Dirk van Sloten, Cathedral City based filmmaker, has made his directorial debut with Company of Shadows, a queer drama. The movie made official selection to the Silicon Beach Film Festival which is held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. “It’s a dream come true,” van Sloten said. The story follows an angel investor
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The City of Palm Desert is inviting artists who are interested in creating an original work to beautify a park bench being installed at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park Pollinator Garden. The city is seeking proposals to create artwork that promotes the National Wildlife Federation’s ‘Mayors’ Monarch Pledge’, an effort to spread awareness on
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Protesters stood outside the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio this morning demanding better use for the building. During the ‘Open the Doors Now’ rally, protesters marched with signs asking Riverside County to repurpose the building to support the local homeless population. According to the protesters, the detention center is only half full and could
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An accident including a wrong way driver is causing traffic on Interstate 10 according to CHP reports. Google maps showed traffic on the I-10 going East between Cook Street and Monterey Avenue. CHP reports a Black Honda sedan was hit and that people were fighting on the scene. CAL Fire Riverside County crews also
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A medical helicopter landed in the middle of a field after a player sustained a serious injury during the game between Coachella Valley and Xavier Prep game on Friday night. Details remain limited. The player, a student at Xavier Prep, was injured during the second play of the game. The game was temporarily delayed as
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High school football is back! The season officially kicked off this week with 10 local games WEEK 1 Xavier Prep – 0@Coachella Valley – 27F *An Xavier Prep player was airlifted after suffering an injury during the game. A helicopter landed on the field, causing a temporary stoppage in the game. The game was called
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The Indio Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after an individual died early Saturday morning after being shot at the 81600 block of Jennifer Court in Indio, according to police. Indio officers responded to a call at 2:32 a.m. reporting gunshots in the area. A second caller reported multiple people yelling in the area.
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A fire involving a tractor-trailer hauling hazardous materials shut down both sides of the I-10 near the Cactus City Rest Stop in Mecca overnight. According to CalFire, the fire was contained as of 7 o’clock this morning. Eastbound lanes have been reopened, but the westbound I-10 remains closed for another two to three hours as
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Three adults and one baby are out of their home after a fire in Desert Hot Spring’s Mission Lakes Country Club. We spoke with Cal Fire Riverside County, Battalion Chief Josh Rivers who said the cause of the fire was still under investigation shortly after 7 p.m. At that time, the flames were contained and crews
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Four people were displaced after a fire in a garage damaged their home in Desert Hot Springs Friday afternoon. The fire was first reported just before 6:00 p.m. on the 9600 block of Siwanoy Drive. “Firefighters responded to a single story single family dwelling with heavy fire from the garage,” reads a social media post
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News Channel 3 had the opportunity to speak exclusively with a California delegate attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. California District Level Delegate and Democratic strategist, Steven Maviglio, says this is his third time he’s attended a Democratic national convention. He describes a larger sense of unity among delegates and a level of energy
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Hear from Palm Desert Mayor Karina Quintanilla below (Swipe right in the video player on the app): Several dozen Palm Desert residents are raising concerns about a recent Facebook post from the city’s Mayor, Karina Quintanilla. Many of them turned out at Thursday night’s city council meeting to share their frustrations. In the post, Quintanilla called out
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Amid residents announcing a lawsuit against Riverside County Department of Animal Services to adopt a no-kill policy, News Channel 3 is speaking with Palm Springs’ no-kill animal shelter. These Coachella Valley shelters continue to face overcrowding challenges. A proposed bill from State Senator Scott Wilk that aims to expand access to low cost spay and
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Indio’s Crosstown Showdown is tonight! The Mayor’s Cup rivalry, which started eight years ago, has seen Shadow Hills dominate the series. With Shadow Hills High School winning all six previous matchups, Indio High School is hoping to use their home-field advantage tonight. News Channel 3 spoke with coaches, football captains, athletic directors, and Mayor Pro
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Update 8/30/24 Deputies arrested a 21-year-old man believed to be the suspect in both cases. Linnell Letice Wilson, 21, of Palm Desert was arrested and charged with kidnap to commit robbery/rape, rape by force, oral copulation, robbery, and attempted robbery. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on this case. Original Report 8/23/24 The Riverside
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The Riverside County District Attorney has sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney, saying Council member Holstege has been violating the city’s municipal code, claiming she’s lived outside the district she represents (4) for many years and that the city must fix it. Although the letter doesn’t specifically state which home they’ve determined
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A legal battle is brewing over how the Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) is treating its animals. Four Coachella Valley residents met at Walter Clark Legal Group to officially announce the lawsuit on Thursday morning. The group is initiating legal action against the RCDAS and its Director Erin Gettis for violations of the
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Jury deliberations got underway today in the trial of a Jurupa Valley man and his nephew accused of killing the man’s estranged wife, then framing her boyfriend for the murder, causing him to spend nearly two decades in prison. Googie Rene Harris Sr., 67, and Joaquin L. Leal, 58, are charged with first-degree murder
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Update 8/23/24 The fire was fully contained by Friday afternoon after growing to 33 acres. A vehicle fire along SR 243 spread to vegetation, leading to a 26-acre brush fire that has shut down both sides of the freeway. The fire was reported just before 3:40 p.m. on SR 243 and Mount Edna Road. CAL
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Coachella Valley Unified School District students headed back to school today! Over 16,000 students will begin classes this morning, and administrators are excited to welcome them back. The district’s superintendent, Dr. Frances Esparza, has been preparing for the school year all summer. She has created a 100-day plan to visit with teachers, students and parents
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