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City of Coachella officials issued debt relief to nearly 500 customers in the Coachella Water Authority struggling to pay bills, it was announced today. The relief comes from a $203,000 grant provided by the state through the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program, according to city spokesperson Risseth Lora. Relief was provided to those
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Varner Road was temporarily closed to traffic between Date Palm Drive and Mountain View Road Monday morning in Cathedral City. Chris Parman, Communications Manager for Cathedral City said that’s where a big rig hauling trash overturned. Access to the Edom Hill Landfill was also closed, due to the Varner Road closure. Crews hoped to reopen
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Residents in Salton Sea communities are demanding answers on the potential impacts of lithium extraction projects in the region. They’re calling on local, state, and industry leaders to offer details about how their health and the environment may not benefit from a market which supporters tout as a sustainable energy solution. Patricia Leal Gutierrez, a
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Starting Monday, people can ditch the masks and will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or negative covid-19 tests in bars and restaurants. During last Thursday’s city council meeting, City Manager Justin Clifton announced it will remove its coronavirus restrictions and align with state guidance starting Monday, Feb. 28. “You know, after over
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John Paul Cortina, 36, was arrested in Oct 2021 in connection with the murder of Isela Duran, 45, in Indio on July 11, 2012. Duran was killed in a shooting that left another person injured. The case remained unsolved for nearly a decade. Cortina appeared in court for a hearing on Feb.10. A DA’s office spokesperson
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Phil Mickelson, a 6-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, has been removed as tournament host of the American Express. The PGA TOUR confirmed this on Saturday to KESQ News Channel 3 but had no further comments. As anticipated, 6-time major champion Phil Mickelson is OUT as tournament host of @theamexgolf. He’s been
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In Palm Springs Saturday, the 35th Annual Black History Parade. It was a big celebration, as dozens of people lined Palm Canyon Drive in honor of black history. “The turnout today was excellent. It was great. I’ve been here for many years and this is probably one of the best turnouts I’ve seen,” said parade
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The 12th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity golf tournament is back in-person since last year’s event was virtual due to the pandemic. The event took place at the Classic Club and the Desert Willow. All funds raised went to St. Jude’s children’s research hospital. The tournament raised funds by giving small groups of golfers the chance to play with a
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say 14 people were shot before dawn at a hookah parlor and that one victim died and two people suffered critical injuries. Police Capt. Dori Koren said the shooting happened at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday and that preliminary information indicates there was a party during which two people
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Friday night, Palm Springs Police were on the scene of a homicide investigation. Police closed Rosa Parks Road between El Dorado Blvd and Eastgate Road, as well as Granada between Rosa Parks Road and Sunview Ave. Captain Mike Kovaleff with the Palm Springs Police Department said that they responded around 6:30 p.m. Friday night. Kovaleff
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Residents surrounding the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage have expressed concerns over a plans of a coyote removal in the area. After the club heard those concerns, will not move forward with the remediation. In a weekly newsletter sent to members and residents, the club said it will “remedy the recent influx of
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A Desert Hot Springs man says he was wrongfully jailed for a murder he didn’t commit, and has filed a lawsuit against Riverside County claiming prosecutors knowingly locked up an innocent man. Roger Parker was accused in a March 2010 murder in Desert Hot Springs. He said he was manipulated into a false confession by
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McCormick’s Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction is back with a three-day auction for hundreds of classic cars. The auction and car show are taking place at the Palm Springs Convention Center from February 25- February 27. The parking lot is full of classic cars through the years to be auctioned off at some point this
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During the month of February, Local Links is highlighting local black-owned businesses in honor of Black History Month. In the Coachella Valley, a mobile car wash and a thrift store are both instilling their family values to run a successful business. Rico’s West Coast Wash, also known as Don’t Get Caught Riding Dirty is a
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Palm Springs will remove its coronavirus restrictions and align with state guidance starting Monday, Feb. 28. Palm Springs City Manager Justin Clifton made the announcement during Thursday’s city council meeting. Starting on Feb. 28, Palm Springs will no longer require masks indoors or proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests in bars and restaurants. Clifton
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The Palm Springs City Council unanimously voted to move the controversial statue of its former mayor, Frank Bogert, from city hall. The council denied an appeal from supporters and approved the certificate of appropriateness for alterations to city hall. The decision comes three weeks after the Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board approved the certificate
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced the death of a correctional lieutenant due to complications of COVID-19. Correctional Lieutenant Steve Taylor passed away on Thursday, the department confirmed. He was most recently assigned to Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time,” reads
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The ongoing worker shortage is having a big impact on our lives and affecting nearly every industry in the valley. So how did we get here and what are businesses now doing about it? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut goes in-depth on the issue, breaking down the numbers and speaking with business owners who say
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Palm Springs has a new map for its future district-based elections, and not much will change in the future. The city council unanimously voted to adopt Map L on Thursday. Map Option L moves the commercial area in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood from Alejo Road, east of N. Palm Canyon Drive, and W. Tahquitz
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Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton issued a statement reacting to Texas Governor Gregg Abbott’s order calling for investigations of transgender youth as “child abuse.” On Tuesday, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive to the state’s child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse. “I hereby direct your agency
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