernism Week and this year, organizers say it will be bigger than ever. More than 350 events are scheduled, beginning Thursday through Feb. 26. The festival will feature tours of iconic homes, nightly parties, and a classic car show. All events are open
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The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation announced that Oak View Group (OVG), the owners and operators of Acrisure Arena, has entered into a partnership agreement in which OVG will provide day-to-day management of the historic theatre and secure programming and new sponsorship opportunities. “All of us at Oak View Group are thrilled to partner with
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