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‘I’m just going to bring him along with every footstep that I take.’ Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez’s brother opens up about sibling’s life and final moments

September 9, 2021 3:20 PM Jennifer Franco

The brother of fallen U.S. Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez opened up for the first time about his older brother’s tragic death in Afghanistan. 18-year-old Owen Lopez sat down for a one-on-one interview with Marine veteran and firearm training expert, Travis Haley, to share his personal account of what Hunter Lopez endured when terrorists attacked an

Woman injured in Desert Hot Springs hit-and-run collision

September 10, 2021 8:38 AM Jeff Stahl

A woman was hospitalized Friday morning after she was struck by a hit-and-run motorist in Desert Hot Springs. The California Highway Patrol says a woman in her 40’s suffered major injuries at Mountain View Road and Whitney Court at 11:30 p.m. Thursday. The collision was not far from Wednesday’s deadly collision, which left another pedestrian

Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau changes name to Visit Greater Palm Springs

September 9, 2021 11:37 PM Jesus Reyes

The “Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau,” the official destination marketing organization for the Coachella Valley, has changed its name to “Visit Greater Palm Springs.” The organization will begin operating under a new name, effective immediately. The organization also has a newly designed logo. “The Greater Palm Springs region continues to evolve,” said Scott

Waiter accused of raping patron in Palm Springs hotel pleads not guilty

September 9, 2021 9:14 PM City News Service

A poolside waiter accused of raping an unconscious woman after serving her drinks for several hours at a Palm Springs hotel pleaded not guilty today to several felony and misdemeanor charges. Alejandro Adan, 32, of Desert Hot Springs, was arrested in March 2019 for allegedly sexually assaulting the woman at the Kimpton Rowan Hotel at

Coachella Valley military veterans reflect on 9/11 and America’s response

September 9, 2021 4:27 AM Jeff Stahl

9/11 20-year anniversary: Coachella Valley Remembers Veterans around the desert and elsewhere are struggling with their thoughts and emotions on this 20th 9/11 anniversary. So many of their lives were forever changed following the attacks on America. KESQ News Channel 3’s Jeff Stahl spoke with several veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan for this

‘It was fascinating to know him’: Community remembers Joseph Rajczi, 80-year-old Holocaust survivor killed in Palm Springs

September 9, 2021 5:47 PM Madison Weil

Friends and family continue to remember Jenny Dillon and Joseph Rajczi, two Palm Springs residents found dead inside their homes earlier this year. Their accused killer is now behind bars. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke on Thursday with community members who knew Joseph Rajczi personally. Rajczi was a local shop owner and survivor of

Man charged with two Palm Springs killings due back in court next week

September 9, 2021 9:03 AM Madison Weil, City News Service

A 31-year-old man accused of killing two Palm Springs residents while burglarizing their homes is due to be arraigned next week. Luis Flores Cantor of Palm Springs is charged with two counts of murder, three counts of burglary and one count of assault, with a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders. Cantor is accused in

Rancho Mirage Planning Commission recommends ban on short-term vacation rentals

September 9, 2021 4:31 PM Jesus Reyes

The Rancho Mirage Planning Commission passed a recommendation to the city council to prohibit all short-term vacation rentals activity within the city. The commission passed the ordinance with a 4 to 1 vote, with Commissioner Shari Stewart being the lone no vote. There was about an hour-and-a-half of public comment about this issue, with most

Los Angeles to require vaccine for all students 12 and up

September 9, 2021 3:58 PM City News Service, Jesus Reyes

The Los Angeles board of education has voted to require students 12 and older to be vaccinated against the coronavirus if they attend in-person classes in the nation’s second-largest school district. The board’s vote Thursday makes Los Angeles by far the largest of a very small number of districts with a vaccine requirement. Nearby Culver

Classes to resume at Rancho Mirage High School Friday following A/C issue

September 8, 2021 7:38 PM Jesus Reyes

Update 9/9/21 PSUSD spokesperson Joan Boiko has confirmed that in-person classes will resume at Rancho Mirage High School on Friday. Classes were canceled on Thursday after an issue with the air conditioning system. That issue has since been resolved. Original Report – 9/8/21 The Palm Springs Unified School District announced that in-person classes at Rancho

