Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a suspect who attempted to rob a business at The Shops in Palm Desert. Deputies were dispatched at 1:47 p.m. on Sunday. When they arrived on scene they learned the suspect entered the business, attempted to steal merchandise, and fled the scene. According to reports, loss prevention confronted the suspect
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Update August 11, 2024 Cal Fire shared on X the Highway 74 Fire was burning south of Belvedere Rd. in Anza. Two fires were identified, one was burning at 1/4 acre while the other burned half an acre in heavy brush. The large fire grew to about four acres with three small spots, by 9:55
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Update August 10, 2024 Desert Hot Springs Police have arrested a suspect. Officers were able to identify and locate the suspect vehicle arresting a 20-year-old and booking him into jail for felony hit-and-run. The victim who was pronounced dead at the scene was identified as a 20-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident, no other information is
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Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs relocated several guests from its Splash House event on Saturday following an air conditioning outage that left some rooms uncomfortably hot. A spokesperson for the resort said: “Unfortunately, we have had an issue with our air conditioning, primarily contained to one of our eight buildings. We are working diligently to correct
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Saturday marked the two year anniversary of the bipartisan PACT Act being signed into law by President Biden. The legislation takes the burden off of veterans to prove their illnesses are linked to their service. In a release from the White House, President Biden called the act, “The most significant expansion of benefits and health
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A local business owner is working to find loving homes for cats in need. Chef Tanya Petrovna, owner of Chef Tanya’s Kitchen” is partnering with local organizations to host kitten adoption events on the weekends. The events are taking place on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 in the morning to 4 in the evening, at
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A new real estate commission structure is set to go into effect starting mid-August. These commission changes have come about as part of a lawsuit between the National Association of Realtors and home sellers. We spoke to local broker who shared his industry insight on what this means for agents, home sellers, buyers, and their pocket
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With Splash House in full swing, attendees are prioritizing safety, amid warm temperatures. American Medical Response (AMR) workers told News Channel 3 it’s important that attendees stay hydrated throughout the day to avoid heat-related illnesses. A spokesperson from Desert Regional Medical said the Palm Springs location has not seen an increase in visits due to
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A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to lure a minor near Banning High School Friday afternoon. The incident was first reported at around 1:45 p.m. Police responded to Central Elementary School, located at 295 N. San Gorgonio Avenue, after a female minor reported that she was being followedand harassed by an unknown man.
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The Nixon fire burned more than 5,000 acres in Riverside County, impacting several people and destroying a total of 23 structures. But help was made accessible in Anza on Friday to help those affected. Resources and services were available at Anza Community Hall. Those services including food assistance, public health and property tax relief. The
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors last week approved an allocation of $1 million to create the Fourth District American Rescue Plan Act First Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. Supervisor Perez is leading the program, citing the struggles of the current housing market. The program offers down payment assistance for up to 20%, max amount
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Beginning tomorrow and continuing into next month, homeless dogs and cats will be offered for adoption at bottom rates to encourage Riverside County residents to open their hearts and homes to new four-legged friends. The county’s animal shelters are participating in the “Clear the Shelters” event, during which abandoned and neglected canines and felines are
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A recent study by Feeding America shows food insecurity in the Coachella Valley is more than 3% higher than the state average. News Channel 3 / Telemundo 15’s Hernan Quintas digs deeper into the study and its impact on our communities. For more information on the FIND Food Bank, visit: https://findfoodbank.org/
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Four suspects were in custody after their alleged involvement in a stolen vehicle case, with charges filed against two of them during arraignments today. Palm Desert residents Cayden Lopez, 20 and Noeli Bautista, 19, each made initial court appearances during arraignments at the Larson Justice Center in Indio on Friday, according to inmate and case
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Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said today he was aghast over a judicial decision granting freedom to a convicted child rapist stricken with cancer but with more than three decades left to serve in his state prison term. “While early release has become increasingly common, it is appalling that this release was even
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A 59-year-old probationer who killed a Cabazon man in a rage over false accusations that the victim had sexually assaulted the defendant’s girlfriend was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison. A Riverside jury in June convicted Richard Eugene Seevers of Cabazon of second-degree murder for the 2021 slaying of 31-year-old Dillon
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Splash House, the popular pool party festival, is making a splash this weekend with its return to Palm Springs. Scheduled for August 9-11 and 16-18, the event is expected to draw thousands of music lovers and festival-goers to the area, providing a significant boost to local businesses. Limited weekend 1 tickets remain, and weekend 2
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will start to redirect money from cities and counties that don’t show “demonstrable results” in reducing homelessness. The announcement Thursday came after Newsom helped clear a homeless encampment in Los Angeles alongside the state’s Department of Transportation. The governor issued an executive order in July calling on
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The City of Palm Springs will continue to move forward with a parking study to determine possible changes to its current strategy in the downtown area, but the installation of parking meters is not under consideration. Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein said he attended a meeting this week held by the business group Main Street Palm Springs
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The American Legion is a nonprofit organization that serves veterans, service members, and the community. The Legion hosts a variety of programs, including a notable high school baseball league. American Legion Baseball has been around for nearly 100 years and has produced hundreds of Major League players. After years of popularity prior to the 1980s,
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