Karen Devine spoke with Peter Daut about her in-depth report. Check it out for more on missing persons investigations in the desert & what a detective thinks of the rumors of a serial killer in the area: On the heels of the Gabby Petito missing persons case, the national spotlight led to questions about why some
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Earthquakes are a fact of life in Southern California, but no one can predict with certainty when the next massive quake, known as “the Big One” will hit. Experts define the big one as a quake of at least a 7.8 magnitude along the southern part of the San Andreas fault. That fault line runs
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Some of our local streets are becoming more dangerous when it comes to walking and biking and nationally the number of pedestrian crashes is steadily on the rise. Vic Yepello, a local cyclist and pedestrian safety advocate, worries his daily commute to his Palm Springs bike repair shop is increasingly putting his life at risk.
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The supply chain crisis is jacking up prices and slowing down economic recovery from the pandemic and experts say it’s about to get worse leading into the holidays. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut is taking an in-depth look at the issue, what’s being done about it, and how it’s affecting valley businesses. Hear from several
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Hundreds of migrants have recently crossed the U.S-Mexico border into Riverside County — many of them fleeing violent and dangerous situations in their home countries. After days of interrogation at a nearby border patrol station, those that can provide proof that their lives are in danger in their home countries are conditionally approved as “asylum
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The former Mayor of San Diego, Republican Kevin Faulconer officially launched his gubernatorial campaign in Los Angeles today in front of a closed elementary school highlighting, what he calls, the ineffective leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom. In a one-on-one interview with I-Team Reporter Karen Devine, Faulconer explains why he says it’s time for a change in leadership
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Since the pandemic began, four valley city managers have announced retirement. The longest-serving is Palm Springs’ David Ready, who after two decades of service will be leaving his position at the end of the month. Ready considers the revitalization of downtown Palm Springs to be one of his greatest accomplishments in his two decades as
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Five years after the attack on San Bernardino left 14 people dead and 22 seriously injured, the former chief of police now calls the Coachella Valley his part-time home. Jarrod Burguan retired in 2019 after nearly 30 years in law enforcement. He talked with News Channel 3’s John White about the terror attack at the
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The Riverside County Registrar’s office recently upgraded its elections tabulation equipment made by a company called Dominion. In the June primary, problems arose in the state of Georgia where the high tech voting equipment also made by Dominion misfired.I-Team Reporter Karen Devine speaks with the Registrar about concerns regarding accuracy and how they are making sure every vote
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Face coverings, outdoor-only operations, and social-distancing are all part of Palm Springs’ new order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The city made sure the message is hard to miss with banners, electronic message board and poster, in both English and Spanish, can be seen all over the city. And who makes sure the
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In any other year, living in a bustling city would be exhilarating, with exciting possibilities and new people around each corner. But for many in 2020, living in a city is exhausting, crowded, and cramped. “In Chicago, there are just so many people no matter where you go,” said Susan McKenna, who is moving to
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At a zoo typically bustling with shrieking children and excited adults, the most notable noise in the middle of 2020 was the hum of the cicadas. Three months into the coronavirus pandemic at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, any human passing by the enclosures was a curiosity. The animals, accustomed to the buzz of
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On Ramon Road in Cathedral City last February 14th, and days after, there were major traffic backups because of road closures elsewhere in Palm Springs in the wash areas at Highway 111, Indian Canyon, Gene Autry and Vista Chino. For drivers and city officials it was a mess they hope they don’t see again. The road
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“On February 14, 2019 heavy rain led to closures and water rescues across the Coachella Valley. 3.69” of rain fell at Palm Springs International Airport making it the wettest day on record ever recorded. One major closure was the iconic Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. We spoke with the public relations manager of the tramway, Cara Youngman
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New technology is reinventing the way residents protect their homes. Over the past couple of years, an evolution of do-it-yourself security systems hit the market. One of the most popular categories is home surveillance cameras. Dale Jag, a Cathedral City resident, has built a fortress over the years. “I have about 32 (cameras) at the
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A mother’s mission to find her daughter continues on the six month anniversary of Rebecca Modrall’s disappearance. August 5, 2019 marks six months since Rebecca Modrall was last seen.The last time she spoke with her family, or interacted with her friends. “We care more about finding her body than we do about someone being arrested
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“She was a very beautiful, beautiful little girl…She woke up in the morning smiling ready for the day,” reflected Sarah Modrall from the sofa in her home in Portland Oregon. Sarah Modrall speaks in the present about her daughter, Rebecca. “She turned 34 on April 15th.” But no one has heard from Rebecca for more
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Experts say new technologies might kill some jobs, but would also create new ones. Could your job, or next job, be taken by a robot? Roughly half of the Coachella Valley’s jobs are connected to tourism and hospitality in some way. In an I-Team report, we find that technology and automation are changing what these
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is adding a new resource to their arsenal in the daily fight against fentanyl and other deadly opioids here in the valley. With a drug crisis that’s only getting worse in the valley… “We are seeing increasing numbers across the board…there are lots of incidences of overdoses every single day
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“It started coming down really bad. Hailing, thunder. Lighting. You could see the lightning a good hundred yards away.” Gregory Jenkyns was working at Mountain View Middle School on May 22, when a severe spring storm started dumping rain and hail right around pick up time. The school security guard was struck by lightning, suffering
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