Riverside County reports 816 new cases, 18 more deaths, & 16 fewer COVID hospitalizations since Wednesday

September 9, 2021 2:20 PM Jesus Reyes

NEW CASES Over the past 24 hours, Riverside County has reported 816 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 342,576. Check Out: RivCo health officials discuss threat of new variants and current COVID-19 trends The case rate per 100K has continued to decrease since August 30, going from 27.8 on

Morongo Casino seeks to fill 150 positions before end of month

September 9, 2021 12:33 PM City News Service

The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa will host another recruitment fair before the end of the month, with on-the-spot offers and sign-on bonuses, as the venue seeks to fill 150 positions. The hiring event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 21, with interviews taking place in the Grand Ballroom.Officials said that

Sacred Heart School continues the memory of those lives lost on 9/11

September 9, 2021 6:07 AM Crystal Jimenez

While school-aged children weren’t born when the deadliest attack on United States soil happened, Sacred Heart School in Palm Desert is making sure the memory of what happened that day lives on. On Friday, the school plans on having a special ceremony that highlights the events that happened on September 11, 2001, and honors the

COVID-19 convalescent plasma inventory has been completely depleted

September 9, 2021 5:43 AM Crystal Jimenez

Lifestream Blood Bank is calling for people to donate COVID-19 convalescent plasma after hospitals began ordering large quantities of it with the rising of coronavirus hospitalizations. The blood bank is seeking out those who have had coronavirus in the past. It says there is no specific time frame on when you’ve had the virus to

‘We’re not mourning alone:’ Cpl. Hunter Lopez’s family receives community support at Indio candlelight vigil

September 8, 2021 7:12 PM Jake Ingrassia

The Coachella Valley community came together to honor fallen U.S. Marine and Coachella Valley native Cpl. Hunter Lopez, who died in the attack in Afghanistan, as well as Cpl. Salvador Lule, who is now recovering. Hundreds attended an emotional vigil outside Indio City Hall Wednesday night – including members of the Lopez family, who came

Rep Ruiz highlights how local schools are using American Rescue Plan funds

September 8, 2021 9:13 PM Jennifer Franco

Millions of dollars in pandemic relief funds are on full display at schools across the valley. One of the lawmakers behind the help, Congressman Raul Ruiz, visited Andrew Jackson Elementary in Indio on Wednesday to see firsthand how students and teachers have been able to safely start the school year. “It’s good that our children

Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle near Desert Hot Springs

September 8, 2021 9:02 PM Jesus Reyes

A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs. The collision occurred in the area of Langlois Road and Dillon Road at approximately 8:06 p.m. Cal Fire revealed that the pedestrian was pronounced dead before the arrival of fire resources. There is no other information available on

Man arrested in connection with two separate Palm Springs murders

September 8, 2021 8:43 AM Madison Weil, Jesus Reyes

Authorities announced a suspect has been arrested for two murders that took place months apart in Palm Springs. Luis Miguel Flores Cantor, 31, was arrested in connection with the killings of Jennifer Dillon, 59, and Joseph Rajczi, 80. Authorities said both murders took place during burglaries at the victims’ homes. Authorities said Cantor was already

Acting Palm Springs Police Chief Desmarais discusses double murder arrest

September 8, 2021 8:40 PM Jesus Reyes

Acting Palm Springs Police Chief Melissa Desmarais spoke one-on-one with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about the investigation that led to an arrest in a double murder case. On Wednesday, Desmarais and Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced that Luis Miguel Flores Cantor, 31, was arrested in connection with the murders of Jennifer Dillon,

Local businesses expect easier hiring with federal pandemic unemployment benefits expired

September 8, 2021 11:21 AM Marian Bouchot

The federal pandemic unemployment benefits have expired. Millions of Americans relied on that aid after layoffs from the pandemic caused financial burdens. In recent months, many local businesses News Channel 3 spoke to said they struggled to find enough workers to fill open positions. Many of those businesses said they blamed the federal pandemic unemployment

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