The Hazelden Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage received $10 million to expand family programming the largest philanthropic gift in its history. The donation was made by the Washington D.C.-based “Diana Davis Spencer Foundation.” That foundation’s president had attended Hazelden-Betty Ford’s week-long family program and was touched by the experience. The center says the donation will
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One effort that former President Jimmy Carter is most known for is Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that helps get low and fixed-income families into their own homes. And the Coachella Valley chapter is reflecting on Carter’s legacy. The Carters got involved with Habitat for Humanity nearly 40 years ago. Through the awareness they
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A commonly prescribed diabetes medication has now become popular for its weight loss effects. It’s called Ozempic but many are concerned about the long-term effects of the drug if the patient is not diabetic. The injectable drug works by stimulating hormones to curb hunger and appetite. Medical experts we spoke with say the drug is safe to
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Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation are hosting the annual “Be a Hero” 5K run and a Junior Superheroes Dash that will feature American Ninja Flip Rodriguez on February 18th starting at 8am at the Rancho Mirage Community Park. The Junior Superheroes Dash will include a wellness fair with fun activities
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Sunline Transit Agency’s CEO/General Manager Lauren Skiver will step down from the position after 9 years, the company announced on Wednesday. Skiver has accepted a position as Chief Operating Officer with Transdev U.S. – the largest private operator and integrator of multiple modes of transportation in the U.S. She will remain at Sunline until March.
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As people throughout the world continue to mourn the thousands of Turkish and Syrian lives lost in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, local residents are wondering how California officials are prepping for the possibility of a similar disaster striking closer to home. California has experienced quakes of 7.8 magnitude and greater and scientists have spent years developing simulations
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JFK Memorial Hospital CEO Gary Honts announced his retirement after 10 years at the hospital. Karen Faulis, CEO of Hi-Desert Medical Center, will expand her role to become CEO of JFK Memorial Hospital effective Jan. 30, officials with the Desert Care Network announced. “In his 10 years at JFK Memorial Hospital, Gary has done so much to advance the healthcare
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Coachella Valley residents will join others worldwide this week in remembering holocaust victims. Organizers say this year’s ceremony will be especially meaningful in light of growing antisemitism. The observance will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Palm Desert’s Civic Park. The day is exactly 78 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. The
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LifeStream Blood Bank, the community’s blood supplier, cannot meet the needs of area hospitals. Approximately 90% of hospital Type O orders are going unfulfilled. According to LifeStream, seven area hospitals have zero or low Type O inventory on their shelves, and LifeStream does not have the supply to meet patient needs. Video message from the LifeStream
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A new Coachella Valley company is using state-of-the-art technology to help save lives with early disease detection. Halo Diagnostics promises rapid and precise results for patients. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the chief medical officer Dr. John Feller.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is hosting a job fair in Palm Springs. The career fair will be held for the much anticipated The Spa atSéc-he. This 40,000-square-foot wellness destination is projected to be one of the most luxurious mineral hot spring spa destinations in the country, and it’s
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Photographer Michael Childers spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about the new documentary Desperate Souls Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy. Childers was an assistant on the 1969 Oscar-winning film Midnight Cowboy. The iconic film was directed by Childers’ husband, the late John Schlesinger. You can learn more about the film including
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Lauren Skiver, CEO and general manager, of the Sunline Transit Agency, spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about the changes implemented in 2023. The SunLine Transit Agency has launched a new initiative as part of its January 2023 Service Changes effective January 1, 2023. As SunLine continues to adjust services while offering cutting-edge zero-emission
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NFL player Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest on the field during the Monday night game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with a local medical expert about what can be learned from this frightening injury. Christine Langenwalter, the Chief Quality Officer for Desert Regional Medical
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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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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 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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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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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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