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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
Continue ReadingBy Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A single Powerball ticket sold in Michigan has matched all six numbers to win an estimated $842.2 million in a New Year’s Day lottery drawing. It’s the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot ever won and the first time a jackpot has been won on New Year’s Day since the game’s start
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year’s Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law. Our recent coverage in Coachella Valley: Uncertainty lingers after federal judge temporarily halts California concealed carry restriction law A U.S. district
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A reminder for folks here in Riverside County. The Sheriff’s Department says fireworks are illegal in our county. It’s urging residents to NOT call 9-1-1 to report fireworks. Instead you are asked to fill out an online form. You can CLICK HERE to access the form. You can also call the non-emergency dispatch at 800-950-2444 The Sheriff’s
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New Year’s Day is the deadliest day of the year for drunk driving. In fact, 375 people will likely be killed on U.S. roads in the next 24 hours. The odds that someone will be getting behind the wheel drunk and causing a fatal accident is 117% higher on New Year’s Eve, especially if it
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Thank you 2023 and hello 2024! Residents and visitors are choosing different parts of the valley to ring in the New Year. Agua Caliente has multiple locations in the valley that are hosting New Year’s Eve bashes. Agua Caliente Palm Springs has an Outdoor Block Party Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza. At the others, there will
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Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu. In the city of Desert Hot Springs, Healing Rhythms is hosting a family fun-filled evening of singing, dancing, and cultural traditions, in honor of Kwanzaa. The event is free and open to the public.
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