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A convicted sex offender who killed a previously convicted murderer in a downtown Riverside jail cell pleaded guilty today to first-degree murder and was immediately sentenced to 75 years to life in state prison. Rodney Ronald Sanchez, 61, admitted the murder count, as well as four prior strikes during his arraignment at the Southwest Justice
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Palm Springs Air Museum officials are speaking out after witnessing a plane crash during an air race in Reno, Nevada on Sunday. Aaron Hogue, 61, was killed during the air race. Investigators are looking into the cause of that deadly plane crash. “It just literally flew into the ground,” said Fred Bell, managing director of the Air
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Rio Vista Elementary School is embracing Hispanic Heritage Month this week with a plethora of cultural activities. The principal, Aaron Tarzian, shared with us that this is the first time hosting Hispanic Heritage Month at the school. “It is very important we represent and celebrate who is represented at the school,” says Tarzian. A fourth-grade
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Nearly a year after a young girl was hit by a car and killed after getting off her school bus, members of that community are pushing for pedestrian safety improvements. Monique Guzman, 9, was hit and killed last December on Corkhill Drive in the unincorporated community of Desert Edge, near Desert Hot Springs. “Nothing has
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Palm Desert has partnered with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to offer an additional $1 million to its community for a Turf Replacement Rebate program. The city announced that starting Sept. 15, residents, businesses, and HOAs within Palm Desert who qualify for CVWD’s current Turf Rebate Program may apply for additional funds provided by
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Michael A. Contreras will be the next Chief of the Cathedral City Fire Department, the city announced on Monday. Contreras’ hiring comes after a national search conducted by Bob Murray and Associates. Contreras is a 32-year veteran of the Orange County Fire Authority. “After a comprehensive national search, I’m confident we’ve found the right leader
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies have surrounded a home in a Coachella neighborhood Monday afternoon. Deputies are in the area of Via Tepeyac and Calle Soledad, News Channel 3 crew at the scene heard deputies asking occupants to come out of a home before they release the K-9 unit. Shortly before 4:00 p.m., deputies brought a
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A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with a stabbing that left a person hospitalized earlier this month in Twentynine Palms. The stabbing happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Sept. 1 on the 6300 block of Ocotillo Avenue. The victim, a 37-year-old man from Twentynine Palms, was taken to the High Desert Medical Center by
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Bohnet Acupuncture and Chiropractic in La Quinta uses a unique technique to help an older demographic feel brand new again. Kristin Bohnet has practiced chiropractic for 20 years. She says she prefers a gentler approach to help patients get relief. Bohnet said she uses what’s called intersegmental traction to help target the lower back of
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Gas refunds from the state’s gas price relief program will begin to hit the accounts of Californians as soon as October. Governor Gavin Newsom announced a deal between state lawmakers in June when gas reached record highs. The money from the tax refund program is expected to be sent out between October and January 2023.
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Here are some things to know as we kick off a new week! We’re going to continue seeing below average temperatures for this time of year! We’re just 4 days away from Fall, but gear up for some triple digit heat come this weekend! Enjoy these comfortable temperatures while you can! Daily highs for the
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People from across the valley came together to celebrate Mexican Independence Day also known as “El Grito Fiestas Patrias” on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The celebration took place at Rancho Las Flores Park from 3 to 10 p.m. The city was unable to hold the event due to COVID-19. After a 3-year pandemic pause, they
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On Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at 4:49 p.m., Thermal Station deputies responded to a report of a major injury collision at Avenue 48 and Dune Palms Drive in the city of La Quinta. When patrol deputies arrived, they located two vehicles, a white 2009 Nissan Rogue and a gray 2021 Dodge Durango, with significant collision
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Two men were arrested after officers found them, opening boxes in a transient encampment near train tracks in Banning, authorities said today. At about 4 p.m. on Sept. 9, Banning police responded to the tracks between Sunset and Highland Springs Avenue on reports of people breaking into train cars and stealing boxes. Officers allegedly found
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A pedestrian was hit at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 in the area of Fred Waring and Portola in Palm Desert. Riverside County Sheriff’s Investigators tell KESQ News Channel 3 that a vehicle hit the pedestrian. The victim was then taken to the hospital but is expected to survive. There is no word on the
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On September 17, 2022, at 8:08 a.m., Thermal patrol deputies responded to the 84100 block of Tera Vista in the city of Coachella, referencing a shooting that had just occurred. The investigation revealed a 30-year-old Coachella resident, and his 8-year-old son were in the area, when a man opened fire on them, striking a vehicle
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A 3.5 earthquake hit near Thermal just before midnight last night. According to the United States Geological Survey, or USGS, the area hit is about 14 miles away from Thermal. A second 3.4 earthquakes struck the area again at 2:13 a.m. There have been no reported injuries or damage to any structures. Stay with News
Continue Reading As we wrap up the weekend and head into a new week, here are some things you should know! Temperatures are cooler than usual this time of year. We’re really starting to get a taste of Fall (at least what Fall feels like in the Coachella Valley!) But don’t get too used to these comfortable
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A major renovation project is in its early stages at the Palm Springs Public Library focused on ensuring the building, which was first constructed in 1975, is functional and safe for the community. The library was recently awarded a $6.5 million dollar grant by the California State Library and the city of Palm Springs is
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News Channel 3 got an inside look at how exactly the City of Coachella plans to use recently awarded grant money to revamp the old library. The $4.5 million dollar grant could be used to make structural improvements to the interior and exterior of the building on Seventh Street. That could include electrical and mechanical system
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