A proposed state law awaiting action by the governor seeking to end coroner’s inquests into self-induced abortions and other prenatal losses that might lead to criminal investigations is an invitation to “back alley” abortions, according to one Riverside County lawmaker, while another argues it will help secure “women’s rights.” Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept.
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DETROIT (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving. The recommendation, if enacted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, could reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes, one of the biggest
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Todrick Hall, Pussy Riot, Tanzer, Polartropica, Jake Zyrus, and Ballet Folklorico Proyecto Trans Latina will be among the performers at the upcoming Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival. The Festival, a highlight of Pride Week, will celebrate and embrace the region’s diverse LGBTQ+ community from November 1-6 in downtown Palm Springs. Check Out: Grand Marshals announced
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Riverside County reported 11 new confirmed or probable monkeypox cases today, raising the overall number to 267. Last Tuesday, the number of cases in the county was 244, up from 201 the previous week. A total of 125 probable or confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported in Palm Springs, making up almost half of
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An eight-year-old boy is still being treated for his injuries after being bitten in the face by a pit bull mix dog at a family member’s Indio home, officials tell News Channel 3. The child was visiting the home on Calle Diamante Monday afternoon when “the dog broke out of its kennel and ran straight
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An 8-year-old boy has been airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center after being bitten by a dog Monday afternoon in Indio. John Welsh of the Department of Animal Services said the attack happened at around 3:30 p.m. on the 47000 block of Calle Diamante. Welsh added that the boy was visiting his aunt. At
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Update 4:45 p.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the third suspect charged in this case, Miriam Silva, 38 of Coachella, is the aunt of the five-year-old victim. Miriam Silva She turned herself in to authorities on Friday, Sept. 16. Original Report 12:30 p.m. The mother and grandmother of a five-year-old boy killed in
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Sidewalk construction began in Indio as plans for the Herbert Hoover School Pedestrian Improvement Project move forward. The year-long project will be completed in four phases and aims to improve sidewalks for residents, especially children who walk to school. According to the City of Indio, the project also aims to remove and replace driveway concrete
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A convicted sex offender who killed a previously convicted murderer in a downtown Riverside jail cell pleaded guilty today to first-degree murder and was immediately sentenced to 75 years to life in state prison. Rodney Ronald Sanchez, 61, admitted the murder count, as well as four prior strikes during his arraignment at the Southwest Justice
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Palm Springs Air Museum officials are speaking out after witnessing a plane crash during an air race in Reno, Nevada on Sunday. Aaron Hogue, 61, was killed during the air race. Investigators are looking into the cause of that deadly plane crash. “It just literally flew into the ground,” said Fred Bell, managing director of the Air
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Rio Vista Elementary School is embracing Hispanic Heritage Month this week with a plethora of cultural activities. The principal, Aaron Tarzian, shared with us that this is the first time hosting Hispanic Heritage Month at the school. “It is very important we represent and celebrate who is represented at the school,” says Tarzian. A fourth-grade
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Nearly a year after a young girl was hit by a car and killed after getting off her school bus, members of that community are pushing for pedestrian safety improvements. Monique Guzman, 9, was hit and killed last December on Corkhill Drive in the unincorporated community of Desert Edge, near Desert Hot Springs. “Nothing has
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Palm Desert has partnered with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to offer an additional $1 million to its community for a Turf Replacement Rebate program. The city announced that starting Sept. 15, residents, businesses, and HOAs within Palm Desert who qualify for CVWD’s current Turf Rebate Program may apply for additional funds provided by
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Michael A. Contreras will be the next Chief of the Cathedral City Fire Department, the city announced on Monday. Contreras’ hiring comes after a national search conducted by Bob Murray and Associates. Contreras is a 32-year veteran of the Orange County Fire Authority. “After a comprehensive national search, I’m confident we’ve found the right leader
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies have surrounded a home in a Coachella neighborhood Monday afternoon. Deputies are in the area of Via Tepeyac and Calle Soledad, News Channel 3 crew at the scene heard deputies asking occupants to come out of a home before they release the K-9 unit. Shortly before 4:00 p.m., deputies brought a
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A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with a stabbing that left a person hospitalized earlier this month in Twentynine Palms. The stabbing happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Sept. 1 on the 6300 block of Ocotillo Avenue. The victim, a 37-year-old man from Twentynine Palms, was taken to the High Desert Medical Center by
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Bohnet Acupuncture and Chiropractic in La Quinta uses a unique technique to help an older demographic feel brand new again. Kristin Bohnet has practiced chiropractic for 20 years. She says she prefers a gentler approach to help patients get relief. Bohnet said she uses what’s called intersegmental traction to help target the lower back of
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Gas refunds from the state’s gas price relief program will begin to hit the accounts of Californians as soon as October. Governor Gavin Newsom announced a deal between state lawmakers in June when gas reached record highs. The money from the tax refund program is expected to be sent out between October and January 2023.
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Here are some things to know as we kick off a new week! We’re going to continue seeing below average temperatures for this time of year! We’re just 4 days away from Fall, but gear up for some triple digit heat come this weekend! Enjoy these comfortable temperatures while you can! Daily highs for the
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People from across the valley came together to celebrate Mexican Independence Day also known as “El Grito Fiestas Patrias” on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The celebration took place at Rancho Las Flores Park from 3 to 10 p.m. The city was unable to hold the event due to COVID-19. After a 3-year pandemic pause, they
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