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Update 6/7/23: One of the suspects, Marie Ahsee Verest, is no longer wanted, police said. She is considered a person of interest. Felony charges were filed today against a young woman who allegedly took part in a confrontation at a Dollar Tree in Cathedral City, where an 18-year-old customer was pistol-whipped and struck by gunfire
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Desert Sands Unified School District has started the Summer Meal Service Program for students enrolled in summer school and students that are not. Students will have a chance to receive breakfast and lunch. The district does require students to eat the meals on site. Here’s a list of the High Schools offering meals this summer
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Desert Care Network kicked off its annual Cereal Drive this week to help FIND Food Bank provide breakfast to families during the summer months while kids are out of school. The cereal drive started on Monday and runs until Monday, June 12. There are three participating locations including Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs,
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A group of women part of a group called Stitches for Kids in Indio sew quilts for children in the Coachella Valley who are going through a hard time. The group is coming up on its 20th year anniversary of providing these warm quilts to local children. Natalie Shonerd has been part of the group
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Palm Springs Police held a town hall with the LGBTQ+ community to discuss issues facing the city. The public discussion was held from 5pm to 6:30pm on Tuesday. Dozens of community members packed into Hunter’s to join in on the conversation with their local enforcement. Many were able to get their questions answered about a
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The Desert Sun’s employee union is striking against their employer, Gannett. About 30 news publications participated in a nationwide walk out yesterday while striking against their parent company. Janet Wilson is an environmental reporter with the Desert Sun and USA Today, she’s also a member of the Desert Sun NewsGuild, the union representing the Desert
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Update 6/7/23: One of the suspects, Marie Ahsee Verest, is no longer wanted, police said. She is considered a person of interest. Police in Cathedral City are still searching for two suspects wanted for attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Dollar Tree store on Date Palm Drive and McCallum
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A man and woman pleaded guilty today to felony charges of stealing checks from mailboxes in Rancho Mirage over a nearly five-month period, and were immediately sentenced to two years of probation each. John Fisher, 38, and Thea Lorraine Rich, 32, pleaded guilty at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to two felony counts of
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Disneyland Resort unveiled a summer discount ticket offer for California residents today, with prices as low as $249 for three days admission. Under the deal, California residents can purchase a three-day, one-park-per-day ticket for $249 for visits on Monday through Thursday, or $299 for visits on any day of the week. For an additional cost,
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Authorities were investigating the death early today of a 74-year-old man in Cathedral City. Officers were sent to Vista Chino Drive and Avenida Quintana at about 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Cathedral City Police Department. “Upon arrival, it appeared a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle traveling in the eastbound lanes of
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Update 6/5/23 9:25 p.m. The Palm Springs City Council approved the design changes. Original Report 6/5/23 The long-delayed Dream Hotel project in Palm Springs is once again going before the city council Monday. The proposed luxury hotel and condominium construction, which has faced significant opposition from neighbors over building heights and obstructed views, has been
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The Firebirds’ Inaugural is season is one that will go down in history! The Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds have brought an undeniable liveliness to the valley. That energy goes well beyond the fans, businesses and local organizations are also sharing how much they have enjoyed working with the team. “You walk in and
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Threats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community are on the rise, according to the Department of Homeland Security. As we go into June, which is recognized as Pride Month nationwide, locals and law enforcement are working together to keep people safe. DHS states about 20% of all hate crimes reported throughout the country in 2021
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A felon was acquitted today of causing the death of his infant daughter in a high-speed crash on the south end of Palm Desert. A Riverside jury deliberated nearly three days in the trial of 58-year-old Marcus Novell Green of Thermal before returning with not guilty verdicts on charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter
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Palm Springs Police arrested a 28-year-old Redding man accused of window smash vandalisms at several locations in the downtown area. Several businesses were targeted by the man, who police said was destroying windows using rocks. The businesses targeted include Johannes (196 S Indian Canyon), Division Menswear (210 E Arenas), Fudge and Chocolates (211 S Palm
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Two railroad grade separation projects in Riverside County were among dozens nationwide awarded millions in federal funds, it was announced today. The Federal Railroad Administration said that $64.5 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funds was earmarked for projects in California, including one in Banning and another in Riverside. The disbursals are part
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Update 6/7/23: One of the suspects, Marie Ahsee Verest, is no longer wanted, police said. She is considered a person of interest. Police continue to search for two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting of a man outside of the Dollar Tree store in Cathedral City Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened outside the Dollar
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Cathedral City officials confirm they are investigating a shooting that left one man hurt. Officials said one man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound, with his condition unknown. Officials said they are working to send out more information as soon as possible. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on the
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Students at Julius Corsini Elementary School in Desert Hot Springs are being released early Monday. A school spokesperson tells News Channel 3 that a power outage on campus is the reason. According to school officials, SCE has provided no estimated time for the power to be restored. They ask parents to pick up their children
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The development team for the Homeless Navigation Center is requesting more money from the City of Palm Springs and Riverside County to offset construction costs and add services to the already more than $28 million dollar project. The site of the project is on McCarthy Road. Bids for the construction of the center were received
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