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Report on investigation into county’s care of the Turpin siblings expected to be presented in July

June 24, 2022 3:27 PM Jesus Reyes

Update 7/5/22: News Channel 3 is getting a first look into a long-awaited report detailing the findings of an investigation into the county’s care of the Turpin siblings, who were abused for years in a Perris home. Check Out: Report on Turpin siblings: ‘all too often the social services system failed them’ Attachment-Larson-LLP-Supplemental-Report-PUBLICDownload Attachment-Larson-LLP-Report-PUBLICDownload Original

Newsom announced a plan to lower insulin costs

July 8, 2022 5:58 AM Crystal Jimenez

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new budget on Thursday that works to make insulin affordable and accessible for those who need it. California is going to start making its own low-cost insulin. The Governor revealed he is allocating $100 million in the state budget to go towards manufacturing the drug at a cheaper price. $50

June 2022 takes second place as the hottest June on record for Palm Springs

July 7, 2022 11:08 PM Haley Clawson

Last year, Palm Springs was HOT! How hot was it? For one, June 17th, 2021 recorded a high temperature of 123° – tying the all-time record high temperature for the city. The mean temperature for the month was 93.5° earning it the #1 spot as the hottest June on record. Read more about last year’s

Legal California cannabis industry says growers tax too high to survive illicit competition

July 7, 2022 12:54 PM Jennifer Franco

Those in California’s legal cannabis industry are expressing mixed reactions to a newly cut cultivation tax on cannabis growers. The change also relocates a 15% excise tax from distributors to retailers. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 195 into law on June 30 as part of a $308 billion budget. California’s weight-based cannabis cultivation tax

United Way of the Desert hosting its 3rd annual bowling tournament fundraiser on July 23

July 7, 2022 7:30 PM Peter Daut

One of the valley’s largest non-profits will soon be hosting a bowling tournament to raise much-needed funds. United Way of the Desert will be holding its third-annual bowling tournament on July 23 at the Palm Springs Lanes. It costs $300 for four-person teams, which includes shoe rentals, lunch and prizes. “A bowling tournament is fun because this

Palm Springs City Council setting aside approximately $70 million in city’s budget for public safety

July 7, 2022 10:23 AM Bianca Ventura

About a third of Palm Springs’ newly approved budget is going towards the city’s fire and police departments. This new budget shows the that the city wants to invest in public safety. Combined, the fire and police departments will receive about $72 million from the $230 million budget. The Palm Springs Police Department is receiving

Palm Desert alumni Desirae Krawczyk wins mixed doubles championship at Wimbledon

July 7, 2022 12:56 PM Jesus Reyes

She went back-to-back! Local tennis star Desirae Krawczyk successfully defended the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon. Krawczyk and her partner Neal Skupski beat Matthew Ebden and Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-3 Going back-to-back 🏆🏆@desiraekrawczyk and @nealskupski defend the Mixed Doubles title, beating Matthew Ebden and Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-3#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/YIkgn7zTfb— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7,

Person shot following a family dispute in Mecca

July 7, 2022 5:33 PM Jesus Reyes

A person is on their way to the hospital after being shot in Mecca Thursday afternoon. The shooting happened on 91-800 block of Montenegro Drive, located west of Johnson Road. The person was shot following a family dispute, according to Sergeant Edward Soto, public information officer for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Soto confirmed that the

Coachella will hold a municipal election to fill select offices

July 7, 2022 2:56 PM Bella Quaranta

Coachella residents will get the chance to weigh in on the city’s next mayor and council members. A municipal election will be held in the city of Coachella on November 8th. City residents will vote for mayor for a two-year term and for two council member seats set to serve a full 4-year term. Any

Man charged for suspected DUI crash that left one dead

July 7, 2022 2:49 PM City News Service

A 34-year-old man was charged today with murder for allegedly driving drunk and causing a crash that killed one person and injured another. Austin George Jackson of Whitewater was also charged with driving under the influence causing great bodily injury. The charges include enhancements such as engaging in violent conduct and having a concurrent sentence

