Several dogs from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) were transported by volunteers and local networkers up to rescue organizations in central California today. CVAC has been facing severe overcrowding issues following multiple dog hoarding cases in what is already the busiest time of the year for animal shelters. Christina Courier, CVAC’s current foster, acted
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Firefighters were able to contain a fire that damaged the garage and attic of a home in Palm Desert Monday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 1:15 p.m. on the 20 block of Overland Court. The garage was well-involved with fire when firefighters arrived, according to CAL FIRE. Smoke was visible in the area.
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Assassination attempts on candidates and presidents have happened in the past, some with election result implications. The question today is whether Trump’s recent assassination attempt over the weekend will affect his ability to win. Some believe it will dramatically help his chances because it could activate his base and win sympathy; while others say it
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In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump, questions remain about the security measures taken by the Secret Service and local law enforcement ahead of his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Over the weekend, News Channel 3 spoke with a local woman who was at the rally and watched former President Trump get
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Home burglaries are prevalent throughout the United States. According to Forbes, a home invasion occurs every 26 seconds across the nation. Over 3,000 burglaries occur daily. This issue impacts the Coachella Valley. “We would love to say there are never any burglaries, but the reality is there will be,” said Indio PD Officer Ben Guitron.
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A 62-year-old woman driving a van with two dogs inside lost control and went off a roadway today in Desert Center. An ambulance was called after the white Ford transit van crashed through a perimeter fence and into a wash at 8:20 a.m. Monday, according to California Highway Patrol records. The collision occurred adjacent to
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Moisture will be sticking with us through tonight and into the beginning of the work week. Some gradual drying will take place with each day through much of the work week. Monday will have many of the same conditions as Sunday, so there is another chance for some more cumulus clouds and thunderstorms. Well over
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A woman with ties to the Coachella Valley is opening up about attending the Donald Trump Campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. She is sharing her first-hand experience with News Channel Three’s Tori King. Julissa Evans is originally from the Beaumont area but recently moved to Pennsylvania. She was one of thousands in attendance at Saturday’s
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Update 8 p.m. July 14, 2024 The outage is no longer listed on SCE’s website. Restoration was estimated to be complete by 10:30 p.m. Update: 5:30 p.m. July 14, 2024 SCE’s website says 1,168 customers are now impacted in Palm Springs Original Post: 5 p.m. July 14, 2024 We’re tracking a power outage in Palm
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Reactions continue to pour in from people across the Coachella Valley after Saturday’s attempted assassination at Former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. As some valley residents prepared to attend church services Sunday morning, one group took their message to the street. Unite 911, a Conservative group in the Coachella Valley, organized a
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News Channel 3’s First Alert Weather Alert Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert Day as they continue to track a Flash Flood Warning. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for portions of the valley, but that has since expired. You can find all the details on our First Alert Weather Alert Day HERE.
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An airplane can fly because of the Bernoulli principle. Simply put, wind moving across the top of the wing reduces air pressure, while pressure remains constant on the bottom creating lift. “As the air temperature goes up, air molecules separate, creating less density, so everything becomes thinner, and so now you need a longer takeoff
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Former President Donald Trump was injured Saturday at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has announced the former president is “safe,” while the Butler County DA has released information that the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, and one rally attendee are dead. Another two attendees were injured. President Joe Biden has released
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A homicide occurred in Desert Hot Springs Friday night around 9 p.m. in the area of Pierson Blvd. and Cactus Dr., DHS Police confirmed. The male victim has now been identified. Police responded to the 66-100 block area of Pierson Blvd. from the report of a shooting. Officers responded to the area and found Christian
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An Indio man was killed in a crash involving an off-road vehicle Friday afternoon near the Cactus City rest area has been identified as Charles Housewright II. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Friday in the open desert west of Cottonwood Springs Road, North of the Interstate 10, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Deputies were dispatched to the area of Washington St. and Avenue 47 just before 10 P.M. tonight regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located multiple people involved in a physical altercation upon arrival. It was reported to officers that one of the people involved was armed with
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Dozens of local karate students with special needs are coming together to compete in the Coachella Valley’s First Annual Para-Karate Tournament tomorrow. The event will take place at Rancho Mirage High School gym, located at 31001 Rattler Road, Rancho Mirage, at 10 AM. About 50 people with various disabilities- Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, visual disabilities,
Continue ReadingThe Coachella Valley Unified School District is working to provide students with free meals while they are away from school on summer break. The school district’s new Superintendent, Doctor Frances Esparza, was at the Mountain View Estates in Thermal today alongside Riverside County’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez, with a school bus full of
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The City of Coachella is taking steps toward launching more community improvement projects throughout the area. The City is applying for a $20 million federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the EPA, the program aims to support communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Funds will be used for projects to reduce
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The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended by the National Weather Service through 9 PM tomorrow as temperatures could climb as high as 113°F. Even once the heat warning ends, it’s important to always practice heat safety in the summertime. High temperatures today were held back a bit thanks to the elevated moisture content. As
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