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A bill that could see $250 million go towards projects at the Salton Sea is heading to the Senate. On Friday, the House passed “The Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act.” It’s a bill that local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz has been pushing for. The act includes a bill written by Ruiz that would earmark a quarter
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Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz said he is outraged after Senate Republicans blocked the “Pact Act” which would have provided benefits and care to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. But Ruiz says the fight isn’t over. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with him about why this legislation matters and what happens next. What
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For the second day in a row, FIND Food Bank distributed an additional 1,200 gallons of bottled water to residents of the Oasis Mobile Home Park. It’s a community that has struggled with access to clean water for nearly three years. On Wednesday during a community meeting, residents showed Supervisor Manuel Perez a notice, dated
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All online student services are back up on the College of the Desert website. This comes nearly a month after a widespread computer outage took down phone and online services. On Friday, school officials confirmed that the school was a victim of a malware attack. As we’ve previously reported, COD was working with the FBI
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A team is standing by at Riverside County’s emergency operations center in Indio, tracking potentially severe thunderstorms this weekend in the east valley. Eric Cadden, the county’s emergency management program supervisor, says resources are strategically being coordinated in case of emergencies like power outages. “It’s very important that you stock up on food and water,
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Two people were transported to the hospital after a multi-vehicle pile-up believed to have been caused by a drunk driver in Indian Wells. The crash happened Friday at around 1:45 p.m. over on Highway 111 at Club Drive A Cal Fire spokesperson confirmed four vehicles were involved in the collision. Photos of the collision show
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A 41-year-old man pleaded not guilty today to robbing his acquaintance at gunpoint in a Palm Springs apartment. Billy Botley was charged with two felony counts for robbery and criminal threats of death or great bodily harm along with sentence-enhancing allegations for being armed, causing bodily harm, engaging in violent conduct, having a prior
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide. Once banned in the U.S., the high-powered firearms are now widely blamed as the weapon of choice
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A 59-year-old man remains behind bars for allegedly being in possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin with intention to sell. The Indio was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine for sale, transporting methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl for sale, possession of heroin for sale, being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition, and committing
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A convicted felon is facing 15 years behind bars today after pleading guilty to attempted murder for stabbing an 81-year-old Banning man during an attack at the victim’s home. Freddy Armando Ochoa, 27, of Banning was charged with attempted murder, attempted escape of law enforcement custody and sentence-enhancing deadly weapon and great bodily injury allegations.
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Update 7/29/22: The man arrested in this incident has been charged. He pleaded not guilty to robbery charges on Friday. Original report 7/28/22: A man was arrested on accusations of breaking into a Palm Springs apartment and robbing a person at gunpoint. The robbery was reported on Saturday at around 4:30 p.m. at an apartment
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DON THOMPSON and JANIE HAR Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials are pressing for more vaccine and acting with “utmost urgency” to slow the spread of the monkeypox virus, but they have not decided whether to declare a statewide emergency as the city of San Francisco announced on Thursday, the state’s public health
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For the second time in a little more than a month, a train stoppage blocked traffic in the city of Beaumont. At around 1:00 p.m., police reported a train was stopped along the tracks blocking the crossings at California Avenue and Veile. The stopped train affected traffic from Hwy 79 into the city. ⚠️Traffic Advisory⚠️There
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The Palm Springs City Council approved an additional $500,000 funding boost that will go towards a potential Guaranteed Income Pilot Program serving hundreds of low-income residents. The funding request passed with a 3-2 vote. Councilmember Dennis Woods and Mayor Lisa Middleton voted no. “We have a ton of people dying in accident deaths on our
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The Coachella Mayor is responding to deadly shooting in the city last week, which took the lives of a young couple. 16-year-old Brandon Anguiano and 17-year-old Jestine Carrillo were shot and killed in a Coachella neighborhood on Wednesday, July 20th. “But when you go after kids who, you know, their life is just beginning, it’s
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The FIND Food Bank provided bottled waters to residents of the Oasis Mobile Home Park, a community that’s dealt with contaminated water for nearly three years. On Wednesday, county officials held a community meeting to hear from the park’s residents. During the meeting, residents showed Supervisor Manuel Perez a notice, dated July 1, that the
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Cake4Kids is in need of volunteers and donations as it prepares for the busier fall months. The non-profit organization provides cakes for underprivileged children who may not normally receive a cake for special occasions. “We not oly bake cakes for the birthdays and graduations, but certainly as holidays come up if the agencies have a
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Update 7/29/22: Phelan was able to get treatment. Original Report: In a News Channel 3 exclusive, Peter Daut spoke with a Rancho Mirage man who says he is currently infected with monkeypox. Daniel Phelan, 63, is speaking out because he says he is frustrated by the response from local health officials. “What is the message
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People experiencing mental health related distress can now dial 988 for assistance and resources. Veterans can also dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects callers to the existing suicide prevention lifeline, and is hoping to provide additional resources. We were able to speak
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Palm Springs has appointed Teresa Gallavan as its interim city manager. The move was announced during Thursday’s city council meeting. Gallavan currently serves as Palm Springs’ assistant city manager. Gallavan joined the city of Palm Springs in November 2021. She is the former city manager of Selma, California, an agricultural community near Fresno with just
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