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It’s another windy day in the desert with dust filling the air, causing poor visibility. You could probably see the brown haze sitting over the Valley. We’ve been dealing with a lot dusty days, especially after Tropical Storm Hilary. “It’s dusty, the wind is blowing and sand is all over the place,” said resident David
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Five local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award. It’s a partnership between News Channel 3 and Palm Springs Police. Students Diamond Bunton, Alexis Campos, Steve Gonzalez, Lacey Harris, and Anthony Youssef were honored on Wednesday. The students were chosen for their positive attitude, behavior, and accomplishments. If you know
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Almost 1,000 people seeking jobs attended the 28th Annual Valley-Wide Employment expo earlier this morning. News Channel 3 was there throughout the entire expo, and is sharing how this event is opening doors for valley residents. David Dai, with Riverside County’s In-Home Supportive Services said, “We’re looking to hire caregivers.” While Carmen cubero, with Sunline Transit Agency shared,
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It’s been exactly one month since Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in Southern California, bringing record rainfall and devastating flooding to the Coachella Valley. Communities from Desert Hot Springs to Mecca and Thermal all experienced severe weather and the aftermath that followed, which varied from neighborhood to neighborhood. Residents in the Panorama neighborhood of Cathedral
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Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today that 91-year-old James “Gypsy” Haake, one of the oldest living drag queens in the world, will be recognized as the 2023 Pride Parade Grand Marshal. “The oldest living drag queen embodies the history and evolution of drag culture, serving as a living testament to the struggles and triumphs of
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The “Forever Marilyn” statue in downtown Palm Springs has a new look, can you spot it? Crews unwrapped a huge scarf and placed it around Marilyn’s neckline. It’s a stunt to promote season 45 of the CBS hit series “Survivor” “Forever Marilyn” was chosen as one of several iconic locations across the United States. Miles
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A 35-year-old Hemet man has been arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a business in Palm Desert, authorities said. The man was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of burglary, according to Sgt. Rovann Cleveland of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Cleveland said the Palm Desert station’s Special Enforcement Team, Business District Team and Burglary Suppression
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Three men were behind bars today on suspicion of burglarizing about $10,000 worth of high-end items from a Palm Desert business. The suspects, two Indio men, ages 30 and 40, and a 30-year-old man from Palm Desert, were arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of organized retail theft, possession of stolen property, evading and conspiracy,
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Update 9/20/23 A former Riverside County sheriff’s correctional deputy accused of engaging in sex acts with a female inmate on home detention and trying to compel others to do the same pleaded not guilty to nearly 20 felony charges. Christian Phillip Heidecker is charged with three counts each of being a detention officer engaging in
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The community is getting in on the planning process for the future of the Palm Springs International Airport. They want to preserve its iconic past, while keeping up with increasing tourism throughout the Valley. It’s all part of the Master Plan to expand and grow the airport. “For anybody that flies out in the height
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The future of the location of Palm Springs’ “Forever Marilyn” statue could end up on the March 2024 ballot. Palm Springs City Attorney Jeffrey Ballinger confirmed to News Channel 3 that a group wanting to keep the statue in its current location wants to put an initiative measure on the March 5th, 2024 ballot. This
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Update 9/20/23 The person who died in the crash was identified as Connie Ramirez, 72, of Palm Desert. “Based on the preliminary evidence, it appears Ramirez was attempting to turn south into the parking lot when she was struck by the vehicle that was traveling eastbound,” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office wrote. “Alcohol or drug
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Plans for a potential Chick-fil-A franchise in La Quinta moved forward on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the La Quinta City Council approved the final parcel map for the project, which will be located on the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. The site will also include a Quick Quack Car Wash. The vote
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As California’s 2023 legislative session comes to a close, there are a number of bills relating to climate legislation which have passed and are awaiting the governor’s signature to become law. One of the bills which has been talked about the most is the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. This bill would require corporations with
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Beginning next month, Riverside County health officials, in coordination with the Superior Court, will have additional potential avenues to treat mentally ill individuals who are on the streets, at risk of homelessness, or likely to end up behind bars. The Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Act, signed into law as Senate Bill 1338
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A bipartisan delegation of California leaders sent President Joe Biden a letter urging him to approve a major disaster declaration over Tropical Storm Hilary. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom sent a request to Biden for a major disaster declaration, requesting public assistance for Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Siskiyou, and
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BY ADAM BEAM AND AMY TAXINUpdated 1:30 PM PDT, September 19, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators on Tuesday ordered one of the country’s oldest bottled water brands to stop using some of the natural springs it has relied on for more than 100 years to market its products throughout the western U.S. Arrowhead bottled water traces
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North Gene Autry was reopened to vehicle traffic Tuesday morning through the Whitewater wash, between Interstate 10 and the city of Palm Springs, following a closure due to low visibility, officials announced. The roadway had been repeatedly closed over the past weeks due to the same issue. Vista Chino was also open in and out
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The first Texas Roadhouse in the Coachella Valley has opened its doors on Monday. The restaurant is opening its doors at 42790 Jackson Street, off of the Interstate 10 exit. Ryan Campbell, managing partner of the location, says they’re excited to welcome the Coachella Valley in. “Our bar is always playing sports. I mean, we’re
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Several residents met with Palm Springs police to learn more about the technology used to help combat crime in the city. Police held a Community Townhall on Monday so residents could get a better understanding of the military equipment and technology being used in their city. “We really want the public to be comfortable with
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