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Missing Banning man located in Arizona

Update 11/25/24 Macias was located in Arizona, police confirmed. Original Report 11/23/24 Police are asking for the public’s help finding 23-year-old, Alejandro Macias of Banning. Macias is 6’1, and was last wearing a long-sleeve shirt and jeans. He was last seen around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, near Bobcat Road and South Highland Home Road in Banning.  Police

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Jennifer Lopez to receive Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Palm Springs Film Fest

Jennifer Lopez will receive the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards during the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival, the entertainment publication announced today. Check Out Our Film Festival Section For More Announcements The actress and singer’s recognition comes off the back of her recent performance in “Unstoppable” as Judy Robles, the

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What you need to know about the FAFSA application, resources available

Students hoping to attend college or trade school starting fall 2025 can now submit applications for financial help.  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA, helps students receive grants, scholarships and other forms of aid to attend institutions of higher education. According to the California School Dash Board, all three Coachella Valley school district saw

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High winds scrap final flights at 10th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival, but attendees made a day out of it anyway

Dangerous weather conditions caused officials to cancel the final competition flight for the 10th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival. According to Gary Moore, a balloon pilot, high winds made ballooning nearly impossible on Sunday morning. “We just try to not we don’t want to hurt anybody, and we don’t want to damage our

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Rancho Mirage Elementary dedicates ‘Friendship Bench’ to student who died brain cancer

Today, friends and family unveiled the new ‘Friendship Bench’ at Rancho Mirage Elementary. The bright purple landmark is dedicated to Gemma Guion, a 10-year-old student who died of brain cancer in 2022. Since her passing, community members and businesses have come together to memorialize her. Tonight at 5, News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij speaks with

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Local tribal leaders call on Biden to designate Chuckwalla National Monument

Tribal representatives in California are calling on President Biden to designate three national monuments before he leaves office, including the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument, which stretches from the east end of the Coachella Valley to the Colorado River. Palm Springs Life The area holds environmental and cultural significance, but tribal leaders are worried time is

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