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A retired Palm Springs police officer was honored for his bravery when he disarmed a man believed to have a gun. The incident happened back on the morning of December 13, 2021. Pete Rode was at the Starbucks on Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs when he saw a man waving a what looked
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Gusty winds and blowing sand have been sweeping through the Coachella Valley on Monday. It’s caused road closures, forcing drivers to take alternate routes to get to their destinations. Some travelers have had no choice but to stop on the side of the road or at gas stations to wait out these winds. “We actually
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Fire damaged a mobile home in Indio today, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries. The fire was reported at 4:41 p.m. in the 51000 block of Monroe Street, in the Palmdale Estates community, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Fire officials said responding crews found a single-wide mobile home “fully involved
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A Palm Springs technology entrepreneur will compete in the Riverside County Fast Pitch finale later this month after placing first at the “Shark Tank”-style Valley Fast Pitch competition. Marcus Motamedi established a wearable QR Code-based identification system valuable to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. In emergencies, LifeID allows first responders or medical professionals access to the
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Strong winds throughout much of the Coachella Valley typically mean road closure for many, but for residents in the parts of the east valley, it has meant days without power. Over the past few years, strong winds have knocked down dozens of power poles throughout the area. There were two major instances within the past
Continue ReadingBy Cheri Mossburg, CNN Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) will pay $55 million as part of a settlement with multiple Northern California counties scorched by wildfires that were sparked by faulty utility equipment, according to releases from the California utility giant and the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office. Criminal charges over the 2019 Kincade Fire
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CHP said officers along with Cal Fire officials responded to the scene of an overturned big rig on the I-10 eastbound at North Indian Canyon Drive in Desert Hot Springs. The incident happened around 8:00 this morning and caused several lanes heading east to shut down. Traffic remains closed on the farthest right two lanes
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It’s been a long battle for better pay, benefits and safety among SoCal grocery store workers. Some grocery store workers will vote this week on proposed agreement, after alleging ‘unfair labor practice’ violations. Last week, a tentative agreement was reached in negotiations between the union representing SoCal grocery workers and stores including Stater Brothers, Ralphs,
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Cal Fire Riverside County reported a house fire in Palm Desert early Sunday morning. It happened just south of Fred Waring off of Portola Avenue and was reported at 5:27 a.m. Residential Structure Fire in Palm Desert RPT @ 5:27 AM – 44300 Blk Lingo Ln. Firefighters are on scene of a fire involving a
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FIND Food Bank is already putting the donations from their telethon to work. Using the money to support food distribution sites like the one at Agua Caliente Elementary School Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/XWBi4AiQb5Q More than 250 households lined up to receive fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat. The site is one of the 150 distribution sites in
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The 10th Annual Autism Walk & Resource Fair was hosted by the Autism Society Inland Empire at the Civic Center in Palm Desert. April is National Autism Awareness Month. The Autism Society Inland Empire “Autism Walk & Resource Fair” is the Inland Empire’s largest Autism event for local resources. There was a 5k Walk/Race and
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Thanks to the community, we were able to raise more than $251,000 to fight child hunger during 12th annual FIND Food Bank Telethon. Summer will be difficult for families facing hunger. Budgets tighten while the desert’s economy slows. Kids are home and missing meals they would normally get at school. Neighbors may have to choose
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Next Saturday Brandun Lee, one of the best up-and-coming boxers, will enter the ring in the biggest fight of his career next week the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. News Channel 3 visited with Lee during his last sparring day at the Diaz Brothers gym in Indio and discovered that Lee is
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Residents and wildlife advocates are pleading with management and the HOA at a La Quinta community to save a swan they say has called the area home for almost a decade. The swan being called the star of PGA West – and residents are desperately trying to protect him. “The swan was here for 9
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As we head into a hot summer, local heating, ventilation and air conditioning experts want you to know that planning early could help you avoid supply-chain issue delays. We were able to speak to experts to hear their tips and best practices when it come to maintaining your air and cooling systems. News Channel 3
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Two men and two women who assaulted a pair of hotel employees in Palm Desert pleaded guilty today to misdemeanor and felony charges and were immediately sentenced to terms of probation. Danei Deborah Davis, 28, Dalon Emil Decoud Jr., 29, Gregory Lamar Pate Jr., 29, and Diane Portillo, 31, admitted to the attack at the
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A Desert Hot Springs accused of human trafficking and giving fentanyl to a minor, among other crimes, was arrested and remained jailed today on $1 million bail. The man, identified as a 31-year-old, was taken into custody at about 6 p.m. Thursday in the 11700 block of Upland Way, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s
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It’s an ongoing effort by the City of Palm Springs to prevent pedestrian fatalities caused by speeding. “Speed kills, slow down,” said Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills. That was the main message coming from Palm Springs city leaders on Friday. “In the last 51 months in Palm Springs, we’ve had 49 fatalities. on our
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The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is looking to expand its workforce and is hiring for a variety of positions. Some open positions include culinary chefs, housekeeping, front desk, loss prevention, and restaurant positions. There are part-time and full-time positions available from entry-level to experienced. The opportunities don’t stop once you’re hired, there is room for promotion.
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Palms Springs Mayor, Lisa Middleton, asked College of the Desert board members, “How do we make sure that the commitments have strong timelines, and that the campus that gets built is the campus that was talked about in 2016.” College of the Desert officials answered questions from council members. Geoff Kors asked a question he’s
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