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We’re hearing from local Democratic Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz about his office’s efforts to help Americans in Israel and Gaza. “My office is there to help anybody whether you’re Jewish, Israeli, or you’re Palestinian in Gaza, if you have family, and if you they’re a United States citizen, please contact our office.” Ruiz continued, “Today,
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The non-profit “Mended Hearts” recognized Eisenhower Health with regional and national awards Tuesday morning. The organization is focused on giving hope to heart disease patients, their families, and caregivers. Each year, they select a nurse in each chapter region who demonstrates excellence in caring for patients and heartfelt support. “To be part of something like
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Deputies and medics used Narcan to save a man who was overdosing on fentanyl last week in Joshua Tree. The incident was first reported at around 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 10. Authorities said deputies were called to Oleander Drive in Joshua Tree to respond to a drug overdose. “Upon arrival, the male subject was located
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The Board of Supervisors today approved a $1.3 million contract to retain an independent forensic pathologist over a five-year period to render autopsy services at the busy sheriff’s coroner’s bureau. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized Sheriff Chad Bianco to hire Dr. Richard Cheng-Wu Ou of Rancho Palos Verdes without seeking competitive
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A 67-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting a child in the High Desert was arrested in Desert Hot Springs, authorities announced on Tuesday. Jerry Wheeler of Landers was arrested on Oct. 11 in the 18000 block of Corkill Road in Desert Hot Springs. Wheeler’s arrest came nearly a month after San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies
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Palm Springs’ parade season will kick off Wednesday with the Homecoming Parade, featuring a “Viva Las Vegas” theme. The parade, which includes the Palm Springs High School football team, is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. Attendees can watch the floats passing along Palm Canyon Drive from Barsito to Amado roads. The football team’s annual
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The Board of Supervisors today approved a funding agreement with the California State Bar for $4.98 million to cover costs incurred by the Riverside County Office of the Public Defender in handling a program that seeks to treat mentally ill individuals who are on the streets, at risk of homelessness, or likely to end up
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Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner is set to deliver the annual State of the City Address today at the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theatre. A reception will get underway at 5 p.m., and the event begin at 6 p.m. with a video and update from Garner and city council members, who will highlight accomplishments
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The Moducan Corporation, which designs modular tactical buildings and defense systems, delayed their official design launch date set for November 2. due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. For the past 7 years, the Moducan Corporation has been working on their designs meant to help U.S. military forces and people affected by natural disasters, public health emergencies
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We’re hearing new reaction to the death of longtime Palm Springs resident Suzanne Somers, best known for her roles in “Three’s Company,” “She’s the Sheriff” and “Step by Step.” She died this weekend at the age of 76 after a long battle with breast cancer. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Somers’ dear friend
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The Prestigious Pride Honors Awards highlight and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals advocating for a more inclusive world for all. Six individuals and one organization are being awarded at the ceremony. Oct 16, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Hilton Palm Springs, 400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way 2023 RECIPIENTS Spirit of Stonewall Lifetime Achievement Award: Donald
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Update 10/17/23 The La Quinta City Council unanimously approved “Amendment Five,” resetting financial penalties for missed deadlines against the developer of the project and bringing in new lenders to address rising interest rates and higher labor and material cost The builders also offered an update on the project at the council meeting, providing new information and
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Two schools in Coachella were temporarily placed on a precautionary lockdown after a shooting nearby. The shooting happened in the area of Highway 111 and 9th Street at around 3:47 p.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3 that the victim said a man pointed a gun at him when he was driving southbound
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A 45-year-old man who fatally shot a man more than 20 years ago at an Indio intersection pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter today and was immediately sentenced to 15 years in state prison. Enoc Calderon of La Quinta also pleaded guilty Monday morning at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to two felony counts of
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On what would have been her 77th birthday, flowers were placed today on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of actress Suzanne Somers, who died over the weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suzanne Somers (@suzannesomers) The floral wreath was placed late Monday morning on her star adjacent to the Hollywood
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) unveiled its 2024 poster ahead of the upcoming event, which will take place January 4-15, 2024. The poster is a collaboration with renowned American artist and Palm Springs resident, Shag. PSIFF organizers said this year’s bold and colorful design is inspired by midcentury modern aesthetics, celebrating the Festival’s
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The FEAR Haunted House is delivering on scares for the 13th year in a row at The Shops at Palm Desert. The haunted house includes 16 horror themed rooms where actors wait to give their guests the perfect jumpscare. The FEAR haunted house is fully run by volunteers; from the actors to the makeup artists
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Actress and Palm Springs resident Suzanne Somers, died today after a long battle with breast cancer, one day before her 77th birthday, according to multiple media reports. Somers rocketed to fame as ditzy blonde Chrissy Snow on ABC’s “Three’s Company” in the late 1970s and later enjoyed a successful career as a businesswoman and author.
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Police were asking for the public’s help looking for a man who robbed an Indio convenience store Sunday. A clerk at Parkway Market & Spirits on Golf Center Parkway told police the man pointed a gun at her and demanded money before running away. Police said no one was injured. The suspect was described as
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The names of 35 fallen firefighters throughout the state of California were added to the ‘California Firefighters Memorial Wall’ at the State Capitol Saturday. Three of those first responders served in neighboring fire departments before passing away in the line of duty. Brian Rice, President of the California Professional Firefighters organization dedicated these lines to the
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