Car crashes into Subway in Desert Hot Springs, 4 people hospitalized

July 7, 2022 11:48 AM Tatum Larsen

Multiple people were injured when a car crashed into a Subway restaurant in Desert Hot Springs Thursday morning. The crash happened at the Subway on 14212 Palm Drive at around 8:00 a.m. One person sustained serious injuries while another three suffered minor injuries. All patients were taken to the hospital. Doria Wilms, a spokesperson for

The city of Indio is looking for artists’ proposals for two mural locations

July 7, 2022 11:03 AM Miyoshi Price, Tatum Larsen

The City of Indio’s Public Arts Commission is seeking artists’ proposals to paint two different murals within the City of Indio. There are currently 10 murals in the city of Indio that represent the history of the city. The release date for the proposals started July 1st, 2022. MURAL # 11 The City’s Public Arts

DAP Health just days away from opening new clinic

July 7, 2022 5:10 AM Crystal Jimenez

DAP Health is opening its newest sexual wellness clinic in Indio, bringing more of its services to eastern Coachella Valley. The clinic is going to open its doors on July 11. A variety of services are going to be offered at the new location like testing and treatment for gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, among other

Desert Hot Springs police announce arrests in two murder investigations

July 6, 2022 5:45 PM Jesus Reyes

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department has arrested suspects connected to two homicide cases. The first arrest was related to a deadly shooting that happened on the night of December 8, 2021, on the 66700 block of Ironwood Drive. Police arrived and found Evan Rivas, 28, with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the

Palm Springs prowler: Police search for man on onewheel skateboard

July 6, 2022 7:24 PM Samantha Lomibao

Update (7/12/22): The prowler has been arrested. Police announced they arrested a 31-year-old man. He faces four counts of burglary and a parole violation. More Details: Police arrest one-wheeled bandit accused of several break-ins in Palm Springs Police continue their search for a Palm Springs prowler, who’s been seen lurking through several neighborhoods and homes

College of the Desert ‘cooperating with FBI’ on investigation into ‘computer network disruption’

July 5, 2022 12:48 PM Jesus Reyes, City News Service, Jennifer Franco

Update: Wednesday July 6, 2022 College of the Desert has confirmed to News Channel 3 that it is working to mitigate the impacts of what administrators describe as a “computer network disruption,” according to Public Information Officer Nicholas Robles. A federal investigation is now underway. COD administrators say they contacted the FBI as soon as

Trio of teens suspected in string of carjackings in Desert Hot Springs

July 6, 2022 7:40 PM City News Service

Three teenagers are suspected of a string of Desert Hot Springs carjackings and armed robberies that led to gunfire in at least one holdup, authorities said Wednesday. The suspects, identified only as teenagers between 15 and 17 years old, were arrested and booked into Riverside Juvenile Hall Tuesday on suspicion of carjacking, robbery, firearm assault,

Earthquake measured near Ocotillo Wells Wednesday evening

July 6, 2022 6:55 PM Haley Clawson

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred about 10 miles west of Salton City, roughly 16 miles south of Oasis., at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. This quake measured a depth of 5.8 miles. The location falls near the San Jacinto fault. See more details through USGS here. You can track the latest earthquakes through the station weather app!

Palm Desert Alum Desirae Krawczyk reaches mixed doubles finals at Wimbledon

July 6, 2022 6:55 PM Bailey Arredondo, KESQ News Team

There are now four players left in each of the mens and womens singles draw at Wimbledon, but there is only one player left in the entire tournament competing in not one but two draws. And she’s from right here in the Coachella Valley! Desirae Krawczyk, the Palm Desert alumni, is heading into the semifinals of

Congressman Ruiz builds support for legislation inspired by César Chávez, farmworker advocacy

July 6, 2022 2:45 PM Jesus Reyes

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz continued to build support for new legislation to preserve significant sites associated with civil rights leader César Chávez and the farmworker movement in California and Arizona The César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act was introduced on Wednesday to a supportive crowd at the César Chávez Memorial

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