By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A teenage girl who had been kidnapped by her father was following sheriff’s deputies’ instructions and appeared to be surrendering when deputies fatally shot her during a gun battle on a Southern California highway, according to recently released video and audio. Savannah Graziano, 15, was shot
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Palm Springs police are taking a closer look at how the community may be able to help in ongoing investigations. News Channel 3 previously reported on a deadly stabbing that took place on March 24 in the Tiki Drive area in Palm Springs. One man is now in custody, and Palm Springs police continue investigating
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Desert Arc is hosting its 14th annual Charity Golf Classic Fundraiser. The organization is celebrating its 65th anniversary of providing services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The funds raised today will help to support that mission. “The funds will go to our various programs, to our kitchen program, to our recycling program to
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The City of Palm Desert is warning drivers and residents about two road work projects that will take place this week. On the city government’s Facebook Page, a post announced those projects are set to begin on Monday, and last through Tuesday. The affected roads include the outer lane of Monterey Avenue northbound from Hovley
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Spring is in full swing and so is spring wildflower season here in the desert. Thousands upon thousands of flowers are in bloom all across the desert. This year’s superbloom has been in the making since last summer thanks to all the rain from Hilary and the monsoon. While the peak time to see the
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Indio native Abi Carter is in Hollywood this week, continuing her journey to become the next American Idol. News Channel 3 Anchor Peter Daut got to speak with her about her experience returning to the competition after her special send-off concert from the city of Indio. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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Fast-food workers are now making $20 an hour due to a new California law that went into effect on Monday. According to the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, AB 1228 was signed into law last September to bump hourly wages from $16.21 to $20 to improve the quality of life of over 500,000 fast-food workers
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News Channel 3 and the Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley held a town hall meeting earlier this month, “Combating the Fentanyl Crisis.” The event was hosted by News Channel 3 Anchor Karen Devine. Multiple panelists including professionals in healthcare, education, and law enforcement spoke at the town hall. They all shared the work they’ve
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Firefighters rescued a woman while working to contain a garage fire at a home in Palm Springs Monday afternoon. The fire was reported on the 900 block of Grace Circle, north of E Racquet Club Road, at around 1:30 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Palm Springs Fire (@palmspringsfire) Viewer video
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Catching a glimpse of the total solar eclipse that will occur a week from today across the nation’s midsection will be possible from California, even though the “path of totality” will be over 1,000 miles away, and College of the Desert will be hosting a viewing event for the duration.  “A solar eclipse is a
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The body of a 71-year-old man was found floating in the pond of the golf course at the Date Palm Country Club on Monday. The Cathedral City Fire Department extracted the man from the water and confirmed he had died Cathedral City police detectives, along with the coroner’s office, were able to determine that there
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Update Monday 1:10 p.m. N Indian Canyon is back open at the wash. Update Monday 10:15 a.m.:Gene Autry Trail at the wash is now open. Update Monday 7:50 a.m.: East Vista Chino Road has reopened to traffic, but N. Gene Autry Trail and North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed to traffic due to flooding. Updated
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A horse that was stuck in the Santa Ana River has been taken by firefighters and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to a location where it will receive food and medical care today. Authorities were searching for a possible rider after responding to a call about the distressed horse in Eastvale. Â Â The incident was
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As the nation’s leading center for child abuse prevention treatment and education, the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center is raising awareness throughout the month. The center is partnering with Aly Raisman, a three-time gold medal Olympic gymnast and survivor of sexual abuse. “I cannot speak highly enough about the
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Abi Carter, a 21-year-old native Indio resident, is pursuing her dreams in the entertainment industry at American Idol. Known for her singing abilities, Carter represents music and has worked hard to become a singing sensation. Despite her talent, Carter never thought she could make it as a singer, let alone turn her passion into a
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It’s Easter weekend, and some events are being canceled or changed due to the rain on the weekend. The White Party in the West Valley is in full swing, and the Coachella Women’s Summit in the East Valley made the necessary changes to ensure its success. In Coachella: The Coachella Veterans Memorial Park, the city
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It’s Easter weekend, and some events are being canceled or changed due to the rain on the weekend. In Coachella, the Spotlight Casino wrapped up its Saturday afternoon Easter Egg Hunt early due to the rainfall. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians hosted the 2024 Easter Egg Hunt at Coachella Crossroads. Organizers shut down the
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Folks across the valley are preparing for precipitation this Easter weekend. “It’s funny, I’m born and raised here in the valley. I’ve never seen it rain on Easter,” said Natalie Dawson, Executive Pastor at Southwest Church. The celebration already started drawing out crowds on Friday. 849 Restaurant and Lounge owner, Willie Rhine says he’s planning
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With a $5 million reward from the American Rescue Plan Act, the Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions Department/Workforce Development Division have chosen the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce as a partner agency for their Employer Connect Program in District 4 of Riverside County. The pilot program aims to bridge the gap between local
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Outdoor events are being prepped for a rainy weekend across the valley: a white party, a Galleri tournament, the first Coachella Women’s Summit in the park, Trans Pride, and Easter events. It is spring break, and many events are going on this weekend that can be dampened by the rain.  Chase Awards: The event is
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