A road trip to advocacy. EnviroVoters, Friends of the Desert Mountains, CalWild and the Protect California Deserts Coalition are teaming up to host Pride Outside: Chuckwalla-Palooza on Saturday. It’s a community event aimed at advocating to establish Chuckwalla National Monument. According to the organizers, the event brings together nature lovers, LGBTQ+ advocates and conservationists to
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Updated Post: California Highway Patrol confirmed a gray Dodge Charger was heading eastbound on Dillon Road and tried to make a left turn on Desert Crest Avenue. That’s when the motorcyclist of a Kawasaki, who was reportedly traveling westbound on Dillon, collided with the Charger. Investigators said the front of the motorcycle hit the right
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A man that was killed in a Palm Springs motorcycle crash earlier this week has been identified by his family. Nineteen-year-old Nathen Wilson was riding his motorcycle Monday night in the area of E Palm Canyon Drive and Golf Club Drive when he collided with a car. News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij spoke with Nathen’s
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A Perris man, his wife and their adult daughter who perpetrated sexual, psychological and other abuse on six children placed in their care after being rescued from a home where their natural parents imprisoned them and inflicted trauma that gained international notoriety were sentenced Friday. “Today’s sentencing marks a significant step in delivering justice to
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The first flu death in Riverside County was reported Friday and the victim lived in the Coachella Valley. According to a release from Riverside County Health, an elderly man from eastern Coachella Valley has been reported as the first individual in Riverside County to die from flu-associated causes for the 2024-25 flu season. Flu season typically
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Cooler temperatures are being driven by strong, gusty winds in the Coachella Valley today. A Wind Advisory is in effect until noon. We expect to see wind gusts upwards of 50 mph during this time, with impacts to air quality, visibility, and road conditions. After a relatively calm morning, the winds have picked up. Air
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Amid a late night downtown Palm Springs park shooting, questions remain about public safety. The shooting occurred as VillageFest was wrapping up, a weekly street fair and market. Residents are asking how safety will be enforced for other upcoming events. Stay with News Channel 3 for more.
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A News Channel 3 exclusive: A naval journey up the California coast, with hundreds of sailors and marines, many of them stationed at Twentynine Palms. Peter Daut was given rare permission to spend several days at sea with them, and saw firsthand how they train and what life is like on a warship. The naval
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Updated Thursday night post: Investigators confirmed a fight between individuals, who appeared to be juveniles, broke out at Graffiti Park in Downtown Palm Springs; one person reportedly pulled out a gun and started shooting. Investigators confirmed at least two people were hit. Palm Springs Police officers were working the scene late Thursday night. Investigators said
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New and expecting parents around the Coachella Valley now have another place to go to get the resources and support they need. On Thursday morning, the non-profit About Families, along with the City of Indio, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open up the new space. About Families is an organization that offers help
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It’s a California tribe supporting education up and down the state including in the Coachella Valley. State Representative Greg Wallis presented students at La Quinta Middle School with a $5,000 Barona Education Grant Thursday. The money is intended to purchase educational materials including books and computers to help current and future students learn more. La Quinta Middle School administrators
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News Channel 3 was tracking road closures in Palm Springs on a windy Thursday night. A News Channel 3 crew confirmed barricades were up at Indian Canyon at the wash. Drivers were seen looking for alternate routes in and out of the city. Meantime, Gene Autry Trail at the wash was still open at 7:00
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A bold new initiative dedicated to improving the quality of life and economic opportunities for residents in the Coachella Valley and Imperial Valley. Alianza Coachella Valley, along with coalition partners including Loma Linda University, Sierra Club, Lideres Campesinas and Coachella Valley Parents, announced the launch of this initiative, Campaign for Thriving Salton Sea Communities. According
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen on Friday, October 18th, officials announced Thursday. The extended maintenance period, which is an annual event, was expected to keep the popular tourist attraction closed until Saturday 19th October. You can catch the first tram up at 10:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m., with the
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UPDATE: 5:30 – Palm Springs 9-1-1 service restored UPDATE: 4:30 – Cathedral City 9-1-1 service restored DESERT HOT SPRINGS, California (KESQ) – 911 lines are down in several Coachella Valley communities. The Desert Hot Springs Police Department announced that 911 phone lines are currently down in Desert Hot Springs. They made the announcement Thursday morning
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College of the Desert is partnering with the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network (CVDPN) for the Great ShakeOut today. This emergency response drill will take place at 10:17 AM, and it aims to help prepare the community for an earthquake. “People need to be personally prepared wherever they are,” said Carla Sullivan-Dilley of CVDPN. “We
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Winds have increased and we are seeing some blowing sand and dust as well. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 4 a.m. until Noon Friday, so the First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for much of the day tomorrow. A large area of low pressure is bringing both
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Creating safe, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students and staff. The 2024 Safe and Supportive Schools Report Card was announced on Wednesday. It graded several California school districts — including Palm Springs Unified School District and Coachella Valley Unified School District. The report said PSUSD ranked in the top 75th percentile for districts that work to
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After years of delays, College of the Desert is finally breaking ground on Roadrunner Motors. The Roadrunner Motors facility will be comprised of a nearly 26,000-square-foot training center, which can accommodate 100 students at a time in a cohort style. And the facility will be a full service learning space where students learn all aspects
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The man arrested with two loaded guns near the Trump rally over the weekend in Coachella has filed a federal lawsuit against Riverside County, Sheriff Chad Bianco, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. In the lawsuit, Vem Miller, a 49-year-old from Las Vegas, alleges Bianco “intentionally, maliciously and with a blatant disregard for the truth,
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