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The public attended a meeting Monday evening in Palm Springs to learn more about a new initiative to help find a solution for homelessness. The Tiny Home Campus initiative would create a community for homeless people to live in. The campus would provide those in need, shelter, clothing, and toiletries. Those in need would also

A Northern California man was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday night along the Morongo Valley stretch of Highway 62. Police say Joshua Alexander, a 28-year-old from Pine Grove was walking eastbound on the #2 lane of State Route 62 just east of East Drive at approximately 10:15 p.m. At around the same time,

Tens of thousands of people including a family from Palm Springs were forced to evacuate when the Taal volcano, south of Manila began spewing ash into the air. News Channel 3 sat down with the family for an exclusive interview at their Palm Springs home. “I was telling my kids, see I told you we’d

Monday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day — a day set aside to remember the Holocaust’s many victims and to celebrate the legacy of those who survived.  There will be a ceremony at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert at 1 p.m. to reflect upon and remember the solemn chapter in history. Attendees are encouraged to

Families were invited to Sunnylands Center and Gardens to celebrate the exhibition, Reach for the Sky: Tradition + Inspiration, featured works of art by First Nations Kwakiutl carvers Henry Hunt, Stanley C. Hunt, and Jason Henry Hunt, and musician Herb Alpert. The event gave the public access to the Annenberg Estate to see a 30

After 13 years, The Desert International Horse Park, is now under new management. “Thrilled to death…beyond death,” said Sanjay Bagai. Sanjay Bagai, equestrian, excited for what’s to come as new owners step in. “This is just the tip of the iceberg. This is just the beginning,” said Bagai. “They have only been in ownership for

The annual “Sports Heroes Luncheon” honored pro athletes and some outstanding valley high school athletes. For more than 50 years, the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley has provided services to local children. In fact this year, the organization is supporting more than 6,500 children. The theme this year for the luncheon was “Changing

Public transportation can sometimes be tricky to navigate for anyone, but not for these guide dogs being trained in Whitewater that will be used to make traveling by city bus easier for those with visual impairments. Sharon Williams has had a guide dog by her side since 1986. “Her name is Julie and we’ve been

A man convicted of first degree murder for setting his mother on fire in Indio, Israel Ramirez Guardado, has been sentenced to death. #BREAKING Judge Villalobos: Guardado is sentenced to death "in the manner and means prescribed by law."— Madison Weil (@MadisonAWeil) January 24, 2020 The jury recommended the death penalty after deliberating for less

The Indio Police Department says that Michelle Jo Bonner, missing since Tuesday has been located. According to a release issued by the Indio Police Department, they were contacted by the City of Palo Alto Police Department that Ms. Bonner was located and is safe. Indio Police says they do not know why Bonner drove to

The city of La Quinta is going to work, vowing to improve traffic flow at next year’s American Express golf tournament after concertgoers were trapped in gridlock at Stevie Nicks and Luke Bryan shows. City staff have held at least two meetings already in the wake of last weekend’s concerts. “We’re going to spend the

The annual homeless count in Riverside County is just days away. Dozens of volunteers will disperse throughout the region to survey the amount of homeless individuals between January 29th-30th. “We’ve doubled our volunteers over the past couple years. We’ve also implemented an app-based counting too,” Government Affairs and Public Policy Advisor to Supervisor V. Manuel

In a new report released by an Orange County state senator, Cathedral City was ranked as the fourth worst city at managing debt. “I don’t think its necessarily an indicator of our overall ability to manage our debt,” said Charlie McClendon.  Charlie McClendon, City Manager of Cathedral City, said he’s not worried about the recent

Palm Springs Unified School District just recently received $40,000 to jumpstart a reading initiative in elementary schools district-wide.  On Thursday, all students at Bubbling Wells Elementary gathered in their multi-purpose room for a group reading session. Each student was then given a new, free book.  The books were all paid for under the new grant,