A Riverside County lawmaker introduced legislation today that would bar undocumented state residents from accessing taxpayer-funded health insurance amid the yawning state budget deficit. Assemblyman Bill Essayli, R-Norco, said that the goal of Assembly Bill 1783 is to end universal health insurance for all undocumented foreign nationals, which became the law on Jan. 1 under
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10 directors will be celebrated at Variety’s annual brunch following Thursday’s Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Check Out: Live Coverage: 2024 Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala Variety awards “10 Directors to Watch” who have made notable contributions to the world of film every year. This year’s honorees include: Blitz Bazawule, The Color Purple
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If you couldn’t snag a ticket to the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, not to worry. You can watch it all on the livestream. But what audiences don’t get to see is the fabulous afterparty, which has taken place at the Parker Palm Springs for nearly 20 years now. The charmingly bold and
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Lift to Rise has launched a new billboard campaign that features residents from the Coachella Valley who have partnered with the non-profit organization to help find solutions to a number of challenges, including the affordable housing crisis. “It’s really intended to tell the story of community residents and what community residents need in order to
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Barbie director, Greta Gerwig is being recognized as ‘Director of the Year’ at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Thursday, January 4. In honor of the critically acclaimed film we took a closer look at Palm Springs’ ties to the live-action Barbie movie. Greta Gerwig’s record breaking Barbie movie captured the hearts of
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Idyllwild saw its first measurable snowfall of year early Wednesday morning, which could draw some locals to the mountains. An overnight storm brought freezing temperatures and precipitation to the area. Snow began to fall around 9:00 a.m., and continued throughout the day. Wednesday. The Idyllwild Station reporting between 1 1/2 to 3 inches in the
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The Coachella Valley experienced a fast-moving rainstorm on Wednesday morning. Despite the cool weather and rain, foot traffic in Downtown Palm Springs remained lively. Some businesses say the rain has a minimal impact on them. Other businesses, like restaurants, feel the impact of rain and cool weather. Restaurants and cafes with large outdoor seating areas
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Concealed carry weapons permit holders in California are no longer allowed to have their firearms in most public places, at least for now, after a new state law took effect on Monday. On Saturday, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals suspended a U.S. District Court judge’s previous ruling that had temporarily blocked Senate Bill
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The New Year signifies a fresh start for many folks. According Forbes Health, 37 percent of Americans had a goal or resolution in mind heading into 2023. Yet most average resolutions last a little more than three months. Improving ones health remains one of the most popular goals year after year. Forbes Health poll also
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating a car crash involving a tractor-trailer that injured several people. The incident happened just before 10 last night on Highway 86 near Avenue 86. CHP says the tractor-trailer was making a left turn onto Highway 86 from Avenue 84, then the trailer detached from the tractor and was partially
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Local businesses are looking forward to the start of the 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival which starts on January 4. An estimated 135,000 people are expected to attend the festival this year. 70% of the attendees will not be local to the Coachella Valley. In 2023, the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala
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At around 3:30 AM on January 2, four fires were reported in Cathedral City. The fires burned in close proximity. At the Sunshine Cafe there was a dumpster, brush, and fence fire. On East Palm Canyon Drive at the Quick Quack Car Wash there was 25×50 foot brush fire. On Bankside Drive there was a
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The Palm Springs Surf Club opened on January 1, 2024. The water park was formerly a Wet n’ Wild, and has been under construction and renovations for over 3 years. The property has a massive wave pool, a lazy river, water slides, and two restaurants. The surf club offers private surf lessons, and group surf
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The state of California is now providing stronger privacy protections for individuals receiving reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare. “When you and I walk into a doctor’s office, we expect that what services we receive there will be private and confidential. And so it feels really good to be taking a step forward and ensuring that every
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Many new developments, changes, and events are set to make the new year 2024 very special around the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3’s Jeff Stahl contacted every city around the Coachella Valley to find out what we should look forward to, or want to know about in this new year ahead. Full coverage here of 2023: The
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A baby boy was born on January 1st, 4:04 a.m. at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio. His name is Gian Navarrete. Proud father, Daniel Aguirre is stunned at his new son’s early achievement. Baby Gian Navarrete is the first baby born in the desert in 2024. “I was telling Stephanie that it’s gonna be history for
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It’s a happy new year for Coachella Valley Firebirds fans. The team is starting 2024 hot. The desert’s hometeam is in Calgary celebrating a dominating win over the top team in the AHL Pacific Division, the Calgary Wranglers. The game ended with the Firebirds victorious, 6-1. Ales Stezka made 29 saves in the victory that
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The 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will return to the desert this week, and will screen 179 films from 74 countries, including 47 premieres (8 World, 3 International, 12 North American, and 24 U.S.) from January 4-15, 2024. The festival’s opening night will be the U.S. Premiere of Wicked Little Letters directed by
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By SOPHIE AUSTIN, TRÂN NGUYỄN and ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to patients in other states will be protected from prosecution. Workers will receive more paid sick leave on the heels of a big year for labor. And companies can’t fire employees for using marijuana
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After an explosive 6-1 victory in Calgary on Monday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds rematched the Wranglers on the same ice on Tuesday, winning again with a final score of 3-1. Local fans enjoyed two days of domination over the top team in the AHL Pacific Division. The Wranglers netted the first goal of the game
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