Skip to Content
In 2019, the I-Team uncovered documents that showed the president of the Humane Society of the Desert was reimbursed tens of thousands of dollars after making charges to credit cards issued to the nonprofit. Including luxury hotel stays, meals at local restaurants, a Louis Vuitton purse and even cosmetic surgery. Malinda Bustos was suspended and
Continue Reading
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting with two victims in the community of Thermal. The shooting was reported at 4:24 p.m. in the area of Avenue 69 and Pierce Street, Correctional Sgt Deanna Pecoraro of the Sheriff’s Department told News Channel 3. There was no information available at this time on the first victim
Continue Reading
Members of a coalition of environmental and community organizations working to avert ecological collapse at the Salton Sea are hosting a roundtable discussion with state and local leaders on the Sea’s future. The event was held virtually, you can watch a replay below: Wade Crowfoot, California Natural Resources Secretary, Asm. Eduardo García, (D-Coachella), Joaquín Esquivel,
Continue Reading
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. You can watch it live below: Among the notable items set to be discussed during this meeting is a coronavirus update from the county’s top health officials. Riverside County remains in the orange tier, but could be heading towards the
Continue Reading
Tuesday, Riverside County officials announced will remain in the orange tier as metrics do not meet moving forward into the yellow tier. This means, the Coachella Valley will need to wait until June 15 for a move back to normal. California is expecting to lift all COVID-19 restrictions on June 15. “California continues to have
Continue Reading
This week’s Now Hiring employer is offering a rare opportunity for those interested in law enforcement. The Palm Springs Police Department is looking to bring on police officer trainees. Public Information Officer Sergeant Casavan said that no experience is necessary; you just have to turn 21 by the time you graduate the academy. Casavan said
Continue Reading
Firefighters across the state right now are gearing up for another devastating year of wildfires. Last year was California’s most destructive on record with more than 4 million acres burned. “We’re paying the price for years and years of drought and let’s be honest, fire seasons are getting longer, hotter and drier,” said Jon Heggie,
Continue Reading
Update 05/27/21: Espinosa was found dead within Joshua Tree National Park on the morning of May 26. The coroner positively identified Espinosa’s body the following day. Details: Person found dead in Joshua Tree National Park identified as missing man Original Report: 05/24/21: Rangers at Joshua Tree National Park are now assisting with the search of
Continue Reading
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a third minor has been pronounced dead following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Palm Springs Friday night. The crash happened at shortly before 8:30 p.m. near Highway 111 and Overture Drive, just a few miles east of the I-10 exit. CHP Officer Espinosa said speed was a contributing factor
Continue Reading
A man was arrested following an assault with a deadly weapon in Sky Valley Monday afternoon. Deputies were called to the 23000 block of Larsen Lane in Sky Valley at around 12:58 p.m. for reports of an assault with a deadly weapon, Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Sgt. Deonna Pecoraro said. Pecoraro said deputies arrived on the
Continue Reading
A Palm Desert man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for firebombing the East Valley Republican Women Federated (EVRWF) office in La Quinta, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Carlos Espriu, 23, pleaded guilty to a single federal count of attempted arson of a building, admitting that he used a Molotov cocktail in
Continue Reading
Local senior Cesia Siordia will be graduating from La Familia High School in Thermal next month. She has plans to become the first in her family to attend college after overcoming incredible challenges in her young life. She sat down with News Channel 3’s Madison Weil at her current home near Salton City. “When I
Continue Reading
Pop culture icon and music legend Barry Manilow will once again perform five holiday concerts to raise funds for 25 charities in the Coachella Valley. Manilow’s “A Gift of Love” holiday concerts is scheduled to return from Dec. 7 to Dec 12 at the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert. Tickets range from $59.99 to $499.99. A limited number of VIP tickets range from $500 to $2,000 and
Continue Reading
Hospitalizations & ICU Riverside County is currently reporting its lowest ever number of COVID-related hospitalizations & ICU patients. COVID-related hospitalizations decreased by 13 patients since Friday, bringing the total to 38. The total number of COVID patients in the ICU decreased by 3 patient, bringing the total down to 7 patients. The previous all-time low
Continue Reading
A Palm Springs Unified School District patrol officer arrested during an investigation into domestic extremism by an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force pleaded not guilty today to a felony weapons charge. Alfredo Luna Jr., 41, was arrested on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, stemming from a prior search of his home that turned up an unregistered
Continue Reading
Monday, Desert Healthcare District, Desert Care Network, and Palm Springs Unified School District will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to thousands of students. Starting Monday and continuing through Wednesday, vaccination clinics will be held on different campuses throughout the Coachella Valley. The Pfizer vaccine will be the shot available since the Food and Drug Administration approved
Continue Reading
Nurture the Vote live concert is set to kick off today at 4:30 p.m. in Coachella and will be accompanied with food, and a multitude of local musicians. The Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) will host the event, which aims at increasing voter engagement in the Coachella Valley. Organizers said the concert “is meant
Continue Reading
The woman wanted in a shooting involving an alleged bail agent has been arrested and booked for murder. Lisa Vargas, 53, evaded capture for nearly a month. Palm Springs Police confirmed to News Channel 3 that Vargas is now in custody. According to Riverside County jail inmate records, Vargas was arrested on Thursday at 3:35
Continue Reading
California Highway Patrol and CalFire officials responded to an off-road ATV crash that happened shortly after 9:30 Saturday night. It happened near Coachella Canal Road and Mecca Copia Trail in Mecca. A helicopter was called to the scene as officials said the crash was difficult to access. At least one person was taken to Desert
Continue Reading
Two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an explosion in Rancho Mirage that happened on Halloween last year, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Authorities said two men, ages 49 and 58, are in custody. KESQ is withholding their names until they are formally charged by the DA’s office. On October 31, 2020, deputies responded
Continue Reading