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With two hiking-related incidents within 24 hours of each other, the intense heat remains the biggest problem many people are facing. Triple-digit heat and the humidity from recent storms are being felt throughout the Valley. A type of heat that not everyone is used to or prepared for. First responders came to the rescue on

With this summer storm, came power outages for several residents and businesses. Fortunately, power is back up and running in most areas. Many people in the Valley were excited to see some rain come back to the desert. “Sun is shining, nice cold rain, can’t get any more perfect than that,” said resident Will Will.

Fentanyl overdoses continue to be a growing problem in Riverside County. “Over time, and they just seem to be increasing year over year. I think we’re looking at probably four to 500 deaths this year. It looks like I think is what we’re on pace for,” said John Hall, Public Information Officer for the Riverside

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

The homeless encampment in Banning, just off of the Interstate 10, contains dozens of people. And right across the street, progress is being made for a new emergency shelter to temporarily house some of the people there. It will soon become the new “Opportunity Village”. Fencing around the ‘Opportunity Village’ site However, there are safety

People nationwide are facing record high prices, from gas to housing to groceries. And with this soaring inflation, it has left many people worried that we’re heading into another recession. “It’s not the worst thing in the world, for the longer term future, but it can be kind of painful getting through this point,” said

This desert heat is only going to get worse and can be very dangerous, especially as thousands of people roll into the desert for the weekends.  With Weekend 1 of Splash House kicking off in just a couple of days, hotels say they’re already prepping for full capacity. “Every year, we go through the same

There’s not doubt that everyone has been feeling the impact of these record-high gas prices. It’s left many people scrambling to find ways to save. Monday marked the 10th consecutive day of record high gas prices in Riverside County. A gallon of gas now averaging $6.21. “It seems like it’s never ending, the gas prices

Palm Springs Police are actively working to keep the community safe. On Tuesday, Palm Springs Police announced the launch of Operation Clean Streets. “This is targeted enforcement for people committing crime,” said Lieutenant William Hutchinson. Police say they’ve been actively working with the community to help reduce crime. “Listening to community input, listening to what

Local businesses that surround the Presidents’ Plaza East and West Parking Lots, just off of Highway 111 between Larkspur Lane and Portola Ave, are frustrated with the lack in parking. Residents have also voiced their concerns saying there has been limited parking available for months. “If they can’t find a parking space, they go somewhere

On Sunday, kids of all ages got the opportunity to swing into action at the American Express. The First Tee of the Coachella Valley held a kid’s golf clinic. “We get to see a lot of talented kids, we get to see a lot of kids who have never swung a golf club before. Honestly,

The Coachella Valley Unified School District board of education addressed some security concerns on district campuses. This comes after our in-depth investigation last week into fights on CVUSD campuses.  News Channel 3 Morning Anchor Angela Chen spoke with district teachers concerned with safety issues and the lack of support they feel from district leadership. “As you

On Thursday evening, the City of Palm Desert held a public workshop where residents will have a chance to learn about and provide feedback on the City’s redistricting process. “With the release of the 2020 census information, we’re now adjusting our districts to reflect those numbers,” said the City’s Public Affairs Manager Thomas Soule. Every