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That’s actually a question we get asked quite often in the weather department. Moe Brett sent in some video on February 22, 2022 during a High Wind Warning, showing a large column of dust. Moe also asked that same question. This was definitely a dust devil. Dust devils form at the surface from swirling winds,
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For over 40 years, Librado “Lee” Espinoza has managed and trained young boxers in the Coachella Valley. Espinoza started the Coachella Valley Boxing Club out of a cramped single room in Indio. The club moved to the former fire station next to Coachella City Hall in 1985. In 1996, Espinoza’s gym moved to its
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Longtime Republican Congressman Ken Calvert, is seeking re-election in the 41st District, a new district that includes most of the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Rep. Calvert about his campaign and the issues that matter most to him. Calvert’s opponent, Democrat Will Rollins, spoke with Peter Daut Tuesday night. You can watch that
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The City of Palm Springs is again raising concerns with the College of the Desert citing the need for transparency in all of its decision-making. An attorney for the city sent a letter to COD Tuesday. It noted what City Manager Justin Clifton called agenda irregularities with the college’s board of trustee meetings. The city’s letter also argued COD
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.” He said the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine – a claim the U.S. had predicted
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Police were investigating a deadly stabbing attack in La Quinta at a PGA West home overnight. The Riverside County Sheriffs Department confirmed to KESQ News Channel 3 that a man who was airlifted to a hospital died from his injuries. Authorities identified the man as Branston William Bauder, 68, of La Quinta. The case was being
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Closing arguments wrapped Wednesday in the murder trial for Jose Vladimir Larin Garcia, accused in four deadly shootings the night of Feb. 3, 2019 in Palm Springs. After a rebuttal from the prosecution, closing arguments have wrapped and the case is now officially in the hands of the jury. Jury members are determining their schedule
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A fundraiser page has been created to help a Palm Desert family whose home was destroyed in a fire Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds in the Coachella Valley caused a fire to spread at Palms Mobile Home Park in Palm Desert, leading to evacuations of residents and nearby schools, injuries to firefighters, and damage to several homes.
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A 39-year-old man accused of firing a BB gun at motorists traveling the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway and Interstate 10 in the Banning Pass, causing damage and endangering the occupants, was charged today with multiple counts of assault. Ernesto Zevero Gonzalez of Armona was arrested and booked into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning
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After a night of snow in our local mountains, gusty winds, and light rain here in the Valley, things are calming down weather-wise. Look at the fresh snow in Long Valley behind the Mountain Tram station! Snowfall was impressive: Rainfall last night in the early morning hours came in below 0.10″ for the Coachella Valley,
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The snow-capped mountains seem to surround the Coachella Valley as a beautiful result of a few days of unsettled weather. As the First Alert Weather Team noted, overnight snow and rain are giving way for a calmer weekend ahead. Here are some highlights of views captured by News Channel 3 viewers. A view of the
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Riverside County volunteers and staff took to the streets Wednesday morning to count the number of unsheltered people. Every year Riverside County does this to get a better idea of how much resources and funding need to be allocated to the homeless population. Last year the point in time count was unable to take place
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Goldenvoice, the producers of the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, is hiring! The company will be holding a virtual job fair starting today (Feb. 23), as it looks to fill several seasonal positions for the two festivals including: Catering (Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Janitorial, Dishwashers, Front of House Staff)Pathways (Guest Services | Traffic Attendant Staff) Restroom MonitorsVenue Operations
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It’s 2/22/22 on a Tuesday, so what better day to have twins! Identical twins were born on Tuesday at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage. Story Renne and Prose Colette Wang were born at 8:10 a.m. The twins each weighed about 5.5 pounds. Both are doing well. Story and Prose were born to Dr. Norby Wang
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Firefighters put out a house fire in Desert Hot Springs this morning. Cal Fire said the incident was reported just after 8:30 a.m. on the 13000 block of Ramona Drive. Flames and heavy smoke were spotted coming from the structure’s attic. A cause is still under investigation and it’s unclear if there was anyone inside
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Several AmeriCorps members are in the Coachella Valley helping the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) build affordable homes. These members arrived in early February and are expected to stick around to help until April 1. They are working 40 hours a week with homebuilders to help assist with building affordable homes. The members on Friday
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Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station arrested a man accused of shooting at someone early this morning. Authorities said they responded to a call just before 3:30 a.m. on Dillon Road in Coachella, near the I-10. The male victim told deputies that he was shot at after asking the suspect to slow down while driving,
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In what could be one of the more competitive Congressional races in California, Democrat Will Rollins plans to challenge longtime Republican congressman Ken Calvert, who will be seeking re-election in the 41st District, a new district that includes most of the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Rollins about why he’s running and the issues
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The Palm Springs City Council is laying out its priorities for the next few years during a special study session. The council held a study session Tuesday night where they spoke in-depth on each of their “strategic priorities.” This comes after two visioning sessions held late last year. The city council is organizing its priorities
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Strong winds in the Coachella Valley caused a fire to spread at a mobile home park in Palm Desert, leading to evacuations of residents and nearby schools, injuries to firefighters, and damage to several homes. Firefighters were called back to the park two times overnight Tuesday into Wednesday as hot spots flared up. One call
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