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DHS Police reported Wednesday morning via social media that 9-1-1 phone lines are now working. This after the department reported lines went down Tuesday afternoon. Officials telling News Channel 3 it was a issue with their vendor, Frontier. While the department was working to restore emergency systems, the public was urged to call 760-329-2904 and

IDYLLWILD, California (KESQ) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 rattled the Lake Hemet area Wednesday morning. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.   According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the initial quake struck at 5:43 a.m. and was centered 7 miles south of Idyllwild. It struck at a depth of

The family of 20-year old Bryan Rodriguez is working to keep his memory alive for his daughter, who is expected to arrive in September. Rodriguez, an Indio native, was killed in a crash with his motorcycle and a vehicle on August 14th. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on the 81200 block of Avenue 48,

“I am pleased that the city will not have to spend more funds and time on this.” That’s how Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein feels about closing the book on a three-year-long legal battle over the placement of the iconic “Forever Marilyn” statue in downtown Palm Springs. “I just wish it had been in a manner that

Earlier this month, a massive diesel fuel spill of about 2,500 gallons closed two lanes of traffic on the I-10 in Banning, as a result of a collision between two commercial big rigs. Riverside County Environmental Health is overseeing the work to clean-up the contaminated dirt. A 25-foot hole has been dug up at the

A lightsaber vigil was held Monday evening to honor the life and service of Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez and his twelve fellow service members who tragically lost their lives in the August 2021 attack at Kabul airport in Afghanistan. Lopez’s parents spoke with News Channel Three’s Tori King about what the vigil means to them. “What

A lawsuit over the location of the “Forever Marilyn” sculpture in Palm Springs has been settled. The city of Palm Springs announced it has settled the lawsuit filed by the Committee to Relocate Marilyn (CReMa). This comes after the city agreed to move “Forever Marilyn” to the Downtown Park. “P.S. Resorts and the Committee to

Cactus to Clouds is the latest in a series of new concessions to open at Palm Springs international Airport. The space transforms the former fountain atrium of the Sonny Bono concourse to bar/restaurant seating for roughly 60 people, offering increased capacity for the high tourism season. The sit features mid-century modern design and colorful flair. The name

Two Xavier football players were injured during a game Friday between Coachella Valley High and Xavier Prep. As of this weekend, both players are recovering back home, according to a statement by the school. The team’s quarterback, King Pellum, sustained a serious head injury. The game was paused and a medical helicopter landed in the

Calling all job seekers!  Your next opportunity may be getting ready to take flight at the Palm Springs International Airport. PSP is hosting its 4th annual job fair this Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The airport along with its partners are hoping to fill about 200 positions ahead of the Coachella