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News Channel 3 is tracking the fallout from Former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, which are all connected to the alleged cover up of hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Karen Devine and John White spoke with local veteran journalist Hank Plante Live at 5 about

Hiker safety is among several priorities for the Palm Springs Fire Department and other public safety agencies it partners with throughout the Coachella Valley. As summer approaches, these first responders have launched a public awareness campaign to ensure both residents and visitors are able to safely enjoy the beautiful trails the valley has to offer.

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week kicks off tomorrow! It’s the 16th annual event, and it offers residents 10 days to experience different restaurants and culinary experiences throughout all nine desert cities.  Visit Greater Palm Springs produces the event with the support of presenting sponsor Agua Caliente Casinos.  There are nearly 100 restaurants that participate in

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. 1 in 5 woman and 1 in 10 men are affected by some type of mental health condition during pregnancy and up to one year after giving birth. Desert Regional Medical Center was recently granted the advanced certification in prenatal care. The designation includes the hospitals awareness of

The Western Conference match up between the Firebirds and the Admirals may be the same as last year’s, but Coachella Valley fans have shown there’s no shortage of original ideas to celebrate their favorite team. The Firebirds faithful are having a bit of déjà vu, as the team kicked off the Western Conference Finals.  “I

Cathedral City Public Arts Commission is seeking painters/muralists to paint 23 benches for a project at Ocotillo Park, centrally located at 33300 Moreno Road in Cathedral City. This neighborhood park offers a range of amenities, including ball fields, a basketball court, skateboard park, tennis court, tot lot, splash pad, barbeque stands, shade structures, and a

A group of seniors at Palm Desert High School is banned from walking with their class at graduation after a senior prank that led to the group vandalizing school property just weeks before the March 30 ceremony. News Channel 3’s Jennifer Franco spoke with parents of the some students involved in the prank. “The senior

The Desert Healthcare District Board of Directors voted unanimously to move a new lease proposal forward tonight. It comes after several community feedback meetings over the past few months, as well as some push-back from nurses on the hospital’s current operator, Tenet Healthcare. The new proposal was heard by both the Board and several dozen

Seven dead dogs were found inside an RV that burned down Tuesday night in Cabazon. The fire was reported at around 8:10 p.m. on the 14600 block of Mission Street in Cabazon. A spokesperson with CAL FIRE told News Channel 3 that the first responding units arrived at the scene and reported an RV fully

The Desert Healthcare District will review a revised lease proposal for Desert Regional Medical Center.  Tenet Healthcare is proposing to provide the following additions to the prior proposal from September 2023: Provides $650 million over 30 years to the Desert Healthcare District. Increases the upfront payment by Tenet from $75 million to $100 million, and