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By JOSH BOAK and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations, and he will say more drawdowns are possible this winter, as his
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A verdict has been reached in the trial of a father and son charged in connection with the murder of Kristin Smart, 19, who went missing in 1996. Paul Flores, now 45, a former classmate of Smart, was found guilty of first-degree murder. Paul Flores His father, Ruben Flores, 81, was found not guilty of
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Diners at Wahlbergs at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon were treated to a surprise appearance from one of the restaurant’s namesakes, Hollywood superstar Mark Wahlberg! Wahlberg dropped by on Monday to mingle with diners and check out his family’s fast-casual restaurant. Officials with the casino said Wahlberg chatted with starstruck Morongo guests,
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The Board of Supervisors formally adopted new regulations Tuesday for short-term rental properties in unincorporated areas of Riverside County, establishing fees, occupancy limitations, and other requirements for owners to obtain and retain permits. “We’re moving in the right direction, taking steps we need,” Supervisor Chuck Washington said ahead of the 5-0 vote in favor of
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The California Highway Patrol – Indio Area is partnering with Galilee Center for a Thanksgiving food drive. The food drive will begin on Tuesday, October 18 and will end on December 1, 2022. You can find the donation boxes at the CHP Indio Area office located at 79650 Varner Road. You can drop off your
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County recorded its largest decrease since at least 2018 today, dropping 7 cents to $5.928, its 13th consecutive decrease since rising to a record. The average price has dropped 44.5 cents over the past 13 days, including 1.5 cents Sunday, according to figures
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Claudio Razo earned an award from the California Association of Science Education. The award category was Teacher of the Year for the Upper Elementary division. California Association of Science Education award is also known as the CASE Award. Razo is the only teacher in the Palm Springs Unified School district to receive this year’s award.
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The family of the pregnant 18-year-old killed in a hit-and-run car crash is fighting for justice more than year after her death. More than 30 friends and family gathered outside the courthouse in Indio protesting the probation of the charged suspect. Debbie Nelson was killed in a single-vehicle crash in which the driver fled the scene. She
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Architects in charge of the Homeless Navigation Center being built in Palm Springs presented its progress to Palm Springs City Council Monday night. Renderings from the presentation gave a more detailed look at what the center is expected to look like. The Homeless Navigation Center is going to be on McCarthy Road in Northern Palm
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Palm Springs will have a temporary ban on any new short-term vacation rental permits. On Monday, the city council approved a moratorium on short-term vacation rentals for a little over 30 days. The original proposal was for a 45-day proposal, however, Councilmember Dennis Woods suggested a shorter ban. The vote was 4-0, with Councilmember Christy
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Motorists were facing a traffic slowdown on Interstate 10 in Cabazon Tuesday morning following a wreck involving a big rig and a construction truck. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened in the freeway’s westbound lanes east of Morongo Trail and the Desert Premium Outlets mall at 2:51 a.m. Only minor injuries were reported,
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Palm Springs Police is cracking down on crime in the city, and they want residents and businesses to get involved in the process. Police will be holding two seminars later this week, emphasizing crime prevention and some ways to maintain a safe city. They’ll be focusing on the downtown area to start, but they hope
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Hockey is heating up in the desert with the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ season underway and off to a great start with a win on Sunday in their first-ever game. The Firebirds started off their history on the right now, beating the Calgary Wranglers 6-5. Check out our Firebirds Section for the latest updates Fans gathered
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Our very own Coachella Valley Firebirds mascot Fuego was spotted in El Paseo today! He was on hand as El Paseo Jewelers celebrated its five-year sponsorship deal with Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds Monday. “As a supporter of our Valley, we felt that partnering with this amazing venue and helping to welcome a hockey
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Police are investigating a shooting in Cathedral City Monday evening. The shooting happened around the area of Perez Road and Date Palm Drive. Details remain limited at this time. Cathedral City Police Commander Jon Enos confirmed there was a car-to-car shooting with one person. The person was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Enos confirmed more
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An estimated $5,000 in damage is being repaired on a green at the golf course at Terra Lago, the head pro and tournament coordinator tells News Channel 3. Brian Hulbert said that Indio Police are investigating after the vandalism was discovered on one of the greens on the property, north course number six, this morning.
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In the Palm Springs quadruple murder re-trial, Monday the man the defense says is guilty testified. Jose Larin Garcia is accused of murdering four people in Palm Springs in 2019. His first trial ended earlier this year with a deadlocked jury. The trial centered around John Olvera Monday – the man the defense argues is responsible
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The Palm Springs City Council could vote on a temporary moratorium on new vacation rental permits. Mayor Lisa Middleton says if it were to pass it could go into effect immediately and last 45 days. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the mayor on Monday about why the city might possibly forbid new short-term
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The Imperial Irrigation District continues to work to repair power poles in Imperial Valley following Saturday’s rain and wind. The storm brought down more than 40 power poles in El Centro and the western parts of Imperial County. On Saturday, a storm brought rain, hail, and strong winds across parts of Southern California, including the
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Governor Gavin Newsom will end the COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023. “With hospitalizations and deaths dramatically reduced due to the state’s vaccination and public health efforts, California has the tools needed to continue fighting COVID-19 when the State of Emergency terminates at the end of February, including vaccines and boosters, testing, treatments
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