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Thousands of flights have been cancelled throughout the U.S. this holiday weekend. People like Eva Morales are catching flights in and out of Palm Springs International Airport. Before landing in Palm Springs, Morales flew from San Jose to Las Vegas. I asked her if she experienced any delays or cancellations, “Actually, no. And I was
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At about 10:30 p.m. Saturday, officers with the Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to reports of a pedestrian suffering major injuries after being hit by a car. Based on statements and evidence at the scene, officers determined the driver, a 64-year-oldresident of Desert Hot Springs was driving eastbound on Ironwood Drive past Ocotillo Road
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A car, driving eastbound on the I-10, just west of Washington Street overturned on Sunday morning around 2:23 a.m. CHP Officers and Cal Fire responded to the single vehicle crash reporting that the car was recklessly driving at speeds over 100 miles per hour when it made an unsafe right turn and flipped over. The
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Several people including Councilmember Brian Hawkins, gathered at James O. Jessie Highland Unity Center in Palm Springs to observe Juneteenth. Hawkins describing it as a way of brining families back together. “That day many blacks, you know, were reunited with their families. You know, many blacks during slavery were separated. To me it’s like a
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U.S. health officials on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is the final group without the shots. The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the decision after an advisory panel voted unanimously that the COVID-19 vaccine should be made available to children as young as 6 months.
Continue Reading Three people were rushed to the hospital Saturday morning following a rollover crash on the freeway. Cal Fire says it happened around 9:00am Saturday on I-10, just east of Desert Center. Three people inside the vehicle were trapped and emergency crews had to cut the vehicle to pull the victims out to safety. Two occupants
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Firefighters were responding to a three-acre wildfire burning in the Lamb Canyon area south of Beaumont today. The fire was reported east of Lamb Canyon Road and Dump Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Fire officials said the blaze was burning at a moderate rate in light vegetation. No injuries or evacuations were
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Update: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department identified the man killed in the shooting as Alejandro Suarez, 43, of Rancho Mirage. Investigators said they are continuing to work to identify a suspect or suspect(s). Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call Investigator Anderson of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Grasso of the
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A suspect in a shooting at a shopping center in Coachella has been arrested, authorities announced. The shooting took place on May 30 at around 2:10 a.m. on the 49200 block of Cesar Chavez Street, in the shopping center where Food 4 Less, Big 5, and Fallas Paredes are located. A spokesperson with the Riverside
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A memorial honoring the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino was unveiled. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfSRNafB1PU The ‘Curtain of Courage Memorial’ was unveiled in a ceremony on Friday. The memorial The art studio behind the memorial, Oakland-based Hood Design Studio, describes the memorial as a place that keeps the victims at
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June is National Cancer Survivor month and local non-profit Shay’s Warriors is preparing to host its inaugural survivors retreat. The organization’s founder and executive director, Shay Moraga, explained that the retreat marks the latest addition to a wide array of tools and resources the organization offers women experiencing life after cancer. Finishing cancer treatment for
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A mother and son duo accused in the deadly April 2021 shooting of a Palm Springs man advanced toward their trials in Indio court Friday. Fabian Hector Herrera, 37, and his mother Lisa Vargas, 54, are accused in the murder of 33-year-old David Spann. Body camera footage obtained by News Channel 3 shows Herrera fatally
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A 19-year-old male is accused of shooting at workers at an okra ranch near Coachella Friday morning. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a ranch on the 46-300 block of Dillon Road. “While deputies were responding, they received information the suspect shot at workers in a field,” reads a news release from the
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A Palm Desert woman who rescued a dog locked inside a vehicle on a 102-degree day is being honored by PETA. The woman, Sue Harvey, will receive a “Compassionate Action Award” from PETA, as well as vegan chocolate bars and a “Too Hot for Spot” sunshade. The rescue happened back on June 1 at the
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There’s a possibility of testing positive for COVID-19 more than once. News Channel 3 reached out to a local doctor for answers. Some people like Ellen Zehna haven’t tested positive for COVID since the start of the pandemic. “I’ve had the two Pfizer vaccinations and the two booster shots, never gotten COVID,” shares Zehna. Others
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School Districts throughout the Coachella Valley are offering early childhood education programs for the upcoming school year. Enrollment is currently open for Early Childhood Education programs throughout the Coachella Valley. Myra Acosta, director of the Early Childhood Education Program at Palm Springs Unified School District says, “The best time to enroll is right now, during
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Traffic was backed up for miles Friday morning along Interstate 10 westbound lanes through Banning and Beaumont due to a big rig fire aboard a truck hauling cars. A SigAlert was issued at 8:21 a.m. following the mishap on the freeway near the Highland Springs Exit. A truck fire was reported at 7:21 a.m. The freeway’s
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Southern California Edison is facing a $10 million fine for the “poor execution” of widespread power shutoffs two years ago that were designed to prevent devastating wildfires, the state’s Public Utilities Commission announced Wednesday. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are meant as last resorts to mitigate fire danger during extreme weather. “Our customers who are
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An I-team investigation reveals that despite the statewide drought declaration and additional water restrictions, the Coachella Valley’s water supply is dramatically better off than most other areas of California right now. It’s not the message you’re hearing from state leaders, but experts say our local water supplies are plentiful and well-managed as they have been
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The Western Joshua tree will not be listed as a ‘threatened’ species for now, after the California Fish and Game Commission decided to delay the vote on its designation. People are rallying behind the tree’s protection, while others say it stunts business growth. Joshua tree Some studies and advocates say Joshua trees are dying because
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