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I-Team: Power Struggle

Sky-high power bills are on the way with the warm summer months ahead in the desert.  Some people prepare for those increased expenses by going on a level-pay or “budget billing plan.”  Palm Springs resident Ross von Metzke went on the plan last year, hoping it would take some of the shock out of those bills.  “We were

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CAL FIRE: Under Pressure Part One

2025 is off to a burning start across the state.  The Los Angeles wildfires, back in January, are now projected to be one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. In an I-Team exclusive, CAL FIRE under pressure. News Channel 3’s Karen Devine watched as wildland-trained firefighters went through grueling exercises, being tested to

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I-Team: Planning for a disaster – How several local cities are updating their plans to keep you safe

From wildfires to earthquakes and even a tropical storm hitting the Coachella Valley, disasters can strike unexpectedly. I-Team investigator Jeff Stahl is digging deep into Emergency Operation Plans and finding that there is a lot of work to do.  Nine cities have nine unique plans. The I-Team has been requesting and combing through the documents.  Palm Desert and

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I-Team: The Plantation – Men Only

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plantation Golf Club on Monroe Street in Indio is one of the few men-only clubs remaining in the country.   Now, it’s the target of a lawsuit by JCM Farming, Inc. alleging the policy is discriminatory and a violation of California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act. News Channel 3 I-Team Investigator John White will bring

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I-Team: Timing the housing market could cost you in the longrun when looking for that first home

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Just like everything, real estate in the Coachella Valley all seems to be going up in price, but if you are waiting to buy, the wait might cost you. In our latest I-Team Investigation, Jeff Stahl reveals some sobering numbers for first-time homebuyers, asks some tough questions, and reveals the strategies you need

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I-Team: Keeping its aging fleet ready to respond as Palm Springs faces delays in acquiring new fire engines

The Los Angeles wildfires destroyed more than 12,000 homes, businesses, schools, and other structures. They posed fresh reminders of how important it is to maintain our public safety services, including the fire department. Closer to home, the City of Palm Springs is being forced to take additional steps to keep its emergency responders on the road and keeping us safe. An I-team

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CVUSD Superintendent discusses multi-million dollar budget shortfall

The Coachella Valley Unified School District is set to tackle a projected $60 million budget shortfall tonight — as the school board meets to discuss laying off between 170 and 225 employees across its 23 campuses. The Coachella Valley Teachers Association– crying fowl– saying those cuts will “negatively impact students with the most needs.” Earlier

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I-Team: Knowing your rights ahead of proposed mass deportations

President Trump signed executive orders involving immigration after promising the “largest deportation program in American history.” Some of the Coachella Valley’s population of undocumented farm workers are worried about what comes next.   According to the New American Economy Research Fund, immigrants make up more than 80 percent of California’s agricultural workforce.  Here on the Coachella Valley’s

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EXCLUSIVE: Woman acquitted of all charges in the murders of two valley friends shares her story

The pursuit of justice continues over seven years after the disappearance of two friends in the Coachella Valley.  Jonathan Reynoso and Audrey Moran disappeared on May 10, 2017.    Click here for complete coverage on this case In November, Adilene Castaneda was acquitted of all charges against her.  Her co-defendant, Aaron Bernal, was acquitted of murder while

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Broken Budget: CVUSD leaders plan $44 million in budget cuts to prevent deficit and state takeover

Out of money. That will be the case for The Coachella Valley Unified School District if leaders don’t cut spending dramatically, according to a financial warning from the Riverside County Office of Education. News Channel 3 has secured the first interview with the District’s Superintendent Dr. Francis Esparza since learning of the $44 million budget hole. I-Team Investigator Jeff Stahl

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I-Team: Elderly parole pushback

California is looking for more ways to thin out the prison population. One way is elderly parole consideration. If an inmate is 50 years old and has served 20 consecutive years of their sentence, they could be eligible. This state law affects victims who were previously told their offenders would never be released. “Never did

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