Marconi Calindas, a local artist, was devastated after hearing the mural he had designed for a Palm Springs neighborhood was destroyed. The mural was painted along the crosswalks at the intersection of Tramview Drive and Granada Avenue. The artwork was planned and approved by the Palm Springs Arts Commission, and was several years in the
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Residents in Desert Trace in Indio are voicing concerns about neighborhood safety after an attempted car burglary video is circulating on social media. Samer Sharqawi shared the video with News Channel 3. “I was trying to alert my neighbors. This is the time of the year they’re coming back again. I’m on high alert right
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One person was hospitalized after a shooting during a house party over the weekend in Indio. The shooting was reported on Saturday at around 10:25 p.m. during a house party on the 82200 block of Garden Street, the Indio Police Department confirmed. Police said officers arrived at the scene and found a man with a
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A 2025 trial date was set for a registered sex offender accused of fatally slashing his year-old daughter before throwing her off a cliff along Highway 74 south of Palm Desert, as well as attacking the child’s mother and a good Samaritan. Adam Slater, 53, is charged with felony counts of murder, attempted murder, assault
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A man who killed an 18-year-old woman, a witness to his attempted murder of her boyfriend, was sentenced to death today. Alexis Daniel Rosas of Indio, 29, was previously convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder, along with the two special circumstance allegations and sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations for the 2019
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The cast of the film “Conclave” will receive the Ensemble Performance Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Awards. The award will be presented to actors Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Lucian Msamati, all of whom are expected to be in attendance. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2025,
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A portion of Jackson Street will be shut down for four 12-hour stretches to replace a Coachella Valley Water District irrigation pipeline, starting today. A city contractor’s work will necessitate the closure of the road between Avenue 48 and Avenue 50 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, according to a statement from
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A history teacher at a high school in the Moreno Valley Unified School District is on administrative leave today following a profane-filled rant in class after Donald Trump won the election for president. The teacher called the president-elect a “rapist draft-dodging coward” during a lecture on Wednesday, the day after the election, in a video
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The city of Palm Springs is kicking off its holiday season with “Mariah Carey Day.” Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein signed the proclamation marking November 13 as “Mariah Carey Day” in the city. Officials said that the proclamation highlights Carey’s immense contributions to the entertainment industry and her dedication to a variety of philanthropic causes.
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The NTT IndyCar Series is returning to the Coachella Valley, but this won’t be an exhibition. This upcoming season, the Thermal Club will host its inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix race. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix will be held from March 21 to March 23. It will be the second race of the 2025 season
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The Palm Springs Public Arts Commission and the Palm Springs City Government plans to put more art around the city, including several Asphalt Art Installations. Over the weekend, they unveiled a project months in the making along Tramview Drive and Granada Avenue. According to the City, art commissioner Christopher Ramirez found the artist, and Carlos
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This Diabetes Awareness Month, health officials recommend getting screened for diabetes. Diabetes is known as the “silent killer” because it takes a long time for symptoms to appear, and many people don’t know they have it. According to a 2023 HARC survey, 19% of people in the Coachella Valley have diabetes, about 59K. The same survey
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The City of Palm Springs is set to host its 27th annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11 at 3:30 p.m. in downtown Palm Springs. The parade begins at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive and heads northbound on Palm Canyon Drive to Alejo Road. This year’s parade theme is “Honoring All
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Update 11/13/24: The Associated Press declared Rep. Ken Calvert the winner in the race. Original Report 11/11/24: Rep. Ken Calvert (R) released a statement Monday night declaring victory in the 41st Congressional District, thanking Riverside County voters for placing their trust in him, calling the race a “hard-fought victory.” Democratic challenger Will Rollins immediately followed
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Like many Veterans Day celebrations throughout the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert took the time to honor veterans at its Civic Center Park earlier today. In addition to the festivities – which included performances by the Heatwave Boys and Girls Club Jazz Band – several booths run by local veterans support groups came together to form
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Joshua Tree National Park is honoring Veterans Day by providing free entry to all park visitors. Several National Parks are offering free entrance on 6 special days in 2024, including Veterans Day, according to the National Park Service. News Channel 3 spoke with visitors who enjoyed this opportunity to celebrate the holiday in the park.
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A driver was transported to the hospital following a crash on Interstate 10 eastbound, in Palm Desert near Washington Street. CHP investigators confirm it was reported after 12:30 p.m. after the vehicle overturned into the center divider. The crash caused a backup for eastbound traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. The condition of
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Planet Fitness is donating cardio fitness equipment to the La Quinta Fire Department, Monday, Nov. 11. As part of its commitment to the community, Planet Fitness has been working closely with the La Quinta Fire Department to donate fitness equipment, including stair masters and rowing machines, to its facility to help its firefighters work to maintain their physical health and reach their fitness goals. Stay
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Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. Today, veterans will be recognized at memorial services and during the Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade. The theme of this year’s parade is “Honoring All Who Served.” One of the largest parades in Southern California, it is supported by military
Continue Reading On Monday, the nation will gather to honor those who have served the United States armed forces. Check out our list of local events below. Indio Veterans Day 5k Run/Walk To Benefit Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation Event Details: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 51st Avenue Time: Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., with an opening ceremony at
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