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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The Palm Springs International Airport launched a new program that allows people to explore the airport without buying an airline ticket, just like old times. It’s called the “Stay and Play Visitor Pass Program.” Non-traveling visitors can obtain a free pass to go beyond the security checkpoint, where they can spend time with loved ones
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In light of all the recent rain, you’ve probably seen all the green in our mountains. But, that means you can expect a spring allergy season like none other. Doctors say we’ve been getting the kind of rain that breaks up pollen and makes it miserable for allergy sufferers once the wind kicks up. Heightened
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Come rain or shine, organizers of this week’s Tour de Palm Springs say the annual event will be taking place throughout the valley. Saturday’s event is expected to feature thousands of cyclists and walkers from all over the nation. It has raised millions of dollars for local charities since it began in 1999. Downtown Palm
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The California Desert Association of Realtors has released its in-depth analysis of the economic landscape and trends shaping the valley’s real estate market. Projections for our housing markets suggest improvement from last year.. with an estimated 70-thousand more transactions this year than last year. Real estate experts say the prediction of lower interest rates will
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The Palm Springs Black History Month Committee, Palm Springs Art Museum and the city will host a series of free and educational events starting next week for Black History Month.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Covered California announced on Wednesday that those looking for health insurance through the state-operated marketplace now have until midnight of Feb. 9, 2024, to enroll. The previous deadline was set for the end of January, but due to increased demand and recent difficulty getting ahold of Covered California representatives, the open-enrollment period has
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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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