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Two teens were behind bars today for allegedly trying to rob a cannabis delivery driver at gunpoint in Desert Hot Springs. The suspects, aged 15 and 16, were arrested Tuesday and booked into Riverside County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. One of them was also booked on suspicion of
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Jeanne Villa of Palm Springs is organizing a fundraiser on behalf of the Ukrainian refugees who’ve recently immigrated to Poland. Villa will be in Poland for two on her mission to serve Ukrainian refugees. Villa said the funds will also be used to “assist me as a volunteer with airfare, accommodations, in-country transport, and food.”
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given Novavax approval for its two-dose vaccine series for adults. The vaccine is going to be available for those 18 years old and older. It is now the fourth coronavirus vaccine being made available in the United States. The CDC said the vaccine will be available
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Authorities are looking for suspects after a fight led to a man getting tased at the parking lot of the Palm Desert mall. The incident was reported to authorities at 6:42 p.m. at the Shops at Palm Desert on Highway 111. The call originally came in as a shots fired call but deputies confirmed there
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As temperatures continue to rise, so do our energy bills. Many of us are feeling those costs, ontop of the soaring inflation. Southern California Edison has raised energy rates twice so far this year. It rose nearly 3% in January and the another 7.7% in March. It totals a more than 10% increase in 2022.
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The Dream is still alive in Palm Springs. A far-cry from becoming reality though, the $200 million Dream Hotel project has become an eyesore with work stalled since 2019. An underground parking structure has been completed so far. “We’ve had to deal with several ups and downs since we’ve started this project,” said developer Lauri
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An Indio father is raising concerns about homelessness in his community, after his young daughter stepped on a drug needle while attending the city’s Second Saturdays event on Miles Avenue and Smurr Street back on July 9. News Channel 3 obtained cellphone video from David Villareal that shows him holding a diaper and walking towards
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A woman accused of torturing an elderly man to death and dumping his body in a La Quinta trash bin in 2019 was back in court after a psychological evaluation. Cristina Noelle Canimo, 33, of Palm Desert, was charged with murder and torture. She appeared in court on Tuesday pleading not guilty to all counts.
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The Coachella Valley Volunteer In Medicine has had volunteers from the medical community and non-medical community in the Valley since 2010. Their focus has been in the east valley but as of today, they are opening a medical clinic in Palm Springs at the Medical Plaza of Tachevah Drive. They’ve had clinics that pop all
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College of the Desert’s phone systems and website are back up after two week interruption caused by a network disruption. The college’s online services, including email, phone, and internet access were down on July 4. COD officials told News Channel 3’s Jennifer Franco that a federal investigation is underway after administrators contacted the FBI. There was no update on
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Riverside County is reporting another probable case of Monkeypox. This marks the 6th probable/confirmed case of the disease in the county. County spokesperson Jose Arballo Jr announced the new probable case on Tuesday. He said the patient a resident of eastern Riverside County resident who is younger than 50. He did not require hospitalization. RivCo
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The House passed legislation that would codify same-sex marriage as well as strengthen other marriage-equality protections. The Respect for Marriage Act passed with a 267-157 vote. 47 Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure. The vote comes amid concern the Supreme Court could take up marriages after they decided to overturn Roe v. Wade which protected a
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Officials at LifeStream Blood Bank, which provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals, are facing a blood crisis due to the ongoing shortage that is decimating the community blood supply. “We are now measuring our inventory in hours, not days,” said Dr. Rick Axelrod, LifeStream’s president/CEO and medical director. “Critically
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News Channel 3, Alpha Media, and the Sunline Transit Agency are teaming up for the 8th annual Pack the Bus school supply drive. The supply drive will be held on Thursday July 21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Palm Desert Walmart, located at 34-500 Monterey Avenue. Top needed school supplies include: BackpacksBox of
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Felony charges were filed on Tuesday against a 48-year-old man suspected of starting 10 brush fires in rapid succession in Cathedral City. Jose Hernandez was arrested Friday morning and booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of arson, according to the Cathedral City Police Department. Hernandez was charged with
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Community health partners in the Coachella Valley will receive a portion of Riverside County’s Monkeypox vaccine allotment so that clinics can provide the two-shot vaccine series to patients, health officials announced on Tuesday. Riverside County currently has a total of one confirmed case and four probable cases. All of them are residents of eastern Riverside
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage is hiring tour guide interns for its upcoming season. This is a part-time paid position that offers internship credits for participating colleges and universities. The Sunnylands website explains more about the program: “Tour guides are responsible for advancing the educational mission of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
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People facing ‘mental health related emergencies’ can now dial 988 for help. The federal number debuted Saturday, July 16. It’s connecting callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifelife and offering additional resources. We were able to speak to local public safety officials and mental health professionals about their thoughts on the new lifeline. Licensed
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A new art exhibit, filled with the work of victims and survivors of child abuse, is now open to the public in New York. Each art piece reflects the victim’s harrowing experiences and ability to overcome them. “Overcame: Art of The Abused Child,” presented by The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center (BSCC), features 84 pieces of
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A report of a foul smell led to the discovery of several dogs and lizards found dead in a home in the High Desert over the weekend. Friday at 11 a.m., deputies were called to a report of suspicious death odors coming from a home in Wonder Valley. Deputies arrived and attempted to contact the
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