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Parents and students at La Contenta Middle School in Yucca Valley gathered in front of the campus Tuesday morning to protest against unsafe conditions. Officials say the walkout was in response to numerous fights parents believe have occurred on campus, as well as other safety issues. “La Contenta Middle School is having an astonishingly high
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Riverside County supervisors are slated to approve the creation of a committee Tuesday morning that could reduce homelessness countywide. The committee will review ongoing strategies to tackle the problem and work with agencies to boost state and federal aid. Supervisors Manuel Perez and Karen Spiegel proposed the creation of the Homeless Ad Hoc Committee. They
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The public attended a meeting Monday evening in Palm Springs to learn more about a new initiative to help find a solution for homelessness. The Tiny Home Campus initiative would create a community for homeless people to live in. The campus would provide those in need, shelter, clothing, and toiletries. Those in need would also
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Riverside County health officials are working with state and federal representatives to monitor the cases of novel coronavirus (nCoV) from the Wuhan, China outbreak. Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser confirmed there have been no confirmed cases in Riverside County. And there is a higher chance of catching the flu. “I have vinyl disposal gloves,
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A billboard on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 in Palm Springs reads “#ThisIsDHS”. Below that appears the URL, “RediscoverDHS.com”. It’s all part of a campaign put together by Melissa Cronin, co-owner and lead consultant at Palm Springs Based Buzz Factory, the firm hired by the City of Desert Hot Springs. “I hope that people
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“I just broke down in tears. In shock,” said Justine Alvarez, a varsity basketball player at La Quinta High School. A day after Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, local athletes are still processing the jarring news. “I mean Kobe…growing up…from 2000 to 2010 he was the best player. Everyone grew up wanting to be Kobe,” said
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A Northern California man was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday night along the Morongo Valley stretch of Highway 62. Police say Joshua Alexander, a 28-year-old from Pine Grove was walking eastbound on the #2 lane of State Route 62 just east of East Drive at approximately 10:15 p.m. At around the same time,
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As Los Angeles continued mourning the death of Laker legend Kobe Bryant, National Transportation Safety Board investigators began the arduous — and likely months-long — task today of determining what caused the Calabasas helicopter crash that killed him and eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter. NTSB officials plan to hold a late-afternoon media briefing to
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San Bernardino County Fire crews knocked down a house fire in Joshua Tree Monday morning. One victim was transported airlifted to an area burn center for treatment due to injuries sustained in the fire. The blaze was reported at the intersection of Jadeite Street and Flamingo Avenue at 8:45 a.m. By 9:40 a.m., crews successfully
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No cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Riverside County, according to a county health official. “It’s understandable Riverside County residents would be anxious with all the media reports about the growing number of cases, but I want the community to know everything is being done to prevent the illness from spreading here,” said Riverside
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A DUI driver was arrested in possession of two replica firearms after a two-hour pursuit through Desert Hot Springs over the weekend, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. On January 26 at 1:01 a.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspected DUI driver near the intersection of 6th Street and
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If you’re a local business owner, and you plan to keep your business local, Monday marks the final opportunity to apply for a California Competes tax credit. Governor Gavin Newsom has alotted $236,808,507 for the program supporting the credit in the 2019-2020 fiscal year. During this application window, which opened on January 6, $75 million
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If you’re looking for a job this festival season, hop online. On Monday, Goldenvoice, the entertainment company behind Coachella and Stagecoach, announced that it had begun its ‘virtual job fair’ for applicants. This development counters previous years when Goldenvoice utilized an in-person job fair at the Empire Polo Grounds. “Goldenvoice is looking for qualified staffers
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Tens of thousands of people including a family from Palm Springs were forced to evacuate when the Taal volcano, south of Manila began spewing ash into the air. News Channel 3 sat down with the family for an exclusive interview at their Palm Springs home. “I was telling my kids, see I told you we’d
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Monday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day — a day set aside to remember the Holocaust’s many victims and to celebrate the legacy of those who survived. There will be a ceremony at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert at 1 p.m. to reflect upon and remember the solemn chapter in history. Attendees are encouraged to
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Families were invited to Sunnylands Center and Gardens to celebrate the exhibition, Reach for the Sky: Tradition + Inspiration, featured works of art by First Nations Kwakiutl carvers Henry Hunt, Stanley C. Hunt, and Jason Henry Hunt, and musician Herb Alpert. The event gave the public access to the Annenberg Estate to see a 30
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After 13 years, The Desert International Horse Park, is now under new management. “Thrilled to death…beyond death,” said Sanjay Bagai. Sanjay Bagai, equestrian, excited for what’s to come as new owners step in. “This is just the tip of the iceberg. This is just the beginning,” said Bagai. “They have only been in ownership for
Continue ReadingRetired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash along with eight other people in Calabasas Sunday morning. The heartbreaking news sent shockwaves online with fans, presidents and celebrities taking to twitter to mourn the beloved 41-year-old basketball legend. News Channel 3 spoke to visitors and residents who say they can’t believe what happened
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Desert Hot Springs police say they chased a suspected DUI driver during a two hour pursuit, which began just after 1:00 Sunday morning. Police say they initially tired to pull over the driver in the area of 6th Street and Cactus Drive, before he led them on a chase toward the “north end of the
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The annual “Sports Heroes Luncheon” honored pro athletes and some outstanding valley high school athletes. For more than 50 years, the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley has provided services to local children. In fact this year, the organization is supporting more than 6,500 children. The theme this year for the luncheon was “Changing
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