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The Palm Springs Police Department arrested a man Monday in connection with a honey oil manufacturing operation, according to a release issued by the agency Tuesday morning. At 4:40 p.m. Monday, officers responded to the 2300 block of Junipero Road for a report of suspicious circumstances in an apartment. Investigating officers and Palm Springs Fire

Riverside County is looking for 700 volunteers to help with their annual ‘2020 Point in Time Count,’ the survey of homeless adults and youth in cities and unincorporated communities.  The 2020 Point in Time count is planned for January 29th through January 31st. It allows cities to get an accurate read on the amount of

As tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran, a documentary is being screened this week at the Palm Springs International Film Festival that organizers hope will help people see the issue in a different light. Céline Roustin hand picks the films from the Middle East at the film festival. She points to Finding Farideh as

A 42-year-old desert tortoise celebrated for her season-changing perception is likely to soon emerge from her winter’s nap at the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Desert. Students from Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties are invited to participate to submit their predictions on when that might happen.

The Palm Springs Police Department discovered possible drug-making materials inside a home Monday evening. Officers and firefighters surrounded a home within the 2200-2300 block of N Junipero Avenue near North Palm Canyon Drive and Via Escuela. An officer at the scene told News Channel 3 they discovered possible honey oil manufacturing lab. There was no

The United Methodist Church is looking to solve a longtime debate. A proposal has been made to divide into two denominations based on LGBTQ inclusivity. A local church in Palm Springs responded to the proposed split. “Well there is kind of two ways people are taking it cause anytime you are talking about splitting or

The search continues for an Anza man suspected of committing a deadly hit-&-run in Aguanga Friday morning. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department shut down a portion of one Rancho Mirage neighborhood at San Gorgonio Way and Dune Views Road late Friday afternoon. That’s where law enforcement believes the suspect was hiding out. Watch: Police searching

A 10-year-old from Anaheim was killed in an off-road vehicle crash over the weekend. The crash occurred at around 7:10 p.m. near the intersection of Shawnee Trail & University Boulevard, north of Landers. According to the California Highway Patrol, a 16-year-old driver from Hacienda Heights and the 10-year-old passenger were traveling westbound on University Boulevard

Indian Canyon is being converted to a two-way street in Palm Springs. Drivers can expect some changes and overnight closures this week.  This has been an ongoing project since May of 2019, but a good portion of the conversion is happening this week. Work to a different section of Indian Canyon will be done each

Canyon Sands’ residents voice their concerns over the expansion plans for the Parker Palm Springs hotel. “But they are not putting any traffic controls in as part of this project,” said Tony Sestrich, Canyon Sands resident. Tony Sestrich, a new resident of Canyon Sands, chimed in during a neighborhood meeting on Sunday on the proposed

As the excitement continues to build around the Palm Springs International Film Festival, local restaurants and stores downtown saw a bump in business. Thousands of people flooded the city to see some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, world premiere screenings and a glimpse of the latest cinematic art. Local businesses also have noticed the boost in

It’s the annual Kennel Club of Palm Springs Dog Show this weekend at the Empire Pollo Grounds in Indio. This is the largest dog show on the west coast. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was there and brings us a look at many of the beautiful purebreds. “Sporting dogs, herding dogs, working dogs, toy dogs,

The local Jewish community is banding together after a spike in anti-semitic hate attacks around the country. “We need to continue being Jews,” said Rabbi Steven Rosenberg with Temple Isaiah Palm Springs. “No hate group, no anti-semitic group is going to scare us away.” Rosenberg stood up for Judaism Friday night, holding a solidarity service to denounce hate

There is a heavy police presence in a Rancho Mirage neighborhood where a suspect wanted for a deadly hit-and-run was last seen. California Highway Patrol units, assisted by Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies are in the area of San Gorgonio Way and Dune Views Road, just off Highway 111. Police confirmed the suspect is wanted for