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The city of Palm Springs could be facing legal action as hundreds of minority families seek compensation for the destruction of the land known as Section 14 in the downtown area more than half a century ago. Section 14 was the primary residential area for people of color, with the one-square-mile neighborhood owned by the
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City officials of Desert Hot Springs have approved $15 million for the construction of a new fire station on Hacienda avenue. It will also fund other projects like a new public safety campus on Pierson boulevard — and upgrades to fire station 37 and tenant improvements to expand the senior center. “It’s a long time overdue,” said
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The American Express donated money to 37 Coachella Valley organizations on Thursday that was raised during the 2022 PGA Tour Golf Tournament. Each organization received a check of different amounts, all of them together totaling $1,000,000. The funds are raised through sponsorships, ticket sales, and various other outlets surrounding the PGA Tour. The recipients are
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With COVID-19 infection rates sharply increasing since the beginning of November, Los Angeles County today returned to “strongly recommending” that people wear masks in all indoor public settings. The recommendation falls short of a masking mandate, but masks are still required indoors at health-care and congregate-care facilities, for anyone exposed to the virus in the
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American Airlines launched its new season service from Palm Springs to Austin, Texas on Thursday. American’s new seasonal service will operate daily Nov. 17 – 29 and Dec. 15, 2022 – May 4, 2023, providing Coachella Valley residents with a great way visit Austin and Central Texas. “American is excited to provide nonstop access from
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A SIG Alert has been issued on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 near the Banning Scales due to an emergency closure. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., the California Highway Patrol received reports of traffic backup in the area due to an issue with slab repair. The repairs are taking place from Hargrave to Apache. The
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Chandi Group USA is doing its part to Stomp Out Hunger this holiday season by offering a coupon for a FREE soft drink (with any purchase) for each $1 donation made to Martha’s Village & Kitchen at any of its participating gas stations and quick-service restaurants. With every $1 donation, participants will also receive a
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A multi-convicted DUI offender accused of killing an off-duty local Riverside County sheriff’s deputy and his 19-year-old daughter in a driving-under-the-influence wreck north of San Jacinto was charged today with two counts of second-degree murder. Scott Brandon Bales, 47, of Moreno Valley was arrested Sunday following the collision that claimed the lives of sheriff’s Corporal
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Students at Rancho Mirage High School were temporarily confined to their classrooms after what staff called a situation involving an individual student’s safety. PSUSD spokesperson Joan Boiko told News Channel 3 shortly before 12:30 p.m. that the “brief lockdown” was lifted. PSUSD sent out an email to parents and guardians notifying them of what happened:
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Sunline Transit Agency is hosting its annual Fill the Bus Food Drive to help collect donations to be donated to local organizations for the holiday season. Donations will be accepted from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at Walmart in Palm Desert and Ralphs in Palm Springs. The donations collected will be given to the Gallilee
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Update: 7:45 PM Christy Holstege has retaken the lead over Greg Wallis after Riverside County released its election results. The 47th State Assembly district will represent parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Wallis gained a slight lead when San Bernardino County released its results, however, Holstege retook it when Riverside County updates its vote
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The defense team in a quadruple murder retrial could file for a mistrial after new evidence was recently discovered. Jose Larin Garcia is accused of murdering four people in Palm Springs in 2019. His first trial ended with a deadlocked jury. Jurors were excused last week for nearly a month while the prosecution and defense
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Although the race for 41st Congressional District has been called by the Associated Press, Democratic Candidate Will Rollins has not conceded. You can read more on that story here: Rollins awaits updated vote count as Calvert declares victory in 41st Congressional District race. In a statement to News Channel 3, Rollins shared “Last night’s news
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The Flu comes annually and seasonally. “We recommended flu shots, so not something new,” said Dr. Euthym Kontaxis, MD. “We are recommending that people get their flu shots. It’s here. It’s much more prominent on the East Coast right now. But it’s heading our way. And we’re not seeing quite as much here in the
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By WILL WEISSERT, SARA BURNETT and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare majority will pose immediate challenges for GOP leaders and complicate the
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Riverside County Animal Services rescued 72 dogs living inside a house in the Cabazon area after their caretaker reached out to the department for help. The department confirmed this is not an open cruelty investigation because the dogs were fed and cared for, although not in ideal circumstances, said Lt. Lesley Huennekens. The case started
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A vehicle fire that spread into vegetation Wednesday morning in Thermal has grown to 15 acres, authorities announced. The fire was first reported at 10:22 a.m. in the area of 72nd Avenue and Buchanan Street. An hour later, Cal Fire said a vehicle and two acres of vegetation were burning. By 1:30 p.m., the fire
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The Palm Springs Police Department is searching for a man seen on camera stealing an ATM device from the front counter of a store last month. The theft happened at a business on the 300 block of N Palm Canyon Drive on the afternoon of Oct. 16, 2022. Police said the business owner contacted detectives
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law. Twelve Republicans voted with all Democrats to move forward on the legislation, meaning a final vote could come as soon
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Officials at the Palm Springs International Airport today said they expect record passenger numbers during Thanksgiving week, and encouraged travelers to plan ahead and arrive early to catch their flights. “We’re planning for a very busy Thanksgiving weekend and tourist season,” said Harry Barret, executive director of aviation at the airport. “We had our busiest
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