A brush fire sparked earlier Thursday on the north end of Anza, below the San Bernardino National Forest, spread over 32 acres before being fully contained. The fire was first reported shortly after 12 p.m. at the intersection of Howard Road and Old Ranch Road in Anza, stated the Riverside County Fire Department. The flames
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Several agencies are warning Americans to stay alert during Pride Month this year. In a recent public announcement, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said they wanted to raise awareness of “foreign terrorist organizations (FTOS) or their supporters potential targeting of LGBTQIA+-related events and venues.” Although no locations or cities were listed as
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Coachella Valley High School was evacuated Friday morning evacuated after a suspicious device was found on campus. The device was later found to be a hoax. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to News Channel 3 that at around 8:11 a.m., deputies were dispatched to location of Coachella Valley High School regarding a bomb threat.
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Pop singer, dancer and entertainer Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour, which included a stop at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on July 19. The cancellation was announced via Lopez’s newsletter, stating she is “heartsick and devastated” to disappoint fans. This decision came after Lopez canceled several shows last March in different locations,
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Shadow Hills High School student Savannah Vela was awarded the 2024 Achievement Award in Writing, provided by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). According to NCTE, Vela is an Advanced Placement student with an interest in journalism. She was recently named the 2024-25 editor-in-chief of Shadow Hill’s student newspaper, the Knight Times. “When
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It’s the perfect storm at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus county shelter in 2024. Between inflation, HOA rules, and post-pandemic effects, people are having a tough time adopting large dogs, which means more of them are crowding the kennels. It’s part of the reason behind recent animal advocate protests, which have taken place at the Coachella Valley
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The 10th annual Contact in the Desert event is taking place in Indian Wells this weekend! It’s the largest UFO convention in the world, and thousands of people come to join the conversation. The event is held at the Renaissance Esmerelda in Indian Wells, and it hosts over 70 of the world’s leading and most
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Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty 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. News Channel 3 is tracking local reaction to the verdict. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, (D) 25th District: A representative from Ruiz’s office
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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
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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.
Continue Reading Breaking news this afternoon, the jury has reached a guilty verdict in Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial in New York. The 12-person jury found Trump guilty of 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. The jury was unanimous in its decision. Find a
Continue Reading Former President Trump was convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in order to hide a hush money payment to boost his prospects in the 2016 election. Here are each of the records he was charged with falsifying, and the verdict for each. 1) An invoice from Michael Cohen dated Feb. 14, 2017
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The Measure J Commission, backed by the City of Palm Springs, is encouraging Palm Springs residents to submit proposals in order to receive portions of $6 million for community-initiated projects provided from the city’s Measure J tax dollars. The application deadline is Sept. 30, and project proposals can be city-funded and managed, or non-profit managed.
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Dozens of people at the Palm Springs DMV office, located on Farrell Drive, found their driving tests and registration processes delayed Thursday morning, after a strong smell forced employees and customers to have to evacuate the building According to Palm Springs Fire Capt. Ronald Skyberg. they got a report that people were feeling nauseous at
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A new surgery suite has opened at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms on Wednesday. The animal campus opened in 2006 without a surgical suite because of a partnership with Animal Samaritans, the region’s leader in spay and neuter surgeries. Now, the suite will “complement the work of Animal Samaritans veterinarians,” stated the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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