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Millions of Americans are traveling to their Thanksgiving destinations this week, despite health officials urging people to stay at home and limit their exposure during the pandemic. On Wednesday, travelers passed through the desert. Many stopped to get gas and take a break. “Ran into some traffic. There’s a lot of traffic out there coming
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Southern California will be getting a side of fire weather with their Thanksgiving meal this holiday as the region is met with gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity starting Thursday. The fire danger is real with those Santa Ana winds coming in. So Cal Edison is warning they may shut off power in Cabazon, banning
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A felon whose alleged accomplice in a Desert Hot Springs residential break-in was fatally shot by an occupant of the targeted home pleaded not guilty today to murder and other felony charges. Nathan Michael Alger, 20, of Desert Hot Springs was arrested last Thursday, a day after he and another man allegedly carried out the
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How about a feast for the eyes after your Thanksgiving feast? Palm Canyon Theatre is offering streaming of their production, “Popcorn Falls” for one day only. Two local actors play over 20 characters in this live-action comedy. “The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them
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Every other week volunteers at FIND Food Bank, The Desert’s Regional Food Bank deliver meals to homebound seniors. We followed along their food delivery route and met some of the seniors who benefit from this program. “I needed it so bad I was eating peanut butter for almost two weeks.” Pam Marruffo one of the
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The third casino operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians was open today in Cathedral City in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, the Coachella Valley’s newest casino, was originally expected to open by the end of the year, but opened Tuesday with little forewarning and no fanfare. “Doors
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 972 new cases since Tuesday. This brings the total number of cases to 81,943. The Coachella Valley reported 138 new cases today. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) California issues stricter mask mandate, implements 10 p.m. curfew Governor Newsom’s office issued a
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Senior centers in the valley are working to overcome pandemic-related challenges while serving clients, including hundreds of homebound seniors. At the Mizell Senior Center in Palm Springs, they are collecting toiletries and other essential items to be included in their annual gift bag giveaway in early December. Despite being closed for weeks because of Covid-19,
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A 44-year-old man from Thermal was killed, and a 65-year-old woman was hospitalized Tuesday evening after a two-vehicle collision that ended with one vehicle burning. A California Highway Patrol officer at the scene told News Channel 3’s Taban Sharifi that officers arrived and found one vehicle on fire with the driver trapped inside. That driver,
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The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest travel days of the year. Travel is projected to be slightly lower this year due to the pandemic, as health officials recommend people limit travel as much as possible. AAA forecasts that in Southern California, only about 259,000 [people] are expected to fly somewhere and
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Good news on vaccines is providing hope in the coronavirus pandemic, as the country faces a surge in new cases ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend. Now, we’re learning more about the potential side effects – which are raising questions about whether people will want to get it. The vaccine needs to be administered in two
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A new look is planned for what used to be called the Indio Fashion Mall along Highway 111 at Monroe Street. The effort includes exterior and interior upgrades and a new name, “Indio Marketplace”. It’s a welcome development for Team Sports owner Tom Huna, who has rented space at the mall for six years. “With
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Drive-thru coronavirus testing is still being offered at the Indio Fairgrounds. They have new extended hours to help with increased demand ahead of the holiday season. You can now get tested between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. You don’t need an appointment, although it’s recommended you make an appointment to expedite the process on site.
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Cathedral City police are searching for a homicide suspect. We first brought you news of the deadly assault as it was breaking last night. We know the identity of the victim, but not who may have killed him. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero went back to the scene of the crime to find out more. Cathedral
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Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz is giving back to the community ahead of Thanksgiving. Ruiz joined the Mizell Center’s Meals on Wheels program out in Palm Desert Tuesday morning. The Congressman dropped off meals for seniors and those in need around the community. It was a joy delivering warm, nutritious meals with the @MizellSrCtr to #CA36
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 960 new cases since Monday. This brings the total number of cases to 80,971. The Coachella Valley reported 151 new cases today. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) California issues stricter mask mandate, implements 10 p.m. curfew Governor Newsom’s office issued a
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The San Bernardino District Attorney’s Office has officially charged a Desert Hot Springs man accused of killing a toddler over the weekend. Santos Guerrero Rodriguez, 24 was arrested on Saturday following the death of his girlfriend’s three-year-old child in San Bernardino. After reviewing the case, the DA’s office officially charged Rodriguez with murder and felony
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Murder and other charges were filed today against a felon whose alleged accomplice in a Desert Hot Springs residential break-in was fatally shot by an occupant of the targeted home. Nathan Michael Alger, 20, of Desert Hot Springs was arrested last Thursday, a day after he and another man allegedly carried out a home invasion
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One Future Coachella Valley is an organization that helps Coachella Valley students succeed in college and higher education. Gent’s Alliance is an initiative within that program that was created in 2015 to serve young men in the Coachella Valley. Ernie Rios is the vice president of College of Success with One Future Coachella Valley. He
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The interim executive director of Palm Springs International Airport will assume the airport’s top post on a full-time basis effective immediately, it was announced today. Ulises Aguirre replaces Tom Nolan, who departed the airport over the summer after 13 years for a new job in Orlando, Florida, as the president and CEO of the Sanford
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