The Palm Springs Police are ramping up efforts to improve safety downtown, and part of that plan includes helping to solve the homeless problem along Palm Canyon Drive. “We kicked off a surge of officers and increased the number of officers, actually doubling the amount of officers downtown,” said Police Chief Andy Mills. “We have
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The Empire Polo Grounds in Indio was gearing up for ‘Magic of Lights’. The holiday event was in its third year. It was expected to feature dozens of light displays – made up of more than two million dazzling lights. In addition to a holiday lights experience, organizers said attendees could check out the Holly
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Today is the last day to register to vote in California, and College of the Desert is holding a voter registration and election fair event. The college’s Social Justice Club hosted the event at the amphitheater on the Palm Desert campus. Students flocked to the fair to directly ask questions to local leaders and candidates
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The election is in just 15 days and today is the last day to register to vote by mail or online in California. To check your registration status, go to vote.org. You can register to vote today online or by mail. If you want to mail in your registration, you need fill out a paper
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News Channel 3 and Walter Clark Legal Group awarded Ms. Alissa Cahill from Desert Ridge Academy with $777.77 to support her special education students. They will use the funds for their school-wide coffee cart, “Cool Beans.” Students can get hands-on experience in social skills and money management as they sell coffee to faculty. “We know
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Social media can be a space for inclusivity and connectivity, but it can also have it drawbacks. One local parent is raising concerns on what can be done to help schools better tackle social media misuse among students. PSUSD releasing a statement to families Friday: Dear PSUSD Families: We all share a commitment to helping
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The 3rd annual Pride on the Page festival took place Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural center. According to the organizers, “The festival features six panels of 25+ LGBTQIA+ and affirming authors and allies in conversation about their books and dynamic topics, book signings, a local authors table, typewriter
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In the Coachella Valley, days are getting shorter as sunset times gradually shift earlier. As of mid-October 2024, sunset occurs at approximately 6:07 p.m., with daylight lasting about 11 hours and 16 minutes each day according to Time and Date. As darkness falls earlier, many people may experience a shift in their mental health according to experts. Dr.
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Earlier this week, News Channel 3’s Peter Daut shared his experience aboard the USS Somerset, and highlighted some of the training. He also took an in-depth look at the warship’s namesake, and its connection to United Flight 93. Poignant reminders of Flight 93 can be found throughout the Somerset: on every deck there are photos,
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Halloween candy, costumes and decoration prices are high for families this year due to inflation. Consumers are expected to spend $11.6 billion on Halloween this year, with shoppers planning to spend an average of $104 each, according to a National Retail Federation survey. News Channel 3 spoke with people who said they are noticing higher
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“A future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable and thriving.” This is Lift to Rise, a local non-profit organization’s mission. The group is a collaboration of more than 70 partners, that share a common goal — to radically increase housing stability and economic mobility for everyone in the Coachella Valley. The group is
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The suspect in a fatal officer involved shooting in Banning has been identified by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s confirmed to KESQ 39-year-old Fernando Guerrero Esparza of Banning died Thursday. Esparza was shot and killed by an officer after police received calls for a suspect armed with a knife in the 300 block of
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A road trip to advocacy. EnviroVoters, Friends of the Desert Mountains, CalWild and the Protect California Deserts Coalition are teaming up to host Pride Outside: Chuckwalla-Palooza on Saturday. It’s a community event aimed at advocating to establish Chuckwalla National Monument. According to the organizers, the event brings together nature lovers, LGBTQ+ advocates and conservationists to
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Updated Post: California Highway Patrol confirmed a gray Dodge Charger was heading eastbound on Dillon Road and tried to make a left turn on Desert Crest Avenue. That’s when the motorcyclist of a Kawasaki, who was reportedly traveling westbound on Dillon, collided with the Charger. Investigators said the front of the motorcycle hit the right
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A man that was killed in a Palm Springs motorcycle crash earlier this week has been identified by his family. Nineteen-year-old Nathen Wilson was riding his motorcycle Monday night in the area of E Palm Canyon Drive and Golf Club Drive when he collided with a car. News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij spoke with Nathen’s
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A Perris man, his wife and their adult daughter who perpetrated sexual, psychological and other abuse on six children placed in their care after being rescued from a home where their natural parents imprisoned them and inflicted trauma that gained international notoriety were sentenced Friday. “Today’s sentencing marks a significant step in delivering justice to
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The first flu death in Riverside County was reported Friday and the victim lived in the Coachella Valley. According to a release from Riverside County Health, an elderly man from eastern Coachella Valley has been reported as the first individual in Riverside County to die from flu-associated causes for the 2024-25 flu season. Flu season typically
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Cooler temperatures are being driven by strong, gusty winds in the Coachella Valley today. A Wind Advisory is in effect until noon. We expect to see wind gusts upwards of 50 mph during this time, with impacts to air quality, visibility, and road conditions. After a relatively calm morning, the winds have picked up. Air
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Today, students from the Center for Employment Training graduated. CET has programs in HVAC, Business Administration, and in construction. Students learn valuable skills, that get them ready to enter high demand job markets here in the Valley. 25 students graduated this morning, and they all have high aspirations for their futures. Josue Jimenez, Student “I
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Amid a late night downtown Palm Springs park shooting, questions remain about public safety. The shooting occurred as VillageFest was wrapping up, a weekly street fair and market. Residents are asking how safety will be enforced for other upcoming events. Stay with News Channel 3 for more.
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