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Rescuers pulled a hiker from a mountain trail near PGA west Thursday after they became lost while on a trail. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified about the hiker lost in the mountain area near Riviera and Tanglewood at PGA West at around 8:30 a.m. Deputies located the hiker, but due to steep and rocky
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Two people were injured, one seriously, when a vehicle overturned into a ditch today just south of Interstate 10 on the east end of Cabazon. The crash happened just before noon on Railroad Avenue at Main Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said that multiple engine crews were sent to
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One event that is still on rain or shine is the Kennel Club of Palm Springs dog show. Participants and spectators flocked to the Empire Polo Club in Indio Thursday for day one of the four-day event. Dogs of all breeds are competing in different categories, and groomers are on hand to ensure that every
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A 26-year-old skateboarder sustained major injuries today when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver, and police asked for public help finding the motorist. The skateboarder was heading northbound, against traffic, and was “on his cell phone” on El Cielo Road just before 8:30 a.m., according to the Palm Springs Police Department. The skateboarder
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Scattered showers have already started moving into the Coachella Valley as of this morning. We are expecting the peak showers to impact areas primarily in the Western Coachella Valley between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Several weather alerts, watches and advisories were issued ahead of the storm impacting our surrounding mountain areas and the Inland
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Even though Thursday’s rainy weather in the valley was not as severe as in other parts of the state, the City of Palm Springs and its fire department made sure to prepare. Ahead of the rainy weather, Palm Springs Fire Department set up its water rescue equipment and boat. If any water rescue needs to
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Warming centers opened throughout Riverside County, just in time for a strong winter storm. The centers were available in several cities spanning from Cabazon to Palm Desert. Most opened their doors at 9:00 a.m. but others opened as early as 6:00 a.m. Here is a link to look at the locations: https://capriverside.org/sites/g/files/aldnop136/files/WarmCenters/2022_Warm_Center_Directory.pdf
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It is the first day of the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), and it’s kicking off with a gala where several Hollywood stars, among others, will gather at the Palm Springs Convention Center to receive awards. The PSIFF is running from January 5 to January 16. This is the first year the festival is
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The First Alert Weather team has been tracking an incoming storm system that will bring rain to the Coachella Valley. A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday ahead of the storm. The incoming storm is expected to coincide with preparations for the 34th annual Palm Springs Film Festival. Though rain is on
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A family is speaking out and sharing memories of their loved ones after losing their grandparents and a great-grandparent in one fatal car accident. News Channel 3 was on the scene shortly after the accident happened on December 29. You can learn more here: Speeding driver recovering as investigators identify three people killed in Palm
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As communities across California brace for an incoming winter storm, Riverside County first responders are monitoring wildfire burn scars for the potential of mud and debris flow. In September 2022, the Fairview Fire east of Hemet burned more than 28,000 acres. The fire also killed two people and destroyed some homes and property. After a
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After a two-year pandemic pause, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is dusting off the red carpet and welcoming back audiences in person. The festival officially kicked off Thursday morning. “We feel like we’re starting all over again,” said festival programmer Therese Hayes. “This is the beginning of it all. So we are coming in
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Lauren Skiver, CEO and general manager, of the Sunline Transit Agency, spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about the changes implemented in 2023. The SunLine Transit Agency has launched a new initiative as part of its January 2023 Service Changes effective January 1, 2023. As SunLine continues to adjust services while offering cutting-edge zero-emission
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Rescue crews helped save a dog that became stranded after chasing some bighorn sheep up a cliff in Palm Springs. The dog, Talulah, managed to get out of its owner’s yard and chased bighorn sheep up to a steep terrain near the Lykken Trail in Oswit Canyon, officials said. Talulah slipped while chasing the sheep
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A probationer and his cohort accused of gunning down a 60-year-old Cabazon man must stand trial for murder and other offenses, a judge ruled today. Victor Diaz Sandoval, 52, of Cabazon, and Gilberto Garcia, 38, of Banning, allegedly killed Ruben Garcia in 2021. Following a preliminary hearing at the Banning Justice Center, Riverside County
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Cal Fire has a limited quantity of unfilled sandbags available to the public at fire stations across the county, including here in the Coachella Valley. You can find the closest station to your home at: https://rvcfire.org/resources/fire-stations Locate the Fire Station nearest to your home or a specific location on the map Rain is expected to
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An Indio man accused in connection with the armed robbery of a person who responded to an advertisement of an Xbox gaming console for sale pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Brian Lee Craig, 19, was charged with five felonies — two counts of possession of controlled substances for sale and one each of
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California in response to severe winter storms. According to the governor’s office, the declaration will bolster emergency response efforts and authorizes the mobilization of the California National Guard for disaster response. It also directs Caltrans to request immediate assistance from the Federal Highway Administration to
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Due to the stormy weather, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce postponed today’s tribute concert at Downtown Park until the end of January. The free concert series is hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the park, located at the intersection of Museum Drive and Belardo Road. Wednesday’s concert was
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A 22-year-old man accused of gunning down two people and seriously wounding a third person during an attack near Interstate 10 in Banning was charged today with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. Dorian Alexander Francisco of Banning was arrested Friday following a manhunt that began two days earlier, following
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