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A Palm Springs man was hospitalized this morning, after being hit by a car on a busy Cathedral City road Thursday night. Police said the man, who appeared drunk, was reportedly jaywalking across East Palm Canyon, near Cree Road, when he was struck at around 10:40 p.m. last night. The man suffered moderate injuries and
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College of the Desert announced Thursday that internet service has been restored on all campuses after what officials call a ‘computer network disruption’ on July 4. A spokesperson also confirmed to News Channel 3 that a portal for student records and class registration is also back online. The College of the Desert website remains inaccessible,
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A man was found dead on the bed of a pick-up truck that was burning early Thursday morning in Thermal. The body and vehicle were located on 60th Avenue between Jackson Street and Van Buren Street. Investigators closed the streets off for several hours. Deputies said at 2:02 am they received calls about a car
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The man accused of breaking into several Palm Springs homes, often times shirtless and on a one-wheeled skateboard, pled not guilty to multiple charges on Thursday. Dylan Thomas Bloor, 31, was arrested on Tuesday in San Bernardino after a nearly three-week search. The search came after a series of break-ins in the city. Police released
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A family is displaced after a fire broke out overnight in Coachella. Firefighters responded to a single story house fire near Calle Empalme around 1 AM. Having to cut through the garage door and get on the roof to contain the fire, firefighters have made progress in battling the flames. The cause of the fire
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The Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Palm Desert is now open. The restaurant began its first day with a steady stream of customers in the drive-through and dining room. If you’re thinking of checking it out on its opening day, pack some patience because you will not be alone. Chick-Fil-A opens in Palm Desert on July 14,
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Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer confirms that the county has officially moved into the “high” COVID-19 activity category. This starts a two-week clock for the implementation of an indoor mask-wearing mandate. The mandate will be imposed if the county remains in the “high” category for two straight weeks, meaning it would occur
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Roughly 1 million counterfeit pills containing fentanyl were seized earlier this month in Inglewood, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced today. “This record-breaking bust is the largest seizure of fentanyl pills (the) DEA has made in California,” the DEA said in a statement. The investigation, which began in May, involved the DEA Los Angeles
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The USGS recorded two small earthquakes that struck near the Salton Sea just before Noon. The largest was a magnitude 3.3, which was recorded at 11:54 a.m. The second quake was M 2.5, which also struck at 11:54, according to the USGS. There was a third small earthquake that struck Southern California after Noon. At
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At the Palm Springs City council meeting local business owners are requesting to recreate an Economic Assistance model called Facade Improvement Grant Program. Some commercial-retail business owners would like for the program to assist with securing their property and help with exterior maintenance of their property. Most recently in 2018, businesses were receiving help through
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A new gun law that Governor Gavin Newsom signed this week has gotten mixed reaction from locals. The bill clears the path for gun violence victims to file civil suits against the companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes. The move effectively tightens gun laws in California, which has the strictest gun safety measures
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Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash in Indian Wells Thursday evening. The crash happened on Fred Waring and Colony Cove at approximately 5:15 p.m. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation revealed that a silver-colored SUV was driving erratically eastbound on Fred Waring Drive, causing a white Range Rover to swerve
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Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hosted a media day at Palm Springs International Airport today for first looks at how their new technology is supposed to make travelers’ security checkpoint experience more efficient. This new technology is called Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) and it has a two-part component. First, when approaching the TSA
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After more than two years of debate and lawsuits, the city of Palm Springs removed the controversial statue of former mayor Frank Bogert in front of city hall on Wednesday. “After more than 30 years of Frank Bogert statue standing here in front of city hall in Palm Springs it was removed in less than
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Inflation is hitting communities across the Coachella Valley more than it has in the past four decades. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday the consumer price index rose to 9.1% from a year ago in June, reaching the highest rate since November 1981. Families and individuals are paying more for everyday goods including
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Local Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) were among those who voted in favor of a bill to help veterans who were exposed to burn pits or other dangerous toxins get access to care and benefits. The bipartisan The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT)
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Authorities found illegal firearms after responding to a call of a person who stayed passed their paid time at an Airbnb in Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced on Wednesday. The initial call came about Monday at approximately 3:30 p.m. The Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance patrol deputies, were called to
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD The U.S. is getting another COVID-19 vaccine choice as the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cleared Novavax shots for adults. Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. — and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries. Nearly
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College of the Desert continues to work to fix a “computer network disruption” that has affected online and phone access for more than a week. Since July 5, the computer outage has affected student and staff access to various College of the Desert online services, including email, phone, and internet access. COD officials told News
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Palm Desert City Hall has been shut down for the day after a contractor cut an electrical main line. If you need to reach city staff, you can do so by their direct email or by emailing info@cityofpalmdesert.org. For a staff directory, visit: http://cityofpalmdesert.org/our-city/staff-directory Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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