Local leaders are concerned about a deterioration in Coachella Valley air quality following Tropical Storm Hilary last August and say they’re trying to find long-term dust storm solutions to prevent health and economic damage. In January, our I-Team report Hazardous Haze revealed growing concerns about the Coachella Valley’s troubled air quality. The big question then was
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A vital local nonprofit providing crucial STI testing services is facing a significant challenge due to an unexpected shortfall in grant funding. PS Test in Palm Springs, known for its commitment to accessible and confidential sexual health services, has seen multiple grants from the County of Riverside run out sooner than anticipated. The clinic is
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The Riverside County coroner’s office identified a 25-year-old woman killed in a crash Wednesday evening in Palm Springs. The crash was reported just before 6:40 p.m. near the intersection of Paseo Dorotea and Mesquite Avenue. Police said the driver crashed into a palm tree. “Responding officers arrived to find a female standing outside the vehicle.
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International students are increasingly heading abroad to study. As of the 2023-24 school year, the United States hosted over 1.5 million international students, which marked significant growth from previous years according to the Association of International Educators. However, many of these students face a significant challenge — finding a supportive and welcoming home away from home.
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More than 360 combined pounds of fentanyl and cocaine discovered last week hidden in a flatbed truck in Otay Mesa amounted to the largest fentanyl seizure this year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California, it was announced today. The Aug. 9 seizure yielded 133.6 pounds of fentanyl powder in 50 packages and
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Local businesses can apply for a grant from the Palm Springs Police Department that will provide window security film to deter break-ins. The grant comes from state funding PSPD received last year to combat organized retail crime. You can apply here: https://bit.ly/GrantApplyNow Who Qualifies: To be eligible for the program, businesses must be retail establishments.
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Two spot fires have burned approximately five acres near State Route 62 in Whitewater. The fire was first reported at around 3:20 p.m. on SR-62 near Painted Hills Road. CAL FIRE confirmed five additional engines and a water tender were requested. By 3:40 p.m., CHP had closed the #2 lane between Painted Hills and Dillon
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The Palm Springs Unified School District announced its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs for the 2024– 2025 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Agua Caliente Elementary School Bubbling Wells Elementary School Cahuilla Elementary School
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Almost one year after Tropical Storm Hillary, the City Council of Cathedral City greenlit a notice of completion for pavement reconstruction and repairs on the affected streets in the Panorama neighborhood. The motion occurred in the closing stages of Wednesday’s regular meeting, determining that street reconstruction in the area had been completed within the
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A 29-year-old probationer who tried to kill a man by shooting him in the head during a Desert Hot Springs home invasion robbery was convicted today of attempted murder and other offenses. After deliberating less than a day, a Riverside Jury on Thursday found Altonia Vontae Jackson Jr. guilty of the 2017 attack on Domenic
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Contraband in schools. From prohibited substances to dangerous items – this issue poses significant risks to both students and staff. “We’re seeing a reduction in students bringing things to school that they shouldn’t bring,” said Laura Meusel, executive director for student services for the Palm Springs Unified School District. Meusel said every school in the
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Peter Marshall, who began his career as a radio personality and actor before landing the job as host of the original “Hollywood Squares,” a role he filled for 15 years, died today at his Encino home at age 98. His publicist, Harlan Boll, said Marshall died of kidney failure, “although as Peter remarked, his cause
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission hosted its annual “backpack bonanza,” donating about 2,500 backpacks to low-income families Wednesday morning. The backpacks were filled with school supplies with folders, markers, calculators and more. They were handed out to students ranging from Pre-K all the way to high school. CVRM did it with the support of the community and
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Southern California has seen a number of earthquakes the past few weeks, Bakersfield, Pasadena, and Lake Elsinore just this morning. Even Las Vegas experienced some shaking earlier this week. Seismologists are warning of increased earthquake activity in the region. This is putting people on high alert for the next tremor here in the Coachella Valley,
Continue Reading An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.6 rattled the Lake Elsinore area today, with a 3.0-magnitude aftershock quickly following. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the initial quake struck at 9:39 a.m. and was centered 3.7 miles west of Lake Elsinore. It struck at
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A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a vehicle Wednesday morning in Indio. The crash was reported just before 8:30 a.m. on the 81200 block of Avenue 48, near Hjorth Street. CAL FIRE confirmed the motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner identified the person as Bryan Rodriguez, 20, of Indio.
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More than half of Americans who experience stress also endure anxiety and depression. Stress can be harmful to our health, and that’s why it’s important to take time for yourself to relax. Today is National Relaxation Day, and News Channel 3 is spending the morning at Spa Rosa to show some ways you can relax.
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60 animals were rescued from a home in Cabazon earlier today by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. Five horses are a part of that total. All of the horses were described by authorities as underweight, with three of them being “significantly” underweight. Four dogs, six puppies, and 45 fowl were also taken from
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Raahshaun Thomas suffered a broken ankle after being assaulted in a road rage incident on August 8th. She was on her way home from work when she encountered an SUV that she says was driving recklessly. She says the driver was trying to bully her off the road, eventually throwing soda bottles at her vehicle
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A man who beat a German shepherd to death in Palm Springs pleaded guilty to a felony count of animal cruelty today and was sentenced shortly afterward to 120 days of custody and two years probation. Local resident Hyapa Strebe, 39, entered his plea during an arraignment Wednesday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in
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