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A Palm Desert man was evacuated due to the deadly fires while vacationing in Maui. “A power outage saved our life,” said Joe Wallace. When the lights went out for Wallace at his timeshare in Maui, he didn’t think too much of it. Little did he know, it was due to the fires that were

With school back in session, teams are getting back on the track or field to kick off the new sports season. Coaches and parents are having to be extra cautious when their athletes are playing in the desert heat. Working up a sweat on and even off the field –can be dangerous when the sun

Local residents are speaking out about the wildfires that are burning throughout Maui, Hawai’i. At least 271 structures were damaged or destroyed in the flames. The wildfire tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island, reducing much of a historic town to ash and forcing people to jump into the ocean to flee the flames.

In Cathedral City, the investigation into a deadly shooting at an Applebee’s over the weekend continues. On Sunday night, things took a turn when there was an altercation that turned deadly. “It’s very surprising that this would happen at this location,” said Commander Julio Luna with the Cathedral City Police Department. Applebee’s – 32400 Date

The National Transportation Safety Board continues the investigation into the deadly helicopter crash that killed two firefighters and one pilot in Cabazon on Sunday evening. The NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration are taking over the investigation of the collision. The NTSB tells us their drone teams will be on scene to survey the wreckage on

Road improvement projects are heading to the East Valley, after the South Coast Air Quality Management District approved $4.57 million to pave dirt roads in Polanco parks, mobile home parks and public roadways in eastern Coachella Valley. It’ll be the first mobile home road paving effort in 10 years, Supervisor Manuel Perez announced. It was

The brother of local martial arts instructor, Ramon Diaz, is reacting to the charges facing two men in connection with his murder. Tony Diaz spoke exclusively with News Channel 3’s Samantha Lomibao, after the two men suspected in the 2018 fatal shooting of Ramon in Cathedral City were charged on Thursday. Troy Walter Edmund, 44, and

Riverside County, state and city leaders are stepping in to help residents who have been displaced after a fire ripped through the Country Squire RV and Mobile Home Park last week. Supervisor Manuel Perez, State Assemblyman Greg Wallis and Mayor Scott Matas surveyed the damage on Wednesday afternoon. They then met with residents to discuss

Plans to revise food truck guidelines in Palm Springs are moving forward. Palm Springs City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to make some changes to recommendations that could allow more food trucks more often. “I think we do want to support businesses in our city including food trucks,” said Councilmember Christy Holstege. “I think there

It’s your chance to eat for a good cause all month long in in Rancho Mirage! Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is back with an opportunity to help local non-profits raise money and support restaurants in the area. It’s being held from July 17 to August 13. To participate you can purchase a $10 wristband

Despite the extreme heat on Thursday, vendors still set up shop for Villagefest. Dozens of vendors and people were ready for a hot night. “People of all walks of life. We’ve got families, couples, you have tourists, locals, like everyone,” said Ian Santos, owner of Los Angeleaves. It’s Santos’ first summer selling at the street

Riverside County is pushing $7.6 million dollars in funding to develop more emergency shelter projects. The money will directly impact two projects in the Valley. One in Palm Springs and another in Indio. Until then, the homeless community is asking for more help as they try to survive in this relentless heat. “It’s brutal. I

The City of Palm Springs welcomed its newest furry, four-legged member– canine Mayor Buddy Holly! “I hereby proclaim that you, Buddy Holly, are the canine mayor of Palm Springs.” With his paw raised, Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner sweared in her canine counterpart on Monday. The 6-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is officially the first

The proposed new site for the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal is being considered by Riverside County officials. Located at the intersection of Avenue 62 and Harrison Street in Thermal, the 619 acre plot of land could become the new home for the Desert International Horse Park. “We look to expand and add a

A local nurse is sharing his story, after stepping in to help someone who had overdosed at a Palm Springs restaurant. Andre Chambers of Palm Springs has been a registered nurse for 20 years. Before then, he was a paramedic. “I’ve always had an interest in medicine. At a very early age I did,” Chambers

The long holiday weekend is expected to see millions of travelers in the skies or on the roads. AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend, setting a new record for the holiday. This comes as thousands of travelers nationwide faced delays and cancellations all week

The City of Desert Hot Springs is rolling out a new plan to increase affordable housing, with the help of its residents. On Wednesday, residents took a closer look at the new pre-approved plans for “Accessory Dwelling Units” or “ADUs.” “Desert Hot Springs has been waiting for this for 30 years now, for this development.

The City of Palm Desert is taking new steps to get rid of excess sand that piles up on our roads and sidewalks. This Spring, we saw more windy days that brought a lot of sand build up. “The past two or three years, we have seen an increase in sand… it’s a quality of