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The Warburton, an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, kicks off on Tuesday. The two-day event will be held virtually this year.  This would be the 11th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament. While there won’t be any golf this year due to the pandemic and current health precautions, there will be a

This Wednesday will mark 2 full weeks of Riverside County being open in the state’s orange tier, which has allowed some businesses to ease up on restrictions. Among the changes, restaurants were allowed to increase indoor capacity to 50 percent, while bars were permitted to allow patrons to drink outdoors and without having to order

As more valley residents get their second Pfizer or Moderna shot, people are starting to compare notes about their side effects.  Spirits were high for those getting vaccinated at the Palm Springs Convention Center Monday afternoon.   “I am honestly I feel more energized,” said Angel Moreno. Moreno got his second Pfizer shot. But he’s

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an 80-year-old found within the city Monday morning. The man was found in the 13000 block of El Cajon Drive on Monday at around 9 a.m., police said. Police described the man as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’7- 5’8”, medium build,

Palm Desert hosted a special virtual town hall meeting with the latest updates on the new 10,000 seat Coachella Valley Arena. Residents and business owners were also on hand to share their thoughts on its proposed site. The Coachella Valley arena is set to be built on roughly 43 acres of land off the I-10

Police Monday morning were investigating a deadly car crash that killed a woman in Palm Springs. It happened around 1:45 Monday morning on the corner of N. Indian Canyon and Garnet Avenue. The coroner was on scene. Police told News Channel 3 the car drove into a concrete sign and bounced back onto the street,

Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez hosted the inaugural Lake Cahuilla Veterans Fishing Derby on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. “Just the showing of people today was amazing, we had over 300 people registered and then there were many others that came out just to support our veterans,” said Sup. Perez. Both kids and

The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted people everywhere. A new survey reveals it was especially tough for communities of color and minority-owned small businesses. But as News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay reports some businesses are actually beating the odds because of the types of businesses they own. Lawson Bagby is the owner of “A Class

Firefighters are working to contain a car fire in Thermal. According to authorities, the fire has now spread to multiple vehicles in the area. The fire was reported in the 64 thousand 800 block of Filmore St. near Avenue 66 just before 9 p.m. Saturday night. As of Saturday night, no injuries were reported. The

On Saturday dozens of people came out to support 4-year-old Jameson Creiglow who was diagnosed with Leukemia back in January. Bodybuilders, firefighters, and Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were among those participating in the superhero inspired event fro 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the University Training Center in Indio. At one point, bodybuilders hauled a

A new dispensary and cannabis lounge is opening in downtown Palm Springs, taking over a space that has changed hands several times over the years. “We’ve made a dispensary, lounge, arcade, pool tables, we even have bands on the weekend,” said valley cannabis entrepreneur Julie Montante. With more than 10,000 sq. ft., Montante said her

A former employee has filed a harassment claim against Fifth District Supervisor Jeff Hewitt and his Chief of Staff Boomer Shannon. The claim, submitted by Brenda Dennstedt on April 8, alleges that Hewitt and Shannon, made “disparaging and vulgar comments.” Dennstedt also alleges that Hewitt and Shannon engaged in age discrimination in her wrongful discharge,

Monsignor Howard Lincoln fought back tears after being asked how he wants to be remembered by parishioners at Sacred Heart Church whom he has served for 20 years. “That I cared, that I tried my best, that I tried to be there as much as I could,” said Lincoln. Lincoln says serving valley Catholics has

After two and half years, Jeanette Burns, mother of Alex Marcotte, said she’s a step toward closer after her son’s alleged killer, Brody Joseph Baca, was arrested on Wednesday in Sonora, Mexico. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on how the family continues to seek justice.  “So happy he’s in custody,” said Jeanette Burns, mother