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Update 3/27/24 The coroner’s office identified the person found dead as Francisco Ramirez, 17, of Mecca. The investigation into his death remains ongoing. Anyone with any info is urged to call Master Investigator R. Deanne of the Central Homicide Unit at 951–955–2777 or Investigator P. Lorton of the Thermal Sheriff’s Station at 760–863–8990. Original Report
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A San Bernardino man was arrested in connection with a theft earlier this month at an outlet mall in Cabazon. The suspect, a 39-year-old man, is suspected of stealing property at a business in the 48000 block of Seminole Drive in Cabazon. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies arrived, the four suspects
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The White Party is returning to Palm Springs for its 34th year. It begins on Friday March 29th and ends on Sunday March 31. The LGBTQ+ celebration is one of the largest of its kind. Iconic DJs and artists are part of the weekend-long circuit party. There are 3 days of events including house music
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The Galleri Classic will take place at the Mission Hills Country Club this weekend. The PGA Champions Tour event hosts players over the age of 50. The event’s title sponsor is “Galleri,” a multi-cancer early detection test. GRAIL is the company that initiated Galleri testing. To be tested, you must be over the age of
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Just a few days before he hits the greens for the Galleri Classic, Notah Begay III, golf pro and television analyst, held a youth clinic at the Coachella Crossroads hosted by the Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians. “I mean, this is what Golf does you know golf really reinvests a lot of its resources
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Zsa Zsa Gabor’s colorful, iconic Palm Springs home has been sold, according to a report by TopTenRealEstateDeals. The pink home was built for Zsa Zsa’s sister, Magda Gabor, in 1964 by her fourth husband, Arthur “Tony” Gallucci. It became Zsa Zsa’s home after Magda died in 1997. Photos courtesy of Michael Roth The home is
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The Desert View Power plant in Mecca may be on the brink of shutting down amid negotiations over a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Imperial Irrigation District. News Channel 3 obtained a letter to fuel suppliers sent on March 22, 2024 by DVP, which is operated by Greenleaf Power, stating that preparations are in place to
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The City of Indio announced Tuesday that a road closure was in place in advance of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Festival. Until May 6, Avenue 50 will be closed between Monroe Street and Madison Street as the city gears up for the festival season, according to a statement from
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By LEA SKENEAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months. Six people were missing and presumed
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The defense is expected to rest tomorrow in the trial of a 29-year-old motorist accused in a series of unexplained attacks on fellow drivers and one bicyclist throughout Palm Springs in a single afternoon, resulting in damage and minor injuries. Juaquin Mercer Moraga of Palm Springs was arrested in June 2022 following the alleged assault
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Police announced the arrest Tuesday of a second suspect in connection with robberies this past October at the Gucci Store in Palm Desert. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said an additional theft occurred at the same business on the afternoon of Feb. 12. The circumstances were also similar to the robberies back in October. Isaiah
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A 24-year-old man who was thrown off a balcony after witnesses spotted him swimming naked in the pool of an apartment complex has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Tracy Marquis Rose of Palm Springs pleaded guilty March 12 to one felony count each of attempted murder, assault with a gun, vandalism and being
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This month, Indio City Council members approved the construction bid for their Indio Sports Park Complex. According to Indio City Council member, Waymond Fermon, the 38-acre park will be located in North Indio, on Avenue 44 and Jackson. The park will include baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, a football field, shaded areas, a walking
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Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT) hosted its annual fundraising event. The luncheon, titled “The Power of Local News,” celebrated the vital role of news in our community. News Channel 3’s very own morning anchor Angela Chen and Chief Meteorologist Haley Clawson were part of the panel discussion focused on the impact and
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A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer who threw a woman into the door of a primary inspection booth at the San Ysidro Port of Entry was sentenced today to four months in prison. Andre Maurice Chevalier pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor for pulling the woman out of a vehicle on April 23,
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Mike Washburn is no longer the Chief of Police for the Indio Police Department, the city announced on Monday. Assistant Chief Brian Tully has been promoted to Chief of Police. He will be sworn in on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. Brian Tully There was no word on why Washburn has
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Indian Wells allocated $5 million in federal grant funding for the Whitewater Channel Lining Project. It’s a project that city officials tout as a critical investment that will bolster flood protection measures, drive economic development, and create job opportunities within the community. The project is located at Funding for the project is included in the
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More than two dozen competitors will bring their word power into play Thursday for the 46th annual Riverside County Spelling Bee, featuring last year’s champion returning to attempt to carry on a family tradition of owning the top speller mantle. The free public event is slated to start at 9 a.m. in the county Office
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Riverside University Health System announced today that its “One Life, One Heart” Poisoning and Overdose Awareness Walk will debut at three Riverside County locations, starting with Palm Desert on Wednesday. “Addressing substance use and overdoses is not just an individual health issue; it’s a community health issue,” Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington said in a
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By MICHAEL BALSAMO and COLLEEN LONGAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two properties belonging to rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. The officials
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