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Things are starting to slow down a bit here in the Coachella Valley, which is why ‘National Small Business Week’ couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. The week is meant to highlight and uplift local business owners, while encouraging customers to shop small. The Desert’s festival season is officially over, with Coachella and

The Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s request to hike the blanket rate charged to 16 cities and other contract entities for the use of patrol deputies and support services.    The board authorized the sheriff to implement a 2.45% increase in the base hourly rate charged for the use

A 31-year-old motorcyclist is dead after suffering fatal injuries in a collision with a vehicle, shutting down Gene Autry Trail for hours Sunday night.   According to the Palm Springs Police Department, the motorcyclist was heading north on Gene Autry Trail around 8 p.m. Sunday and collided with a vehicle that was heading in the opposite direction

The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway winner will be announced today! This your last chance to purchase a ticket.  News Channel 3 has guided you through the construction of this custom home, and today, one fortunate individual will receive the key to this dream residence. Tickets are still available for entry into the dream home

Festival season concludes in the Coachella Valley after three weekends of Coachella and Stagecoach, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees. While in the area, tourists shop locally, creating a boom in business for local business owners.  “Our businesses are happy,” said Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo. “The economic impact goes beyond the dollars spent on a ticket. They

One person was taken to the hospital with “significant injuries” after a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Coachella. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Battalion 6 (@battalion6rvc) The two-vehicle crash happened at around 1:00 p.m. in the area of Cesar Chavez Street and Avenue 53 in Coachella. Both drivers remained at the

The Dune Palms Bridge in La Quinta has officially opened. News Channel 3 reported that the first cars and trucks successfully passed through the bridge on Monday morning. Crews removed the previously set-down signs, including those on Dune Palms Road, Corporate Center Drive, and Blackhawk Way, to prevent cars from passing. Residents and travelers can

California Highway Patrol was investigating a fiery crash that happened over the weekend in Palm Springs. It was reported Sunday around 12:30 a.m. – off the 600 block of Garnet Avenue. Investigators said the driver of a 2024 red Chevrolet Corvette was heading eastbound on I-10 near Indian Canyon, when he made an unsafe turning

Sacred Heart church’s mass highlights the inclusion of people with special needs. Bishop Alberto Rojas from the Diocese of San Bernardino says this is a beautiful reminder to be patient and loving. “I think they are among us for a special reason,” says Bishop Alberto Rojas. “I think God has given them to us so that we

The Berger Foundation Iceplex is excited to announce the return of its popular Adaptive Skate Class, designed to assist skaters with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities in developing their skating skills. SoCal Adaptive Sports, a nonprofit organization, will also participate in this event. A fee of $10 is required to participate in the event, which

The Stagecoach Music Festival is now in its second day. Attendees are hoping for an exciting and clearer evening after Friday’s windy, Western start to the festival. Fans from throughout the country came out to see their favorite singers, ranging from newer acts to headliner, Miranda Lambert.  “I heard probably Beyonce’s gonna come out,” said country music