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We are continuing to follow the story of a Palm Springs family in the Philippines after a volcanic eruption. We first brought this to you as it was breaking on News Channel 3, Sunday morning. The Gonzales family is safe. The mother, Renee Gonzales describes how her family vacation quickly turned into a nightmare. Here’s
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“We wanted to be able to do our part to help make the situation better.” This statement coming from Allen Monroe, the President and CEO of the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The Living Desert has donated $7,000 to Zoos Victoria’s Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund. Monroe says this organization is “Spearheading the efforts in Australia
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The City of Palm Desert is adopting a vote-by-district system, which will divide it into two factions. “The expectation is that the city of Palm Desert, effective with the very next election which is November 2020, will convert to district elections,” Palm Desert City Councilman Sabby Jonathan said. Jonathan says the downtown city core district
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Abel Arreola, owner of A and L Landscaping and Maintenance and his employee John Zazueta used a gas-powered trimmer and mower while working at a client’s property in Palm Desert. But soon the sale of such equipment could be banned in the state. “It saddens me that we have to get to this point where
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The Banning Police Department is investigating a shooting that took the life of a male over the weekend. Police received several reports of shots fired in the area of 4th Street and Wilson Street on Friday at approximately 8:57 p.m. When officers arrived, they contacted several young adults in the 400 block of W. Wilson
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More than 800 local students had a fun Monday morning gathering for a free screening of two films as part of the final day of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Students first watched “Changing the Game,” a documentary following the lives of three young transgender student athletes. The film tackles the controversial issue of
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Viewer video of the crash A driver was arrested over the weekend after crashing into a Palm Desert home. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the crash was reported occurred on Saturday at 11:41 p.m. The home is located in the 39800 block of Palm Greens Parkway. The Sheriffs Department confirmed that no one
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is asking people to use caution when opening their vehicle doors after two suspicious incidents involving razor blades. Two seemingly unrelated instances of blades being found on vehicles happened on consecutive dates in Temecula, according to investigators. The first was reported late Thursday morning on Carleton Way. Investigators found “razor
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A man is behind bars after allegedly driving under the influence, leading police on a pursuit, and attacking a K9. Robert Martini, 52, was arrested Friday night at a parking lot in Palm Springs. According to the Palm Springs Police Department, at approximately 10:44 p.m., an officer saw a vehicle being driven erratically, almost striking
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The Supreme Court could decide as early as this week whether to review a California law that currently forces nonprofits to disclose who their donors are. California says it requires this information because they want to prevent fraudulent organizations from taking advantage of the tax break that comes along with being a verified nonprofit. As
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The annual Palm Springs International Film Festival wraps up Sunday with a U.S. premiere of “Military Wives.” “I am really excited to see the film when I read what it was about in more detail I could really relate to what was going on,” said Sarah Clapp, resident of Cathedral City. Sarah Clapp, grandmother of
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The 31st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival announced this year’s juried award winners at a luncheon at the Hilton in Palm Springs on Saturday. “I think its beautiful. I think its just gorgeous and I think its playful,” said Melina Leon, director of “Song Without a Name.” Leon looks at her trophy while celebrating
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Cal Fire is investigating a mobile home fire in North Palm Springs. The fire broke out just before 9 o’clock Saturday night and was contained by 9:30. It happened on the 64-000 block of 16th Avenue in an unincorporated area. The single-wide mobile home was destroyed in the blaze. No injuries are reported. There is
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An SUV crashed into a parked car on Robert Road in Thousand Palms around 6:00 Saturday night. A witness tells News Channel 3, the SUV overturned, and says at least one occupant ran from the scene. The crash happened near La Canada Way. Deputies at the scene were taking photos of a gun they had
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Three robbery suspects were arrested Saturday night around 6:00 near the Thousands Palms Library and Community Center. Two of the suspects were handcuffed and sitting on the sidewalk in front of the library while deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation. A deputy told News Channel 3 the three suspects are wanted
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It’s a golden anniversary for one of the desert’s highlight attractions. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is celebrating 50 years all year long. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was at the kickoff event and brings us more on the park’s history. Party-goers and even some party-animals celebrated the 50th birthday of The Living Desert
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Two people are in serious condition after the sedan they were riding in crashed into a fifth wheel trailer. The accident was reported just after 11 o’clock Saturday morning on eastbound Interstate 10 near Hayfield Road. Cal Fire says both people in the sedan had to be extricated. Both were taken to a hospital by
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A new cannabis facility is soon coming to Palm Desert, promising customers a unique experience in what used to be the former KESQ news studio. Construction is already underway at the West Coast Cannabis Club’s second location within the city. The new building will house every step of the cannabis process, from growing to selling,
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Riverside County reports that a Thermal property near 52nd Avenue and Fillmore Street, which contained mulch and other materials, has been cleaned up. Illegal dumping and mulch fires have been an issue in the East Valley for years. “This is just the first one. There’s a whole bunch of them coming,” said Riverside County Supervisor
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La Quinta native and star collegiate golfer Charlie Reiter will compete in the American Express™ PGA TOUR event on January 16-19, 2020. Reiter attended Palm Desert High School. During his Junior year, he won the CIF/SCGA Southern California Regional Championship. The victory earned him a spot in the California State High School Championship. He also
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