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College of the Desert officials are sharing the latest timeline for their planned Palm Springs campus. In an online forum open to the public, College of the Desert officials confirmed they are currently in their programming phase of the West Valley Campus. The next step involves drafting and finalizing design plans as part of phase
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The owners of the Indian Wells Village shopping center at the intersection of Highway 111 and Cook street recently put in a request for a conditional use permit with the city of Indian Wells. They want to see if a potential supermarket in their village would be able to use the parking lot for events;
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Citing concerns over a potential increase in drunk driving and alcohol-related deaths, the Los Angeles City Council voted today to oppose a bill in the state Legislature that would allow bars in seven cities — including three Coachella Valley cities — to stay open until 4 a.m. Senate Bill 930, introduced by Scott Wiener,
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A new California law has pushed back the start times for some schools this year. One local school district already implemented the change last year, and another school district is exempt. Senate Bill Number 328 was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019 and went into effect on July 1, 2022. The bill requires middle
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Three suspects arrested in the death of a man found inside a burning vehicle in Thermal pleaded not guilty to felony charges today. Hector Ramiro Yamanaka, 44, of Coachella, was charged with felony counts of murder, arson on property and having a fire explosive, along with a misdemeanor count of violating a domestic violence
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News Channel 3’s weather team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for potential thunderstorms that may move throughout Riverside County and desert areas. We were able to speak to residents and officials about how they’re preparing for potential power outages caused by the severe weather like high winds and thunderstorms. Mecca resident, Jose Luis
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Grey clouds were seen looming over the Coachella Valley. It’s a change from the usual sunny skies in August, when we’re used to the sun beating down on us. “On the way here, this freeway to the border, every every year is different. Every year, especially the weather’s in these areas. It’s crazy,” said Paso
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A viral TikTok clip from a Palm Springs drag show is drawing criticism from right-wing news outlets and hateful comments online. Palm Springs drag performer Sabryna Williams invited a young girl to dance on the stage at a July performance to a cheering brunch crowd. Williams posted the clip online, writing, “Drag is for every
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News Channel 3 is looking at the safety of students on campus and seeing some security changes underway. This follows several instances of end-of-the-school-year violence most notably in Uvalde Texas. As parents get ready to send their kids to classrooms around the Coachella Valley the requested details, dug through documents, and went one-on-one with heads
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Riverside University Health System-Public Health announced on Thursday an additional 7 new probable/confirmed cases of monkeypox. Five of those cases patients in the Coachella Valley, while the other two cases are from western Riverside County. There are now a total of 39 probable/confirmed monkeypox cases in the Coachella Valley and 42 total cases in Riverside
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are heating up the excitement for the upcoming AHL hockey season with a fun announcement: the introduction of their team mascot.The mascot goes by the name Fuego, which is a Spanish word for fire. Fuego made its first appearance in front of a cheering crowd of local children at the Classic Club
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A natural resources investment company announced today it intends to allocate up to 5,000 acre-feet of water annually to the Salton Sea and Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Tribe as part of a public-private partnership intended to help reinvigorate the dying Salton Sea and ensure reliable potable water for communities on tribal land. Check Out
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Update 8/4/22: The repeat offender has been arrested again after violating his restraining order against the business he vandalized, Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills announced on Facebook. Mills wrote that Joshua Moon was arrested again after returning to the area he vandalized. After being released early just days after being sentenced to 16 months
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A pedestrian is dead after being struck by several cars traveling on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 near the Bob Hope overpass. Traffic was heavily impacted going the I-10 near the Bob Hope Exit as the incident led to all eastbound being shut down. Traffic was diverted onto Bob Hope Drive during the closure
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Discount carrier Avelo Airlines announced plans today for its first service from Palm Springs International Airport, offering flights to Santa Rosa and a pair of destinations in Oregon. “Traveling between PSP and these three popular Northern (California) and Oregon destinations is now easier and more affordable than ever,” Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy
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The new owners of an undeveloped section of the Verano Master Planned Community in Cathedral City tell News Channel 3 their goal “is to create a product and new supply that will fit the needs of the growing middle-class community in the Desert (without breaking the bank)” The neighborhood is located at Verano and Rio
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With more events coming to the desert, some resorts are preparing to stay ahead of any Monkeypox outbreak. The County told News Channel 3 that 34 of the county’s 35 Monkeypox cases are in the Coachella Valley. “We have to do something now. There is no options really. If we don’t, we’re gonna… you know,
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The “Honoring Our Pact Act” will be signed into law next week by President Biden. The bill will be expanding health care and other benefits for veterans. News Channel 3’s John White spoke with Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz about his fight for this bill in the name of local veteran Jennifer Kepner. Kepner was an
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Californians will see two competing measures on the ballot this November that could legalize the multi-billion dollar industry of sports gambling. A ‘yes’ vote on Proposition 26, called the Tribal Sports Wagering Act, would allow sports betting at tribal casinos and licensed race tracks. Profits would be taxed at 10 percent, and revenue generated would
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A gang member accused of joining a cohort in fatally stabbing a Banning man and wounding the victim’s son during a confrontation over loud noise must stand trial on murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Jerry Anthony Valdepena, 25, was arrested last year following a years-long investigation that identified him as the second
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